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702 W Center Rd

Essexville, MI 48732

(989) 892-2912

www.sonicskate.com

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How in-line skates should feel

All feet are not created equal. Buying skates is like buying ski boots. They may seem comfortable to stand in, but an hour of vigorous activity may lead to the painful realization that the shell of that particular boot was not designed for your particular foot. When checking for fit, try to keep the skates on at least 15 minutes to give them a chance to hurt. Run through the following checklist of good fit requirements. You should be satisfied in every area.

	The boot tongue is not digging into your shin or calf.
	There is no pressure on the widest part of your foot due to a narrow fit.
	There is no crease-type pressure across the tops of the toes when you flex your knees to sink lower.
	There is no specific pressure point across the top of the arch of either foot.
	The overall fit is very snug, but you can wiggle your toes.
	With straight knees, your toes lightly touch the end of the boot.
	When you bend your knees and press your shin into the tongue (this is normal skating stance), your toes are not touching the end of the boot and your heel does not slide up and away from the sole.