How Do You Break In Roller Hockey Skates?
Leather might be more expensive than vinyl, but as a skate material it’s also more durable and allows the foot to breathe during wear. Unfortunately, roller hockey skates constructed from leather require a process of breaking in that can be painful to your feet. Speed through the break-in process by heat molding your skates and using them daily so you can more quickly experience the other benefits of your leather roller skates. Remove all racks in your oven except for the center rack. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Turn off the oven. Place roller hockey skates on a baking sheet. Make sure the skates are laced loosely. Slide the baking sheet onto the center rack. Let the skates sit for 8-10 minutes. Remove roller hockey skates from the oven. Let them sit for a moment Feel inside the boot of your roller hockey skates to make sure there are no hot metal pieces. If there are, let the skates sit for another moment. Carefully put on your roller hockey skates. Tighten the laces
