Another take on "weak ankles" and fitting hockey skates?

I am a reasonable skater. I can manage crossovers forwards and backwards etc but i dont really know much about skating..





Seems to me that a hockey shoe is more or less made for your average ankle. Guys and gals that have average feet are therefore likely to have a better experience of being on the ice first time and therefore more likely to pusue it.





Do i have an odd none average ankle shape? I think it is possible that i have a larger inside ankle bone than some. This means that when the shoe is fitted i am thrown outwards and will tend to have "weak ankles". I have now altered my shoes so the ankle bones fit into the bulges created and the entire fit of the shoe is much more snug and secure.





I have cheap skates but want to buy "better", but the ankle support "experience" in the shop is very very poor. My CCM 92s have 6" of ankle height laced to 5",





Any thoughts on this please?

Another take on "weak ankles" and fitting hockey skates?
You bring up some interesting points; many of which are rarely addressed in boot fitting. You mention your ability level which reminded me of my progression in skating. I had a 150.00 pair of skates and was doing work-outs with Jondon Trevina (http://jondonspeed.com). I found when rounding the corner at full speed my ankles would flex, the boot would flex.





After upgrading to a 250.00 skate I had immediate improvement. That made me want to buy 400.00 boots but alas the wife wouldn't get on board with that one.





Several months of training later I have discovered that my improved balance and edge control has me straighter in the boot and not fighting against the leather at the ankle. Still I insist on a snug/tight fit.





Interesting to note that some pro and A/B players will lace the foot area tight, then progressively looser to the top to give them some angle movement; ERGO quicker on ice manuerving.
Reply:No matter what skate you get, the most important thing is to go to a pro shop where they have a skate baking oven. If you've never used one, you bake the skates and then put your feet in and tie them up and sit with them on for about fifteen minutes. The hot inside of the skate molds perfectly to your feet. This should help the problem of your weird ankles fitting in you skates right.


Buying skates: Don't buy out of your skill zone. If you buy some top of the line skate, it is going to be built for very skilled skaters and you may have a rough time with it. Personally, I really like Bauer skates - besides being high quality they fit a wide variety of foot shapes and are very durable. Since Nike owns them now they don't make the thousands series anymore but I would say the Nike Bauer equivalent of the old Bauer 3000s would be a good skate for you.


Finally, if you need some extra ankle support, get long laces and wrap them around the back of the skate before you tie them. This really helps support your ankles. Also, make sure your skates are tight. It sounds dumb, but a lot of people tie their skates way too loose and their skating suffers because of it.
Reply:I cant tell you if its your ankles or not, but the last skates I bought are easton. My last pairs were ccm, and I am more than impressed with them. My feet used to ache after I skated, but I havent had any problems with my feet since. Hope that helps
Reply:it all depends on the make of the skate and if you get them baked. i baked a pair of ccm 352s and a pair of bauer 3000s. the bauer skate felt like they have more support than the ccms.but then it also depends on personal preference
Reply:go to a hockey store where they know what they are talking about and have them fit you into a graf skate. They are really expensive but they are super good. They are made for bad ankles. They usually bake your skate for free also (they bake it so it will form to your foot).
Reply:Get fitted in a hockey shop.





I bought my CCM Super Tacks in June 1973 and they still kick it!





I have skinny flat feet and never had a problem.



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