Where can I find Ice Skates for flat feet?

I am flat footed so I can not handle the arch in almost every ice skate I've seen. I love ice skating and need to know where I can find a pair I will be comfortable in. Please tell me where I can get a pair or what I can do for my flat footedness.

Where can I find Ice Skates for flat feet?
I don't know about skates specifically for flat feet, but I know a few people who get prescribed orthodics (custom formed insoles) to put IN their skates. Your would have to go to a "foot" doctor for it. I believe there are "generic" ones - but I don't know how good they are as it's not specifically designed for your feet ot situation.





Here is a source I found - though I have no experience with their products personally. I found it interesting as they do mention it working on ice skates.





SOLE Regular (heat-moldable insoles)


http://www.dreamyfeet.co.uk/sole_regular...





Bit about flat feet


http://www.dreamyfeet.co.uk/flat_feet.ht...





The doctor told me I had borderline flat feet (runs in the family!). I did extra "feet" exercises/stretches for my feet especially before skating to warm up the arch area. AND I massaged the arches before and after skating too.





Best of luck . . . hope you find a comfortable solution!
Reply:I don't think there are skates that specially cater to flat feet but buy a comfortable boot for your ball and heel width that is your level. Then, ask for recommendation from where you get your skates from. If they do not have orthotics support, you can get them from pharmacy. You will need arch support, which is slightly elevated arch area of the insole.





I skated for a while with sore archs until I asked the fitter who recommended arch support. But I'm going to get the opinion of my physiotherapist first [also to see if there is a better deal], so that I do not worsen my feet.





Do point and flex your feet before and after wearing boots. I find that my arches don't hurt that much.





By the way, customs are expensive. Really expensive. Get them if you find that Stock support doesn't suit your feet. Yes yes, all that jazz about it's not one will feet all types of feet. Yet logically speaking, if no one benefits from the support, I doubt they will still be on the shelf...





Continue to love skating and do take rests when you skate. Don't be too anxious to go onto the ice before sufficient rest. Not worth the resulting performance... =)
Reply:Most skates have good arches in them so that they place the skater's foot properly so that they skate well. I would suggest getting a pair of orthotics to put in them- I have found that it makes the skates more comfortable when the arch is more custom fitted to your feet. I have done well with the Riedell brand skates for my flat feet, but if you are unable to find skates that work well you probably will have to do a custom pair of skates.
Reply:I have flat feet and have never had a problem with stock boots. I have been in SP-Teri boots for many years.





If the skates have the molded foot bed or molded insole, you can remove them and put in flat insoles.





You can also try a heel lift. It's a small piece of dense material that you put under the insole under the heel so that the bottom of the boot becomes flatter.





Lastly, you should make sure that you have the right width because too narrow skates can put pressure on the arch area in addition to squeezing the ball of the foot.
Reply:I'm going to assume that the skates you've been trying were NOT rental, hire, or discount-store skates. If that assumption is wrong, make an appointment with an experienced fitter at a good pro shop and try on real skates.





I'm also going to assume that you're not interested in custom ice skates. They'll solve your problem, but if you're a low-level skater, it's a premature big expense.





Going on my "have good skates with bad arch support" theory, try replacing the insoles in your existing skates.





You should be able to remove the insole. Could you skate without an insole, just wearing thin socks? Or, replace it with a flat insole from the drug store?





"Better" insole companies offer stock insoles for special feet, but they also make custom insoles if you really need them. I've put two links down below in the Source box so you can find a retailer near you.





Best of luck - it's tricky finding what works.
Reply:Especially if you are advance, get your skates custom made. I use to because my heels were unbelieveably small and so they would slip out. I had a AA foot and a AAA heel. I used to get superterydelux boot. It worked out so well. They were around 900 dollars or 800 or so. GOod luck skating!
Reply:I don't think they make flat footed skates. You may want to look into wearing insoles that gradually arch your feet.





Another thing you can do is get your boot custom made, but that will cost way most money than you'd probably want to spend on a pair of skates.





If I were you I'd talk to your local skate supplier about that. Ask him what you can do.
Reply:i'm pretty flat-footed myself. what i first did was stick one of my old orthordics in, but then it was too hard to take out.


i got scared so i "built" my own insert with different of those original squishy things at the bottom of shoes. it feels comfy now, but also needs yourself adjusting.



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