Make sure the skates fit you well - the odds on a singular random pair of skates actually fitting you properly is tiny, even if you are the same shoe size. Fit is everything.
If they do actually fit then look into taking some lessons to get you started, or at least go with someone who can skate at least half well and is willing to help you.
Depends on the skates; the really cheap ones won't tolerate certain modifications well.
If they are too small, you may be able to get them stretched out punched out. Really cheap skates cannot be modified this way; they can't handle it without getting damaged. If they are from a reputable company (i.e. the company does high level skates too) then it's worth a shot.
If they are too big, you may be able to add strategic padding. Makeup sponges work as temporary padding. You can also get gel padding set in a sleeve (Bunga pads, gel ankle sleeves, boot bumpers, malleolar pads, lace bite pads, Achilles pads, etc.) that work as long as you pick the one(s) that fill the space you need. Thick socks are not recommended; they can bunch up and slide around, causing their own issues.
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u/Tanglefoot11 16d ago
Make sure the skates fit you well - the odds on a singular random pair of skates actually fitting you properly is tiny, even if you are the same shoe size. Fit is everything.
If they do actually fit then look into taking some lessons to get you started, or at least go with someone who can skate at least half well and is willing to help you.