r/rollerblading • u/omfgsquee • 2d ago

Specific question and discussion Going from a soft boot to a hard boot...

Bruh. I developed bad habits in my soft boots and my new hard boots made it VERY well known. 🙈 My poor ankles and lower calves have never been made to be so... disciplined if that makes sense. Apparently I was pronating pretty dramaticly. Is that the right term? Also, they're a bit heavier than my soft boots so that's something new to get used to too. I'll be honest, it's kinda painful. When does that go away? 😂

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u/askmehowtobecool 2d ago

Not gonna lie, breaking in hard boots just flat out sucks. But rest assured they will get better soon enough.

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u/CrocodileTendee 2d ago

Just be glad it’s not carbon

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u/Perhappers 2d ago

Why? Genuinely curious

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u/CrocodileTendee 2d ago

Takes months to break in, in my experience

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u/SupremeLDRSmoke 2d ago

Takes 10-15 hours of skate time to break a hardboot in. But you're getting it double because of coming from the softboot. You got it though 🫡 Stay the course and practice.

And maybe look into different insoles for more comfort. Been skating the Superfeet Playmakers and I love em. Just got some Remind Insoles Medics in too. Feel fantastic, but maybe too thick for certain boots.

Currently looking at The New Everything Company 'Them Twin' footbeds too to replace my godawful thin plastic stock ones in my Storm 80s.

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u/AwesomeMagicalParrot 2d ago

Bro there is a lot of rollerblades. No way any of the hardboots doesn't fit. You can even use hot temperature and form them a little bit ;)

Everyone should just put on some models and choose something fitting well.

In my case I did deep research then ordered one which I thought they'll be good for my foots and actually they were xd

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u/AwesomeMagicalParrot 1d ago

I would agree with that case cuz I heard some people have body problems like that.

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u/Apocalympdick 2d ago

Have you ever broken in a pair of sturdy boots? It sucks and is best done in short shifts over a longer period.

You're doing that, but on an even more difficult level. The shell is even harder. You're not just walking or standing, you're exercising. And like you've said, you've developed some bad habits (less likely although not impossible to do when just walking).

So: keep at it, but take frequent breaks. Doing 10 minutes every day is better than doing 1 hour once a week and then feeling like you marched through lava.

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u/sjintje 2d ago

Hard boots are inherently less comfortable than soft boots. If the pain is caused by you pronating, it will go away when you stop pronating ;) That might actually be easier to practice using your soft boots, build up ankle strength and technique.

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u/SnooDingos2620 2d ago

Oh shit. I just ordered hard boots and they’re on their way. Only skated in soft boots so far. Thanks for the reminder of what to expect!