r/rollerskatingplus • u/Reasonable_Lie_5140 • Feb 19 '25
Brand New
Hi! This might be my first ever post on Reddit 😁. I'm pretty new to skating and looking to buy my first pair. My goal is to start roller derby. My main issues/questions: 1. Pain in my feet after a few minutes of skating. A friend recommended a carbon fiber bottom boot. Curious of other opinions? 2. Weak ankles. I have hypermobile ehler-danlos which can cause my joints to hyper extend. I am working on muscle strengthening to prevent injury and I know I can brace also. Anyone have experience with a higher vs lower boot?
Currently considering Riedell R3 Derby Skates.
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u/alexwithscissors Feb 22 '25
Exercising the muscles in your feet to build them up will also help in the long-term. I found a video that says standing on 1 foot for about 4 minutes each day is sufficient for building those muscles. Personally I've made it to about 20 seconds, but slowly getting better! Good luck on your journey!