motowngoalie Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hey gang, does anyone have experience stretching skates? My big toes are taking a beating and it's really affecting my play. Total/Pure Hockey told me they couldn't do it because of the cowling (I'm wearing Graf), and I'm waiting for a response from another local shop. I've baked them and it helped a little bit, but not enough. I'm willing to attempt a DIY as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Interesting topic, thanks for posting! I am sorry I cannot help though. No experience here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 4 hours ago, motowngoalie said: Hey gang, does anyone have experience stretching skates? My big toes are taking a beating and it's really affecting my play. Total/Pure Hockey told me they couldn't do it because of the cowling (I'm wearing Graf), and I'm waiting for a response from another local shop. I've baked them and it helped a little bit, but not enough. I'm willing to attempt a DIY as well. Motown my son gets his skates punched in the back heel for his Bauer bump. I also inquired about the width and it can be stretched but as far as the front end I think what will be difficult! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Front end will be tough. I managed to get a deal on some Bauer NXG's in the largest intermediate size available. (i've got small feet). Saved almost 50% due to them not being a senior size. Unfortunately, the big toe on my right foot has been broken numerous times. Broken toes never really "set". So the knuckle on the sucker protrudes quite a bit. This led to quite a bit of discomfort and pain during playing. Felt only tight in store. I tried to get the shop to punch out the front end a bit to make these work, but because of the location of the issue, only minor adjustments were feasible. Long story short, you may be facing a tough battle to widen out the toe area of a skate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowngoalie Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Thanks for the replies! I dropped them off at my local shop (Skateworks) and they said they can stretch them. Pick 'em up tomorrow, so I'll let you know what the results are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/15/2017 at 2:06 PM, Big2 said: Motown my son gets his skates punched in the back heel for his Bauer bump. I also inquired about the width and it can be stretched but as far as the front end I think what will be difficult! Good luck! Does this work? I have them bad, but have always been reluctant to let someone do surgery on my skates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I have similar issues with my big toes digging in to the skates. You can punch out the skate portion a lot. But if it is the toe cap, you are screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big2 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 On 2017-09-18 at 3:47 PM, TheGoalNet said: Does this work? I have them bad, but have always been reluctant to let someone do surgery on my skates TGN if your asking about getting your skates punched out - yes it helps out a lot! I would have to qualify that by saying it might depend on where someone has this type of issue. In my sons case back of the foot to the exterior side. Also about widening his skates he is not going to proceed he is starting to feel comfortable in them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowngoalie Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 So I got my skates back, and wow, it really works. My toes went from being jammed against the cap to having a nice amount of wiggle room (but not too much). I'd say this is a good solution for anyone in-between sizes or parents trying to get another season out of a pair of skates for a growing child. LMK if anyone wants to see photos, as you can definitely tell where the toe cap has moved out (I also have a pair of un-stretched Grafs for a good comparison..?) Also for reference, the shop used one of these for the job: http://www.shoesystemsplus.com/Supercam-Ultra-80L-Pro-Double-Hockey-Skate-Stretcher-with-last-and-bunion-set_p_85.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaveByRichter35 Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 24 minutes ago, motowngoalie said: So I got my skates back, and wow, it really works. My toes went from being jammed against the cap to having a nice amount of wiggle room (but not too much). I'd say this is a good solution for anyone in-between sizes or parents trying to get another season out of a pair of skates for a growing child. LMK if anyone wants to see photos, as you can definitely tell where the toe cap has moved out (I also have a pair of un-stretched Grafs for a good comparison..?) Also for reference, the shop used one of these for the job: http://www.shoesystemsplus.com/Supercam-Ultra-80L-Pro-Double-Hockey-Skate-Stretcher-with-last-and-bunion-set_p_85.html Post up the pictures, bruh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 36 minutes ago, SaveByRichter35 said: Post up the pictures, bruh. Great opportunity to start a community saying . . . I vote #PicsOrItDidntHappen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 On 2017-09-18 at 3:47 PM, TheGoalNet said: Does this work? I have them bad, but have always been reluctant to let someone do surgery on my skates It works really well, at my local shop I had them do it because I had a spot on the inside of my left foot that was rubbing and caused excruciating pain, I literally got up and hobbled off the pickup....they get you to put a piece of tape where you feel the pressure and then they use a heat gun to heat it up and then they press it out...the guy told me you can always go out but you can’t go back in....it worked perfectly for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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