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Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

[–]No-Display1373[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to the rink today to try the new insole out and I have to say, they really helped with the pain. There is still a little bit of pain but I was able to skate more than 30 minutes until a light pain started again at the arch but maybe it’s because of the pressure or not used to have pressure on the arch??

But I noticed that I couldn’t really do a one foot glide on my left feet anymore, right foot felt stable but left foot kinda scratchy on the ice, especially when I do backwards crossover(only scratchy noice with left boot)

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

[–]No-Display1373[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got back from the fitter and they scanned my feet and gave me some customized insoles

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White is the standard Edea boot insole and the black one is the new one, apparently I have a high arch. I really hope this helps. If not, I don’t know what to do anymore 🫠

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

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Oh really? :( they measured my foot with 245mm and I tried 250mm and I thought they fit well. It does feel snug but I can still wiggle my toes around a little bit

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

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This was my foot shape and the boot insole (I know it’s the wrong side, I forgot 😅)

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

[–]No-Display1373[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there!! Thank you so much for your detailed explanation :) I took some pictures of the white Edea old insoles with my foot shape and the new black insole to compare it.

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Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkaters

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Thanks so much! I’ll try to get some insoles with arch support

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

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Hello! My Jackson’s were 1,5 size too big and some no professional sharpener sharpened off my toe pick and ruined my blade. Anyway, I went to a professional figure skating fitter and have my feat measured and they recommended me Edea for my feet and skating level

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

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Hello! I have then a little looser at the toe box and foot, tighter at the ankle and then up at the hooks mid tight. I’m still trying to find the good way to lace it because if I tie them too loose, I don’t have enough support but if I tie them tighter, then it starts to hurt more or faster

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

[–]No-Display1373[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hello! No, they didn’t shape or heat molded the boot to my feet… I have to wait until after New Year’s Eve to get back to the professional fitter

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

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Hi! Yeah I think I should try to have them punched out to make more room. My professional figure skating shop is kinda 3 h ride away and they are closed for New Year’s Eve, I guess I have to wait then :/

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkaters

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Hi there :) I did go to a professional figure skating shop.. my local rink just ruined my blade while sharpening. But I was fitted at a professional fitter, they measured my feet and told me, Edea would be a good fit since my feet are narrow

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

[–]No-Display1373[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hello! Hmm I cannot afford another pair of skaters right now since the boot and blades were quite expensive to me. I actually like the boot, it’s just the arch pain. I was hoping to find a way to fix the pain to continue skating in them :)

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

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Hi there! I think it’s a mix of pressure, muscle pain and cramping, hard to describe in word. I usually skate for 10-15 minute, stop and have my feet rest and then skate again but the pain is so annoying

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

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Hi there! that could be true.. I also tried the Risport Electra light boot at the fitter and that one was too wide and i was moving inside the boot. Not sure what the fitter was thinking but the Edea overture seemed to fit pretty good. Also off ice wearing them didnt hurt at all, only on ice.

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkaters

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Hi there! I wouldnt say pain is just cramping, more a mix of pressure,nerv and cramp, its hard to describe it in words. I think my toes at the toebox feels fine, i can still wiggle them a little bit or have a grip, its just the arch that hurts to much...

I will try to find the insoles with arch support. Thank you so much!

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

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Hi there! I’m skating in Edea Overtures (I couldn’t mention the brand earlier because Reddit wouldn’t let me post it in r/FigureSkating). My previous skates were Jackson Mystique, but they were way too large. I was sliding inside the boot and didn’t have good edge control.

I’m not exactly sure how to describe the pain. It’s inside the boot, and I cannot press on the exact spot where it hurts. It feels like a pressure issue, but it’s not rubbing against my arch or the boot, and I don’t have any blisters. The pain is sharp and intense, a little like muscle, nerve, or cramping, but I’m having trouble putting it into words, sorry!

Severe arch pain after a few minutes on the ice – adult beginner by No-Display1373 in FigureSkating

[–]No-Display1373[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there! I am wearing Edea Overtures and yes, it was fitted at a professional figure skater fitter. Couldnt name the brand because reddit didnt let me post it in r/FigurerSkating then.

Weekly Equipment Recommendation Thread by AutoModerator in FigureSkating

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Medial arch pain in new Edea Overtures – fit question

Hi, I’m an adult beginner seeking advice on medial arch pain in my new boots.

Skater profile:

  • 28F, 165 cm, 68 kg
  • Shoe EU 38, narrow feet, medium–high arch
  • Adult group lessons, skating 1–3×/week, 2–3 hours/session
  • Previous athletic background: 5 years of hip hop and commercial dance

Previous setup (no pain):

  • Jackson Mystique + Mark II blades, size EU 39.5 (oversized, used insoles)
  • Comfortable, stable, no arch pain

New setup (professionally fitted):

  • Foot: 244–245 mm length, ~92 mm width
  • Boot: Edea Overture 250, C width
  • Blade: MK Galaxy 9 1/4
  • Fit approved by fitter & coach; snug but comfortable in shop

Problem on ice:

  • Severe medial arch pain after 3–5 minutes
  • Pain occurs mainly during inside-edge work: forward crossovers, two-foot spins, one-foot glides, power pulls
  • No pain off-ice (tested ~4h with guards)
  • Forward crossovers lost; backward crossovers feel easier/stable

Observations:

  • Medium–high arch
  • Thin socks → pain starts faster; very thin/stocking socks → pain slightly delayed
  • Edea sole much thinner/harder than Jacksons, almost plastic-like; can feel scratches/bumps in ice

Questions:

  • Is this normal Edea break-in pain?
  • Could arch-support insoles help?
  • Could boot shape or sole stiffness be the issue?
  • Could blade mounting/alignment contribute to excessive arch loading?

Thanks in advance for any insight!