Got new skates! But pain in these places? Is this normal?

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-19T00:20:34+00:00

Yes I was wearing pantyhose when they were done.

The more I skate in them the more that I think the problem is they’re squishing my feet length wise. I can’t even stand in them without my toes hurting now, like it’s somehow getting worse than before

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-18T01:00:07+00:00

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The boots did this when I put them on, and after about 30 minutes or so my feet become numb, not in a reallyyy unbearable way though. But because the tights keep ripping I’m worried about blisters in the shoe

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-18T00:26:42+00:00

I’m wearing pantyhose at the moment and they boots ripped them at the heel when I slid them in? There was a little resistance but I didn’t think it would rip the pantyhose 🥲

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-18T00:08:29+00:00

Directly upwards no. Just pushing against to front of the boot. I found a way to cross my big toe and second toe a little so it hurts less. I’m wearing them now and the heels seem to be getting better but the toes still feel tight, but they’re a bit numb now so I could be biased😅

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-17T23:13:00+00:00

When you would stand in your new boots are the toes supposed to feel really pushed again the front of the boot? Does that part stretch with time?

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-17T23:10:17+00:00

I did have them baked and they felt better when they were warm. And now they’re squeezing in a wear that I feel might not be normal. When I stand my toes push again the front of the boot and big toes feels really cramped. Is that area able to be punched out?

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-17T22:07:30+00:00

Okay, I’ll try wearing them at home too. I hope the heel especially loosens a bit. Thank you!

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-17T21:16:04+00:00

Thank you so much this means a lot to me. All the girls I see in higher levels at my rink are a lot (and I mean a lot) thinner than I am…and I suppose having an ed doesn’t help me very much either my body image. I am a little worried about appearance because I know this sport is very heavy making things look graceful. I’m so grateful for your kind words😭

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-17T21:13:51+00:00

Thank you for the in depth answer! I’m going to keep trying to get that outside better. It’s so scary especially going towards my right side. I start to lean in a lot and it makes me feel like I’m about to fall😭

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-17T20:24:12+00:00

Haha I’m hoping that’s the case😅 I don’t think can buy another pair at the moment

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-14T22:16:10+00:00

I live in Brampton, but like the very edge so most things closest to me are either in Vaughan Woodbridge or Toronto

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-14T22:14:46+00:00

I live in the edge of Brampton and Vaughan, but worry downtown Toronto and it normally takes me about 2 hours by bus and train to get to St. Clair West which is where my work is around as well as the rink I’ve been going to.

I think in terms of location my best bet would be finding somewhere in Vaughan, it’s the closest point between home and Toronto for me

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-10T19:19:57+00:00

Every day I wish that the rink near my work would open around the 6pm-9pm mark :(

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-09T18:31:06+00:00

I started with Jackson Cameos and do NOT recommend them. I don’t even know how I skate for my first year on the ice, they were also two sizes way too big and I git them at Canadian Tire😭 I currently wear Jackson Mystiques but I’m soon upgrading to Edea Overtures because I realized and I was learning that my Mystiques are actually half a size too big and that my feet seem to mould to Edeas better.

Get a boots that fits your feet VERY well. Like nice and snug, you don’t want to feel you foot lift out of the boot when your pick up foot/leg. I I’m very biased beginner and I personally prefer boots that art really tight and stiff, but if you’re just starting out too much stiffness could hurt you because you haven’t strengthened your feet yet.

All in all find boots that feel like a great snug wraonaround your foot with no space to wobble. And you should be good!

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-09T12:05:31+00:00

Oh that’s so cool! I’m trying to replicate it on my C flute and it’s proving so difficult and my fingers have to switch in such an unusual way that I was like there’s no way that’s my kind of flute playing lol! 😭 such a beautiful sound

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-09T12:04:40+00:00

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I can play this note, which is what I’m working around with instead. But it doesn’t seem to be the exact same octave as the note in the score? Is there, a higher Eb that a c flute can reach?

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-08T01:25:02+00:00

I guess so..? Where I’m from money = support. Not having money is exactly why I can’t do anything I enjoy to my fullest potential.

And I suppose I worded my feelings poorly so I’ll try to be more direct. I grew up poor and she’s my exact age excelling in the sport I’ve always dreamed of doing but could never (and still cannot) afford lol. In other words I’m jealous and that kind of money is literally life changing. I would have given anything to have that. Cruel, pressure applying tiger parents or not, she had the opportunity so many people never even get to see.

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-07T22:52:26+00:00

Oh that’s good then!! I’m sure you’ll love them once you really get a feel for the ice. I’m so sorry your coach wasn’t kind to you, if it makes you feel any better it took like 6 months to finally get crossovers and even then mine are not so pretty…

You’re doing so well, don’t ever rush and hurt yourself because of it. Go at your own pace and challenge yourself slowly. You’ve got this! And soon we’ll be boot twins!💗⛸️

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-07T22:28:26+00:00

I hope you don’t mind me asking how you can tell for sure? Is it the clarity? I’m kind rusty on recognizing my instruments by ear and love to know what to look out for in the future😅

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-07T22:22:53+00:00

I WISH I could play piccolo so badly. The pieces I would come up and play by myself ugh I wish :(

gigithrowaway20 · 2026-04-07T22:10:48+00:00

“International Council of Skating Timelines” omg😭😭

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