OK! Bootfitting appointment. The fist thing I did, I showed the bootfitter the right boot of the custom Riedell that they say it is a size 5, size by side with this new Riedell Bronze star size 5. Guess what? The custom boot is visible bigger, both lenght and volume. We discussed shortly what to do with the custom boots but didn't want to waste time. They will have to be returned but do I want the money back or do I want other boots? The bootfitter said to maybe see how the new ones work.
He agreed that there is a good change these Bronze Stars will work. They were heated and they molded after my foot beautifully! Even when still worm, so soft, I felt supported. It is so clear now, through comparison, how the custom ones didn't support me at the arch, they were too big...
Going back to the Bronze Stars. Do I need punching out of the toe for my bigger foot? I'm not sure... I feel the toe touching but I don't hurt. I do feel my toes rising in the toe box... The botfitter added some padding under the toes and mounted the blades. I had just few minutes on ice as a hockey session was starting. I'm quite sure the blade will need adjustment, but I wasn't sure by how much. I will have to come back soon after I decide if I need punching, then we can adjust the blade too.
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