What is wrong with my fit?

[BruMug]

I am a new adult male skater. I have taken 4 lessons using rental K2 Moto skates size 10. I purchased a K2 Exo 80 size 10. My first lesson using the new skates I feel like my foot is sliding side to side within the skate. When I attempt to us the outside of the skate my foot first slides to the outside and then the skate moves.

I tried tightening the laces, but it didn't solve the problem. Do I need smaller skates? I'm using the same socks as I used for my other lessons. Will the skate conform to my foot better with more us? Any ideas?

Thanks,
Bruce

[IW Staff]

In reading your email, it does sound like it possible that the skates may be too big. Especially if sliding around that much.

Try inserting a footbed like a SuperFeet or something similar. This will raise your foot, provide more comfort, and shorten the skate up a bit to help keep you foot secure.

The Exo 80 will naturally fit a little different thant the Moto, but the sizing/mold should be the same.

Stan @ IW

[BruMug]

I purchased some insoles and pulled the laces much tighter and WOW things worked much better! I did not have any slipping or sliding of my feet and things worked so much better.

Thanks for suggesting insoles.
Bruce