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So I got new skates - I switched from Jackson Artiste(size 8.5 with Mark IV - 10 1/3) to Risport Electra (size 260 with MK Flight - 10) and I have been wondering how long it takes to adjust to new skates?

Needless to say that while I had the Jacksons for 3+ years, I do not skate as much (around 45mins to 2hrs a week, but usually around 45mins), so my level is not that high (I'd say around adult 3-4? we don't do these over here). But I was very used to the Jacksons so needless to say it has been...quite interesting.

I'm on about 4-5 hours on the Risports and while I can do the basics forward and backwards, we've tried an exercise for crossovers today (the one where you cross by dragging in front) and that has been very difficult - I could basically only do it on my stronger side, and not consistently. And I've been always kind of bad at crossover things, so that's okay, I need to practice the weight shift in my new set.

Realistically, how long does it take to get used to new boot + blade combo?

So I got new skates - Risport Electra. I had them heat molded at a pro-shop and skated in them once - not very difficult skating as I am adjusting coming from Jacksons.
After skating I noticed the interior lining kind of coming out at the tongue where the "seam" or "stitch" should be. Is this normal?

I asked my friend and she said she thinks it is, but she's also in Jacksons. I messaged the shop and they said they don't see anything unusual. My Jacksons (Artiste) had very different padding and lining so I have no refference.

Just wondering if I should pursue this further or if this is normal for Risport / Electra boots.