adult beginner with first pair of skates
Hi, I recently got fitted by a reputable skate shop in my area, and I have heard skates need to be broken in and they’re meant to fit tight and snug. I am wondering how tight is too tight? I am a 7 1/2 in regular shoes and was fitted for 5 1/2 in skates for Jackson Artistes. During the fitting, I asked if it was normal for my toes to feel like they’re curling and not lying flat against the sole. The fitter said my feet would conform to the shoes with time and they could also widen the toe box if it was a concern because she didn’t recommend going up in length. I have wider feet and have attached photos of my feet with skater socks against the insole of the skates. Is the distance from the top of the sole to my toes normal? Should it be that small and do I really just need to break them in? Any help is appreciated! The shop is an hour away so I don’t want to waste time going back and forth if this is normal and I don’t actually need a refitting!! I received the skates today and they had widened the toe box, but I still feel like my toes aren’t flat. Will they eventually become flat with the break-in period or is this just something to get used to? Thanks in advance!!