How do I get more ankle support in my ice skates?

I actually started skating while going to physical therapy for an ankle injury. My therapist was thrilled because ice skating is the best sport to build ankle muscles. On the other hand, skates have to fit properly or you can cause permanent injury to your ankles.

I have very narrow ankles and it can be a hassle. My skates are AAA in the heel and I put heel pads in the back of my boots to push my ankles into the padding better. I also wear bunga pads. Wrapping your ankle isn't a complete taboo but don't wrap more then two times around with a tight fitting, sticky wrap (no metal closures) and put a single sock over it. Never wear two socks to skate as it will cause blisters.

You might need to get split-sizing. It costs a bit more through it's certainly worth it to have proper fitting skates. If you already found some skates that fit well except for one area, have that area punched out.

Too much room in the ankle area can also be caused by skates that are too big. Many people are not comfortable with a tight-fitting skate as shoes are much looser around the feet. Skates should fit like gloves, nice and snug. If your toes are all the way in the front of the skate and you can wiggle a finger behind you ankle, the skates are too big. If this is the case, you might need a smaller size skate with a wider width(many skate brands run narrow).

There's no such thing as "weak ankles." It's an old wives tale. Your skates are too big and your feet/ankles are slipping around, causing your injuries. That's why the socks helped - they filled the gap. The problem is that the rubbing can cause blisters and you still have no support.

I don't know anyone who tapes for this problem. Most figure skaters use bunga pads to protect their ankles. http://www.bungapads.com/

You really should get skates that fit instead of trying to "make do" with the ones you've been using.

Skates are the only piece of equipment needed for ice skating. Get skates that fit properly.

I skated for 20 years in a professional Ice show. Custom boots cost a lot . In the range of 600 dollars, and that was 30 years ago. What I used to do is get a piece of leather sawn on top of the boot around the ankle and it worked great for about a year and than I would do it again. All my peers starting doing also. Your father inlaw could use his old skates which would fit and get the leather sawn on. hope this helps. j

Getting new skates is essential! You can seriously hurt yourself, especially if you have weak ankles.

Ask for skates for more advanced skaters. The only difference between these and beginner's skates are the ankle support. Since advanced skaters jump, they need this support in the ankles. Make sure you get fitted professionally.

ya getting new skates might be a good idea. I have a friend that make-up pads in her skates some times. it could also be the type of skates you are skating on.your best bet would probably be to ask someone at the rink you skate at so they see the problem and you can explain more to them . try some new things and see what works best for you but most importantly be careful skating injuries can be very unforgiving.

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Oh please, please, get decent skates that FIT! Why is it every hobby skater in the world insists on using expensive, but absolutely useless skates. Tell me you're not using plastic skates? Seriously you need to be using leather ones, or of synthetic leather.

Even if they're second-hand off ebay, but you will never learn or advance in plastic ones. Skates also need to be worn on one pair of socks maximum, and fit properly, else you're setting yourself up for tripping over the toepick (if the skates are too large), or bone growths, frostbite and bunions (if they're too small) apart from various foot spraining issues.

Figure skaters usually skate barefoot or wearing thin socks, and no, we don't tape unless we have a pre-existing injury, because we make sure our skates fit. In properly fitting skates, it should also be impossible to sprain your ankle.

Good brands: Jacksons, Risport, Edea, Riedell, Sp Teri, Graf. Everything else, pretty much not worth your money, unless your pro shop advises you to get it. Anything plastic - absolutely not worth your money. Anything the wrong size - guess what? Not worth your money. Your health? So worth the money.

Dont take the chance! Get new skates!!