Skate liners try on
Short answer:
Skate liners provide comfort, foot support, and enhance control. Choosing the right liner is key to improving your skating experience.
What are skate liners?
A skate liner is the soft, removable part inside your skate that cushions your foot. Skates generally come in two types: hardboots, which have a removable liner, and softboots, where the liner is often integrated and non-removable. The liner is key to ensuring that your skate feels comfortable and fits well.
Choosing skate liners
When choosing skate liners, it’s important to understand that the liner is the part of your skate that directly touches your foot. It serves multiple purposes, including providing comfort, supporting your foot, and maximizing your control over the skate.
The purpose of a skate liner
While comfort is important, a liner’s primary role is to help you control your skates. The tighter your liner fits, the more precise your movements will be.
Key features of a skate liner
Liners come with various features. Some have neoprene toes, which make the fit more forgiving. Others have extra heel padding that pushes your foot forward for a snug fit. When selecting a liner, ensure it balances comfort and tightness to maximize control.
Skate liner fit in the shell
The ideal liner should extend 1-2 cm above the cuff of your skate shell for optimal support. Liners can also differ in their back design, with some having a straight cut, while others have a V-cut or raised back for additional support.
Sizing tips
When choosing your inline skate liner, get the largest size that fits your shell. The fit should be tight around the rest of your foot, with some flexibility for your toes. You can adjust the fit further with accessories like arch supports, toe protectors, or padding for the liner’s heel or tongue.
We tested multiple liners, including the Roces, Rain, Intuition, Skinny Boy, and Razors stock liners. Each liner affected the fit and flexibility of our skates differently, with some providing more forward flex and others offering tighter control. These variations highlight how choosing the right liner can greatly impact your skating experience.
Final thoughts
If you’re unsure about which liner to choose, the best option is to visit our store in Amsterdam, where you can try different liners and get expert advice.
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