8 TIPS ON HOW TO BREAK IN NEW FIGURE SKATES | Coach Michelle Hong

Hi Everyone,
Breaking in brand new figure skates can be a very frustrating and painful process. There were points in my skating career where I hated getting new skates because that meant getting blisters, losing my jumps, and having a hard time finding my center for spins. Thus, I'm super eager to share my Top 8 tips on how to best break in your brand new skates to make it a fun and enjoyable process!
1. Massage Feet
2. Lace to the Top
3. Adjust Laces
4. Edge Excercises
5. Readjust Skates
6. Check Landings + Go Thru Jumps
7. Find Center + Time to Spin
8. Have Fun!
I hope you found this video helpful! Let me know in the comment section below what skates you're wearing. Do you find breaking in new figure skates a fun or tedious process?
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[@fermentingdragon]

RIGHT when i got new skates

[@CoachMichelleHong]

ectoplasmLunatic perfection! Let me know if this helps

[@cutecrafter8100]

I should be getting new skates soon (Riedell Strides or Motions, from Diamonds) so this is perfect for me too!

[@almondmilk5006]

cutecrafter8100 i just got riedell motion! they are tough to break in but worth it in the end!

[@smhhelp7308]

Samee!!

[@athenianowls3358]

I’m getting new skates soon Jackson’s

[@annathomason48]

Lol that’s me and shy running in the background

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Maki Thomason really?! I thought that was Micol and Dinh haha

[@mrg3837]

Can you do a video talking about how to lace the skates properly?

[@CoachMichelleHong]

That's a great idea! I will definitely film one :)

[@evie37509]

How tight are they meant to be? Apparently I never broke in my skates (have them for a year now) and my coach tied them up so much my foot was dead after 15 min. Is this how it's meant to be?

[@lifeskater9899]

Tight to where your ankle meets your leg, slightly loose there, not too tight from there to the top of your boot.Tie a bow with a little slack, then slip your 2nd and third fingers behind the tongue. If your fingers can't go down behind the tongue, your laces are too tight. Before going on the ice, stand up and bend your knees slightly in them for a few minutes, then walk around. That'll give you an idea of how they feel before hitting the ice. Good Luck!

[@rosevampire3755]

I have mine tight but not super tight up to the ankle and then at the ankle I make them as tight a physically possible, if my ankles start to hurt I usually add padding.

[@ony_p5680]

This video came as a blessing. Just a few weeks ago or less I got my new skates in and I was just nervous to go on the ice xD Thank you!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Fabulous! so glad I can help :)

[@lilianyungmann]

Same! I got new skates a couple days ago and going onto the ice later today😬 im kinda scared because I leveled up before I had a reidell edge (which aren’t made anymore) and now I have a reidell motion 25/255 lol

[@clairedo7735]

I really like the “push down” tip. Even though my feet hurt, it helps a lot to open the boots. Thank you! Also, I wear Edea - Chorus :)

[@emilielarsen3862]

Im getting Those for my birthday!

[@kathymaslowski.brightflowe9491]

Just started skating at 46 & I wear Overture by Eden. Love them xx

[@stephthehuntress2222]

I think you mean Edea not Eden

[@TheArtOfAbundance]

Kathy when will I see you at the rink again?

[@paulathomson3534]

I just went back to skating at 46..now my babies are grown..I started classes in Feb 2019 and have progressed to level 8 by early June...I'm so happy to be on the Ice again..since my last lesson at age 10!! I did a solo in my first ever gala age 47..I wear Jackson Mystique's on my feet ..I love them.. Happy skating 😍

[@bryceyang8924]

Wow, that’s so cool. Do you get private lessons or you practice more yourself?

[@magnumAenus]

my new skates came in today and I'm glad I found this video to help a fresh beginner like me, thank you for this!

[@Ryanatlast]

I super appreciate you showing the exercises as well.

[@zc8702]

I'm a beginner skater and i've been skating on a super cheap pair of skates I found at a thrift store(retail for $30). I finally bought a pair of Jackson's after 3 years of using painful skates with absolutely no support. I don't have ANY of the skills you showed in your video but hopefully I will be able to improve with my skates and use this video in the future.

[@charliesewell7418]

I just bought some brand new Jackson elles and they are breaking in super nice with these tips. thanks so much. I've done about four hours now and they are starting to feel great.

[@tristanjenningshorsley7920]

Thanks, Michelle! Will try these tips today!

[@sorryjimingottauseuremailf7077]

i wear jackson ultima freestyle, and i struggled a lot at the beginning, and they still feel stiff after a few weeks. also wow, i can see your years of experience seeing how graceful you looked in the skates!

[@finjab1901]

I Love my Jackson Premiere !! I landed my first double Sal today and my Axels are getting better!

[@helainamiller1798]

Whooo the end of the video. Get it girl! 💕

[@miagrace4144]

I’m getting new skates on Monday so this is rlly helpful thank you!! 😊

[@alegriab.8061]

I just got my new skates and my feet are currently crying in pain, thank you for this video!!!

[@vanessachiu9076]

I'm wearing my new Jackson Freestyles!! They're pre-loved skates but even so, they're super stiff and I am still in the process of breaking them in. The video was great. Thank you!!

[@AlyKistThe360]

I'm currently in Jackson Elle's but our Edea expert at my rink is ordering my Edea Chorus on Monday! I'm so excited to get them and break them in! Thank you for the video!

[@carmenx2597]

Thank you, it really helped me! I got them already broken in in 6-7 days. I have edea piano figure skates! I wish you the best of luck in figure skating xoxo

[@spoonfedtruth7666]

My new skates will be here tomorrow!!! So excited!! Thanks for the video

[@internetobsessions9255]

I just got Jackson’s today, this video is so gonna help me out tomorrow thanks!

[@Kat-rw2fc]

I'm getting new skates soon, huge help, thank you!

[@kaylamichelle1225]

just got jackson freestyle fusion.. had the old freestyle model that I used for 10 years, (I stopped lessons at test 1 level age 15). I outgrew them years ago but finally felt like I'm skating enough to need new proper fitting skates that will be my forever skates. This video definitely helps. Michelle, do you have any tips for learning jumps as an adult? I'd love to be able to do all 6 single jumps

[@lynnneuberger3909]

Thank you!!! I loved watching your jumps in fast motion. I just bought Ridell Fusion boots and Eclipse Aurora Blades. This is my fourth pair of Riedells!!!

[@lucybraun8969]

I have the Reidell Diamond model. Love them!

[@killua3528]

I’m getting my first pair of skates and I am so excited I’m getting a pair of Jackson’s

[@kevins8500]

About to start lessons and was gifted a pair of skates. All I was told was I needed to start breaking them in and you were the first person I found. While I cant do 99% of what you described, Ill be keeping it in mind while i start learning. Thanks XD

[@me_hallie9030]

I just got new skates, their jackson new freestyle💕 thanks for the tips x

[@shellyharris2198]

Awesome skater! Loved this helpful video!

[@chloemorris1489]

Just got a pair of new skates, I appreciate the upload

[@victoronwheels4925]

thanks this helped a lot with my new skates and I wear Riedell

[@lourdesgabrielasoteloflore4147]

I remember once I got new skates a week before competition, and also new blades that were 1/4 smaller and had a toe pick that started of before my last blades. It was a nightmare, but my older skates were completely worn out. The problem was that my skates arrived a month late. In the end I was able to pull through, but it was definitely a love-hate relationship.

[@eugenesports6245]

really good tips!!!

[@jrg305]

I had extreme foot pain in my new ones. Felt like my arch cramped and spazzed out. If I took a break from the ice the feet felt really bad I felt like I got punched in the stomach. I could only skate for like 15 min. Normally could do at least 45 min in my old ones. I went from Jackson freestyles to RiSport Rf3 pros, and this my was my first skating session in the new ones. I have taken all the free skate courses 1-6 and the axel class but still don't have an axel. I have all my other single jumps. I have a good camel and decent sit and camel to sit transition, but I can't center a spin for the life of me or complete a scratch spin without falling out and my back spin comes and goes. I can actually do a decent back spin if I start like a forward scratch spin and then just switch feet after going in. I can do backward power pulls but my forward ones are kinda weak even tho I still can go far, they aren't accelerating. Hope this gives you an idea of my level. I'm an adult skater, no competition. Age 36

[@frannyb99]

I'm getting new skates soon this will be very helpful!

[@karentrodriguez3314]

Love your videos❤

[@TheRacingWind]

I'm back on the ice after 16 years and bought my first pair of new skates-- all the ones I had as a kid were handmedowns! I'm so excited to take them for a spin tomorrow, I've been in rentals for the past month

[@niamhui]

I can’t wait to maybe get skates for Christmas! hopefully this video will help! ❤️

[@joannacao5711]

OMG I literally just received my new skates and this video pop up in my youtube recommendation!!

[@paolavhg]

I got new boots, the Edea ice fly. I really like you're videos ❤️

[@Empty_Space_Full_Of_Dust]

I wear edea motivo ⛸ Just began learning how to skate✨

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Good luck with your skating journey :)

[@flowersandragons]

Same here^^ Good luck 😊

[@lyoona1832]

Are you good yet haha

[@Empty_Space_Full_Of_Dust]

@@lyoona1832 haven't had much time on the ice so I'm quite rusty haha, I do practice off Ice though. I like to think that I have the fundamentals of basic figure skating down. I'm no where near doing a Denise Beilmen though! 😂😁

[@lyoona1832]

Nida ayy pretty good for 2 years

[@nottestellata7740]

Hi Michelle! Thanks for the video. I'm loving your channel. I'm 21 now and learned ice skating when I was young, and now I'm considering starting to learn figure skating. What would be some of the suggestions/ recommendations for someone who has skating background but has no clue about figure skating? Thank you xx Love from Australia

[@BaddiePurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

YES PERFECT TIMING

[@CoachMichelleHong]

So Glad!

[@elzbietask8s575]

Thank you for the video. This is very usefull to me, i am not on the ice but artistick inlines. I will be getting Edea Ice Fly with Rolline Linea2.

[@emmaandalanna1451]

I just got new skates! I got the Jackson excels, there amazing!

[@stevanasmusic]

Thx for the video, just got my first ice skates at 28! I bought Cascades by Lake Placid, figured they were a good beginner grade. I've ice skated once, and I know it's a little different, but I used to be a pretty competent inline skater until I moved somewhere without it, so I'm going to try a new sport!

[@MminaMaclang]

Very helpful. And it's amazing you looked so comfortable with your skating with new skates. Just some feedback, I think the intro was too long on the video, where you cut almost every word of the title and then spaced them in between some clips. It makes little sense to do that when we know the title of the video already and just visually people dont read a title per word, you read it per phrase. Am I making sense? But anyway, I love your videos because your energy is just so nice to have on screen. Keep at it. Im loving this channel so far.

[@yannisonice7692]

I recently got Edea Chorus boots with jackson legacy blades. Edea with the right fit, has little to no break in time so they were very comfy from the get go which I love. Had to change out the blades though as I'm too used to the MK professional profile of blade and I decided to upgrade to Gold Seal Revolution blades as they have the same spin rocker as the MK professional but that lovely 8 ft rocker.

[@maggiebrayton4258]

New to skating and new skates! They're definitely different from the rental skates (thank God! Lol) I have Jackson elites. They're comfy, but my feet just aren't used to them yet. They're very stiff

[@robma9847]

CONGRATULATION ！

[@HaveanIcedaymx]

I use Riedell boots, I love them 💕

[@lucybraun8969]

I have the Reidell Diamond model. Love them!

[@tink1922]

Looks good i just started wearing my new skates today !! I have recently passed UK skate star gold !! Before Christmas and I'm not wearing Risport Electra Light

[@robertdevino4109]

I just got a pair of Riedell Tribute custom made! I got me some Roll Line frames and ready to go!

[@Hannah7Banana]

I’m just going into pre-free skate and I wear the Jackson ultima freestyle with the aspire blade, I just got them sharpened at the shop, then after I have them heat molded I can skate in them and break them in. When I tried them on they felt very secure and tight compared to my other beginner skates that I have (the Jackson mystiques with the mark 2 blade) which is definitely a good thing. I will definitely try some things in this video to break them in, because my boots are STIFF like fr

[@SueK2001]

Oh man I miss skating so much! I also skate in SP-Teris!

[@sarahbritt4478]

I just got new skates, this helps a ton! Also, I have Jackson​ artist

[@dawnmyers5166]

I figure skated years ago and have been off the ice now for about 28 years when my daughter stopped skating. I have always want Harlicks as a kid. But now that I am getting old I just bought a intermediate level skate. Haven't received them yet but will on the 12th. They are going to be stiff because back in my day they didn't make them like they do currently. Hope to try them out on valentine's. I am sure I will hug the wall at first but hope it comes back quickly. As much as I would love to be able to do my spins and triples I did when I was a kid but I know that I am almost 60 so the feel of the edges is what is in store for me.

[@cmiller3176]

Thank you for the great video. I am just returning to figure skating and received my new Jackson Ultima Excel skates today. The boots/tongues are very squeaky. I am wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if it is just a break in issue. Prior to receiving the Jackson Excels, I tried the Jackson Classic SoftSkate 380. The 380's were fleece lined and did not squeak at all, but the sizing was not correct for me (not sold in half sizes).

[@colleen8997]

I have winwells I am learning so I felt that I didn't want to spend 200 and then need a new pair I love my winwells and thxs for this video Michelle ♥️♥️

[@lincantatio7749]

I am new to this and got a first own pair. I willt try out some of this since I am not on the level of jumps or soinns yet

[@Emmi_420]

Wow I am so late but anyway this video helped me get some spins and jumps back so thanks for that and I wear graf custom-made

[@faithhinrichs593]

Right now I have Riedell Edge skates and I’m getting Riedell Flair for Christmas!

[@hoaxial2090]

Just a hockey player skating through. Nice vid btw

[@HaveanIcedaymx]

I wear Riedell Silver Star and I love them. Breaking them in was not that hard and I just love them.

[@jeanna6238]

I am getting nwe edea chorus tomorrow so excited

[@jeanna6238]

New*

[@maydayjames4729]

I JUST got my new Jackson Elle boots. I love them but they are stiff, this helped a lot.

[@blahblahblah6810]

I just got the same skates😊 so excited to use them

[@annafalk9848]

Omg i just got elles the other day! My feet are blistering like crazy

[@emersonbrusky6789]

Mayday James me too

[@Vaestryn]

I got the SP Teri Zero Gravity back in December, and I'm in love with them! Such a great boot :3

[@daphniestarr]

I got my new boots 2 weeks ago and just broke them in yesterday. Hahaha video would have come in handy

[@CoachMichelleHong]

That's awesome! What skates did you get?

[@janetslater129]

I just got a new pair of Jackson Premieres today. Do you have a recommended time frame of when one can start doing jumps and spins? According to my skate technician (“Mr.Edge” in the Chicago area), he says the first hour should be on crossovers and stroking, the second hour or so can start incorporating moves/basic turns, third hour on spins, then fourth hour on single rotation jumps (and later hours on doubles on up). Of course, this may vary some from person to person, but I am curious on what you recommend.

[@aBBy-pq4tx]

How I envy your skating skills, late learner here. I also just recently purchased the KT-2 from George SP-Teri. Too bad I can’t use them yet bcus of Covid. I also realized the rink you’re in. Will you still be coaching when the rink opens back up? If so let me know, I’m definitely interested in continuing lessons.

[@jeffmcnair7424]

That's an amazing i spin.

[@julianpenstemon]

I wear BOTAS, its a brand from Russia, the skates are wonderful

[@bababooey2436]

There is a part in the movie "Ice Princess" where casey got new ice skates and after here performance she took them off and it reveals wounds. Wonder of those were true?

[@riaskates6410]

I wear Edea Concerto, but I'm getting Ice Flies in couple months

[@trocheinna7434]

I bought three months ago my First Professional skates. Actually I bought figure rollerbleades Snow white with edea overture boot. I Love them so much❤ Now I want to buy ice skates with The same boot.

[@asunauchiha5268]

I wear Risport antares and a MK double star blade I bought them yesterday

[@littlemissapplecore]

Any tips for how to get used to a smaller rocker? I'm going to change to the MK lite blades from the pre fitted ones on my Jacksons but I'm slightly terrified of losing all my skills 😂🙈

[@SaikoSenpai]

Man, I'm gonna have to keep trying this out. I got a new pair of skates probably 2 months ago? My first proper pair with amazing support, but they kill my feet every time I wear them. I think I'm just weak.

[@timmy_zupanc]

Wow amazing spins! I have Edea pianos and MK gold star blades. What blades do you have?

[@V_098]

It’s kinda like when I customise my point shoes so it is easier to go on point

[@bookwormemerson3074]

I love the tips you shared. I found even wearing them with guards on around the house also helps with breaking them in. Ive been skating for 26 years on and off and was skating on graf galaxy’s for about 8+ years. After taking more than a 5 year break, i Just recently switched to jackson premieres as i really want to finish up my tests and be able to do local adult competitions. Do you have any tips on foot care and blister prevention? I know i used to get these gel pads as a younger skater but cant seem to find them so i wasnt sure if there was a new product for this..

[@tiramisuu6304]

you can find all different types of gel pads on amazon !

[@akudumb3021]

Nice video! What are the best figure skates to start ice skating?

[@YannisGoedermans]

Risport rf4 with double star mk blades. Haven't skated in ages though.

[@jmdenison]

so, if I get those skates, then can I do salchows, cross overs and axels and jumps? I've been struggling. I'm 62 and just learning to skate. been skating for a year with a coach and still struggling to get into free skate. ay suggestions for the over 60 crowd? what skates are best for us?

[@jasminesun1840]

Thank you so much! I just ordered new skates today (Risport RF-1 Elites - so stiff oh man) Now I just have to wait for my blades to arrive and get mounted!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

That's so exciting! Congrats on getting new boots. I hope that you don't have any trouble breaking them in :)

[@stephaniemaldonado819]

You are amazing i wanna learn but i domt now if im late for that

[@CoachMichelleHong]

It's never too late. I have adult skaters in there 60s so you are totally able to skate!

[@bussyqueen9803]

I have edea ice skates but I have a problem with tying them. I want then to be a little more tighter but It keeps on getting lose and I want high resistance on the ice.

[@Sukaibureika]

just got jackson artiste, theyre really stiff but hopefully after breaking them in itll be good

[@HALASIRIYA-fk7fi]

Hi coach i wanted to ask is it okay for the leather of my boost to make squeaks when i walk

[@mimaskates8110]

i got edea ice fly and have skated in them twice and both times i’ve had to come off the ice (several times) as they hurt my feet just above my arch so bad!! did anyone else have this problem and did it go away?

[@anjakrstic9073]

I dont know if you will se this but. I have a question. I have figure skates that are bigger for one size. If i pull the string enough to hold my ankle. Will it matter if they are bit bigger?(i already skated in them so they are fine but i need your advice)

[@kitkat4416]

I have never skated and bought a new pair bc they were cheaper than buying used. Will this video work for a newbie like myself if I can't use the ice to help??

[@HaveanIcedaymx]

Risporr RF3 and Coronation Ace blades by John Wilson

[@nancythrall4441]

Hi there Coach Michelle! I just got Edea Chorus boots and now need to choose blades and am looking at either Coronation Ace or MK Professionals. What are their primary differences that could help me select the right one for me??

[@irenali8809]

Nancy Thrall which ones did you end up choosing? I have coronation ace parabolic and they’re amazing for me, so I’m curious about which you picked

[@charmjedi]

How do get rid of or deal with the arch cramping that happens so often??

[@stargaaze8640]

this video is such a lifesaver as i got my new skates today. i also had to get my blades sharpened, but now i’m struggling to even do a snowplough stop. do you have any tips for getting used to sharper blades quicker?

[@clarebear3217]

Even though its hard to stop try to just skate super fast and push through them spins also can help

[@lifeskater9899]

Go to the boards (side) of the rink, hold onto and face the boards (or railing) turn the foot you do your snowplow on, pigeon-toe (your heel facing out), and on your inside edge, scrape away from you a few times. Bend both knees slightly. Meanwhile, while skating, if you want to slow up into a Snowplow, bend your knees slightly, place both hands on both knees, keeping your feet together. That'll slow you up. Arms out to sides, then attempt the Snowplow. Try doing this until your blades are dull enough for you to do a Snow at your comfort speed. Good luck.

[@itsRebeccaRayne]

I just got my second pair, Risport RF Light. I’ve been skating for 10 months and was wearing Graf Boleros before. I love my new skates! They fit better and everything is much easier in them

[@rebeccacramer5911]

I got new skates with different blades with a different rocker and only started to break them in a week before synchro tryouts

[@Maddyy3]

Hi! I got my first pair of ice skates just before the whole corona virus thing. I only skated in my skates once for 10 minutes after that, not being able to go back because of coronavirus. Its been 6 months since then and im planning on going back next week. Any tips?