How to Tie Figure Skates: EDEA, Jackson, Riedell, Risport - Pro Tips for Lacing Ice Skates!

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[@Maximusavrelius]

It took me almost one year to realize that I wasn’t lacing my Edea’s correctly; It felt uncomfortable it was difficult to skate, I knew was something wrong. And my bunion was hurting😢.I had to educate myself about Edea boots. My advice would be; take your time and educate yourself about them, watch videos. This video opened my eyes i am so relieved and more confident.

I'm glad it helped you! I've seen so many skaters lacing them incorrectly and then the boots breakdown prematurely and they are upset about it. IMO - the dealers could do a better job educating the buyers at the time of sale too!

[@DanniTheMagicJunkDrawer]

Great! My daughter is 3 years old. I’m not even sure where she heard about skating but she is all about it. She had her first lesson last week. I took her to a skate shop yesterday and bought her first pair of skates. This is super helpful- especially about the tip to not leave them in the car. (I leave everything on the car). I’m about an hour away from that Polar shop- maybe one day we will take a ride and check it out. Thank you!❤

Awesome, many thanks!

[@davidzlesak6007]

I love the over and under looping over the hooks. My coach 25 years ago showed me that to keep the laces from slipping.

[@Claudriel]

I got my first Edea skates the other day and wore them during a free session at my local rink, before my next lesson. I was just trying to get used to it and this hockey player (who said he also teaches figure skating even though he has no experience with figure skating, so he said) stopped me and told me that my skates were too lose and asked me to pull over so he can re-lace them for me. From the starting point till the ankle hooks, he pulled them so strong, so tight, my feet started getting numb instantly after a minute seconds and they were in so much pain, I had to take breaks every 30 seconds and hold on to a fence, literally shaking. With each of his pull, my body would perform a small jump because of the pain and I had to squeeze my fists to endure. Not even a finger would fit neither the front or the back of the ankle section. He said this was how it was suppposed to be and I had to endure it and I didn't question anything trusting his "wisdom". I really wish I watched this video before or at least wait for next lesson :( I'm thankful for the helpful information!

That’s way too tight for any figure skate!

[@frida-pp7sc]

just got my royal pros😳 its my first pair of risports, so i wanted to check if i know how to tie them properly🥰

[@delvaassante5699]

I’m not a skater, but this is interesting. During the recent Winter Olympics, I somehow ended up watching some KZbin videos of past Olympic skaters. I saw one of Tonya Harding in 1994 having lace issues. She started her routine, but apparently something was wrong with her laces. She started crying and stopped skating and went to speak to a judge, and was showing her the problem. They gave her some time to fix the lace problem, and then she came out and skated again. I think I read she had broken a lace, but it had not been replaced with the proper type or something. I can’t imagine the panic and frustration… Well, at least her kneecaps were ok… 😳

Thank you for watching and commenting! Yes, she did break a lace, which is why it’s so important to replace them regularly. Skaters are allowed 3 minutes for interruptions due to an issue like that. That’s still a rule today.

[@delvaassante5699]

@ Wow! Three minutes is not that long! Amazing she got back on the ice and managed to center herself and perform as well as she did. Thanks for all of your videos! I love to watch skating. I always say that it’s how all people move when they go to Heaven, free and flying around with no pain or restrictions. 😃

@@delvaassante5699 You're very welcome! That's a nice way to think of skating! I'm glad that it brings you joy!

[@cranma0125]

Thank you for this video! I recently got Jackson Freesyles, (upgraded from Artiste) and looking at weight, age and skill, they should be absolutely fine for my level (adult beginner, single jumps. I jump up to loop atm). However, I'm really in a pickle about tying them properly, cause I'm really scared to break them lol. I tie them tight at the foot, tigther at the ankle and the first two hooks are tight as well, but I was told by my skate tech to leave to top two hooks quite lose so they don't bend as much at the ankle. I was told they need to bend at the tongue, otherwise they'll get creases and what not. I've tried putting them on how you explain in the video with more traditional skates, to look at how they bend when I bend my knees, but they just kinda look like they bend at the ankle. That scares me a bit, cause I don't want them to form creases too fast, when I start skating in them. My question is just, how tight should the top hooks be? From your video, I understand it like they need to be as tight as the rest of the hooks, but that doesn't leave me much room to bend properly🤔

Jackson’s are going to crease at the ankle. Don’t be too worried about it!

[@AyaaAcademia]

Thank you for the heads up on how the Edea top part is a bit open. I genuinely thought it could've been too big for me or I'm tying the laces incorrectly

You’re welcome! Yes, it’s supposed to be that way!

[@AyaaAcademia]

@ I actually prefer it that way (hence I chose Edea)! That way I feel that my ankle is secure without too much pressure on my achilles when I bend my knees

@AyaaAcademia me too! It allows for more knee/ankle bend and toe point!

[@noorallawati5390]

Yesterday i tightly laced my jackson soft skates and i could only do gliding laps for the hour! My tendons hurt and i didn’t realize its the tight lace issue till today! There is a slight discomfort remaining though. Seriously panicked at the rink! Cant wait for my overtures

Yes, lacing makes quite a difference!

[@Mika-hr2jc]

watching this sitting on the couch with my new (first!!) edea overture skates, so glad that with this video i’ll be doing everything right from the beginning🫶🏻 thank you for this!!

Congratulations on your first pair of @edeaskates ! You're welcome!

[@InAnotherDimension-fb8vs]

Hi there! I’m sorry to hear about your ankle and glad that EDEA boots helped! I’m always having trouble lacing my ice flys tight enough though the middle - it seems like that little loop in the center hinders my ability to pull those few laces tightly. And then after 20 mins of skating when things soften up I have to relace again and finally they fit well around my feet. Do you have any advice for that annoying little loop in the mid center of the skate?? Thank you! 🙏

I have that lace tab and it has never given me an issue but everyone is different. You should not have to constantly re-tie your laces. Once thing you may want to consider is changing out your laces. You would be suprised what a difference new laces can make!

[@InAnotherDimension-fb8vs]

Yes that’s what my coach also suggested- that the laces are just too soft. Do you have any recommendations for harder laces?

No. You should only use Edea laces and change them each time your blades are sharpened.

[@InAnotherDimension-fb8vs]

Thanks! Curious, what’s the reasoning for changing laces after each sharpening and also why must we stick with Edea laces? Thanks.

@@InAnotherDimension-fb8vs As I explained in the video, manufacturers design the laces to work with their boots. If you have EDEA boots, always use EDEA laces. Likewise, if you wear Jackson boots, you should wear Jackson laces. Edea recommends changing your laces after each blade sharpening, as the laces wear out over time and lose support. Change your laces, and you will see a difference!

[@monsterousjigaboo]

Hi, I'd like to add it's good if you take out your insole after skating so that it doesn't get stinky. My tech told me that!

I've never heard that before. But, I have heard of skaters with odor issues replacing their insoles regularly.

[@Alexis-w7h9y]

Hi Coach! I have trouble with my Edeas, since due to the lacing and the lack of tightness around the ankles, I wobble very easily, and when I try to skate I can’t stand 'directly' on the blade and have good balance. So i tie then tightly around my ankles. Also, are boots meant to fit snugly around the feet? Almost feels like an extension of my foot while I skate. Thank you!!❤

It sounds like either the boots are not correctly fit for you, or you’re not tying them tightly mid foot.

[@enid9511]

Thanks for the video! Do you feel your ankles wobble in edea? I recently switched from Jackson to edea and am really not used to it being so lose at the ankle

Nope! My ankles don’t wobble

[@chiutwan]

Many thanks for making this useful and important video! My Risport RF3 started developing some ankle creases lately even though my way of lacing seems like what you suggest in this video. I got the impression that a bit creases is normal. Am I right? If not, please correct me. On the other hand, if a bit creases is normal, then how much is too much? What might have caused it? I guess the answer might be improper lacing. Anyway, I’d appreciate your insights about how to fix the issue.

Traditional boots like Risport are designed to crease to allow you flexibility. It's part of the breaking in process. When you feel a noticeable lack of support and resistance to your bend, that's when the boot has broken down. If you are are unsure, ask your skate tech and coach to have a look. Edea is different though - if an Edea boot develops a crease, it is done, as is it not designed in the traditional way and only bends in the tongue. If a boot is breaking down prematurely it could be that it is too big as there will not be enough foot volume to fill up the boot so there is nothing to stop the boot from bending - this is true of both traditional boots (like Risport) and Edea. That's why its so important to get fitting by a trusted tech in-person for your boots. Improper lacing can also cause the issue but that is typically more of an issue when it comes to Edea as many skaters do not lace and tie their skates the "Edea way."

[@krisanthisoteriou5864]

Hi Aimee, I recently got edea ice flys! They’re a size 250C and I was given lace size 240 (which is correct) However, when I lace them they’re far too short and I am unable to make a bow and properly tie them at the top. Is it worth it to go a size up in laces? Or am I lacing them wrong? Or are they not tight enough? Thank you for the video! :)

With a 250 boot, the 240 lace size is right on the cusp of the next size (260). HOWEVER, I wear 245 in Ice Fly, Concerto, and Piano - which is one size down from you. I have plenty lace to tie them properly! In fact, I have extra so I go back around the middle hooks a second time. You could be lacing them incorrectly. But, my first thought is that they are not tight enough. Check to see if your lacing moves when you run your fingers over it, or if you can pull the lace up easily over the bottom portion once they are tied.

[@truthdecay3438]

Why do laces haved to be changed every time blades are sharpened?

Because they wear out. Changing them each time you sharpen your blades will ensure that your laces are in good shape. And prevent your boots from breaking down prematurely.

[@smileysensei]

Are all the brands of boots laced the same way? You have Risport and others in the title, but only showed Edea. Are Risport and Jackson boots laced and tied differently? I have Risport boots, but I like nylon laces, so I have Harlick laces

In the video, I explained the modifications for Risport, Jackson, and Reidell when I went through each step. You should be using the same lace brand as your boots to ensure the best performance.

[@galacticbananas482]

@ how do you do the top part for skates other than edea? You mentioned for that part edeas are different but not what the other skates were like. Thanks!

What I explained is that you do it the same way, but you pull tighter with Jackson and Riedell. Risport is in between - not as tight as Jackson and Riedell and not as tight as Edea. I explained that while I was tying my boots. I only have Edea - so, I can't demonstrate the other brands - the best I can do is explain it as I am showing you how I do my boots.

[@smileysensei]

@ I went back and watched it again and did hear you mention the other brands. I also went and switched my laces back to the Risport laces, but I don’t like them as much.

[@galacticbananas482]

@ okay got it thank you! :)

[@FruityLiana]

Great video thank you! I just got my first pair of Edea skates (wave) as I’m starting figure skating lessons soon! I have never practiced with my own skates so this video was very helpful. I feel like in the Edea boots if I move my ankle left to right (kind of left and right sides of the blade) my ankle moves, is this normal?

Edea is designed to provide lateral support so your ankle shouldn’t wobble side to side as you shift your weight. The Wave has soft to mid support that is best for beginning skaters. Depending on your size and strength you may be better served by a stronger boot. However it could also be that the laces need to be pulled tighter at the mid portion. Check if they pull up if you tug on them.

[@susanafernandez3768]

@ I watched a video where it is explained that the ankle must be moved left-right and I have the same situation, I have to tie very strong in the ankle (the last hold). I think Edea is for wide ankles. There isn't information about this. Can you show how is moved simulating edges? (ankle, not the heel)

I'm unsure what you mean with the ankle moving left-right. The ankle is meant to be lose in Edea - that's how they are designed - not because they are for wide ankles but because they allow for more range of motion. I do not have wide ankles at all and I have worn Edea skates, daily, sometimes for 5 or 6 hours straight, for 7 years without issue. I'm really unsure what you're asking for when you say, "you would like me to show how is moved simulating edges (ankle, not the heel)."

[@susanafernandez3768]

@ sorry I didn't see the asnwer!!! First, thank you very much!!! second, I explain it with a video: I don't know if I can share a video of youtube here: "How to Tie Edea Skates Properly (loose ankles!)" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn6Qn2h4lLGmfNk She says that the space in the lateral boot is 1-2 fingers. is it right?

That' is looser than I would prefer. Your shouldn't have room on the sides, just the front and back!

[@joaneconway9712]

Hi coach can you also please do a video on how to use the lace tool? Or can you direct me to the link if you already done a video on it. Thank you

Honestly, I don't use the lace puller! So, I don't have a video on that. But, if you were going to use one, you would use it in place of your fingers to pull the laces into place.

[@structurednoodle]

Why don't ice skaters use waxed laces? I use them for my roller skates, and started using them with my ice skates, and it's so much easier to tie!

Competitive and instructional figured skate manufacturers engineer their skates to work with specific laces. With Edea, for example, because of the lateral flexion design, waxed laces can actually cause the skates to break :(

[@structurednoodle]

Wow you are so knowledgable! Thank you for letting me know!

[@truthdecay3438]

Are any brand of figure skating boot laces made of 100% cotton?

I honestly have no idea! You should use the brand of laces that is made by the same manufacturer as your boots to ensure that they will provide the intended support. If the brand uses cotton, that’s because they’ve determined that it’s what works best. But if they use another material, it’s because it’s what will best serve the design and for the boot to perform as intended. I suggest that you use laces that are made by the same brand as your boots for the best performance.

[@joaneconway9712]

Hi coach , I would like to ask how often do you sharpen your skates or change laces when you only skate 2 hours per week? I gave edea too thanks in advance , ps new beginner lesson skater

As I said in the video, blades should be sharpened between every 15-30 hours of use, depending on your preference. At 2 hours a week that’s between every 7-15 weeks.

[@joaneconway9712]

@ thank you much appreciated

You're very welcome!

[@Angelika5378]

But how do i tie jacksons? First 3 holes loose and then tight up to the hooks? Then what? Tie the hooks super tight too?

As I explained in the video, with traditional skates like Jackson and Reidell, pull laces snug that are laced through the holes.Cross, pull and hook laces. Continue crossing, pulling, and hooking until you have reached the top of the skate. Laces should be snug at the toes, tight across the ankle, and snug again to the top of the boot. Do not skip any hooks. If laces are too long, lace back down the hooks and tie at the ankle - do not wrap the laces around your ankle.

[@Angelika5378]

@Aimée Ricca thank you! I have problems that my feet hurt within like 10minutes but if I loosen the ties a bit i feel wobbly on the skates. Not sure if it's just my balance that sucks or if the skates are too loose then

If you are wobbly, the skates are not tied correctly. Where do your feet hurt? If it's the arch area the skates may be too narrow for you. I suggest that you go to a professional tech that is recommended to you by your coach or skating director and have them take a look.

[@Angelika5378]

@Aimée Ricca i had them fitted at a shop. I think its the top of my foot/ ankle area. It's a stinging kind of pain. Also the bone on the ball of my foot (below the big toe) hurts too. I want to try insoles for that.

That sounds like shin splints - you may benefit from the Barefoot Bootie or bunga pads. Also, the fitter can make adjustments by punching out the area around the bone where you have pain. I'm not sure what you describe will be solved with an insole. Definitely, visit your tech - tell them what you are experiencing and let them help!

[@rienn8559]

can you lace risport skates like this?

I explain the difference with Risport skates in the video. However, I do not have Risport skates so I can't show you.