Custom ice skate orthotics
Elevate your performance on the ice with custom ice skate orthotics
Why custom-fitting matters
Wearing custom-fitted ice skate orthotics can significantly improve your skating experience:
Enhanced Performance: Properly fitted skates allow for better power transfer, improved edge control, and more precise movements.
Increased Comfort: Custom-fitted ice skate orthotics reduce pressure points and hot spots, allowing you to focus on your skating rather than foot discomfort.
Injury Prevention: Ice skates that provide proper support reduce the risk of ankle sprains, blisters, and other foot-related injuries.
Common problems with ill-fitting skates
Wearing ice skates that don’t fit properly can lead to various issues:
- Blisters and calluses
- Numbness or tingling in the feet
- Ankle instability
- Reduced balance and control
- Premature fatigue
- Decreased performance on the ice
What is a custom ice skate orthotic?
Custom ice skate orthotics are specialised insoles made from a 3D impression of your feet. They’re tailored to the unique contours and biomechanics of your feet, so they’ll fit perfectly in your ice skates.
Ice-skate orthotics provide enhanced support, stability, and alignment for skaters, which can lead to improved performance and reduced risk of injury. The benefits of custom orthotics for ice skates include better weight distribution, increased comfort during long skating sessions, and potential alleviation of foot-related issues such as arch pain or plantar fasciitis.
Custom-made ice skate orthotics can be a valuable addition for both recreational and competitive skaters looking to enhance their skating experience.
Our custom-orthotics making process
Our expert podiatrists use advanced techniques to when making your custom orthotics:
Foot Assessment: We thoroughly examine your feet, considering factors like arch height, foot width, and any existing foot conditions. We also conduct a footwear and visual gait assessment.
Foot Moulding: Once we select the custom footbeds, we heat them so they can conform to your feet. We then take an impression of your feet on our Sidas Vacuum Silicon bags.
Custom Manufacture: The heated custom footbeds are then placed on top of your feet impressions and once cooled down, they are sent to our state-of-the-art workshop for modification and final touches.
Final Adjustments: When ready, we will custom-fit your orthotics to your preferred ice skates. We will also book a six-week review appointment to check in and see how your orthotics are working for you.
Ice skate services
To complement your custom-fitted ice skate orthotics, we offer:
skate modifications
Heat moulding
stretching / grinding
Custom liners
Meet your orthotics expert
Custom made ice skate orthotics prices
Initial boot assessment*
$160Biomechanical assessment and ski boot analysisFoot Moulding*
$60Custom Made Foot Beds*
$2601 pair of custom made footbedsBoot work per consult*
$85All required boot modications and follow up appointments
* Can be claimed on private health insurance with podiatry cover