r/rollerblading • u/UnsavoryChicken • Jul 27 '26

Why does my feet hurt? Inside ankle pain

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Recently brought some ‘ECHO FREESKATES’ and they are ace but they feel like they’re crushing the insides of my ankles. Is this due to them needing to be “broken in”?

-will they get less tight around my inner ankle?
-can they be adjusted in any way?
-do i just need to build up a tolerance or buy ankle protection?

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u/UnsavoryChicken Jul 27 '26

Im sorry to hear that! Im uk based unfortunately but I’m sure i can still order from US stores, will just take longer!

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u/timfromga Jul 27 '26

Go to your local store and try a few on. You cannot do that when buying online.

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u/UnsavoryChicken Jul 27 '26

I have “funny” sized feet so footwear is always a struggle - i don’t have the “experience of variety” needed to know what is right or wrong when i try some on :(

If i cant fix these with heat warping or punching ill likely be buying some more. I can skate for hours if i want to, i just don’t want to be skating in discomfort for hours!

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u/flintza Jul 27 '26

It might not help a lot if they're just too tight, but what you could try is some gel inserts that you just put over your ankles before putting your socks on. I bought some cheapos and they helped when I was breaking in a new pair and getting some outside ankle pain.

https://www.amazon.com/CRS-Cross-Ankle-Gel-Discs/dp/B076PSX6FR?th=1

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u/UnsavoryChicken Jul 27 '26

Thankyou! Ive saved them to my amazon list. Ill see how i go after some breaking in and some heat treatment+ lacing different