Bruising on lower shins from laces
Hello all, I am getting a large bump/bruise on my right lower shin from my top eyelet lacing. After unsuccessfully trying various diy corn cushions, I resorted to just skipping the top eyelets. This has been ok but obviously not ideal.
For some quirk of my anatomy this doesn’t happen on my left foot. I am skating Bont Jets.
I plan to try a much thicker cushion. If that fails to use a separate set of laces only for the top eyelets but I think that will just move the issue up a little higher on my foot. Curious if anyone else has this issue and what they would suggest.
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Yup had same problem, like you I have skipped first laces holes.
Or you can stretch out that shaving spot..
From The Netherlands
I didnt realize how common lace bite is for hockey players but there are a few options they recommend. This is a pretty good summary
"https://builtforhockey.com/lace-bite-cure/"
What do you mean by stretch out that shaving spot
Well if your boots is made o f leather. You can stretch that tight area.... to have more room.
From The Netherlands
Thanks for sharing link, I really don't like those solutions.
I am skating on 125mm wheels (more flex), so any loose layer will cause more friction.
From The Netherlands
Yeah Im on 125 too so know what you mean about flex. Ive been using EZ Fits to stop the skin burns.
I think I found a solution that works for me at least. I rolled up a 2'x2" piece of rubber and placed it just under the bump on my ankle. There is no side to side motion just more flex forward. I also switched to out to in lacing which I may or may not keep.
Yeah glad to hear you have solutions. I see i have not read well your problem. You mean you have a tight spot at ankle area?
I thought you you have problem at toe area. That is what I have, so I have to skip first laces holes at front of shoes.
From The Netherlands