Smelly Skates - Ripe skates are not a glamorous part of the game, but can be a sign of proper use. Skate performance is maximized when they are used hard, when they are abused through disciplined edge work. This high level of performance will result in skates that produce an odor strong enough to keep your opponent away. Cold Toes - This is one of the biggest myths surrounding correct foot performance. Sure ice is cold, but it is not the ice that makes toes hurt.
Cold feet are a result of two things.
Never let your feet lay flat in your skates. Demand them to work and move around inside your boots, not by slipping loosely, but by making your toe, foot, and ankle muscles grab and flex and FEEL the ice. Another reason for cold feet is skates that do not fit correctly. Skates that are too big will allow moisture to cool inside the boot. Skates that are too small will cut off the supply of blood to the vital muscles throughout the foot and toes.