Hey, it even plagues a fair amount of old veterans. You now have a boot that fits well, matches your foot shape, and is best suited for the type of skating you do. You have blisters on each side of both heels and your ankle bones feel like you banged them against the coffee table in the dark one night while getting a late night snack. Assuming you did a good job selecting a boot that fits well, your problems may have come from improper technique and some other reasons that are the focus of this article. Your coach uses this word a lot, and for good reason.
Technique is the end-all in skating.
You cannot go fast for very long if you re not an efficient skater. Sitting deeper, getting your weight off your toes and the most common problem, pushing to the side through the heel. This is the biggest difference between the real pros and up and coming pro skaters. Heel lift, even when the boot fits well, is the common cause of heal blisters and abrasions. It comes from the above-described toe off push.