Skates that are too small will cut off the supply of blood to the vital muscles throughout the foot and toes. Planet Hockey uses the analogy of a cat running on a shag carpet. At any time a cat can extend their claws and dig into the carpet to change direction. The cat can FEEL the ground. We want to FEEL the ice.
Skilled athletes establish a precise level of sensation and operate on feel.
Hockey player's feet and hands are no different. We want as much feeling with our feet and toes as we have with our hands and fingers. To maximize your skill potential experiment and explore new sensations on the ice. Simply put, any cover on your feet will rob you of performance. Make sure your skates are comfortably snug and give it a shot.