Keep adjusting them until they re comfortable. You ll need to invest in a can or bottle of matching polish. You can also find the spray-on paint which does a superior job of bringing back the skates original color. Maintaining the leather of your skates and soles is necessary to keep them in good condition. When the ice melts, the water can do a lot of damage.
Weakened skates can be dangerous.
Should there be rotting in the soles, the screws that keep the blades in place can rust and fall out. To keep the skates water proofed, invest in a jar of Sno Seal or any other brand of beeswax waterproofing. You can find a jar at your pro shop or hardware store. Skating on nicked blades impairs your ability to execute even the most basic of moves. They come in a length that would fit the largest pair of blades and you cut them to size or have the pro shop employee do this.