Baking" skates is the process of heating skates for optimal fit to the foot. The skates are heated in a special oven so that the material becomes soft and adapts perfectly to the foot. To do this, the skates must be worn for at least 15 minutes. Theoretically, you can also bake your skates in your own oven, but you will lose the manufacturer's warranty. If you still want to try, follow these steps:
Open your skates as wide as possible and leave at least the top eyelet open. This will make it easier for you to slip into your skates.
Preheat your oven to 80-90°C and then turn it off.
Put the skates in the oven. Let them bake for about 5 to 8 minutes, depending on how hard they are.
Put the skates on sitting down and lace them up at the sides.
Sit with the skates on for 20 to 30 minutes. Do not walk around or put your weight on the skates.
Take the skates off and let them cool down for at least 24 hours.
Baking is especially important for mid- to high-end skate models. These are often made of harder material and need to be baked to make them more comfortable to wear and to fit your foot perfectly.