Skate baking, also known as heat moulding, uses controlled heat to soften suitable skate boot materials, allowing them to adapt more closely to the shape of your feet.
At Willies, our professional skate baking service can help improve comfort, reduce pressure points and create a more personalised fit. It's particularly useful when breaking in new skates, helping suitable boots feel more comfortable sooner.
Not all skates are suitable for heat moulding, so our team will check your boots before proceeding.
£25 per pair
FREE SKATE BAKING: Professional heat moulding is included at no extra charge when you purchase suitable skates from Willies.
Heat moulding can help suitable skate boots adapt more closely to your feet, improving comfort and creating a more supportive, personalised fit.
Not all skate boots are suitable for heat moulding. Many performance hockey skates and some figure skating boots are designed with heat-mouldable materials, but suitability depends on the specific model and manufacturer's instructions.
Our team will check your skates before proceeding and advise whether professional heat moulding is appropriate for your boots.
IMPORTANT: Never attempt to heat mould your skates in a domestic oven. Incorrect temperatures or heating times can damage the boot and affect its structure. Always follow the manufacturer's guidance and seek professional advice.
Skate baking, or heat moulding, uses controlled heat to soften suitable skate boot materials so they can mould more closely to your feet.
Skate baking can help improve comfort by allowing suitable boot materials to adapt more closely to your feet. It may reduce pressure points and improve the fit around your heel and ankle, although results depend on your skate model and original fit.
No. Only skates designed with suitable heat-mouldable materials should be baked. Our team will check your skate model and the manufacturer's recommendations before proceeding.
Professional skate baking costs £25 per pair for skates purchased elsewhere. Heat moulding is included free of charge when you purchase suitable skates from Willies.
We generally recommend allowing 24 hours before skating after heat moulding. Our team will provide cooling and setting guidance based on your skate model and the manufacturer's instructions.
We recommend checking with your chosen store before travelling.
Heat moulding may help relieve certain pressure points and improve the fit of suitable skate boots, but it cannot correct every fitting problem. If your skates are the wrong size or continue to cause significant discomfort, our team can advise on other fitting options.
Want to get more comfort from your skates? Visit Willies to find out whether your boots are suitable for professional heat moulding.
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