How does length of insole differ from the sole?

FYI, I'm referring to figure skates.





I'm thinking of getting my blades first before purchasing the boots. How does the length of the sole differ from the outsole[the one for mounting]?





For example, for a sole with 235mm or 9.25", what will the insole measure?





On the side note, how much space does thick socks take up in skates? I'm rather a stickler for skating in thick socks. I've no problems with it. Find it unhygienic to have the boot absorb majority of the perspiration.





Is there a fixed length that the insole differ from the sole? Like for all skates, it's 0.25" or something like that?

How does length of insole differ from the sole?
The insole question is probably one for a real boot expert (manufacturer) to answer as it may vary from one brand and model to another. As a higher level boot may have more layers for stiffness than a lower level boot, I am wondering if two different models of boots of the same brand were the same size, the actual inner to outer measurements may differ slightly. Just a thought - good technical question!





The blade length is determined by the measurement of the "outer" sole - toe to heel - minus about a 1/4 inch.





Generally, thick socks are not recommended. It may seem like the thickness would not make a difference, but it will allow more room for your foot to move around in your boot. This means there would be less support and possible blisters. When you break in skates with thin socks, the skates eventually mold to your foot (sounds gross, but the perspiration helps with that process). Molding to your foot gives it a custom snug fit for support. With thick socks, even if it's slight, it adds another layer to your foot size - the skates will be molded to your foot plus the socks (sidenote: skates should never be fitted with thick socks). Also, with perspiration, the thick socks would flatten out more . . . it may not be as snug a fit as when they were dry thus creating more room in the boot as you skate. The other argument with thick socks is that it could bunch up in certain areas to cause discomfort while skating.





That being said, if you have no problems with it, then do what is comfortable for you. At this point, changing to thin socks is probably not good anyway . . . I am quite certain that your foot would be slipping around a lot with thin socks in your boots - you would definitely feel the difference!





Hope that helped!!
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