Collection: Skate Maintenance

Do Your Skates Need Some TLC?

Here’s where we come in—check out some common skate issues we can tackle for you!

  • Repairs and Maintenance

    • Bearing Cleaning: Cleaning, drying, and lubing your bearings for a smooth skate
    • Boot Cleaning: Refreshing your suede or vinyl boots for a fresh look
    • Rethreading: Treating stripped toestop housing, kingpins, or axels so they work like new again
    • Wheel Rotation: Rotating your wheels (like a car) to prevent flat spots of mis-shaping
    • Part Replacement: Swapping out worn out pivot cups, cushions, or hardware
    • Part Fixing: Addressing broken or bent parts
  • Comfort and Customization

    • Skate Sizing: Measuring your feet and assessing your foot type (wide/narrow, pronation/supination) to get the best skates for you
    • Hot Spot Removal: Heat molding and adjusting your skates to push out spots that rub or cause you pain
    • Lace Adjusting: Altering the way your skates are laced to address foot pain, numbness, or pinching while you're skating
    • Plate Remounting: Altering your plate mount to suit your needs (short mount, long mount, realignment)

Not sure what’s going on with your skates? Book a free skate check-up or reach out to us and we are happy to help!