Posted: 2008-05-07 12:21:53
Today I made the switch to Xsjado's from Valo's. I just finished my first session in them and am having a real tough time adjusting to them. Did anyone else have this discomfort? I'm curious to see if I am alone or not. I love everything about the skate, but it just feels awkward. Let me know!
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Posted: 2008-05-08 11:45:23
I only had a chance to try them out once and I had a tough time adjusting to them as well because of this strange disconnect between the foot and the boot -- maybe I just didn't tighten things enough. Law and several others on the site enjoy the skates so maybe they'll have some insights for you.
What exactly is being uncomfortable about them for you? Maybe it'll just take a break in period to get used to them... Good luck
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Posted: 2008-05-09 04:49:53
The soul plates are way boxier and bigger so it's messing with just basic skating and I feel like I don't have the ankle support in Xsjado's like I did in a typical boot skate. I've heard way to many people say that Xsjado's are the tightest most secure locked in fell of any skate, so I'm confident it's something I need to get used to; but it's reassuring to hear I'm not alone!
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Posted: 2008-05-09 04:55:08
(feel, not fell!)Also, timparker-I see I can move the top velcro strap slightly up or down on the "tongue", is that what you were talking about with having the cuff high or low?Thanks for the replies!
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Posted: 2008-05-09 03:25:41
I tried Valo's before and I've skated Xsjado since the day the first Latimers arrived in the shops. The way xsjados fit and feel is like no other skate, I found the hardboot of valo just way to uncomfy, the cuff restrictive and yeah was never going to happen which is why I am still skating xsjado. Letting them bed in is going to help slightly as they loosen off but other than that its more of just skating them in to get used to them.... unless you fancy cutting around with the toe cap...
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Posted: 2008-05-09 03:27:25
Hah I just misread the whole post! Xsjados from valo is also very very different. There are so many straps, you can have the cuff high or low and the flex is so different. Id say make sure you tighten them up and let them wear in. The soulplates are also very large and I found it helps to wear them down a bit before the skate responds how I personally like them. You do at first feel a sore instep or outstep from the footwraps but it went away for me after a week or so - let us know how you get on!
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