Skate baking, also known as heat moulding, is a specialist process that uses controlled heat to soften suitable skate boot materials, allowing them to mould more closely to the shape of your feet.
At Willies, our team can help you get more from your skates by improving the fit around your foot and ankle. Heat moulding can be particularly useful when breaking in a new pair of suitable skates, helping reduce discomfort and create a more personalised feel.
Not every skate boot is suitable for baking, so our team will check your skates before carrying out the process.
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A better-fitting skate can make a real difference to how comfortable and confident you feel on the ice.
Skate baking is only suitable for boots made with heat-mouldable materials. Many performance hockey skates and some figure skate boots are designed for heat moulding, but not every model can safely undergo the process.
If you’re unsure whether your skates are suitable, bring them into a Willies store and ask our team to check before proceeding.
Important: Never attempt to bake your skates in a domestic oven. Incorrect temperatures or heating times can damage the boot and affect its structure.
Skate baking, or heat moulding, uses controlled heat to soften suitable skate boot materials so they can mould more closely to your feet.
It can help improve comfort, reduce some pressure points and create a more personalised fit. Results depend on the skate model and its original fit.
No. Only boots made with suitable heat-mouldable materials should be baked. Our team can check your skates before proceeding.
The current service page lists skate baking as free for suitable skates purchased from Willies and £25 per pair for skates bought elsewhere.
We recommend allowing 24 hours for your skates to cool and set before using them on the ice.
We recommend checking with your chosen store before travelling.
Heat moulding may help with some pressure points, but it cannot correct every fit problem. If your skates are persistently painful or the fit is unsuitable, seek advice from a skate-fitting specialist.
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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