Riedell 265 question...

[bizarroclair]

Hi-
Sorry if something like this has been posted before, but I suck at internet searches...
I recently bought some used 265s from a roller girl. I previously skated on R3s, so the shorter plate took some getting used to but I think I'm used to it now. My main concern is that the ankle feels too loose. When I tighten the laces at the top (even if I only tighten the top holes) it hurts a lot or my feet go numb. I can't seem to find a happy medium in terms of lace tightening... the ankles just feel too loose and I'm not as confident in my crossovers. I have no problems with my toes (I think a 1/2 size smaller boot would be too small). Any suggestions? Should I just wear extra socks with the toes cut off? Can shoe repair places do anything about it?
Thanks guys,
Clair

[The Notorious DGD]

Hi-
Sorry if something like this has been posted before, but I suck at internet searches...
I recently bought some used 265s from a roller girl. I previously skated on R3s, so the shorter plate took some getting used to but I think I'm used to it now. My main concern is that the ankle feels too loose. When I tighten the laces at the top (even if I only tighten the top holes) it hurts a lot or my feet go numb. I can't seem to find a happy medium in terms of lace tightening... the ankles just feel too loose and I'm not as confident in my crossovers. I have no problems with my toes (I think a 1/2 size smaller boot would be too small). Any suggestions? Should I just wear extra socks with the toes cut off? Can shoe repair places do anything about it?
Thanks guys,
Clair

Try double-lacing them like this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/russell_reno/3024871302/).

[Skateguy]

265 are known to fit loosely at the ankle. The new 126 my suit your needs better. ---Why was the plate shorter, for the same size boot??

[bizarroclair]

On R3s the plate goes all the way from the heel to toe. On the 265s the plate ends 3/4 '' or so before the toe. Also where is this 126? http://www.riedellroller.com/boots/boots.html

I guess I should've done more research before I got the 265s, but they were such a good deal! Oh well. Thanks anyway.

[Mystic]

My 265 are loose in the heel too. Here is what I did. Squeeze the heal counter inward, buy a set of David or thick EZ ankle booties and pick up some waxed laces. Did wonders.

http://www.ezeefitsports.com (http://www.ezeefitsports.com/booties.htm)

http://www.webersports.com (http://www.webersports.com/store/Waxed-Laces-P803C0.aspx)

[Skateguy]

The "126" the "965" along with the "165" are new, and not on the list you link. The "126" was designed for folks with narrow heels. I have had good luck with it.