Powerslide NEXT Fit Guide

Read this before deciding if your skates fit!

The Powerslide NEXT is a hard-shell boot designed for performance, power transfer, and control. It runs snug out of the box — that’s intentional. Before you panic about the fit, let’s walk through what’s normal and what’s not.

TL;DR:

It’s better to start tight than loose — high-performance skates like the NEXT are built to break in. But if you’re feeling sharp pain or numbness, it may be worth reassessing your size.

Still unsure? Reach out with your foot length in mm and we’ll help dial in the fit. 👣

🔍 First Things First:

1. Did you take the sizing quiz?

   If not, start there — it’s designed to help match you to the best size for your foot length and width.

2. Did you lace up the skates all the way?

   Just using the straps won’t secure your foot properly. You must lace up fully to get an accurate feel for fit and positioning.

✅ Ideal Fit for the Powerslide NEXT:

• Toes should just kiss the front of the liner when standing upright.

  When you bend into a skating stance, they should back off slightly.

• Snug all around the foot and heel — minimal to no wiggle room.
• No side-to-side slop in the forefoot or ankle — the fit should be tight but not crushing.
• Liner foam will pack out after 3–5 sessions. What feels “tight but okay” now will likely feel perfect later.

• No sharp pressure points in bone-heavy areas like ankles or instep.

  If you feel hard plastic digging in, that may signal a poor shell match — not something that will break in easily.

🛠️ Fit Adjustment Tips:

• Heat mold the liner (recommended for best fit).
• If you’re feeling pressure on the top of your foot, try unlacing the lower eyelets — you can still get great wrap without full lacing.
• For a more locked-in feel, remove the liner laces and thread the shell laces all the way up through the liner.

⚠️ What Might Feel Off (But Is Actually Normal at first):

• Toe pressure — normal for new liners and usually eases up after a few skates.
• Instep tightness — can often be adjusted by tweaking lacing or tongue position.
• Liner tightness — expect liners to compress and mold with use.
• Forward lean — the aggressive stance is part of the hard-shell performance fit.
• Warm spots around the navicular or ankle — often resolve with heat molding or break-in.

❌ Red Flags (Signs It May Be the Wrong Size or Fit):

• Numbness or tingling (toes, arches).
• Severe toe crunch or curled toes.
• Sharp pressure or pain around ankle bones.
• Heel lift or noticeable foot movement inside the boot.