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advantages of leather boots

leather for sustainability

We use our thick leathers for all our models so that longevity and thus sustainability
is a special charateristic of WIFA-boots.
Thanks to the very thick leathers we use, the boots can be heaten up to a rather
high temperature so that the heat molding is a process that provides second skin
effect in less than one hour. The softer models as Prima Hobby and Prima do not
need this process as they form to the foot shape after the fi rst skating hours. But if

there are bunions that hurt or if the front foot is very wide whilst the heel is narrow,
heat molding is an effective solution. For our competition models heat molding is
not a must but provides instantly a perfi t fi t.
The process can be repeated - but the specialized dealer will be aware of the fact
that too many heat molding processes on one pair can affect the fl exibility of the
boots and its leather can dry out prematerely.

heat molding process

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All WIFA boots are carefully handcrafted l W
from thick leather (2.4-2.6 mm) sourced in from
Europe. Leather is breathable, fl exible and
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ada
adapts quickly to the foot shape.
A custom fi tting with heat treatment can
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be carried out by the specialist dealer on
be
the spot or at our outlet, if there are still
th
pressure points after a few hours on the
pr
ic
ice. On your own risk you can heat mold
t them yourself in a normal baking oven.

Heat molding is an easy and very
effective process:

The boots are put into the oven for about
10 minutes at an average temperature of
10 m
80°C. When the leather gets soft, the skater puts them on,
80°C. When the lea
laces them tightly and remains sitted until the boots cool off (30‘).

Please read our Technical Guide for more detailed information.

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