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Recommendations for WIFA models:

Prima & Prima Hobby 5-10 min (70-80°C)
DLSkatec/Comfort/Prima Int/Intec 10 min (80°C)
Champion Light boots 12 min (80°C)
Champion Reinforced, DL Goldstar/Diamond 15 min (100°C)

During the heat molding process the boots get very soft and moldable. Heat
molding should be done with blades mounted to avoid distorsion of the boots.
After the right heating time, take them out and help the skater to lace them.

Leave laces very loose in the ball area if you want to widen the boots or if the
skater has any foot problems in the toe area. But, if you want to make boots
narrower, lace very tightly in the ball area.

The skater must remain seated until the boots cool off (30 min). His legs should
be at a 90° angle. In the ankle area lacing should be tight but do not pull too
hard - otherwise hooks might get loose.

All you need to know about WIFA-leather skates

Custom Fitted from the factory - a service for skaters with foot problems

If your feet have very pronounced bunions (hallux valgus) or if you have a
narrow heel but splay feet or any other foot problem that cannot be solved by
the heat moulding treatment you can have your boots preshaped by us when

ordering the pair directly at our factory.

Extra foot support needed?

Nowadays most feet require some orthopaedic extra support under the me-
tatarsal and plantar arches. When measuring, check for dropped arches or
flat feet and if this is the case, order Wifasana insoles, which may only be
worn with WIFA boots. Remove the existing inner sole and replace with the
correct Wifasana size. The use of these insoles will lift up the foot, making it
slightly narrower and shorter. The dealer may find other adjustments to be
necessary.

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