Hockey Skates Condensation?

Question

after wearing my skates for about 45 min the inside toward the toes start to condensate and start to make my toes wet which leads to cold toes anyone have any ideas on how to help with this

Answer 1

Don't ever wear two socks, particularly not wool. Blisters are caused by friction and that risk is heightened by the textured weave in cotton socks and moreso with wool ones.

Furthermore, cotton and wool are natural fibers that absorb moisture, ultimately making your feet colder. What you need is a sock that wicks moisture away from your foot and your answer can be found with technical fibers like those found in running socks.

While a synthetic fiber sock may not warm up your toes, it will pull moisture away from your skin surface which will help by keeping them dryer. At the very least, you will not exasperate your situation by adding blisters to your problems with the cold.

Answer 2

The moisture is not condensate, it is perspiration. To get rid of it, you need a modern moisture wicking sock. Your local hockey store should be able to help you out. It is known that some skates breath better than others. Most medium to high quality lines have fixed that problem with better ventilation.

Wool will keep your feet warmer than cotton because it retains more of its insulation power when wet. But modern synthetics are better because they will keep the feet drier. If your skates fit properly, there is not room for two pairs of sox, and not even room for one thick pair. Even if there were, you would run a higher risk of wearing blisters and you would lose some control of your skates because of the extra "give" of the additional fabric.

Answer 3

The reasobn it condensates it because there is excess air inside the skate. either where thicker socks or have the skates molded to the shape of your foot. They can do this at most legitimate hockey equiptment stores.

Answer 4

When you play a sport on frozen water, excess condensation does happen. Personally, I would rub a little wax on the tip of the toes. The wax should repel the water. Regular stick wax is fine, also a candle should do the trick just as well.

Answer 5

Try a more absorbent (cotton) sock and a wool sock the two together should prevent this. Also get a boot dryer from any hunting and fishing shop and dry the inside when not in use.

Answer 6

either play with more absorbent socks, two pair (a high cut and a low cut)... or buy better ventilated skates...

Answer 7

wear more absorbant socks