Overview
The A&R Hockey Lace Bite Pads eliminate lace bite, which is caused by the pressure of the skate laces against the tendons on the top of the foot. They simply lace on top of the tongue to provide additional support and even added protection from blocked shots. They offer wide coverage and fit most adult-size hockey skates.
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Model Number | LBPAD |
Includes | (2) Pads |
Pad Size | 9" x 3.5" |
Design | Fits Most Adult Size Skates Helps Eliminate Lace Bite Additional Protection for Blocking Shots Attaches to the Skate via the Skate Laces |
Previous Feedback
Comments: Ok, I bought these. For my first skate, they were ridged; however, I experienced no problems. It was hard to tighten my skates. I think it will take awhile to break them in. It felt like I was wearing a relatively new skate.I didn't have the flexibility I used to have without them, but, again, no pain either. I will write another review after a couple weeks of playing 2X a week. Till then, I would try them. They are about 1 cm thick. Someone from Icewarehouse told me that they were 2 mm thick, which isn't right.
From: John, DULUTH
Comments: These did not work for me. They actually put more pressure on the location of the lace bite making it more painful. They also made my skates feel awkward and unstable while skating. IMO a thick tongue is the only solution which sucks bc most skates lack this.
From: Nathan, San Angelo, TX, USA
Comments: I used them for 2 games. Yes they take away the lace bite but also they took away any feeling for the skate and lacing the skate is problematic. Can't tighten them enough that the leg would not move inside. or me they are too thick and I can't use them.
From: Eikki, Reston, VA
Comments: I fully disagree with that review from above, i just used the lace bite pads in a game and they are completely legit. NO lacebite, super comfy and absolutely worth every penny.
From: Mark, AZ
Comments:I did not find these pads useful. They were far to rigid and thick to be affective. Due to their thickness and rigidity, they did not conform well to the contour of the skate tongue (curvature up the front and across the top of the skate tongue). This ended up causing odd pressure points, and defeated the purpose of the pads. A side note is that even on an adult size 10 skate these pads made it difficult to lace the skates and to tighten them.
From: Greg AZ USA
Comments: I haven't bought these, but I would just like to give you guys some suggestions: #1: don't lace your skates to the top ring - maybe even skip the top two if needed #2 put your shin pads on the outside of your tongue (seriously!) and cut the bottom of your socks so that they go over your skates easier #3 don't wrap your skates with your laces or tape them #4 (and I just learned this -haven't tried it yet) lace your skates from the outside on the last few rings so that they pull your skates together while the laces are further out #5 if you are buying skates, get ones with very thick tongues #6 do use some kind of gel or padding (thick) that extends well below and above the area that hurts. This stuff might work, and #7 lastly, don't tie them so dang tight at the top. These aren't supposed to be as tight as ski boots at the ankle and above. Your feet need some room to move. You might even find yourself a bit more agile.
From: John, Duluth, MN USA