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Summary of Contents for Riedell R-Fit
- Page 1 Step by Step Instruction Guide...
- Page 2 R-Fit™ Introduction ™ Congratulations on purchasing the Riedell R-Fit Footbed kit. You have taken the first step to feeling more comfortable in your skates. The information provided in this instruction guide will go over the various components included and how they may be able to help with the foot discomfort you are experiencing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index ™ R-Fit Footbed......4 Adjustable Arch Supports ....6 Metatarsal Pad . -
Page 4: R-Fit™ Footbed
R-Fit™ Footbed... - Page 5 Fitting Instructions/Proper Placement Trace your foot’s footbed or the existing liner from your skate and cut the R-Fit™ footbed to fit. Place in your boot patterned-side up. Wear in skating sessions for a few days. Check your foot impression within footbed.
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Page 6: Adjustable Arch Supports
Adjustable Arch Supports... - Page 7 Symptom • Discomfort or soreness throughout the foot • Tendon strain around the ankle area Purpose The arch supports, available in 3 heights (low, neutral, and high), add comfort and support to decrease foot soreness and strain. Fitting Instructions/Proper Placement Select the arch support (low, neutral, or high) based on your foot’s arch height.
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Page 8: Metatarsal Pad
Metatarsal Pad Symptom • Toes grip within your boots (claw foot) • Discomfort such as soreness, tingling or numbness in toes/ball of foot area Purpose Remedies soreness, tingling, or numbness in toes and ball area. Helps spread the transverse arch (behind the ball, across the foot width). - Page 9 Fitting Instructions/Proper Placement Using your footbed as a guide, locate the ball of your foot in the impression. Remove the adhesive and place the metatarsal pad on the patterned-side of the footbed, right below (not on) the ball area with the pointed end facing the heel. Once footbeds are in boots, the pad will press just behind the ball area.
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Page 10: Heel Lift
Heel Lift Symptom • Irritation, pain or blistering around heel area • Heel is moving around in boot • Narrow heel... - Page 11 Purpose Decreases heel movement and slippage for added stabilization, comfort, and technical correction. Fitting Instructions/Proper Placement Remove the heel cover on the bottom of the footbed and attach the heel lift to the Velcro. (See image below.)
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Page 12: Pronation Heel Wedge
Pronation Heel Wedge Symptom • Tendon strain around the ankle area • Arch soreness • Pronation occurs when your foot, while walking, rolls down towards the inside and the arch collapses. The soles of your worn shoes are a good indicator. If the inside por- tion of the sole is more worn than the outside, this is further evidence of potential over pronation. - Page 13 Purpose The wedge corrects pronation for added heel support, stability, and shock absorption. It evens the heel within the boot for more consistent cornering and jumps. Fitting Instructions/Proper Placement Remove the heel cover on the bottom of the footbed. Attach the heel wedge to the Velcro.
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Page 14: Supination Heel Wedge
Supination Heel Wedge Symptom • Tendon strain around the ankle area • Arch soreness • Supination occurs when your foot, while walking, fails to roll down towards the inside and your step remains on the outside portion of your foot. The soles of your worn shoes are a good indicator. - Page 15 Purpose The wedge corrects supination for added heel support, stability, and shock absorption. It evens the heel within the boot for more consistent cornering and jumps. Fitting Instructions/Proper Placement Remove the heel cover on the bottom of the footbed. Attach the heel wedge to the Velcro.
- Page 16 Riedell Shoes, Inc. 122 Cannon River Ave. Red Wing, MN 55066 RiedellSkates.com Disclaimer: Seek the guidance of a professional for major foot issues or Tel: 800-698-6893 problems with correct placement of components. ©2015 Riedell Shoes, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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