[header] How to break in your figure skates [title] Don't try to break in your skates all at once. [step] You should not try to break in your new figure skates during a multi-hour practice session. This can cause discomfort and possible injury to your feet and ankles. 
Instead of trying to break the skates in all at once, break them in over the course of a few weeks during several 30 minute sessions. [title] Don't lace up the top hooks.