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factors generally determine how long figure skates will last: skating
level, skater size and weight, type of figure skates and most importantly,
maintenance and care of the skates. If properly cared for, the life
of a boot and blade can be dramatically prolonged to maintain the
skate’s original comfort and performance. For handcrafted leather
figure skates, it is essential that care be given after every use
to best preserve the condition of the skate from time of purchase.
Premature breakdown caused by material deterioration is the biggest
cause of boot wear. Leather deterioration is a result of chemical
and thermal forces produced by the feet entering and corroding the
leather.
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