Bont Heat Molding Instructions

The base of your Bont boot is moldable which means all stiff areas of the boot can be molded in a standard oven. Heat molding is not required but is extremely common. If the boots fit straight out of the box, you are one of the lucky few that can go without heat molding. For those looking to customize your fit, Follow the instructions below.

1. Start by removing the wheels and frame.
   
   
2. Preheat the oven to 85¡C/185¡F.
   
   Note: Higher temperatures will void your warranty and may damage your boot.
   
   
3. Place the boot in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
   
   
4. Remove the boots from the oven and let them cool a little and test the boot temperature with your hand before placing your feet in them.
   
   Caution: Do not place your feet in the boots when they are still hot or you may burn your feet.
   
   
5. Tighten the straps/laces/buckles and allow to cool.
   
   
6. Remove the skates, being careful not to stretch them and let them sit for 24 hours to fully cool and cure.
   
   
7. If you have any lumps or bunions on your feet or if there are any areas causing discomfort, while the boot is still warm you can use the round end of a blunt object to press out any part of the boot.
   
   
8. Remold the boots as needed, starting with Step 1.

If the boots take 20 minutes to mold at 185¡F, can I put them in the oven for 10 minutes at 370¡F?

The answer is no. Please stick to the guidelines and your boots will not be damaged.

I don't like the fit, can they be remolded?

Yes, they can! We don't recommend molding them just for the fun of it but if you aren't happy with the fit, start the process over until it is perfect!

These boots are really uncomfortable out of the box, is it really possible that they will get better with heat molding?

After heat molding, the boots can feel up to a full size bigger! Bont boots are extremely customizable and most people will need to heat mold them.