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Originally Posted by whalercane
Hmm, within the warranty period or not, getting those swapped out might be a tough sell 
They look like you took them into battle on a mine-field in Iraq moreso than played hockey in them. Actually, you can even see on the instep area of the cowling how the cowling itself has begun caving into the side of your big toe, at least on the left skate.
Now, should a skate or skate cowling break down in under 4 months from regular wear and tear? I would say def not. However, if I'm the skate manufacturer, I would say: Your skates look to have been used mostly on concrete and four months of pounding and grinding on concrete would not be considered normal wear and tear.
If I were you, I'd suggest sending them back to Tour (with documentation that you purchased them less than 4 months ago) and just hope for the best. 
Sorry man- don't know what else to suggest in this case...
-Ryan |
They're making Roller Hockey skates. I haven't done it in years myself, but I don't exactly think that a concrete surface is outside the realm of possibility and should still be considered normal usage.
Send them back to Tour.