went to skate today ,although i have put tape across part that are bound to wear out due to slide but my effort was waste after i do a hockey slide my boot still wear out .I guess i have to enhance my protection by putting epoxy on top of the tape then another tape layer to let it look nicer.Hehe that will be my new enhance so guys just wait and see my modification of boots(although not enhance the effect/power of blade but enhance the protection) hehe