Quick Answer: What Size Roller Skates Do I Need?

Should I size up or down for roller skates?

Neither. Wear the appropriate shoe size like your normal shoe. If you get it too big, you slide too much; if it’s smaller, you tend to get blisters more frequently. As for getting the appropriate size, your skate should run ALMOST the same size as your normal shoe.

Is skate size the same as shoe size?

1) Bauer skates fit 1 – 1 ½ sizes smaller than your shoe size. (e.g. size 6 ½ shoe will require a 5 ½ Bauer skate. 2) Women’s’ skates are usually 2 sizes above men’s’ skates (e.g. a 5 ½ men’s skate is equivalent – a 7 ½ women’s skate which is equivalent – an 8 ½ women’s shoe size).

Do skates run big or small?

Bauer, CCM, and True hockey skates normally fit 1 to 1½ sizes smaller than your shoe size. For children, it is acceptable to order a half size bigger than that to accommodate growing feet; however, wearing skates any larger will cause blisters and will break down the sides of the boot.

What if my roller skates are too big?

If your skates are too big, you will feel a world of hurt which will only end when you get the proper size skates. A skate that is too large will cause blisters, hammertoes, bunions or calluses which come from the constant irritation which in turn gives you constant foot pain.

How do you know if your roller skates are too big?

If you can lift your heel up while standing (make sure the laces are on the hooks of your roller skate boot/that the boot is adequately tightened around your foot properly before determining!) or if you can clearly slide or push your whole foot forward or backward in the boot, it is the wrong fit and will ultimately

Do you buy roller skates one size smaller?

Most roller skates are going to fit the same as your standard shoe size. So, if you wear a size 8 in your everyday shoes a size 8 in roller skates will fit. If your toes are curled or crunched the skates are most likely too small.

Should skates be tight or loose?

The fit itself should be very snug, allowing you to stay in control of movements. Very snug doesn’t mean uncomfortable: You should still be able to wiggle your toes, and there shouldn’t be any pressure points. Find the right fit.

Should my toes touch the end of my skates?

Almost all skaters worry about their toes touching the end when they first put on skates. This is perfectly normal.

Should you size up in roller blades?

Roces skates are going to run a bit small and should be taken a half to full size larger than your regular shoe size. This is to say if you wear a size 9 in your everyday shoe you will want to get a Roces skate in a size 9.5 or 10 to allow yourself enough room.

What type of roller skates are best for beginners?

Inline skates tend to offer better ankle support and more speed, but quad skates are better for overall stability. Inlines are generally easier for beginners to learn with, but quad skates are both highly customizable and better for artistic movements like strutting or spinning.