FAQ: How To Buy Hockey Skates?

What size hockey skates do I need?

The general rule of thumb when sizing Bauer ice hockey skates is to go down 1.5 sizes from your shoes. For example, if you wear a size 10 shoe, it is best to start out with an 8.5 size hockey skate. For junior and youth size skates, you will want to go down just one size from your shoe size.

Should I buy hockey skates a size bigger?

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.

Do NHL players use waxed laces?

Unwaxed Ice Hockey Skate Laces: Keeping Them Tied and Tight. Some players use waxed laces to help prevent loosening and hold their skate laces tighter or even looser at various points on the skates. While there are several advantages to using waxed laces, there can be a few disadvantages, too.

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.

Why do my hockey skates hurt?

When you first skate in your new skates, yes, it is normal for there to be a little discomfort. It is normal to get the odd blister, or a bit of a pain. This is the normal process of breaking in a new pair of skates. After your skates are broken in you should be able to skate in them without any pain or blisters.

Why are hockey skates so uncomfortable?

One of the biggest causes for uncomfortable hockey skates comes from them not being broken in. When you first get a pair of hockey skates, they will be very stiff and tight. In a way, this is a good thing because it allows the skates to form to your foot as they break-in.

Are figure skates easier than hockey?

Hockey skates have a shorter, more curved blade which allows for more power to be generated and quicker turns but can make it harder to balance. If blade pushes are learned with figure skates, the adjustment to hockey skates will be fairly easy.

What does the R mean in skate size?

R is wider than D. E is wider than R. EE is the widest width.

What does D mean in skate size?

While the way a manufacturer classifies the fit of a skate may vary, the common rule used by skate manufacturers is: skate width size D is a standard width skate size (Medium Volume) and skate width size EE is a wide width skate size (High Volume).

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).

What size skates for a 7 year old?

Junior hockey skates are sized to fit kids in the range of approximately 7 to 13 years old with a US shoe size of 2 to 6.5. Youth hockey skates are sized to fit toddlers and young children in the age range of approximately 9 years old and younger with a US youth shoe size of 1.5 or smaller.