Readers ask: How To Measure Your Feet For Hockey Skates?

How do I know my skate size?

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. Most brands of roller skates will make their skates fit the same as popular shoe brands to make it easier to size.

What width hockey skate do I need?

If the number is larger than 2.65, a normal width or D width, should be fine (much higher than 2.65, a width of C should be fine). If the number is between 2.5 and 2.65, try a wide or E width. If the number is under 2.5, an EE or extra-wide width may be best.

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.

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).

What size skates for shoe size?

METHOD #1. Generally speaking, senior hockey skates fit 1.5 sizes down from a men’s shoe size while junior and youth hockey skates fit 1.0 size down from a boy’s shoe size. For example, a player wearing a size 8.0 men’s shoe size would select a senior size 6.5 hockey skate.

What does the R mean in skate size?

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

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.

Is skate size 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).

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.

Do you size down for hockey skates?

A proper fit for hockey skates should fit 1-1.5 sizes smaller than your street shoes. Your toes should barely touch the toe cap, while having no more than 1/4 inch of space in the heel. Most skates use this formula (1 to 1.5 sizes down from shoe size), except Pre-2010 Mission skates which run true to shoe size.

What does EE mean for hockey skates?

Ice hockey skates come in a range of width sizes. EE is the widest fit. Generally for ice hockey skates the following letters correlate with different foot widths: C = Narrow fit. D = Standard fit.

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.

Why do my hockey skates hurt my feet?

Is it Normal for my Feet to Hurt after Skating? When you first skate in your new skates, yes, it is normal for there to be a little discomfort. 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.