Readers ask: What Size Hockey Skates Do I Need?

Do hockey skates run big or small?

What the heck does run big mean? It means that, generally speaking, your hockey skate size will be about 1 – 1.5 sizes smaller than your shoe size (US). This means that if you buy a pair of hockey skates that are the exact same as your shoe size, you’re going to be swimming in those skates. And that’s not a good thing.

Is your skate size the same as your shoe 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. If your toes are curled or crunched the skates are most likely too small.

Should you buy 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.

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 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.

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.

What does D mean in skates?

A “D” width skate is a standard width skate. The other widths are as follows: C is narrow. R is wider than D. E is wider than R.

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 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.

How do CCM skates fit?

Tight at the heel and more narrow at the forefoot, the new Jetspeeds are made to be slightly more snug than the older RBZ generation hockey skates. So, in truth, they’re almost a hybrid, medium-to-narrow fitting skate, but they still fall between the Ribcor and Tacks lines, in terms of fit and feel.