What to look for when buying skates?

7 Tips for Buying Your Own Ice Skates

  • Consider the skates’ primary use (ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, recreational, etc.).
  • Consider your skill and experience level.
  • Consider how often you’ll use the skates.
  • Think about your foot size.
  • Do some research on different brands.
  • Go for the Goldilocks fit.

Should you size down when buying skates?

If you’ve never shopped for a pair before, you might start out wondering, “What size ice skates should I buy?” As a general rule, you want to get a skate that is 1 to 1½ sizes smaller than your shoe size.

Should you buy roller skates a size bigger?

What is important is that the skates have a firm fit around your feet without being too tight nor too loose. For some people, this means choosing the same size as their regular shoe size, while for others, going a size up gives the right fit. As a first time buyer, we recommend that you go one size up.

How do you size 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. When you’re finished lacing up your skates, they should feel snug with the foot resting flat on the footbed.

How do you pick figure skates?

Today, many brands offer figure skates in the same sizes as typical athletic shoes.

  1. Always measure your foot width while you are in a sitting position.
  2. Consider the socks you will wear with your skates.
  3. Brands vary slightly in size.
  4. If you buy a pair of figure skates, try them on before you get the blades sharpened.

Are skates the same size as shoes?

It means that, generally speaking, your hockey skate size will be about 1 – 1.5 sizes smaller than your shoe size (US) for men and 2.5 – 3 sizes smaller for women. 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.

Should skates be tight or loose?

Generally speaking, the golden rule for proper skate fit no matter the brand or kind of skate is as snug as possible without being painful or uncomfortable, with the ability to still wiggle the toes up and down.

How do I know my skate size?