How do you size Ice Skates?

How to Size Ice Hockey Skates

• Answer:

  Ice hockey is a cool sport that helps make the winter months pass by more quickly. One of the most important things about the sport is finding skates that fit. Read this artocle to find out how to get the ice hockey skates that are best for you. Difficulty: Moderate Instructions Pick ice hockey skates that are a size to a size and a half smaller than your shoe size. If your foot is wide, go down only one size smaller. The exception would be ice hockey skates made by Mission, or Recreational skates. These skates come in sizes that match your regular shoe size. Try on a pair of ice hockey skates by taking off your street shoes and putting on a thin pair of athletic socks. Going barefoot while wearing your ice skates is not recommended, as that can be a good way to develop bacteria, as well as corrodes the materials of which your ice hockey skates are made. Lean back and lock your heels into the back of the skates by lightly tapping the butt of the ice hockey skate on the ground. Lace up both skates to the top. Do this firmly, with the last four rivets or loops at the top of the ice hockey skates being the tightest. You should always lace up both of your ice hockey skates when trying them on in the store. Walk around in the ice hockey skates to see how they feel. If you feel any painful pressure points, or if your heels slip around, try on a different pair. If not, congratulations! You have found a pair of ice hockey skates that should work well for you.