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I also wear a 14 in Nike running shoes and ended up with a 13 in last years rpd max. They fit great length wise and the bake really does get a custom fit around your foot. Side note on the bake, I had it done at total hockey in st peters and the kid doing it insisted I remain seated for the entire process. Against my better judgement I too his advice and ended up with a decent, but not great fit. Skated on them a couple of times and had some spots rubbing. I went back to total hockey and did the bake process again following the steps that alkali reccomends in there YouTube video and it's a game changer. Whatever size you end up with follow alkali's instructions for the bake. It does matter.

Who hasn't ever screwed up at work?

Be up front with the guy, tell him exactly why you need to be sized and offer a little something for the effort. You're getting free skates so throwing the guy $30 or so to size you up is still a bargain.