I bought some almost new True Catalyst 5's without blades, and now have received some used blades. Trying them out Monday. I wear size 8R in Grafs and CCM's, I got 8.5R in these. 8's may have worked, but side by side length heel to toe matches between my Grafs and Trues, the insole size is the same. They are so comfy after baking, just snug everywhere, I hope that they are great to skate on. It seems like the tops really wrap around the foot in these skates, meaning that in my CCM's there is a wide gap when looking at the laces and in the trues a very narrow GAP, a skinny looking boot. Guys I have bunions and these skates need no punching.