Skates 4 sizes too big...

[ts.krajewski 0]

Yes I know I'm an idiot for not measuring my foot when I bought my pair of skates, but I'm new to ice hockey so I just tried them on and they felt fine. So the other day I was at a hockey shop and used their scale to see what size of skate I should be wearing. ATM I am wearing a pair of 04' Easton Snthesis size 11D and believe it or not I am supposed to be wearing a size 7 1/2EE. I have never made that big of a change before so really what I'm wondering is what are some of the things I should expect? I know my feet will probably be bleeding by then end of my first game in them.

[Blueandgold26 1]

it might not be as big of a dif as you think some of the companies size differently

[KABAROV 0]

i've been there but not so drastic. I used to be in a skate 2 sizes too big. it was a big adjustment depending on how the size of the steel changes. once i got used to them they are buck!

[sm326 0]

im pretty sure a mission s400 in a 9 fits the same as my graf 705s in a 7 i have. i measured the footbeds and they seemed to be the exact same length.

[AHF 1]

Yes I know I'm an idiot for not measuring my foot when I bought my pair of skates, but I'm new to ice hockey so I just tried them on and they felt fine. So the other day I was at a hockey shop and used their scale to see what size of skate I should be wearing. ATM I am wearing a pair of 04' Easton Snthesis size 11D and believe it or not I am supposed to be wearing a size 7 1/2EE. I have never made that big of a change before so really what I'm wondering is what are some of the things I should expect? I know my feet will probably be bleeding by then end of my first game in them.

What's your shoe size?

Generally speaking, your skate size is about a size and a half smaller than your shoe size.

[Rayzilla 0]

Yes I know I'm an idiot for not measuring my foot when I bought my pair of skates, but I'm new to ice hockey so I just tried them on and they felt fine. So the other day I was at a hockey shop and used their scale to see what size of skate I should be wearing. ATM I am wearing a pair of 04' Easton Snthesis size 11D and believe it or not I am supposed to be wearing a size 7 1/2EE. I have never made that big of a change before so really what I'm wondering is what are some of the things I should expect? I know my feet will probably be bleeding by then end of my first game in them.

What's your shoe size?

Generally speaking, your skate size is about a size and a half smaller than your shoe size.

And measuring your feet with weight on it, how many inches or cm is it? (Of course it is always best if you can go to the LHS and try different brand and model skates.)

[Rustyhole 1]

was using Vapor Pro 10D and went down to Vapor XXV's 8.5ee

the 10's were great for skating and I actually still wear them occasionally (for rec skating)

but when I started to actually play 'hockey' I found my feet were swimming though I never had blisters or anytrhing

just found I had to kinda pre-detemine whick way to move my feet - a death knell in a game as I was always behind the play

now they fit as they should and my skates allow me to keep up to my train of thought (just my ability lacks!!! :P)

[duch 0]

You need snug fitting skates when you play hockey, so you can react and get maximum energy tranfer through your skates ,for manoeverability and forward speed. Public skating doesn't demand this so any old pair of skates will do for a recreational skate.

As mentioned before the general rule is you should wear one to one and a half sizes down from your street shoe size depending on the make of skate. For some insane reason a lot of maufacturers change the lasts or moulds of the skates every few years so the fit may vary according to the year the skate is produced. This can also effect the skate you choose because you need to adjust to the new fit and it either works for you or it doesn't. Personally I have found the CCM/Reebok fit works well for me as I can actually go down two sizes because of the wider toe box. My toes will push up slightly against the toe cap but not with a lot of pressure. I can wear an Easton 1 1/2 sizes down from my shoe size and a Bauer 1 size lower, so you can see how it varies with skate model.

Choosing a good fitting pair of skates really depends a lot on your personal preference in fit combined with some good advice from a reputable hockey shop. It sounds like you've found a decent pair of skates with the Vapor XXV's. They are a good level of skate and your down 1 1/2 sizes from the skates you where wearing so the fit size makes sense. Also I've found Bauer makes a skate that seems to fit the broadest range of feet ,which is probably why their the most popular skates for most hockey players. Good luck with them and keep working hard on your skills. With time they will gradually improve and you'll enjoy the game even more.

[DetroitRedwings94 0]

that big of a gap is gonna make a huge difference,

id try and get a pair in the right size if i were you, even if its not the greatest pair

[titand19 0]

You need snug fitting skates when you play hockey, so you can react and get maximum energy tranfer through your skates ,for manoeverability and forward speed. Public skating doesn't demand this so any old pair of skates will do for a recreational skate.

As mentioned before the general rule is you should wear one to one and a half sizes down from your street shoe size depending on the make of skate. For some insane reason a lot of maufacturers change the lasts or moulds of the skates every few years so the fit may vary according to the year the skate is produced. This can also effect the skate you choose because you need to adjust to the new fit and it either works for you or it doesn't. Personally I have found the CCM/Reebok fit works well for me as I can actually go down two sizes because of the wider toe box. My toes will push up slightly against the toe cap but not with a lot of pressure. I can wear an Easton 1 1/2 sizes down from my shoe size and a Bauer 1 size lower, so you can see how it varies with skate model.

Choosing a good fitting pair of skates really depends a lot on your personal preference in fit combined with some good advice from a reputable hockey shop. It sounds like you've found a decent pair of skates with the Vapor XXV's. They are a good level of skate and your down 1 1/2 sizes from the skates you where wearing so the fit size makes sense. Also I've found Bauer makes a skate that seems to fit the broadest range of feet ,which is probably why their the most popular skates for most hockey players. Good luck with them and keep working hard on your skills. With time they will gradually improve and you'll enjoy the game even more.

I am confused with Bauer's sizing. My LHS said taht they changed the sizing since I last had Bauers. My last pair was Vapor 8 in size 8d. I put on a set of One95's in 8D and they were way too big. He gave me a 7 to try and they fit perfect. What's up with that?

[Chadd 916]

You need snug fitting skates when you play hockey, so you can react and get maximum energy tranfer through your skates ,for manoeverability and forward speed. Public skating doesn't demand this so any old pair of skates will do for a recreational skate.

As mentioned before the general rule is you should wear one to one and a half sizes down from your street shoe size depending on the make of skate. For some insane reason a lot of maufacturers change the lasts or moulds of the skates every few years so the fit may vary according to the year the skate is produced. This can also effect the skate you choose because you need to adjust to the new fit and it either works for you or it doesn't. Personally I have found the CCM/Reebok fit works well for me as I can actually go down two sizes because of the wider toe box. My toes will push up slightly against the toe cap but not with a lot of pressure. I can wear an Easton 1 1/2 sizes down from my shoe size and a Bauer 1 size lower, so you can see how it varies with skate model.

Choosing a good fitting pair of skates really depends a lot on your personal preference in fit combined with some good advice from a reputable hockey shop. It sounds like you've found a decent pair of skates with the Vapor XXV's. They are a good level of skate and your down 1 1/2 sizes from the skates you where wearing so the fit size makes sense. Also I've found Bauer makes a skate that seems to fit the broadest range of feet ,which is probably why their the most popular skates for most hockey players. Good luck with them and keep working hard on your skills. With time they will gradually improve and you'll enjoy the game even more.

I am confused with Bauer's sizing. My LHS said taht they changed the sizing since I last had Bauers. My last pair was Vapor 8 in size 8d. I put on a set of One95's in 8D and they were way too big. He gave me a 7 to try and they fit perfect. What's up with that?

different lasts. That's also why you should ALWAYS try on skates.