flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 I was wondering if some of you skate fitting experts can help answer a question for me? When fitting a skate for it's "length" (assuming D width is correct already), what should be looked for a proper fit? What I mean is before baking should all the toes be touching the toe cap or just the big toe? When you foward flex the skates should the toes still be touching? I keep getting 2 different answers from my LHS's when i'm trying on skates. One store telling me go with a half size smaller than the other so i'm confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumtao 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2010 I was wondering if some of you skate fitting experts can help answer a question for me? When fitting a skate for it's "length" (assuming D width is correct already), what should be looked for a proper fit? What I mean is before baking should all the toes be touching the toe cap or just the big toe? When you foward flex the skates should the toes still be touching? I keep getting 2 different answers from my LHS's when i'm trying on skates. One store telling me go with a half size smaller than the other so i'm confused. Any help would be greatly appreciated!There are many factors you need to consider when finding a proper fitting skate (depth, width, length and volume). Assuming you have everything fitting properly and just concerned about the length, you need to find something that is most comfortable to you. Some people like a smaller skate (Paul Coffee) and some like to have just a bit of extra room.Generally, if you're in a skate that is the proper length for your foot, you should be able to slightly brush the toe cap with your toes but once you get into your athletic stance, your foot is pushed back into the heel so that there should be about 1mm of space between your toes and the toe cap. Also note that each skate manufacturer is a bit different in their sizing so being a size 8 in Bauer doesn't necessarily mean you're an 8 in other brands. Length is important, but all the other factors are just as, if not even more important in finding a proper fitting skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyweightphantom 1 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 So generally should all of my toes brush the toe cap or just my big toe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumtao 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Usually just the big toe or the 2nd toe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D1RTYD0M 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2010 Well you going to hear everything on this one from here. Just pick what you like, everybody has different preference. Just make sure they're not sloppy feeling. I had the same problem the other day and just pulled out the footbed to see how much room was left. I wear a size 10.5-11 shoe and bought Mission 120 AG size 10. every foot is different. BTW I got peranis to price match hockey monkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
