Need Help fitting skates!

[<TJ> 0]

Hi!!

I'm new to the forum but from what I've already read it seems to be the place for me to get some pointers.

I currently own a pair of NBH Supreme 10 skates.

My problem is that when I really tighten them up I get a lot of pain in the outside part of my foot, so I'm seriously considering trading them in. The thing is that I live in Argentina, and we do not have a single hockey store in the whole country, so going in to try skates is impossible for me. The only option I have left is ordering online but I don't really know what way to go.

The size I'm currently using is 7R. I have flat feet, and a sort of skinny ankle, which makes me have a little room (sometimes more than desired) regardless of how tight the laces are on the top. Another maybe relevant piece of information (I don't really know) is that my toes never touch the cap, whether sitting or standing, leaning forwards or backwards.

Any ideas on what type of skate I would need (I was thinking of something along the price range of the RBK 5K)?? Any input will be much appreciated.

Thanks all!!

[thehomez 0]

I had a similar situation a few months ago where I would have severe pain on the outside of my foot after skating in my Nike Bauer skates. It sounds like you have a slightly wider forefoot with a narrow heel and skinny ankle, which is exactly how my foot is shaped as well. I think the pain in that region of the foot was secondary to the narrow forefoot of the skate.

What I ended up doing was trying on a bunch of different skates and ended up getting the RBK 5K's. I initally was in the market for Bauer Vapor's but they were either too narrow or too wide depending on which width I tried. I think the 5k's had a good balance of a wide forefoot with a well fitting heel and ankle for me especially when using the pump. The only problem you may run into is that some people complain of a lack of heel lock with the skate if your ankle is really thin and also some people don't really like the pump. After using the 5k's for about 6 months now, I can say that I am pretty happy with them overall. They take some getting used to coming from Bauer's but they are really comfortable and a pretty solid skate overall. Good luck and I hope you find the right one for you!

[<TJ> 0]

Thanks for the input man!!

Good to know I wasn't that far off with the 5Ks!!

Does the pump really help to lock the heel and ankle? (I do really have a thin ankle).

[thehomez 0]

Thanks for the input man!!

Good to know I wasn't that far off with the 5Ks!!

Does the pump really help to lock the heel and ankle? (I do really have a thin ankle).

Anytime and welcome to the forum!

I think the heel lock is pretty solid on the skate. My heel is pretty darn thin and my ankles are super thin. I've also had multiple ankle injuries in the past and feel that the skate is pretty supportive. The heel lock isn't as great as the old CCM tacks that I used to have but it still does the job. The pump helps with the heel lock and can minimize side to side play. If your playing in a more competitive league you may want to look into the 7k or the 9k. All of the RBK skates are now on sale to make way for the upcoming line. I think you can get the 5k's for a really good price so you can't go wrong.

and lastly, just to give you a heads up, the holder on the RBK's (e-pro) is a bit different from the tuuk holders on the Bauer's. It'll take a few skates to get used to the more forward pitch of the e-pro holder

[<TJ> 0]

Actually I think that the extra forward pitch would be quite interesting to try. I sometimes feel like the Supremes are just a bit too "upright".

My other concern is with the size. Like I've said, my toes never reach to touch the cap, no matter what I do with my feet. So I'm just wondering whether a size 6.5 wouldn't be a better fit.

About the width... do you think, considering what I've said, that a D would work out alright??

Thanks again for your help!!

[jmacie3 0]

The toe touching is really all personal preference. My toes don't touch but they do come fairly close which is a good enough for me. Personally I find the toe touching uncomfortable.

[althoma1 575]

Based on what you described I'd recommend considering a 6.5D Flexlite skate. It has the widest forefoot I know of, has good ankle lock and has a pretty flat arch. The RBKs do have a wide forefoot, but also have a wide ankle (they did make the ankle tighter in the new 11Ks, but I don't thin you're looking at those models) - you shouldn't have to rely on the pump to get a good ankle lock as there's always a chance that will fail.

[<TJ> 0]

Based on what you described I'd recommend considering a 6.5D Flexlite skate. It has the widest forefoot I know of, has good ankle lock and has a pretty flat arch. The RBKs do have a wide forefoot, but also have a wide ankle (they did make the ankle tighter in the new 11Ks, but I don't thin you're looking at those models) - you shouldn't have to rely on the pump to get a good ankle lock as there's always a chance that will fail.

God!! I hadn't even thought about Flexlites. Don't really know much about them either. What flexlite model would be comparable to a 5K, in terms of material quality and performance??

[althoma1 575]

God!! I hadn't even thought about Flexlites. Don't really know much about them either. What flexlite model would be comparable to a 5K, in terms of material quality and performance??

Out of this years models probably the Flexlite 3.0. The line before that, probably the Flexlite 16, and before that the V10.

Hockeygiant has a great deal on Flexlite 16s for only $69.99 and they only have them in 6.5D, which is likely the size you'd need: http://www.hockeygiant.com/nbhflxlt16icsktsr.html

[usahockey22 0]

Eastons are also shaped very well for people with a narrow heel and wide forefoot.

[<TJ> 0]

Out of this years models probably the Flexlite 3.0. The line before that, probably the Flexlite 16, and before that the V10.

Hockeygiant has a great deal on Flexlite 16s for only $69.99 and they only have them in 6.5D, which is likely the size you'd need: http://www.hockeygiant.com/nbhflxlt16icsktsr.html

Thanks for the help!!

The thing about hockey giant is that they are charging me about $120 to ship a $70 skate over to Argentina, so that won't really work for me. You have no idea how much I'd wish I were in Canada or the US like you guys. I think I need to wait to find a good deal on ebay and have the thing shipped over here through USPS. It'll take about a month for the skates to get here, but at least I wont be paying twice as much for shipping as I am for the actual skates.

[<TJ> 0]

Guys,

How do you think the CCM U+07 would fit?? I'm not disregarding your previous advise, but I found a pretty good deal, with reasonable international shipping on a pair of these. I was planning on waiting a month or so but if you think they would be good for my foot type it might as well go for it.

Thanks!!

[fiimb 1]

the thing about ccm U+ series is most of them, and probably the 07, is that they need to be heat molded in order to fit properly. the boots are designed like a wedge with the idea that you would mold them.

seeing how you have no hockey shop, be prepared for some unorthodox baking or an extended break in period.

other than that, its a fine skate.