accuracy of brannock device

[chanxebyshev 8]

I am curious about how accurate others have found the brannock devices, metal device placed under the foot to get size and width measurements.

http://www.brannock.com/

For example I measure a size 8 on the Bauer one, when seated.

If I put on a skate I must go down to a size 7 in order for my toes to feather the toe cap when the skates are fully laced.

I have the same result of going down a full size in the ccm/reebok and the easton brannock devices.

When I fit customers sometimes it is dead on, according to the customer anyway, other times not so much.

[AIREAYE 248]

We have two Brannocks in our skate pit. An old CCM one and the Bauer one...I've never used the Bauer one because I was told the CCM is better. Interesting dilema. I find that the CCM is accurate about 85% of the time. The width slider is never used.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

It's just a reference point...you should use different sizes and go by process of elimination anyway.

That being said, the straight stick gauge Bauer used to have is more accurate IMO, especially on smaller sizes.

[Sliwka 0]

That being said, the straight stick gauge Bauer used to have is more accurate IMO, especially on smaller sizes.

Is it blue? Our store still has one and, yes, it is more accurate (but no widths). But like you said, process of elimination.

Usually when I check people's widths because they have "wide feet", they measure slightly larger than a D.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Yep...that one.

I need to ask Bauer if they have any extras. They don't show them in the catalogue.

[DarkStar50 679]

I have used a standard Brannock device for measuring feet and fitting skates for a long time. The Brannock device is extremely helpful in beginning the process of skate fitting as it gives the measurement of the foot. So often shoes are fitted incorrectly by size and customers think their shoe size is their foot size. Also, ever since big box stores have been around, when was the last time someone actually measured your foot and told you what size your foot was? Just another reason to buy your skates from a LHS that takes the time to measure your feet and help you try on multiple sizes in skates to get not only the best fit, but the correct fit.

[Sliwka 0]

Just another reason to buy your skates from a LHS that takes the time to measure your feet and help you try on multiple sizes in skates to get not only the best fit, but the correct fit.

Or from someone who legit cares that people are served the best, take time to sign on hockey forums to learn more, regardless of being paid a bit above minimum wage.

I am a rarity though.

[mwerth 5]

Yep...that one.

I need to ask Bauer if they have any extras. They don't show them in the catalogue.

JR, it looks like the straight stick measuring device is on page 18 of the 2012 catalog. I believe it's item [J].

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Well, damn, it is.

I'm losing it. Involved in so much, perhaps I shouldn't post... :(

[DigDug 5]

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Usually when I check people's widths because they have "wide feet", they measure slightly larger than a D.

[hockeymass 11]

...?

I think he's saying that most people who think they have wide feet don't actually have wide feet.

[mwerth 5]

Well, damn, it is.

I'm losing it. Involved in so much, perhaps I shouldn't post... :(

Just figured I'd save you from begging for old stock, right?

[Chappie 0]

Statically, a lot of people don't measure much more than a D, my midfoot doesn't, but if you measuer my awkwardly shaped feet from the fore foot to my pinky toe, I have a very wide foot. That's where I and many get screwed (and people who only fit statically are usually the offenders if you aren't in the know).