Wide boots.

[Guest phillyfan]

My brother-in-law is getting in to playing pick-up and mens rec leagues. He has yet to own a pair of ice skates, but the 3 different rinks and their 3 different types of rental skates, all have hurt his feet, and the sides of his feet were all red and swolen afterwards, he tried several skate sizes of each. My question is, what skate/company offers a wide, economically sound skate, he is looking to spend no more than $50-$60 on a pair of new skates. And what suggestions can you supply on how to avoid the blisters and swelling up of the foot? He's not a lean guy, but he's not chubby either, he's a well-built, buff guy. Any feedback is apprized.

[Chadd 916]

I've only ever had one blister from skates, that's because they didn't fit properly. Wearing socks, seems to help as well. You'll have a hard time finding a skate in that price range, good luck.

[Eazy_b97 1]

Maybe a used pair of graf 609's? The price is a bit of a difficult factor. Maybe get a pair of CCM's and have them widened if they are hurting his feet still?

[Alden 0]

With the $50-60 price range, his best bet would be ebay. You could probably pick up a used pair of CCM 652's for that price and those boots are pretty wide.

[thunderhockey19 0]

i tried looking for some wide boots in that price range couldnt find anything for you best of luck to ya bud.

[mojo122 538]

Hey all

I have an $85 gift certificate at my local FSZ sitting around here collecting dust.  I am in no need of new equipment and have enough sticks to last the rest of my career.  Unfortunatley, they expire within a few months.  Anyone looking for any equipment, let me know the specifics.  Can retail and sell for $149.99, I'll put the $85 towards it and keep the cash which is more useful going towards actually playing to me.  The local FSZ has a nice selection of equipment, with a lot to choose from.  They have a few Pro-Stock OPS as well, Johnsons Synergy, 2 Roenick Grip Synergies, and a Gagne Vector.  Just let me know, thanks for helping in advance.

Still have this. If so, maybe this and the $50 your brother-in-law is willing to spend might get him something that fits his feet? Just a thought.

[Guest phillyfan]

I actually have thought about skates for his birthday coming up, we'll have to see what he does and/or how my stick situation is. I remember reading articles in the past from the Sunday Paper, having ads from Dicks and Sports Authority, with Bauer or CCM skates for $49.99 or so, wasn't sure if they were in the wide foot as well. "D" is the wide width, right?

[ambro 0]

D is normal width, E or EE is wide.

[Guest phillyfan]

I see, thanks. Is EE extra wide? E and D widths are a universal standard, all brands?

[ambro 0]

No most brands use D as their normal, and EE as their wide. Not many have E widely available, but you can get them somehow. I think they are just special order.

[sundinleafs137 13]

I think theres some nike Ignites floating around, I remember the 5's or 6's were about 60 bucks, nike makes a wide foot skate too.

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

They do?

I've always found the Nikes to be quite narrow, except for the V series.

[Gongshow11 1]

go to play it again sports with him and help him pick out some pairs to try on

[sundinleafs137 13]

yeah I've always used a "D" width and been with nike since the ignites. I have a really wide foot and never had any problems with footpains or anything.

[Eazy_b97 1]

If you have a wide foot you should've been wearing EE not D widths.

[Chadd 916]

Nike D width was very narrow before the V series, worse than Bauer for me.

[sundinleafs137 13]

I'm using a v(EE) now, I always had a nike D before though. mabye cuz i went from a size 8D to a 6.5EE

[Guest phillyfan]

Seems like Nike is quite popular amongst you wide footers, have to let him know to try those out. 8D to a 6EE, wow.

[sundinleafs137 13]

Yeah i always bought skates a little big cuz i thought I would grow into em, but then i never grew...oh well.

[sundinleafs137 13]

heres a pair I found online.

Nike Ignite's

[Eman24dx 0]

I have wide feet and bauers have never fit me but Ive used CCM for the past 6 years and there the best fit foe me.

Paul-thought your not a nike guy anymore :D

[Justin 1933 134]

Remember...Never go to a longer boot for a wider fit....This will cause blisters and pain....

[Buzz_LightBeer 973]

i think the BNH "wide" isnt really a wide, for example, they put a toe cap from a size 9, on a size 8.5 and label it "wide" that may be hear say though

[JR Boucicaut 3804]

Nah, it's wider.

I can't put on a D.

Graf needs to start putting wide toeboxes on their wides...they keep the regular toecap. Look at it...the boot is wide and tapers into the toecap.

[Thockey17 1]

so thats why my toes always hurt wearing Graf's. I always get a weird rubbing pain on my big/little toe in my 705's.