Ice Skates?

Ice skates?


do ice skates sizes parrallel american, male shoes sizes?


in other words, if I wear a size 10.5 shoe, what size ice skate should I look for? (and is buying them online from a place like ebay a bad idea?)





thanks for your help

Ice Skates?
American skate sizes are somewhat similar to shoe sizes...but you do not want to get skates that are a little bigger as some posts have suggested. I would look for skates that are about 1-1.5 sizes smaller than your street shoe size. So if you wear a 10.5 shoe I would start looking at a size 9 skate. I wear a 10 shoe (ladies) and a size 9 Harlick skate, but my Jackson brand skates were 8.5%26#039;s. It depends on the brand as well. You want the skate to be snug fitting but not so tight that it is painful. I once heard that Kristi Yamagucci skates in skates that are 3 sizes smaller than her actual shoe size. If you get skates that are too big you run the risk of the ankle breaking down too quickly and then you will not have good support.


Ebay can be OK...but unless you know the exact model number of the skate and can go to a pro shop to try it on for fit, I think I would not order from Ebay. I would want to have my skates fitted (depending on how important this and skating is for you) by a professional...mainly for safety so you do not injure yourself if you fell while attempting a jump or something such as that or even just glidding and tripping and potentially hurting your ankle or falling on your knee.


Every brand of skates (ie Harlick, Ridell, Jackson%26#039;s) will all fit differently and that%26#039;s another reason why you might want to have a pro shop fit you. They know what to look for.


I also like Rainbo Sports as they have fitting guidelines in their FREE mail catalog. They also have an online catalog plus ordering available online and this also includes information about how skates should fit. I put the web address in the source area for you to check them out if you are interested.


I ordered my skates from Rainbo (they also have everything you need for skating besides the skates...blades, apparal, instructional videos, and skate care products like blade guards and soakers, etc) and I have had a great experience each and everytime I have dealt with them. I think I have purchased 4 pairs of skates from them as well as numurous other products. Hope this helps and answers some of your questions! Happy Skating.
Reply:Ice skates normally fit 1 to 1 1/2 sizes smaller than your shoe sizes. I%26#039;ve never bought anything on ebay so I cant give much advice on that but it%26#039;s better to buy your skates at the pro shop near your ice rink as you can try it on.
Reply:Yes US brand ice skates do run similar to shoe sizes.





I honestly feel that for an adult which you are indicating you are that you get fitted at a skate shop or visit one of the manufacturers web sites such as Riedell, SP-Teri, or Harlick. Each boot has a different fit. Hockey skates fit totally different than figure skates.





The type of skates that you get and the size depends on many factors such as your arch and the width of your foot. These factors can effect size. If this is your first pair of skates or you have not had a comfortable pair of skates I would not recommend purchasing them on e-bay for the reason that the skates have usually already been broken into someone Else%26#039;s foot and may not reshape to your foot and you will not be as comfortable.
Reply:Well you should prolly buy a size bigger since skates run small. Also you could do what I do with shoes, I find a pair I like then I go try them on at thte store then I bid. So if you want a pair of Jackson figure skates and you know the model number go try them on at the shop just tell then you are still looking around and that you want to know what size you wear. That is what I would do.


BTW I wear a size four girls in street shoes and a size 5 in skates I have Jackson Mystiques...
Reply:If you have a 10.5 shoe size you should go 1.5 sizes smaller in a skate, so you should be a size 9 in a hockey skate. Buying them online is only a good idea if you know exactly what model you want because each brand fits differently. Also, if you are a recreational skater, you should buy a lower end softer skate so they%26#039;re more comfortable. A higher end skate is stiffer and requires a lot more work breaking in so it would be quite uncomfortable the first 3-5 times you skate (or even more).
Reply:Well it is better to get a skate size a Little bigger.You should also buy skates from a shop at the ice rink, because my friend got skates on eBay and they were small, and you can try them on. The price may be More expensive but it is better quality.



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