Skate Fitting Guidelines

* Skates normally fit 1 to 2 sizes smaller then your street shoes.

* While wearing the sock that will be worn when skating, slip your foot into the skate, pressing the ends of the toes against the front of the skate. In this position, you should be able to place one finger between the inside of the boot and the heel of your foot.

* The skater should then kick the heel into the rear boot.† The toes should "feather" the toe cap, and not be crushed or curled.

* Hockey boot style inline skates and ice hockey skates fit the same.†

* The tightening should be firm, a good fitting skate does not require extremely tight lacing, only a "snug" fit.†

* Once laced, get up and walk around.†

* The rear area of the boot should feel snug and secure with no movement or slipping.†

* The toes should extend flat within the toe cap area.† If the toes are stretched (pushed ahead), you should be able to "feather" the toe cap.

* Looking at the back of the skates when walking can show improper sizing the will wobble side to side.

* Every player has his personal preference that must be considered.†

* Skates are built to fit the skaters foot requirements, improper fitting can destroy skates faster, cause pain to the skater and decrease performance

* Children's feet will reach maturity before the rest of the body.† Boys feet will usually stop growing around 14 and girls at approximately 12 years old.†Skates should not be sized more than one full size for growing room and 1/2 size is recommended.