Your old boots have much to say. The lining, the creases and the insoles, all can indicate if you are skating in the correct size.
GENERAL FEEL Sometimes you can know by simply skating. If it is too big, even the simplest elements feel difficult. There is less control, your movements are less precise.
Numbness could indicate the boots are too narrow while bumps, blisters, rubbing, fluid pockets under the skin, heel spurs, calcium deposits generally indicate your boots are too wide or too long. Bruised toes damaged nails or having to scrunch your toes would suggest your boots are too small. If you have any of these symptoms, pop down to your dealer to check the size, otherwise, the next thing to check is your insole.
INSOLE IMPRINTS
Your feet leave unique imprints on your insoles even after just a few days. Your current insoles can let you know about your size. Take them out and check:
The right size will be indicated by a clear foot imprint, no further than 10mm from the end. The toes will be distinct and the heel clear
A gap of more than 10mm indicates the boot is too big
If there are gaps at the sides, your boots may be too wide
If your toes are bunched and indistinct, your boots may be too narrow
Too much white space at the arch could mean the foot is not supported properly
NOTE: You cannot size your feet or check position on the insole when it is out of the boot. You would literally be making the wrong impression. The insoles are designed to work in the boots. These photos show why:
It seems that the size is correct but the insoles are designed to work in the boots.
An Aladdin’s tip also indicates the boots are too big. It is caused by over tight lacing at the toes to compensate for lack of feel and control. If you do not unlace properly after skating, the boot will appear to make a pointed Aladdin’s tip! Sometimes, especially for young children, this creates the false impression that boots are too small, as they feel too narrow. Check with your dealer for adjustments.
PREMATURE CREASING
Premature creasing at the ankle could indicate:
Incorrect length and/or width
Incorrect lacing
Possible need of orthotics
If you have this creasing, check with your dealer. NOTE, in the case of orthotics, proper medical advice should be sought from a qualified medical practitioner.
TORN LINING IN THE HEEL POCKET
Worn lining in the heel area could mean that there is too much movement either due to an overly wide heel pocket or lacing too loosely across the instep. First check your lacing, If this is being done correctly, then check your size with your dealer.
TORN REAR INSIDE SEAM
A torn rear inside seam above the heel pocket could indicate a lack of attention when removing the skates.
Boots should be unlaced from the hooks and loosened across the whole instep and toes. Your foot should come out easily. Unlacing properly allows the tongue to rest in an upright position. Putting the boots back on is more simple as your heel goes directly into the pocket.
A torn back seam could also indicate the wrong size. The boots are designed to match your feet. Too long may also mean too tall which can damage the rear seam.
The simplest way is to use your shoe size to find what size skate is likely to be the best fit. Assuming your shoe size is correct, we would recommend selecting a skate box size half to one size below your shoe size.
The simplest way is to use your shoe size to find what size skate is likely to be the best fit. Assuming your shoe size is correct, we would recommend selecting a skate box size half to one size below your shoe size.
You should be able to put two fingers between the tongue and the front of your leg. TIGHT across the top three eyelets and first hook. SOFT across the toes to allow for the minimal movement required.
It's so important to have correctly fitting skates so you don't risk injury and can peform well on the ice! If there's a lot of space between your toes and the front of the skate, that means your skates are too big. If your toes curl up against the front of your skates, then the boot is too small.
The right size will be indicated by a clear foot imprint, no further than 10mm from the end. The toes will be distinct and the heel clear. A gap of more than 10mm indicates the boot is too big. If there are gaps at the sides, your boots may be too wide.
Unlike shoes, skates should offer a snug fit, tight but not painfully so. The worst thing that a skater can do is purchase skates that are too big. If they are too big, they will only get worse as they stretch. Skates that are a little small can be easily fixed.
Generally for ice hockey skates the following letters correlate with different foot widths: C = Narrow fit. D = Standard fit. R = Slightly wider than D. E = Wide fit.
We recommend starting with shorter sessions in your new EDEA skates and then slowly increasing the duration as they become more comfortable. This will give your feet some time to adjust to the new boots. Going for extended skating sessions right away can cause unnecessary strain on your feet and lead to injury.
EDEA boots are formable to your foot, but not like other brands. You DO NOT put them in the oven. You must heat them up in the spot that needs molding with a HEAT GUN (1500 -1800 watts).
The general rule of thumb is 1.5 sizes down from your shoe size. Since shoe sizing can vary from brand to brand, it's best to measure your feet in the following manner. To get started, you will need a hard surface to stand on, a piece of blank paper, a pen or a pencil and a soft tape measurer.
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