Are Bauer skates true to size?
The general rule of thumb when sizing Bauer ice hockey skates is to go down 1.5 sizes from your shoes. For example, if you wear a size 10 shoe, it is best to start out with an 8.5 size hockey skate. For junior and youth size skates, you will want to go down just one size from your shoe size.
What size ice skates do I need?
A proper fit for hockey skates should fit 1-1.5 sizes smaller than your street shoes. Your toes should barely touch the toe cap, while having no more than 1/4 inch of space in the heel. When you’re finished lacing up your skates, they should feel snug with the foot resting flat on the footbed.
What are junior skate sizes?
Youth and Junior Skate Sizing Guide
| Men’s Shoe Size | Women’s Shoe Size | Expected Skate Size |
|---|---|---|
| Youth 13 | 1.5 | Youth 11.5 |
| Youth 13.5 | 2.0 | Youth 12 |
| 1.0 | 2.5 | Youth 12.5 |
| 1.5 | 3.0 | Youth 13.0 |
Are Bauer and CCM sizes the same?
1) Bauer skates fit 1 to 1 ½ sizes smaller than your shoe size. 5) CCM skates fit 1 ½ to 2 sizes smaller than shoe size.
Do Bauer skates run small?
Bauer, CCM, and True hockey skates normally fit 1 to 1½ sizes smaller than your shoe size. For children, it is acceptable to order a half size bigger than that to accommodate growing feet; however, wearing skates any larger will cause blisters and will break down the sides of the boot.
Do ice skate sizes run big or small?
Hockey skates do run big in comparison to street shoes. You want to find a pair that’s about 1 – 1.5 sizes smaller than your normal shoe size.
Do you buy ice skates a size bigger?
If you’ve never shopped for a pair before, you might start out wondering, “What size ice skates should I buy?” As a general rule, you want to get a skate that is 1 to 1½ sizes smaller than your shoe size.
Are youth skates smaller than junior skates?
Youth hockey skates fit kids aged nine and under or those who wear shoes in a 1.5 to 13.5 small kids size. On the other hand, junior skates fit kids aged 7 to 13 or those who take a 2 to 7 big kids shoe. You buy hockey skates a size smaller for a tighter fit.
Do Bauer skates run smaller than CCM?
Depends on the lineup and model year. Bauer Vapor, Bauer Supreme and Bauer Nexus are dramatically different fits. Bauer Vapor is the second most narrow line available in all skates. Bauer Nexus is the widest skate available on the market.