Are hockey skate sizes the same as shoe sizes?
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.
Do hockey skates run big or small?
Skates run smaller than shoes, and skates fit tight. Don’t be concerned that your skates are a smaller size than your street shoes. Yes, you need the right fit, but you probably won’t get it by going up to your street shoe size.
What size hockey pads do I need?
Hockey Shoulder Pad Sizing Chart
| Pad Size | Age Range | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Medium | 8 – 11 | 28″ – 31″ |
| Junior Large | 10 – 13 | 30″ – 34″ |
| Senior Small | 14 – 16 | 32″ – 38″ |
| Senior Medium | 16+ | 36″ – 41″ |
Are skate and shoe sizes the same?
1) Bauer skates fit 1 – 1 ½ sizes smaller than your shoe size. (e.g. size 6 ½ shoe will require a 5 ½ Bauer skate. 2) Women’s’ skates are usually 2 sizes above men’s’ skates (e.g. a 5 ½ men’s skate is equivalent – a 7 ½ women’s skate which is equivalent – an 8 ½ women’s shoe size).
How do I know my ice skate 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.
What size am I in hockey skates?
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 is the size of hockey?
Generally speaking, senior hockey skates fit 1.5 sizes down from a men’s shoe size while junior and youth hockey skates fit 1.0 size down from a boy’s shoe size. For example, a player wearing a size 8.0 men’s shoe size would select a senior size 6.5 hockey skate.
What size hockey skates do I need womens?
US Hockey Skate Sizing Chart
| Shoe Size | Women’s | CCM/Reebok |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| 7 | 9 | 6 |
| 7.5 | 9.5 | 6 |
| 8 | 10 | 6.5 |