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Choosing the right size of ice hockey skates

What should be taken into account when choosing the size of skates Skates must fit well on the foot and there are really many things that affect it. When choosing the features of the skate, the skater’s age, size, weight and strength, the skater’s level and the amount of skating time must be taken into account. A beginner should not buy the most expensive models for nothing, especially if it is a growing child.

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The shape of the foot blades is individual, so when choosing skates you should take into account the total volume of the feet, which is currently helped by 3D analysis, which is mainly used in specialized shops.

The information obtained as a result of the 3D analysis is offered only for the model of the manufacturer in question, so the information must be treated with caution. For the reason described above, when choosing the right size, you should therefore use the good old instructions.

Ask the seller to remove the loose pad from inside the skate and step on the skate with your full weight and leave a space of 5-10 mm in front of the toes. You can also draw the outline of your foot on paper at home and take it with you to the gym. 

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You can put a skate insole on top of it, where you can see the need for additional width in the front of the foot. This is quite a matter of surprise for many, so you have to remember that the insole of the skate can be modified up to 2-3 centimeters wider using the skate modification service. Untie all the laces from the skate and put the insole back inside the skate and put the skates on – stand up.

Now you can check, by turning the flap open, where the bony surfaces on the inside of the ankle hit the frame of the skate, and at the same time you can feel possible pressure points in the front of the foot.
Turn the flap (ilti) back to the leg so that you can check where on the leg its edges press against the leg, especially in the ankle area. Fortunately, there are different options for this on the market.
If at this point you are not satisfied with everything, then it sends a strong message about the need for personal editing.