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"What size/color/hardness/rating should I get?"
"What size/color/hardness/rating should I get?"
Boot Sizing
| SKATE BOOTS Not sure what size you need? Here are some guidelines: All derby skates that Rockstar Skates sells come in men's sizes, which generally run 2 numbers down from women's. So for example, Romo wears a size 9 women's skate, but usually wears a size 7 in men's skates. However, shoe size doesn't always tell the whole story, and you'll want your skates to fit snug so you don't feel like you have shoeboxes strapped to your feet. Most "newbie" skates (skates under $200) only come in whole sizes. Many of them tend to run a little big and almost all of them will stretch a lot, especially if they are not made of real leather. Higher end skates like the 125, 126, 265 Wicked, and 965 Minx all come in both whole and half sizes. Sizes also often run differently from brand to brand (for example Riedell vs Sure Grip). Even models from the same manufacturer can run differently. For example, Romo wore a size 7.5 in the Riedell 125 boot, a size 7 in the 265 boot, and wears a 6.5 in the 965 boot. The very best advice when it comes to how a skate will fit your foot is to try them on. If you are not able to come to our shop to get fitted, ask around your league to see who is close to your size and see if they'll let you try their skates on. You can also measure your foot and either compare the results to the charts to the right, or email us with the results and we can help you try and figure out what you need. HOW TO MEASURE YOUR FOOT: 1) Place a ruler on the ground, with the 0 end of it against the wall. 2) Stand on the ruler with your heal against the wall. 3) Measure your foot all the way to the tip of your big toe. 4) Make sure to measure both feet, sometimes they can be different sizes. 5) PS - the best time of day to do this is at night, when your feet are the most swollen. Also, most of us skate at night, so that should give you a more accurate fit. Also, do it with socks on. Width - Wrap a tape measure all the way around the widest part of your foot. Make sure you do this, especially if you know your feet are narrow or wider. For more information about specific models of Riedell boots, and what size you may need, check out Riedell Sizing. |
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RIEDELL SIZE CHART
SURE GRIP SIZE CHART
