Go. To. A. Store. Try skates on. When bending knees your big toe should be barely brushing against front of boot.

The trend for the last 5 years has been 2-3 US sizes smaller than your shoe size. My

6.5’s-7’s

Thanks for the advice everyone, is it disrespectful to go into the shop to try some skates on without the intention of buying, as I’m after Vapor 3X s which are cheaper to get online elsewhere

The right fit is going in and trying skates on. Can't do that? Then it'll be all trial and error buying and returning numerous skates online. Sizing off running shoes is also a bad idea bc your running shoes may not even fit you properly and every brand and model can have different fitting shoes that are numbered the same.

I'm a 12 in sneakers and were 10.5 skates. My Vapors, Supremes, Tacks, and even Grafs over the years has always been a 10.5.

Currently, I'm in Vapors X4 in a fit 2. My arch is low. If you have a high arch, Jetspeed I hear are more common.

It's always best to get fitted.

You really need to try them on. The rules that say you should size down X amount from your shoe size are just broad generalizations and aren't super precise.

You gotta put the skates on your feet to get the real answer.

Like u/ZeGermanHam has said already no one will be able to tell you which size to get and you really need to try them on.

Usually you will need to size down by at least 1-2 sizes. Just as an example I’m a size 9 in Sneakers but I’m wearing a size 6.5 in Bauer Supreme skates.

Get your feet scanned at pure hockey, they will tell you the recommended size, brand and model to try

Please please please go in store and get a professional to help you with sizes. I wear size 8 US shoes but my skates are size 5 wide. My previous ones were size 6.5. Didn't realize how big of a difference they fit.

Yes, you can go to Pure Hockey and get sized for free without committing to buying anything.

That is honestly the way to go as they have a super hi-tech 3-D foot scanner that gives you the exact size and width skate you'll need in about 45 seconds, it's wild.

My 8 year old got fitted like that while I was browsing around. Didn't cost a dime. Now I know what size to get for her birthday.

Pure Hockey ftw.

I'm a fairly new skater and just upgraded from an older Reebok skate to the Bauer M40 (got them for $300 at my local shop). Night and day difference and definitely worth the investment.

I wear a size 12.5 shoe and was fitted with a size 10 skate which is perfect. My old skates were 11s and I couldn't believe the difference in control and feel.

Invest in your skates

I used to wear Easton ice hockey skates and moved over to CCM Tacks line. Most recently, I switched over to the CCM Jetspeed line, due to the forefoot being a little more narrow than the Tacks. The Jetspeeds fit my feet like a glove.

Each make/model is made for a specific foot shape, so whatever works for someone, may not work for you. Skate models are narrow/regular/wide & low/medium/high volumes.

I suggest going to a hockey shop and get fitted. This will give you a good idea on which skate will be the best for your foot shape. From there you can check Sideline Swap/eBay for gently used skates or older model new skates for the fraction of the cost of brand new skates. Good luck!

Watch this first to get a good idea for what to look for in fit. https://youtu.be/xOdptYZO_x0

Get sized properly, you probably will be around an 8. Hockey skates sizes do not correlate to shoe size, and while you are not going pro, you only get 1 set of feet, and will be in these skates for at least an hour or 2 every skate, dont skimp on quality and comfort. You will save money in the long run, by getting something that fits properly and is good quality.

I had to go 3.5 sizes down from my shoe size to find the right fitting skate. (On the plus side I’m in a junior skate which means top of the line skate for lower tier pricing. Huzzah!)

There’s no rule of thumb - best to try on the skate. The good stores will let you skate on it for a few weeks before you finally decide to keep them too.

Every single skate fits differently. Skate size numbers are arbitrary and don't actually mean anything.

I'm a US 12E in New balance shoes, sized at a NB store. I wear a 12.5 in most Nikes.

I was a 10.5 in my heaton skates.

10 in CCM Ribcores

9EE In my CCM Jetspeed blacks

9.5D in my Supreme S170 goalie skates

9.5 fit 3 in the new Vapor X4

I tried on a set of Graf's and was a 10 comfortably in those.

Swede here with EU 46 or 47 shoes (depending on design). Got the same tip regarding skate sizes a while ago from someone in the Americas and couldn't understand what they were talking about as I barely can get my feet in the size 11 Fit 3 skates that I have.

I see it as more of a general sizing recommendation, not a precise one. In my case, I have unusually wide feet. Due to this, I have to wear a 10.5 shoe. In skates, I fit best in a Bauer size 8 Fit 3. The scanners will be your best bet if you can find one in a store.

Lots of people wear their shoes too big too. Especially people with wide feet who don't know they have wide feet.

I'm 6'2" and wear a size 14. Online specs say I should be in a size 15, but I have been wearing 14 for 30+ years.

Look at the online sizing chart and go a size smaller. Once they arrive, try them on and return if the size isn't right for you. Go the next size up or down depending the situation.

Measure your hand from top of middle finger to bottom of palm and we can go from there.

Well you're going to want to try gear on. Gloves are personal preference. Fit is the easier part, especially when compared to skates, but some people like loose gloves, some people like tight gloves. We can't tell you what you like. Only you can do that.

Where is the nearest store?

Stick somewhere between 13” and 14”. Unless you’re 6’5 and giant lol. But if you’re between like 5’6 and 6’1 and have relatively normal sized hands, that’s kinda where you want to live. For example I’m 6’1 and wear 13.5” or 14”. I have both, wear both and both feel great. Just depends on how I’m feeling that day

To find your hockey glove size, measure the length from the tip of your middle finger to the crease in your wrist, then multiply that number by two. This will give you the glove size in inches. Popular adult sizes typically range from 13 to 15 inches.

Also gloves can be loose or snug in terms of space within the glove. This varies by model. Think about what you generally prefer.

Most adults wear 14" or smaller gloves.

I would say your skill level mainly dictate the value of the skate. The better you are the more useage you will get from better quality skate.

Are you 30+ years old, you are at the age where playing could create minor issues and tears in fets and knees. It’s common if your skate are to low for your skating skill. 1-2 times a week for me means 5h in total, but I guess it usually means 60min each time for most?

I used entry-low mid skates for many many hours and it was fine until it wasn’t. Then I invested in some high quality skate and my issues with my feet’s went away.

The cost vs your skill level vs age vs amount of hours/week is a decent way of thinking if you ask me. The question is basically how long will they last you? The higher up in quality you get the longer they will work, minus the fact that they could break. But the boot usually stay good for a long long time.

I use 42 on shoe and use 6.5-7 in skates. Depends a little bit of the brand. 26.8cm would be an 8 with Alkali eller probably similar with other brands. Most brands have a size shart where they have cm/inch and what that means for their sizes and boots.

42/43 is a big range . I’m a 42 in a dress shoe which I compare most to skate boot size and 8 tours kv1’s had a lot of negative space in them.’42.5 is my tennis shoe equivalent. I have wide feet up front and narrow heels

Also get kv1’s

How large are you and how aggressively do you skate? I bought the cheapest ($120 US) pair of Alkali skates (Revel 6) and the soles broke down after three months of increasingly aggressive hockey skating in the street. The chassis was so flimsy it just couldn't deal with hard cuts and my 220 lb self.

I upgraded to the Tour Volt Pros on clearance ($350 US) and the difference has been night and day. The chassis is a solid piece of strong alloy and they feel solid under my feet. They handle everything I throw at them with ease and were nicer than my used Bauer Supreme 160 ice skates that I eventually upgraded.

At 38 years old and my size, it's just not worth cheaping out on skates. I feel great when I skate and it's been worth the investment.

Makes sense! The cm should have been a dead giveaway for me.

Not sure your age, but assuming your foot isn’t growing, I’d invest in a solid pair. You could have them for 15 years.

What I would do (and did), is try and find the best clearance ice boot for the cheapest you can and convert it to inline. The inline boots stink by and large. I got my size and found a pair of ASV’s online for $100 brand new, add marsblade holder… and boom! Much better than anything in the roller department for the same price if not less.

Are you dead set on the Tours?

Can you get sized at a pure hockey?

Your knees should be comfortably on the blocks in your butterfly, and the tops of the pads should be close but below the hip joint.

Take skates to a store. You really have to. That will give you an idea, try on Bauer, because their sizing is different, you will probably be a large, and maybe Warrior, you will probably be 35 + 1.5. Just guessing of course. Knee pads will help fill out the channel, but without skates, it's a waste of time.

Measure your ATK and go onto puregoalie and look at their measuring guides. Go in and make sure your knee is hitting in the upper half of the knee block.

Go to an equipment shop where you can try on gear. If I were you I'd even bring along at least my skates and knee guards too. There they will help you find the right size pads. There isn't a rule of thumb what size pad goes for how tall goalies, as proportions can vary to each individual (like you said, you have longer than avg. legs). What's important is that your knee aligns with the knee channel of the pads when worn. Both standing and when dropped to butterfly.

When you look at pads at any real hockey shop online it'll have a button for sizing guide. It'll tell you how to measure. It's from inside your heel to half way to your knee. Then places like hockeyshop will keep that size and show you the recommended size for each brand since they'll all change.

I'm a 33 ccm but a 35 Bauer for example.

But even with their sizing I'd highly recommend putting them on and even demoing them cause they all feel wildly different.

I can't speak to your current shoes or skates, but I wear size 11 shoes, size 9 fit 3 Bauer supreme m40 ice skates and size 10 Tour Volt Pro inline skates.

I found that sizing down one size was appropriate for all the tour skates I tried, whereas Bauer did fit better sizing down two.

I’m a US 8.5, just got kv1s in a 7 and they fit pretty well. I’ll try to measure them today and let you know.

If you need to play and don't feel like waiting for a better fit, you can use sports tape and it will protect against reasonable blistering.

I have run skates for like 6 years now that give me blisters after about 2 hrs of nearly continuous play, could do this about every other day or so for up to about a week before I'd have to give it a week off.

Sports tape can get over a reasonable blister and make it so you can get through a skate session without thinking about it. Obviously not the smartest way to go, and you'll want to make sure you clean it out and prevent any infections. But it's obviously addictive to play hockey so in my mind there is no not playing.

It sounds like your heal might be moving. My suggestion before you do anything is get a pair of long socks, then fold the top down over your heal, so its's like you're doubling up on that spot only. See if you have the same movement.

I wear a 13 Nike shoe and a 10.5 mission wm01. Could probably get away with an 11 because I have wide feet but I like my skates tight.

Your width to length ratio is 2.43 (it's simple, you divide the length by the width). Anything below 2.5 is on the wide side, between 2.5 and 3 is fairly average and above 3 is narrow.

So, yes, in most skate models you'll likely want a wider size. A Mission in EE may work and you could also consider True TF7s in W. The Trues fit about a half size longer than Missions in the same size after baking.

Trying things on is always best. Mission EE inline skates fit like Bauer Supreme EE ice skates, so if you can't find inline skates to try on, you can get sized for ice skates. True inline and ice skates fit the same, but True skates must be baked to figure out the correct size - the right size True's will feel too small before baking as they open up with a proper bake.

Based on the measurements you gave, I'd guess you're likely a 10EE in Bauer/Mission and 9.5W in a True. I wouldn't order anything that you can't return based on that guess though. If you can't get somewhere to try on skates, then use a sizing chart and order a few models/sizes from a place with an easy return policy (places like IW have free returns as long as you don't use the skates. If you just try them on and they don't fit well, you can return them).

https://img.inlinewarehouse.com/img/SeniorSizingChart-0617.png

Don't use your shoe size as a guide for your skate size. Your actual foot measurements are a better bet. Some people leave more room in their shoes than others (you may take a longer shoe to compensate for width...you don't want to do that with skates).

As for where to find them, https://coasthockeyshop.com/ has a good variety of inline skates if you're in Canada. Inlinewarehouse.com is a good option with free returns if you're in the US.

Yep I'd go with an 11 EE

Sounds like an 11 EE would probably work for you