Purchasing Hockey Skates

This guide provides information to assist you before, during, and after the purchase of skates for hockey or ice hockey.

Considerations Before Purchasing Hockey Skates

There are notable distinctions in quality, fit, and sizing across various hockey brands.
Usually, the price reflects the quality.

Please refer to this table as a general guideline for quality and size selection:

If you're still growing, you might consider purchasing skates ½-1 size larger so you can use them longer. However, if the skates are too large, they won't provide adequate support, and you may lose stability and power while skating.

During the Purchase of Hockey Skates

Ensure you try the skates on with the same socks you intend to wear while skating.
Test multiple models to assess fit and quality.
Keep in mind that some of the more high-end hockey skates are heat moldable, allowing them to be custom shaped to your feet post-purchase. Therefore, a perfect fit isn’t critical at the time of purchase, as heat molding will contour the skate to your foot.

1. Loosen the laces sufficiently to easily slip your foot into the boot. Push your toes as far forward as possible. The size is correct when there is just enough room to insert a finger behind the heel inside the boot.
2. Wear both skates. Lace them securely but not too tightly. Stand up and walk to assess comfort. There should be no painful pressure points.
3. Ensure your heel is pushed back completely for proper support. Your heel should remain stationary when positioned at the back of the boot.
4. Verify there is adequate space for the midfoot and toes, and again, no painful pressure points should exist.
5. Bend your knees. The skates should allow flexibility for bending, enabling you to maintain an optimal hockey stance.
6. Apply lateral pressure in the skate. The skate should remain rigid, providing substantial support to ensure comfortable and powerful skating.

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