The rule of thumb is 2 sizes smaller. Most of the guys I play with, including me, have skates that are 1 1/2 sizes smaller. Let him try both. With the new molding procedures they have nowadays, I'd say just make sure they're tight.
2006-09-14 16:17:51
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answered by Anonymous
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Try 11.5 or about a size and a half down from shoe size, but it depends on brand of skate and what type of shoe.
The rule I often hear is 1.5 - 2 sizes smaller, but smaller than what?
My dress shoe size 10.5
My athletic shoe size 11 to 11.5
Skates 9.5
I used to wear size 10 CCM skates and moved to 9.5 in the same brand. It is an improvement, but i could not even get my feet into size 9
2006-09-14 17:32:03
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answered by Peter R 2
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You can never really tell because differant brands of skates are different sizes and fits even if they do say they are the same. The only way to tell is to go into a skateshop and try some on. REMEMBER try not to get skates that are too big....you can always skate better in skates in which you feet go right to the end then ones that are too big.
2006-09-14 17:15:33
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answered by hockeyguy2626 2
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Skates should be a size to a size and a half smaller than the shoe size. This gives good stability. Don't buy skates that are too big and hope that he'll grow into them. It will be uncomfortable, cause blisters and cause injury. I actually saw a kid break his ankle when he fell because his skates were too big. It's better to buy slightly used skates for kids than buy new ones. You can always sell outgrown skates by placing a posting on the board at the local rink.
2006-09-15 10:03:31
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answered by Tom H 2
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the way hockey skates are made....you will need to buy skates 1 1/2 - 2 sizes smaller than his shoe size .....so either a boys(junior) 11 or 11.5
p.s....check a sports store to size his foot width as well ... not all skates are the same ...if his feet are wide he will need "e" width
2006-09-18 05:00:41
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answered by Chief 2
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I where a size 12 shoe and I just bought a pair of Vapor XX size 12.5
If your looking for that big of skate try an Outlet site like 1800faceoff.com or HockeyGiant.com
2006-09-14 16:56:19
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answered by GloryDays49ers 3
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That kid has big feet! Usually the proper way is to get a size smaller so 12 or 12.5. They have to fit snug.
Go to a proper hockey gear store and the guys there will set you up as they usually know what they are doing.
2006-09-14 16:18:31
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answered by fugutastic 6
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You should probably wear something a bit smaller than your normal shoes. But really it's what you fell fits you. Skates should be a really snug fit.
2006-09-15 15:34:33
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answered by hockey craze99 4
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overlook about Carolina conversing about in the experience that your foot will improve or not. compared to shoes, you need to under no circumstances purchase skates with room to grow to be. in case you do, they're going to sense like hell and reason blisters. And as they destroy in they're going to mould for your ft making them uncomfortable once you do grow to be them. challenge is authentic to shoe length, so that they are in basic terms 14. different manufacturers have a tendency to run about a length to a length and a 1/2 smaller. as a results of alterations contained in the organization's foot molds, you want to bypass to a save and examine out on skates to be sure which one will in good structure you impressive. for instance, I easily have a low arch and Easton matches me fairly nicely. And once you do purchase them, have them baked. Skates at present have resins in them that could want to be melted and reshaped to customized the in good structure for your foot, which will make it a significantly better in good structure and shorten the destroy in time dramatically. they could try this on the pro save for you.
2016-11-26 23:54:54
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answered by ? 3
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a good sports store will have measuring devices that show the sizes for different brands eg Bauer Easton
2006-09-16 14:04:23
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answered by lambtonliner 3
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