I posted recently about my problems with Auras, where they told me they made one boot more than 15mm bigger than my foot, and the other boot 12mm bigger. They told me that a competition fit was 5-8mm bigger but for adults and coaches they made boots 10-15mm bigger. That seems excessively big to me so I've been researching, and was just reading about someone whose boots were made 10mm bigger and they got Haglunds because their heels slipped constantly. I'm guessing such a large margin would affect where your foot is in relation to the blade, and the control you have. Is that correct?
I've read loads of posts over the years from people who've bought skates based on street shoe size or because they were comfortable, only to find that they are actually too big. Also I know that people buy childrens boots a little bit larger to allow for their feet growing so rapidly.
I would really like to understand how much bigger skates should be compared to foot size. Is there a minimum allowance, and what is the maximum before major foot issues start to arise? Thanks
I've read loads of posts over the years from people who've bought skates based on street shoe size or because they were comfortable, only to find that they are actually too big. Also I know that people buy childrens boots a little bit larger to allow for their feet growing so rapidly.
I would really like to understand how much bigger skates should be compared to foot size. Is there a minimum allowance, and what is the maximum before major foot issues start to arise? Thanks