-Skates can fit anywhere from 1 to 3 sizes smaller than shoes and up to 4 sizes for women depending on the manufacturer

-Measure both feet and get the snuggest fit possible

-Always fit skates with the proper socks and insoles

- Skates should be fit while seated with your knee at a 90 degree angle and both feet on the ground

- Loosen the laces fully so the foot can easily slip forward. With the tip of the longest toe just barely brushing the end of the toecap there should be no more than a pencil behind the heel for children

- For competitive hockey the tighter fit the better

- Skates should be very snug in order to maximum energy transfer from your foot to the ice.

- Once the skates are laced up the eyelets should be parallel to each other

- The skates should be kept on the customer's foot for a minimum of 5 minutes and check for pinching or pressure points

When purchasing hockey equipment the most important aspect to consider is that the equipment is properly fitted. When equipment is not suitably fitted the player is exposed to injury