Instructions for How to Fit for Online boots

IN GENERAL FOR ALL 3 MEASURING TECHNIQUES:

In all cases: measure your foot first and then download the template that fits the measurements. Choose the measuring method that works best for you.

Children to age 12 – add (for older) 1/4″ and (for younger) add no more than 3/8″ to the length

Teens and Adults – add (wider feet) add 1/4″, and (narrower feet) add 3/16″ max to the length

If the sizing is larger because of the thickness of the sock, a cotton sock may adhere to the inside of most boots and the foot will slide inside the sock. If the boot is too large this will cause the boot to break down faster, provide less blade or inline frame control and leave the skater frustrated when trying to control what they are doing. A sock made like skating tights or actual tights will allow the boot to fit closer so the boot could be a half to one size smaller. If the foot has on nylon-type socks or is barefooted the boot size will be adjusted accordingly and fit the best. In addition the skater will have more control over their skate and consequently get better support in order to control the blade or frame.

Download Grid Paper (Be sure printer is set to "Actual" NOT "Fit to Paper")

Fitting Method #1 – Download Instructions

This method is the most accurate but takes time.

Download the PDF Instructions and follow carefully.

Method #1 Instructions

Fitting Method #2 Instructions

This method will be easier and be close but not as accurate as Method #1

Have the skater place one foot on a piece of paper and bend their knee.

Trace the foot being sure the pen or pencil is perpendicular to the paper
Repeat with other foot.
Measure & record the length of the longest toe to the center of the heel, for both feet
Measure & record width from the big toe joint (knuckle) to the little toe joint (knuckle).
Repeat with other foot on another piece of paper

Method #2

Fitting Method #3 Instructions

This method is easier but has the least amount of accuracy.

Lay a ruler or tape measure with the short end against a wall
Have the skater place their foot with the heel against the same wall and centered on the ruler; bend the knee slightly.
Place the longest toe at the other end on the ruler and record the length of the toe.
Take a picture straight down the body showing the foot on the ruler from wall to end of toe.
Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other foot.
This is the only method a picture will work.

Method #3

You can take the tracings and compare to the boot templates of available skates. Instructions may be found on this page https://reskate.net/boots-and-blades/boot-templates-2/

Alternately —-

Scan the tracings as PDF and email to ReSkate (info@reskate.net) the results from method 1 or 2. Be sure scan is set to “Actual”

Email the information and pictures for method 3 to ReSkate. (info@reskate.net)

BE SURE TO INCLUDE SKATER’S NAME & PARENT’S NAME WRITTEN CLEARLY ON ALL PAPERWORK.

Also include age and skating level in the body of the email.

ReSkate may include an additional padded insole if the sizing is slightly too large. This can be used if extra space needs to be temporarily filled. This insole can be removed as the foot grows. If the boot fits well, which is extremely important for people learning to skate, and their measurements were taken with standard thickness socks, as the foot grows, switch to tights and then knee high nylons which will “create” more space. If the boot is too large at the beginning, it will break down quickly, will not support the ankles and the new-to-skating skater will become frustrated and want to quit.

Growth and Sizing Information

A boot should last a new skater, 6 years old and up, about nine months, if not longer (the older the child the longer the size will fit). Their feet grow about an average of 3/8” per year (at some point up to 1/2″ depending on long bone growth)– and the feet alternate which grows during this time. Therefore, purchasing a boot that fits with a standard sock, then decreasing the thickness of the footwear, a well fitted boot could last a year. This method has proven to be 95% accurate in determining used boot sizing but occasionally the width of the skater’s foot, or, if the foot is very narrow with a flat instep slope, a slightly longer or shorter boot is required. Most boot retailers work from this method also and their sizing charts are included in ReSkate’s Measurement & Sizing Charts Page. Emailing copies of the foot measurements and a picture of the feet to ReSkate helps in securing a well fitted boot.

ReSkate will cross check your measurements with the grid sheets and pictures sent and advise if they approve the fitting, feel a different boot is in order or if there is none in stock that they feel will fit properly. Once ReSkate receives the information and order, an email will be sent for you to proceed with the purchasing of the correct boot.

And, again, if all has been tried and the boot still does not fit, you may return the boot. Simply let us know at sales@reskate.net, include your order number, name and why you want to return. If within 10 days of receival a shipping label will be sent to you. After 10 days, you will be required to pay for the return yourself. See Terms & Conditions.

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How to Fit for an Online Boot