Skate Boot size suggestion
Alex S.
I just ordered skates mouted on a Reidell 130 swede boot. Based on my Dr.
Marten shoes, I wear Male UK size 9.
I made the mistake and I ordered *VIA THE NET* the skate boot US male size
9. I put the skates on, the boot is a VERY VERY sunug fit. In order to put
me feet in the boot, I have to unlace it completely. Skating with these
boot, with such a snug fit, gets very painful, the toes were a just bit
curved, enough to cause pressure on my toe's nail and cause pain...
I'll return the skates (by mail) and get another, bigger size. Based on the
above description, What size should I now get? Should I try for a US 10 or
US 11? does Reidell makes half sizes (ie 10.5?)
Ps. There are mouted on a Quad Roller skate plate for now. I'll also order
another pair of Reidell 130's mouted on a ICE blade, but I need to know what
size should I get. I really like these 130's... But is there any formula
based on feet's lengh, height to get Reidell's size?
Thanks for your suggestions.
George Robbins
I'd send e-mail to rie...@riedellskates.com and ask them for the best
match of your UK size. The Riedell sizes are a fair match of US Men's
shoe sizing, Ladies have to compensate by about 1-1/2 size. Trying them
on is the best measure.
Ridell offers some models of boots in 1/2 sizes, others are only available
in full sizes. Sounds like you're probably a full size off if they're
that hard to get into.
The 1xx series are Riedell's low-end boots, they're generally not stiff
enough for ice skating except at the beginner levels (and people will
argue that serious beginners will "outgrow them" before they were out.
Suede is a poor choice for ice, waxed leather does a much better job
of rejecting any slush or water that gets splashed on your boots...
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johns
> Marten shoes, I wear Male UK size 9.
Find a way to translate the UK size 9 to USA size.
Then, you should be in a Riedell boot about a
half size smaller .. I don't recommend going down
a full size unless you are a jumper and into a lot
of ice time. Even then, I did not go down a full
size, and I'm a lot happier with the fit of my
Riedell Goldstars.
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Before you buy.
toonces
I just ordered skates mouted on a Reidell 130 swede boot. Based on my Dr.
Marten shoes, I wear Male UK size 9.
I made the mistake and I ordered *VIA THE NET* the skate boot US male size
9. I put the skates on, the boot is a VERY VERY sunug fit. In order to put
me feet in the boot, I have to unlace it completely. Skating with these
boot, with such a snug fit, gets very painful, the toes were a just bit
curved, enough to cause pressure on my toe's nail and cause pain...
>>>>
I'd try e-mailing Reidell. Ask for their fax number and whether you might be
able to send a footprint tracing of your foot. They should be able to give you
the correct size based on your footprint. Good luck and happy skating.
Toonces ( who still likes her Reidell Royals (two pairs - one per paw))
Toonces (the driving cat)
Tmoms or Pauline or Wofice
<<I'd try e-mailing Reidell. Ask for their fax number and whether you might be
able to send a footprint tracing of your foot. They should be able to give you
the correct size based on your footprint. Good luck and happy skating.>>
Yep, and before you do that, go to
http://www.harlicks.com and see how to properly measure your feet for skates.
Tmoms
Alex S.
>http://www.harlicks.com and see how to properly measure your feet for
skates.
This URL is invalid. Can you please re-post with the correct URL. Thanks.
Bill Fuhrmann
> Marten shoes, I wear Male UK size 9.
>
> I made the mistake and I ordered *VIA THE NET* the skate boot US male size
> 9. I put the skates on, the boot is a VERY VERY sunug fit. In order to
put
My US sized 8 1/2 shoes are labeled as UK 9 1/2. I have seen the 1 size
difference listed on other larger shoes and skates.
HOWEVER. I wouldn't buy shoes by mail order unless I knew how the company
shaped them.
Skates are even more erratic in how they fit than shoes. Every maker fits
differently and some even vary the fit between models.
If you don't have a way to try them on locally, I would strongly recommend
asking the skate vendor and/or Ridell for their suggestion (preferably based
on foot measurements or a tracing) and the ability to keep swapping until
you get the right size.
Tmoms or Pauline or Wofice
Sorry its wrong. I don't have it and no time to look. I originally found it
by typing "Harlicks" into a search engine.
Tmoms
David Diamond
I was contemplating ordering a Riedell 297 dance boot. I have heard
that, since they use very soft leather, they stretch in quite a bit and that
I should order them a size smaller than my U.S. men's size 8 shoe size. Or
is that guideline just for women's sizes?
Do you have any experience with sizing that particular boot?
- David
George Robbins wrote in message ...
>In article <d1T45.140576$uw6.2...@news20.bellglobal.com>, Alex S. wrote:
>>Hello,
>>
>>I just ordered skates mouted on a Reidell 130 swede boot. Based on my Dr.
>>Marten shoes, I wear Male UK size 9.
>>
>>I made the mistake and I ordered *VIA THE NET* the skate boot US male size
>>9. I put the skates on, the boot is a VERY VERY sunug fit. In order to
put
>>me feet in the boot, I have to unlace it completely. Skating with these
>>boot, with such a snug fit, gets very painful, the toes were a just bit
>>curved, enough to cause pressure on my toe's nail and cause pain...
>>
Smallovian Insider
>
>>Yep, and before you do that, go to
>>http://www.harlicks.com and see how to properly measure your feet for
>skates.
>
>
><<This URL is invalid. Can you please re-post with the correct URL. Thanks.>>
Why not look for a link to suppliers on Skateweb?
http://frog.simplenet.com/skateweb/
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Roger Halstead
"Alex S." <al...@trexa.com> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I just ordered skates mouted on a Reidell 130 swede boot. Based on my Dr.
> Marten shoes, I wear Male UK size 9.
>
> I made the mistake and I ordered *VIA THE NET* the skate boot US male size
> 9. I put the skates on, the boot is a VERY VERY sunug fit.
That is what I aim for. My boots fit like a second skin and require effort
to get on oand off.
> In order to put
> me feet in the boot, I have to unlace it completely.
Mine I have to unlace most of the way and can only get tem on if I'm
barefoot, or wearing very thin socks.
> Skating with these
> boot, with such a snug fit, gets very painful, the toes
Mine were very painful for about the first ten hours, and then only painful
for the next ten. After 30 they felt fine.
> were a just bit
> curved, enough to cause pressure on my toe's nail and cause pain...
Now that is a tad too short.
>
> I'll return the skates (by mail) and get another, bigger size. Based on
the
> above description, What size should I now get? Should I try for a US 10
or
> US 11? does Reidell makes half sizes (ie 10.5?)
When you return them include a complete description of the probem and fit.
You might even included an aoutline drawing of your foot (made when you are
putting weight on the foot.
Roger
BTW....go easy on the cross posting.
>
> Ps. There are mouted on a Quad Roller skate plate for now. I'll also order
> another pair of Reidell 130's mouted on a ICE blade, but I need to know
what
> size should I get. I really like these 130's... But is there any formula
> based on feet's lengh, height to get Reidell's size?
>
> Thanks for your suggestions.
>
>
>
j...@cypress.com
tm...@aol.com (Tmoms or Pauline or Wofice) wrote:
> >Yep, and before you do that, go to
> >http://www.harlicks.com and see how to properly measure your feet for
> skates.
>
> <<This URL is invalid. Can you please re-post with the correct URL.
Thanks.>>
>
found it
> by typing "Harlicks" into a search engine.
>
Try:
http://www.harlick.com/index.html
-jl John
--Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence -- Carl Sagan
Wendi Dunlap-Simpson
> Ps. There are mouted on a Quad Roller skate plate for now. I'll also order
> another pair of Reidell 130's mouted on a ICE blade, but I need to know what
> size should I get. I really like these 130's... But is there any formula
> based on feet's lengh, height to get Reidell's size?
130s aren't a good choice for ice skating at all. They don't have
enough support. (Heck, I have a pair of outdoor quads with 130s, and
they are too soft for my taste, too.) Also, the suede doesn't work well
for ice skating -- remember, ice is wet.
As far as the formula, check with Riedell themselves. I believe they
have a website.
Ken Walter
<litlnemo@-deletethistoemailme-slumberland.seattle.wa.us> wrote:
WEEKDAY
I have had suedes for years, no problems.
But thten I do not fall much.
I have black so they do not need to be cleaned much.
Any light color might be a problem cleaning.
Ken Walter
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All the above is hearsay and the opinion of no one in particular
SkaterDon
for 1 year and have had few maintenance problems. You can easily
purchase a suede brush. I mainly free skate.
If you decide to send Ridell a foot diagram remember to stand up
and have someone trace your foot and wear a thin sock.
SkaterDon
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