Why Ice Skate Sizes Aren't the Same as Shoe Sizes
If you're planning to buy your first pair of blades, the first question you'll likely ask is: are ice skate sizes the same as shoe sizes? The short answer is a pretty firm "no," and if you walk into a shop and buy skates based on your favorite pair of sneakers, you're going to have a really bad time on the ice. It's one of those weird quirks of the skating world that catches almost everyone off guard, but there's a very good reason why the numbers don't line up. ...