Skate Shoe Fit-How to find the right size in skate shoes
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Skate shoe fit is of utmost importance.
Let’s face it, they might look cool, they might be at the price you want
but if the fitting isnt dead on you will be stuck with shoes that feel
like goofy clown feet or something that pinches you and is more trouble to
wear then theyre worth. So clearly a good fit is needed. Especialy in the
sport of skateboarding where good
skate shoes can make a world of
difference. We have created this guide to assist you in getting the
correct fit and size for your skateboarding needs.
- Socks
When you go to try on new skate shoes be sure you are wearing your
normal socks. In other words the socks you normaly skate in. If you wear
thicker socks during your skate sessions then be sure this is what you
are wearing at the time of trying them on. Socks will make a big
difference to how the skate shoes fit. If you are buying skate shoes
online then simply try on that same brand at your local shoe store to
make sure you are getting the right size.
- Try on shoes after skating
To get a true fit and size you need to go shoe shopping after a good
session (just please bring some fresh socks to the store!) the reason
for this is your feet will actualy swell consideribly during a good
session. So what fits great in the morinng before skating might very
well feel aweful an hour into your skateboarding. And that’s no fun.
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Width
Shoes and feet come in 2 general sizes, narrow and wide. This will make a huge
difference to getting the right fit also. A shoe may be in your size
lengthwise however width can be a whole nother story. Some brands make very
wide shoes,like DC shoes and some stick to the more narrow kind. Be sure to
pay attention to this and if you are odering online make sure to check out the
shoes specifications for width. If you can’t find this infomation try reading
some of the reviews or contact the customer service support. They should be
able to answer all your skate shoe questions.
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Feelin good…right
away!
Your new skate shoes should feel great as soon as you put them on. Be warry of
trying to “break them in” chances are if they dont feel good in the store when
trying them on, they will only feel worse after wearing them day to day. Make
sure no part of your foot is rubbing against any interior part of the shoe as
this will result in the dreaded blisters and other nasty things. If you do
order online and you end up not liknig the feel when they arrive most online
skate shoe merchants offer great return policies, usualy at no charge to the
customer. Be sure to check this out on the stores website before making a
purchase.
Well that’s it. We hope these tips help you in
getting the exact footwear required to meet all your skateboarding needs.
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