Sizing for new skates.

[skuggi]

Ok, heres the deal, I look inside my K2 Fattys I currently have and they are a 12, but my shoe size inside my sketchers boots is a 10 and my nike athletic shoes are a size 11. The Fatty's fit fine to me tho I do occasionally get a bit of foot pain. Now I want to buy a pair of fitness type skates, something a lot better for roller skate rinks (not parks) and just skating around the area by my house.

So what I'm not sure on is what size I should actually be looking for. I've had the Fatty's for 2 years now.

[skuggi]

Ok, i guess you guys dont check every day but my buddy told me to go with my nike shoe size cause that'll be more common and that k2s are generally smaller. I'm ordering the RB Aero 7 Alu Men's '04 Skate 11.0 (29.0) so that should be my size. Hopefully I wont have to return but I dont think I will according to my buddy. hope this also helps anyone else out with this question.

[IW Staff]

If ordering K2, you can order using the same sizing as your Fatty's. Same mold.

I'm thinking a size 11 would be the appropriate choice for what you told me.

Thanks for the post!

[skuggi]

Got my skates a few days ago and yet to be at the rink but so far they fit good, I have goofy feet, so I always end up getting a cramp in my feet. Took'em out in the parking lot and road by work, they feel good tho, actually feel weird with how much freedom is in the ankle but they fit good. Just have to get used to it. Just wondering, they can fit 82mm wheels, what would be the wheels to get for long lasting (I dont use a brake I T stop) and speed?

[IW Staff]

The 2nd # you see on the wheel is the hardness. The higher the number, the harder and more durable. Also won't grip as well if in an indoor rink so be careful. About 80a should be good. Harder if going outdoor, and you can manage softer if staying in.

80a will be more all purpose though.

Thanks and glad you like them!

Stan @ IW