Wrong size of rollerblades

[GThompson]

Hi, I bought size 5.5 Activa TFS Fitness Women rollerblades and used them for a couple of blocks but they are too small for me.... how can I sell them and get bigger ones? 6.0 or 6.5 would be my choice.

[IW Staff]

If used, unfortunately we wouldn't be able to take them back as new as we can't sell to someone else.

Selling on EBAY or to a friend works well. Perhaps you know someone in that size ?

If not used and you simply try on indoors or on carpet, you may use the FREE return shipping label and either check the return form for the size you want us to send. Or, order the size you want now and just check the box to return for credit.

Hope this helps.

Thank you!

[liverpool2005]

Hey GThompson..

Most fitness skates will become looser over time.
The last 3 pair of skates I bought were a snug fit to begin with and over time should become loose..
The padding will become thinner and conform to your foot size.

My first pair of rollerblades were U.S. size 8. But actually, my normal shoe size is UK size 8 (which is equal to U.S. size 9!). So effectively, I'd bought 1 size too small.. but did not know and assumed that UK and U.S. sizing was the same.

After many months, I found that the padding got looser the fitting became just right.

Last year, I bought a third pair of skates (non-branded) and went for US size 9. Initially, the padding was really thick and for the first 2 months and about 300+km, I endured foot pain and swelling. However, now the padding is too loose and I find my foot moves around.

The next time I purchase, I will go for 1 to 1.5 size smaller than my shoe size, endure the short-term pain for longer term pleasure :)

Not sure if this helps with your problem.. Some suggestions if you are unable to re-sell the skates.

1. When you skate, do so with your thinnest possible pair of skates.
2. In tightening the laces and buckles, don't have them tight, but loose

Overtime.. you should find that the liner gets looser, then you can begin to tighten the laces and buckles more.. and when the liner gets looser further.. then you can skate with thinker socks..

Liverpool