Shoe Size

Ice skating is a great exercise for all ages. Children as young as two years old can learn how to ice skate and once learned ... it is a lifetime exercise.

Three common questions about ice skates are how do you choose a pair of skates, how do you fit them to size and how do you care for them?

How do you choose a pair of ice skates? Choose a good leather boot. Vinyl boots do not breathe and do not offer the support needed for such a vigorous sport. Remember.... the complete body weight is being placed on two blades of steel. The boot on those blades needs to be strong and supportive. It is better to pay a better price for a better skate that will not buckle or fold at the ankle than to look for a bargain .. with the result being that "fold over" boot.

How do you size a pair of skates? You size them no differently than if you were buying a pair of shoes. You need them to fit properly. Do not buy a pair that pinches in any way. When trying skates on for size, kick the heel of your foot back so it fits comfortably at the back of the skate. Your toes should have plenty of room to wiggle around. Lace the boot up. If it pinches anywhere ... it is the wrong size. Skates will not "loosen up" after using them ... do not buy with that in mind. Never buy "by shoe size" as ice skate sizes differ from shoe sizes.

What is the proper way to lace ice skates? "Loose, tight , loose" is the sequence to remember. Tie the bottom third of the boot rather loosely .. snug but not tight. The middle is then tied tightly.. but not tight enough to cut off circulation. The top third is tied as the bottom... loosely.. snug but not tight. This sequence allows for good circulation in the boot and will not cause "pins and needles" from a cut off of circulation in the foot from over tightening the skate.

How do you care for ice skates? Care for them as you would a good pair of leather shoes or boots. Oil them regularly with a good boot oil to keep the leather supple. Should the inside become wet from sweaty feet.... air dry them by hanging upside down with skate open as widely as possible. Keep a soft cloth in with your ice skates so when you are finished ice skating, you can wipe the blades dry. It will keep the blades from rusting. Invest in a good blade cover to snap on the blades only after they are thoroughly dried. Never ever walk on your ice skates on anything other than ice without the blade protectors in place. Should a lace break.. make sure you replace it .. not just tie it back together.

When not in use, tying the laces together of both skates and hanging the ice skates is a good way to store them. Hang them in a dry place when not in use for any length of time.

Choose your skates wisely when buying .... fit them carefully for size ...... care for them with tlc.. and they will last you for years.

Enjoy!

For tips on how to enjoy them even more.... go here. Visit Ice Skating Today to browse for skates and skating equipment.

Messaline Sandal $79.99 "Toe-post sandal has painted scroll details. The adjustable top strap gives you a custom fit. The EVA outsole absorbs pounding foot shock, reducing the stress on your body and lowering the overall weight of the shoe. #921010"

Shoe $79.99 Shoe Serigraph by Allan Stevens. Product size approximately 19.5 x 19.5 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Single shoe display to size 23 $123.99 Single shoe display to size 23 Single shoe display to size 23

Single shoe display - to size 23 $123.99 Single shoe display - to size 23 Single shoe display - to size 23

Single Shoe Display (to size 13) $88.99 Single Shoe Display (to size 13) Proudly display your favorite players shoe! Shoe case for up to size 13 has a black acrylic base and gold risers. Measures 15 3/4"W X 6 7/8"D X 10"H. Shoe not included. Made in the USA.

Single Shoe Display (to size 17) $98.99 Single Shoe Display (to size 17) Proudly display your favorite players shoe! Shoe case for up to size 17 has a black acrylic base and gold risers. Measures 19 7/8"W x 8"D x 11 1/2"H. Shoe not included. Made in the USA.

Allen Iverson Autographed Shoe $242 Allen Iverson Autographed Shoe Signed Reebok shoe size 10.5

Shoe Repair $3.99 Shoe Repair Refrigerator Magnet A funny play on words. Size is approximate. Sarcasm, humor, recycle, used to new, religious satire.

Shoe Slut $1.49 Shoe Slut Button Express yourself with a button. This is a brown and cream button with black writing. Size is approximate. Sarcasm, attitude, clothes horse, shopping.

Woodlore 31116 One Size Shoe Tree Womens $24.5 The Shaper II Ladies shoe tree features brass tubing and nylon straps. This high value low priced Shoe Tree makes owning shoe trees affordable for everyone. One size fits womens 6.5 9 . Always providing you with the best selection and the best value. Satisfaction ensured.

Unisex 5 Small Clear Shoe Storage Boxes Polypropylene Upper Clear Box Store in clear $4.99 A pack of 5 small clear boxes made from polypropylene. Now you can see every pair of shoes you own without rummaging through piles of battered cardboard boxes or worse still, mountains of mismatched shoes. Easy opening access from the end means you can quickly pull out the shoes you need. Clearly a better way to store your shoes!! Dimensions: 11.5" x 7" x 3.75" (29.5cm x 18cm x 9.5cm) Size: Suitable for shoes up to Size 7 (EU 40)

Single Shoe Display Case - Up to Size 13 $88.99 Single Shoe Display Case - Up to Size 13 Display your favorite players shoe. Shoe case for up to size 13 has a black acrylic base and gold risers. Measures 15 3/4"W X 6 7/8"D X 10"H. Shoe not included. Made in the USA.

Single Shoe Display Case - Up to Size 17 $98.99 Single Shoe Display Case - Up to Size 17 Display your favorite players shoe. Shoe case for up to size 17 has a black acrylic base and gold risers. Measures 19 7/8"W x 8"D x 11 1/2"H. Shoe not included. Made in the USA.

If The Shoe Fits $1.49 If The Shoe Fits Sew-On Nike shoe in middle with wording at top and bottom, word slavery has Nike swoosh as the 'v' as seen above (sew-on) this item is a silkscreened image on natural fiber canvas. The canvas is rough cut and can be trimmed to size and s

Glamorous Shoe $5.99 Glamorous Shoe Art Print by Kathy Middlebrook. Product size approximately 8 x 8 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

The Frog in a Shoe $64.99 The Frog in a Shoe Giclee Print by . Product size approximately 18 x 24 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Shoe Shine $16.99 Shoe Shine Art Print by Puntoos . Product size approximately 11.75 x 11.75 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Shoe Pastry $39.99 Shoe Pastry Giclee Print by Sally King. Product size approximately 16 x 20 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Shoe Maker $19.99 Shoe Maker Premium Poster by . Product size approximately 12 x 16 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Court Shoe $24.99 Court Shoe Photographic Print by Chaloner Woods. Product size approximately 12 x 16 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Strut Shoe $9.99 Strut Shoe Art Print by Hakimipour-Ritter . Product size approximately 12 x 12 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Diva Shoe $9.99 Diva Shoe Art Print by Hakimipour-Ritter . Product size approximately 12 x 12 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Zebra Shoe $9.99 Zebra Shoe Art Print by Todd Williams. Product size approximately 11 x 14 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Shoe Voices $19.99 Shoe Voices Premium Poster by . Product size approximately 12 x 16 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Leopard Shoe $7.99 Leopard Shoe Art Print by Todd Williams. Product size approximately 8 x 10 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

The Giant's Shoe $24.99 The Giant's Shoe Photographic Print by . Product size approximately 12 x 16 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Shoe with Holly $29.99 Shoe with Holly Giclee Print by Andy Warhol. Product size approximately 14 x 11 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Shoe Fashions $79.99 Shoe Fashions Premium Photographic Print by . Product size approximately 12 x 16 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Kitten in Shoe $49.99 Kitten in Shoe Giclee Print by . Product size approximately 18 x 24 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Fashionista Shoe $5.99 Fashionista Shoe Art Print by Kathy Middlebrook. Product size approximately 8 x 8 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Vogue Shoe $9.99 Vogue Shoe Art Print by Banafshe Schippel. Product size approximately 14 x 11 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Shoe Shopping $24.99 Shoe Shopping Photographic Print by H. Armstrong Roberts. Product size approximately 12 x 16 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

Wooden Shoe $54.99 Wooden Shoe Art Print by Alain Thomas. Product size approximately 59 x 20.5 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

The Shoe Maker $49.99 The Shoe Maker Giclee Print by . Product size approximately 18 x 24 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space - your source for high quality fine art posters and prints.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004 at 8:24 am and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.