Ice Skating Size Chart: Convert Sizes by Brand

Street-shoe size is only a starting point; skate fit depends on the maker’s sizing system and the shape of the boot. Measure both feet and use the larger measurement when checking an ice skating size chart.

This guide explains how to compare brand charts and what to check before choosing a size, so you can avoid relying on a conversion that may not fit your skates.

• 304mm Example holder and blade setup measurement

How do you use an ice skating size chart across brands?

Use an ice skate size chart by measuring both feet, then matching the longer foot’s length to the chart for the exact skate brand and model; treat the result as a shortlist, not a guaranteed fit.

Measure before converting

Measure each foot’s length and width, and record both measurements. Start your chart comparison with the longer foot: sizing from the shorter one can leave the longer foot cramped. Keep width in view as well as length, since a length match alone does not confirm that the boot will fit comfortably.

Match the model, not just the brand

Use the chart for the specific skate you are considering. Shoe-size conversions are not universal across brands or models, and figure skates can differ in toe shape, width options and internal padding.

• CCM: Its chart pairs foot length with Mondopoint, US Men and EU size.
• Bauer: Its charts can list skate box size, UK and US shoe sizes, and foot length; check the chart for the skate you plan to buy.
• Jackson: Check the chart for the particular model rather than assuming another Jackson skate has the same fit.

After comparing your longer foot’s length with the listed measurement, use the indicated size to narrow your options. Then try the skate on, or ask the seller to guide you through fitting for that model and your foot width.

Why do Jackson, Bauer and CCM size labels differ?

Jackson, Bauer and CCM use different reference fields, so their size labels are not direct equivalents. Bauer pairs skate-box size with UK shoe size, US shoe size and foot length; CCM’s chart uses foot length, Mondopoint, US Men and EU size. SkatePro presents the same four fields as CCM, giving you more than one way to cross-check a conversion.

• Bauer: Compare the skate-box label with the listed shoe sizes and foot length rather than treating the box number as a shoe size.
• CCM and SkatePro: Use foot length and Mondopoint alongside US Men and EU size to check where a conversion lands.
• Jackson: Its chart lists boot size, sole length and blade length for models including Elle, Freestyle, Premier, Finesse and 4200 Elite. Sole and blade measurements describe different parts of the skate, so they are not interchangeable size labels.

Even when two charts show a similar number, the skates may fit differently. Boot shape, available width options and internal padding vary by brand and model, so a size label alone cannot guarantee a comparable fit. Measure both foot length and width, then use the chart for the specific skate you are considering.

When do skate width and model fit change the choice?

Skate width and model fit change the choice when a boot matches your foot length but not its shape: check length and width separately, then compare fit options before choosing a size.

Length is not width

A shoe-size conversion chart can help identify a starting size, but it cannot show whether a skate boot suits your foot shape. Measure both foot length and width, then check the chart for the specific skate model.

For Bauer, compare the fit option as well as the size. Bauer offers three distinct fits across its collections, so the same size is not the only choice to consider.

• Bauer Vapor: a collection choice described for quick skating.
• Bauer Supreme: a collection choice described for powerful skating.
• Fit option: compare the available Bauer fits against your foot shape, not just the size number.

If the length matches but the width does not, try another fit option or get a model-specific fitting rather than sizing up automatically. A larger size changes the length too; it may not solve a width mismatch. Check the fit in the skate model you intend to buy.

Why can’t a blade-holder chart choose your skate size?

A blade-holder chart cannot choose your skate size because holder and blade measurements describe equipment compatibility, not the foot length needed to select a boot.

For example, if you have a CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro Skate, the holder is the CCM SpeedBlade XS Holder. That identifies the hardware fitted to the skate; it does not tell you which boot size fits your foot.

A player would identify their skates as having a 304mm holder and blade set up. That measurement is useful when checking or discussing the blade and holder, but it is not a substitute for matching your measured foot length and width to a skate-size chart.

Use the measurements for different jobs

• Boot sizing: Measure your foot length and width, then use the chart for the specific skate brand and model.
• Holder and blade identification: Use the holder model and its measurement to describe the equipment fitted to the skate.

Identify the skate first, then use its holder and blade information where equipment compatibility matters. For boot fit, return to the foot-measurement chart rather than treating a holder measurement as a shoe-size conversion.

When does a size chart stop being enough?

A shoe-to-skate conversion stops being enough when width, boot shape or internal padding affects how a particular model fits; use the brand’s chart as a starting point, not a final size decision.

Where quick conversions fail

The rough rule that ice skates run 1 to 1.5 sizes smaller than everyday shoes cannot account for differences between skate models. A chart may match foot length to a size, but it cannot show how the boot’s shape or padding will feel on your foot.

• Foot width: Check whether the exact model offers a width option; length alone does not settle the fit.
• Boot shape and padding: These can change how snug the skate feels even when the charted size matches your measurements.
• Model-specific sizing: Both share the same sizing information and are constructed anywhere from 211mm – 322mm or in some cases Jr 1 – Sr 12. Those ranges describe sizing and construction, not the right size for an individual foot.

If you are choosing between sizes or fit options, check the retailer’s chart and fitting advice for the exact model before buying. Compare your foot length and width with that chart, and ask the retailer for model-specific guidance if the choice remains unclear.

Frequently asked questions

Key takeaways

• Start with foot length and width, not your everyday shoe label.
• Use the chart for the exact Jackson, Bauer or CCM model.
• Bauer’s three fit options make width a separate decision from skate size.
• A 304mm holder and blade setup is equipment information, not a boot-size conversion.