How do I know if my skates fit?

Question

I recently bought a pair of CCM Vector V3.0 Senior Ice Hockey Skates. I wear a size 11 shoe and bought a size 9 skate. I have skated with a pair of CCM Tacks for years now. After trying on the new skates they overall feel snug and tight. However, I noticed that when I stand on my toes the heel of my foot lifts up. I put on my old pair of skates and noticed my heel lifts as well, but to a lesser degree. I do not think i would fit in a smaller size due to the width of my foot. What are my options? Thanks for the help

Answer 1

For the most power out of your stride, your toes should be almost touching the end when laced up. Your heels lifting shouldn't be much of a problem... If you think you could go with a little smaller skate, try getting them in EE width, which is wider than standard

Answer 2

Did you get them professionally fitted?

I think before you consider changing them, you should break them in first. Even if you can't skate on them, just wear them around the house everyday for an hour (with bladeguards on of course) See how they feel after awhile.

Goodluck.

Answer 3

just break them in and see what happens. I mean if that still happens, you may not be tying them tight enough. Talk you the people you bought them from or get some opinions from the people where you skate.

Answer 4

first skate with them some more to break them in and if they still keep lifting up try to tighten them more if that still doesnt work then try a smaller size but make sure it is EE

hope i could help