To make sure you choose the correct size for your new race & speed inline skates, we have put together some important information and tips below.
Take the time to read our size guide and find the right size first time. If you still have any questions, please feel free to contact us at any time.
- In short: Your barefoot foot length plus 5 mm for a performance-oriented fit or 10 mm for greater comfort must not exceed the stated mondo size of the skate (shown as “Mondo” in our shop, e.g. 26.6 cm).
- Skate width: You can find the width of each model in the short description or product specifications. We distinguish between five categories: very narrow, narrow, medium, wide and very wide.
Choosing the Right Skate Size
If you are not yet familiar with the brand or model of a speed & race skate, there is only one truly reliable size measurement: the mondo size. In our shop, this is stated either in millimetres (mm) or centimetres (cm).
You can find the mondo size both in the size chart included in the product images and directly in the size selection.
How to measure your foot length correctlyYour barefoot foot length plus 5 mm for a performance-oriented fit or 10 mm for greater comfort must not exceed the stated mondo size of the skate (shown as “Mondo” in our shop, e.g. 26.6 cm).
Example:
- Measure your foot length while barefoot. Stand with your heels against a door frame or a straight wall without a skirting board. Do not trace around your foot. Instead, slide an object with a straight edge, such as a box or chopping board, up to your longest toe. Then measure the distance between the wall and the object.
- Add an allowance of 5 to 10 mm to your measured foot length, depending on the thickness of your socks and your preferred level of comfort.
- The result must not be greater than the stated mondo size of the selected skate size.
If your foot measures 26.0 cm, adding 5 mm for maximum performance results in a required internal length of 26.5 cm.
If size EU 41 has a mondo size of 26.4 cm, it is 1 mm too short. In this case, you should choose size EU 42.
Trying them on: When standing with your legs straight in your fully laced and fastened skates, your toes may lightly touch the front of the outer shell. However, they should neither press against it nor be curled.
In the typical skating stance, with your knees bent forwards and positioned roughly above your toes, there should be a few millimetres of space between your toes and the front of the outer shell. Your toes should not touch the shell in this position.
Choosing the Right Fit and Skate Width
Under “Fit” in the product specifications or short description, you will find information about the width of each skate.
We distinguish between five categories:
- Very narrow
- Narrow
- Medium
- Wide
- Very wide
You should only choose a very narrow or narrow fit if you are certain that you have very narrow feet. These fits may also be the right choice if maximum control and an especially secure fit are more important to you than comfort.
A pronounced foot arch can often be identified by a strongly crescent-shaped footprint, for example, when walking across the floor with wet feet. In this case, your foot width is probably in the medium range.
If, on the other hand, you have flatter feet and leave a less crescent-shaped or almost complete footprint, you probably have wider feet.
How to measure your foot width correctlyExample:
If your bare foot measures approximately 26 cm in length and 11 cm in width, as shown in our illustration, it tends to be on the wider side.
As every skate fits differently, this information is intended only as a rough guide.
The following points are also particularly important for race & speed inline skating:
- When choosing the right size, keep the following in mind: The more snugly the skate fits your foot, the better you can control it. At the same time, you will need less effort and be able to reach a higher top speed.
- Speed and race inline skates have a low-cut design and provide very little foot support, making it even more important that they fit like a second skin, as snugly as possible.
You can find more tips and tricks on how to prevent or eliminate pain in race & speed inline skates and adjust them to your foot shape and individual needs here!