Inline Hockey Skates Ee
Hockey skate width sizes?
Im wanting to get a pair of ice hockey skates. I have a pair of inline skates that are D width. They are a little tight on the sides of my feet so i was gona try EE. The model i was looking at did not have E width. Is D to EE a really big width difference? Should i try and find an E width skate instead? Thanks for any help
Here’s the way it works, and it is certainly a little confusing if you’re trying to think about traditional shoe widths. I assume that if you saw a skate that was “EE” then you’re looking at a Bauer, or possibly a Mission. How do I know? Well…
Certain brands call their wide skates “E” and others call them “EE”. While you’d think that there should be a difference, there is not. The reason why we can’t just settle on one name is silly, but we can’t size skates the same across brand either, so why not add to the insanity? (for example, the fact that there is a 1/2 size difference between RBK/CCM and Bauer)
Why are these widths called different things? Well, it’s kind of silly, but CCM (who also manufactures Reebok’s skates) patented the “E” width on skates, so none of the other companies can use it. I know, it sounds almost as ridiculous as patenting the letter “E” itself, but its the truth.
Reebok/CCM uses “D” for regular and “E” for the next wideest… very simple, and its the way that you’d expect to see it.
Bauer and Mission use “D” for regular and “EE” for wide. They don’t MAKE an “E” due to CCM’s patent; the next widest after “D” is “EE.” This is comparable to the difference between “D” and “E” in Reebok/CCM. Don’t bother to look for an “E” in Bauer. You won’t find it.
Easton doesn’t bother with those letters to begin with. They simply call it “R” for regular and “W” for wide. Old Eastons used the “D” and “EE” system.
It would be best if you could get to a local hockey retailer or pro shop to get your skates just to make sure that you are getting something that fits you properly. Skate size changes brand to brand for both length and width. If you’re going to spend that money, you’d better make sure you’re getting exactly what you want! Also keep in mind that skates can go on the “stretcher” if you need a little extra room. This can be done at the local hockey shop and involves heating the skates up and putting them onto a machine that will help to stretch them out. Oh, and DON’T get a used skate off of eBay. You’re just as likely to end up with a low-end garbage skate or one that has been used to the point where it isn’t stiff anymore. You need something that’ll fit you, not something that someone else has broken in for their own feet.
Regardless, if you’re looking for a wide skate, in RBK/CCM, you’re looking at an E, in Easton a W, and in Bauer/Mission, an EE. Each brand has their own way of doing things, and that confusing practice is why you have a question.
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