Skates run smaller than shoes, and skates fit tight. Don’t be concerned that your skates are a smaller size than your street shoes. Yes, you need the right fit, but you probably won’t get it by going up to your street shoe size.
Should you size down when buying roller skates?
The short answer to this question is that most skates run in US mens shoe sizes and that you more often than not want to size down. Unless plainly stated otherwise, it is generally safe to assume this.
Is it okay if roller skates are a little big?
Generally speaking, the golden rule for proper skate fit no matter the brand or kind of skate is as snug as possible without being painful or uncomfortable, with the ability to still wiggle the toes up and down. Skates stretch A LOT, we promise!