Boot Measuring

Figure skating boots must fit with a precision that regular shoes never require. A boot that is even a few millimeters too large will slide around your foot, reducing control and causing blisters. A boot that is too narrow will create painful pressure points that worsen with every session. Getting measured properly before you buy is the most important step you can take toward a comfortable, high-performance fit.

Why Figure Skating Sizing Is Different

Street shoe sizes are rough approximations that vary wildly between brands. A size 7 in one brand may be completely different from a size 7 in another. Figure skating boots cannot tolerate this kind of imprecision. EDEA boots are sized in millimeters based on your actual foot length, eliminating the guesswork that comes with traditional sizing systems. Your EDEA size is a direct measurement — not a conversion from US, UK, or EU sizes.

This means you cannot simply order your street shoe size and expect it to work. You need accurate measurements, and we are here to help you get them.

What We Measure

A proper fitting involves more than just foot length. We take four key measurements to ensure a complete picture of your foot:

• Foot length. Measured in millimeters from the heel to the tip of the longest toe while standing with full body weight on the foot. This determines your EDEA boot size.
• Foot width. Measured across the widest part of the forefoot (the ball). This determines which width option — B, C, D, or E — is right for you.
• Arch height. Assessed to understand how the midfoot fills the boot. Higher arches may need additional accommodation through custom shaping.
• Ankle width. Measured around the ankle bones. This affects how the boot locks around the ankle and whether targeted custom shaping will be beneficial.

The Measuring Process

Step 1: Preparation.
Wear the thin skating socks you plan to skate in — or bring them along. Thick athletic socks will distort the measurement. We measure in the afternoon or evening when feet are at their largest from natural daily swelling.

Step 2: Foot length measurement.
You stand with full weight on your feet while we measure the distance from your heel to the tip of your longest toe. We measure in millimeters for EDEA's sizing system.

Step 3: Width measurement.
We measure across the ball of your foot at the widest point to determine your width category.

Step 4: Arch and ankle assessment.
We evaluate your arch height and ankle dimensions to identify any areas where the boot may need accommodation through width selection or custom shaping.

Step 5: Size recommendation.
Based on all four measurements, we recommend a specific EDEA size and width. If your measurements fall between sizes, we will explain the trade-offs and help you make the best decision.

EDEA Width Options

In-Person and Remote Options

We offer boot measuring at our Kentucky location, where we can take precise measurements and have you try on boots in person. This is the ideal option — nothing replaces feeling the boot on your foot.

If you cannot visit in person, we can guide you through the measuring process remotely via phone or email. We will walk you through each step, review your measurements, and recommend the right size and width based on the information you provide.

For a detailed walkthrough of how to measure at home, visit our Boot Sizing Guide.