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Cheam Source for Sports is your community shop for all your hockey needs.
At Cheam Sports we guarantee the fit for all our footwear. That means if you or your child’s skates don’t fit properly after you leave the store, you’re welcome to return them anytime (up to a 3 months after purchase) and we’ll trade them in for a better fit.
For a great fit, skates should be fitted according to the following:
Getting the right skate size is just as important as choosing the right stick or helmet. A proper fit gives you better control, comfort, and speed on the ice. Here are some tips to help:
Hockey skates generally fit 1 to 1.5 sizes smaller than your regular shoe size. If you wear a size 9 shoe, you’ll likely be in a size 7.5–8 skate.
Your toes should just brush the front of the boot when standing. Once you bend your knees into a skating stance, your heel should sit firmly in the pocket and your toes should pull slightly away from the cap.
Skates come in different widths (D = standard, EE = wide, etc.). If your foot feels pinched or your arch is rolling, you may need a wider fit.
Always try on skates with the thin performance socks you’ll actually wear on the ice. Thick socks can ruin the fit and cause blisters.
Most modern skates are heat-moldable. A professional bake helps the boot form to your foot faster and reduces break-in discomfort.
It’s tempting to buy skates a size too big, but loose skates make it harder for kids to learn proper technique. Instead, aim for no more than a half-size of growing room.
Geoff Ames has spent his whole life at Cheam Sports. His dad, Bob Ames, bought the store in 1973 — and Geoff’s been fanatical about sizing up Chilliwack athletes ever since. He’s the only human on earth to reach exceptional exceptional status.
Brian Gillespie started hanging around the shop in the mid-’80s. In fact, he was here so much, they finally put him to work. Since then, he’s become the Chilliwack Chiefs’ Equipment Manager and the go-to guy for precision sharpening and profiling.