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[PaulKariya]

I'm a bit lost as to how skate Widths translate to the corresponding letters. For example: A, B, C, D, E, EE, EEE etc.

How does a 7D differ from a 7EA?

[Fooj]

First letter is the forefoot, second letter is the heel.

Retail D=D/A

Retail EE=EE/B(I’m 75% sure the heel is B)

E/a is a forefoot between a D and EE with a Heel that’s standard on a Retail D

[PaulKariya]

Thanks Fooj. What would a CA be?

[Steelnation248]

E/a is a forefoot between a D and EE with a Heel that’s standard on a Retail D

 

Supremes are an E last for example.

 

Thanks Fooj. What would a CA be?

 

Narrower than a Vapor in the forefoot.

[mc88]

Forefoot:

B - Extra Narrow

C - Narrow

D - Regular

E - Normal

EE - Wide

EEE - Extra Wide

EEEE - Extra Extra Wide

EEEEEE - Extra Extra Extra Wide

 

Heel:

AA - Narrow

A - Normal

B - Wide

 

Typical skate widths (these WILL vary in size/width dimensions depending on manufacturer and model):

B/AA

C/A or C/AA

D/A

E/A 

E/B

EE/B

EEEE/B

 

As far as heels, I haven't heard/seen anything above a B-width, but I'm sure it exists somewhere. 

 

If you're looking for concrete numbers in cm/mm or inches, sadly, they will also vary depending on who makes them and what model.

 

The problem with this chart is that most skate manufacturers attempt to fit an entire population within 3 typical retail sizes: C/A, D/A, and EE/B. So if you fall outside the realm of those widths, like I do, then you're kind of screwed. You'll have to have something more custom, hence why most pro's have their skates customized and why'll you see other widths like B, E, EEE ...etc. Another downside to this chart is that it grazes over the DEPTH of the foot (measurement from the bottom of the foot to the highest point -- typically from the bottom of arch to the top). So if you have a wide forefoot with a wide heel, they assume a higher depth -- which, unfortunately, isn't always the case.

 

As a side note, I think this is one of the main reason's why VH/True skates have become more prevalent in the NHL over such a short time (4 years). A "retail" skate that is custom to the foot and therefore addresses all areas: Heel, arch, forefoot and depth... BUT, not to get too far ahead of myself... it does come with a price tag.

[90Style10Skill]

E/a is a forefoot between a D and EE with a Heel that’s standard on a Retail D

An E/A skate sounds divine.

[Steelnation248]

An E/A skate sounds divine.

 

Supremes are E/A

[PaulKariya]

Thanks for all the input. mc88, you're the real MVP.

[90Style10Skill]

Supremes are E/A

Supreme D or Supreme EE?

[Steelnation248]

A retail Supreme D is a true E last.

[90Style10Skill]

Ah, in that case I revise my statement to:

An EE/A skate sounds divine