The Bauer hockey company first originated in the early 20’s and was highly regarded by hockey players of all ages almost instantly. From there, it has been all uphill for the company, especially with guys like Bobby Hull endorsing their skates in the 60’s. In 1975, Bauer launched their first version of their ever-popular TUUK holder, which has gone on to be the most universally liked holder among players. With nearly 70% of players in the NHL currently wearing Bauer skates, they are by far the most popular skate brand in the league.
The general rule of thumb when sizing Bauer ice hockey skates is to go down 1.5 sizes from your shoes. For example, if you wear a size 10 shoe, it is best to start out with an 8.5 size hockey skate. For junior and youth size skates, you will want to go down just one size from your shoe size. The Bauer 3D Skate Lab is also a helpful tool to get an approximate skate size. This scanner will read your foot and will give you a recommended skate size and model based on the shape of your foot. These scanners can be found at any one of our MonkeySports stores!
| Bauer Senior Skate Sizing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bauer Skate Size | Men's Shoe Size | ||
| U.S. | Euro | U.K. | |
| 6.0 | 7.5 | 40.5 | 6.5 |
| 6.5 | 8.0 | 41 | 7.0 |
| 7.0 | 8.5 | 42 | 7.5 |
| 7.5 | 9.0 | 42.5 | 8.0 |
| 8.0 | 9.5 | 43 | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | 10.0 | 44 | 9.0 |
| 9.0 | 10.5 | 44.5 | 9.5 |
| 9.5 | 11.0 | 45 | 10.0 |
| 10.0 | 11.5 | 45.5 | 10.5 |
| 10.5 | 12.0 | 46 | 11.0 |
| 11.0 | 12.5 | 47 | 11.5 |
| 11.5 | 13.0 | 47.5 | 12.0 |
| 12.0 | 13.5 | 48 | 12.5 |
| 12.5 | 14.0 | 48.5 | 13.0 |
| 13.0 | 14 | 49 | 13.5 |
| 14.0 | 15 | 50 | 14.5 |
| 15.0 | 16 | 51 | 15.5 |
| Bauer Junior Skate Sizing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bauer Skate Size | Boy's Shoe Size | ||
| U.S. | Euro | U.K. | |
| 1.0 | 2.0 | 33.5 | 1.5 |
| 1.5 | 3.5 | 34 | 2.0 |
| 2.0 | 3.0 | 35 | 2.5 |
| 2.5 | 3.5 | 35.5 | 3.0 |
| 3.0 | 4.0 | 36 | 3.5 |
| 3.5 | 4.5 | 36.5 | 4.0 |
| 4.0 | 5.0 | 37.5 | 4.5 |
| 4.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 5.0 |
| 5.0 | 6.0 | 38.5 | 5.5 |
| 5.5 | 6.5 | 39 | 6.0 |
| Bauer Youth Skate Sizing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bauer Skate Size | Kid's Shoe Size | ||
| U.S. | Euro | U.K. | |
| 6.0 | 7.0 | 23.5 | 6.5 |
| 7.0 | 8 | 25 | 7.5 |
| 8.0 | 9 | 26 | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | 9.5 | 26.5 | 9.0 |
| 9.0 | 10.0 | 27 | 9.5 |
| 9.5 | 10.5 | 27.5 | 10.0 |
| 10.0 | 11.0 | 28 | 10.5 |
| 10.5 | 11.5 | 28.5 | 11.0 |
| 11.0 | 12.0 | 29.5 | 11.5 |
| 11.5 | 12.5 | 30 | 12.0 |
| 12.0 | 13.0 | 31 | 12.5 |
| 12.5 | 13.5 | 31.5 | 13.0 |
| 13.0 | 1.0 | 32 | 13.5 |
| 13.5 | 1.5 | 33 | 1.0 |
Bauer Skates Sizing by Age & Gender
Bauer Ice Hockey Skates are broken down into three sizing categories: Senior, Junior, and Youth.
Bauer Senior Skate Sizes
Senior Bauer ice hockey skates are sized to fit adults and full-grown teenagers (ages 13+) who wear a size 7, or greater, size shoe. The skate sizes range from 6.0 up to 15.0.
Bauer Intermediate Skate Sizes
Intermediate Bauer ice hockey skates are sized to bridge the gap between junior and senior skates. The skate sizes range from 3.5 up to 6.5.
Bauer Junior Skate Sizes
Junior Bauer ice hockey skates are meant to fit kids who are generally between the ages of 7 to 13 years old and between a 2 and 6.5 shoe size. The skate sizes here range from 1.0 up to 5.5.
Bauer Youth Skate Sizes
Regarding Youth Bauer ice hockey skates, they are meant to fit toddlers and young children (9 and under) and who have a shoe size of 1.5 or smaller. The skate sizes here range from Y6.0 to Y13.5.
Bauer Female Skate Sizes
When it comes to women’s skate sizing, you will want to go down 3 sizes from your shoe size. For example, if you wear a size 8 women’s shoe, you will want to go with a size 5 Bauer skate.
Most hockey skate brands fit 1.5 sizes smaller than your shoe sizes, although most have different lines within their brand that will better accommodate certain foot types, and this is the case with Bauer skates. Bauer has three lines of skates; Vapor, Supreme, and Nexus.
The Vapor line (shown in red) of Bauer skates will feature a wider toe box and a narrow V-fit at the heel and ankle providing players with a tapered fit. This fit will really lock the heel into place for a stable and mobile feel.
The Supreme skates (shown in yellow) will feature a natural, close to the foot feel around the entire foot for an anatomical feel. Thanks to this fit, it will reduce empty space with the boot, resulting in more efficient strides.
And the Nexus line (shown in blue) has a wide volume fit from toe to heel providing players with a classic, traditional fit. This fit will provide players with a wider, more comfortable feel.
Along with skate fit, all three lines have the option to get different boot widths as well, depending on your preference. Skates that are classified with a “C” or “N” fit will have a narrower boot. Skates with a “D” or “R” fit will have a regular width boot. And skates with an “EE” or “W” fit will have a wider fitting boot.
Questions About Bauer Skate Sizes
Do Bauer skates run smaller or bigger than most skate brands?
A common question that new hockey players have is “how should my hockey skates fit when I put them on?” Simply put, you want them to be as tight as possible without cutting off circulation or being uncomfortable. When getting new skates, you will want to put them on, and feel if your toe barely touches the toe cap. If so, that is what you want. You can also lean forward while in the skates and slide a pen down the inside of the boot, just behind your heel. If you struggle to get the pen between your heel and the boot, that is a good thing. You do not want your ankles and feet to have any wiggle room while in the skates.
How do I find out what size runners I need for my Bauer skates?
Almost all Bauer holders have a 3-digit number on the back corner of the holder. Simply flip one of your skates over and locate the 3-digit number. The indicated number will tell you the size of the runners that you will need. If your holders do not have a 3-digit number, use our sizing charts to find your corresponding holder model. From there, look to the right until you locate your skate size. The 3-digit number below the indicated skate size will be the size of the runners that will fit your skates.
| TUUK Sizing Chart | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holder Model | Skate Width | Skate Size | ||||||||||||
| 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 11.5 | 12.0 | ||
| Lightspeed Edge 5 | D | 254 | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 |
| EE | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 | 306 | |
| Fusion | D | 254 | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 |
| EE | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 | 306 | |
| Lightspeed 2.1 Power | D | 254 | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 |
| EE | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 | 306 | |
| Lightspeed 2 | D | 254 | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 |
| EE | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 | 306 | |
| Custom | D | 254 | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 |
| EE | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 | 306 | |
| Lightspeed Pro | D | 254 | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 |
| EE | 254 | 254 | 263 | 263 | 272 | 272 | 280 | 280 | 288 | 288 | 296 | 296 | 306 | |
How do I determine which Bauer skate model would be the best fit for me?
The easy answer would be to head over to your nearest MonkeySports store where you can try out the Bauer 3D Fit Scanner! Step on the scanner, stay perfectly still, and have someone use the provided iPad to start the process. The iPad will scan your foot shape, size, and dimensions, and seconds later provide you with a recommend skate model (Vapor, Supreme, or Nexus) and size, based on the information it gathered from the scan! Additionally, it will provide a “second choice” recommendation as well.
If you are not near a MonkeySports store, there is still a way to determine the general shape of your foot, helping you make an informed decision as to which skate model would fit you the best. To start, all you need is a glass of water, and a pan (one big enough that you can fit your foot inside of. From here, the steps go as followed:
- Place the cardboard and pan on the ground next to you, on a flat surface
- Pour the water inside of the pan, filling it up only about an inch, and place your foot inside of the pan; your foot should not touch the bottom, but rather rest on top of the water
- Carefully lift your foot out of the water and let it drip off for a few seconds
- Place your foot on the cardboard and stand normally for a few seconds
- Step off the cardboard and check out your footprint
- Repeat steps for other foot, if you choose to do so
Each Bauer skate model (Vapor, Supreme, or Nexus) will provide a different fit that caters best to certain foot types. The process above helps you determine your arch type, whether you have a low, normal, or high arch.
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FAQs
How do you size Bauer skates? ›
The general rule of thumb when sizing Bauer ice hockey skates is to go down 1.5 sizes from your shoes. For example, if you wear a size 10 shoe, it is best to start out with an 8.5 size hockey skate. For junior and youth size skates, you will want to go down just one size from your shoe size.
Are Bauer skates true to size? ›Bauer, CCM, and True hockey skates normally fit 1 to 1½ sizes smaller than your shoe size. For children, it is acceptable to order a half size bigger than that to accommodate growing feet; however, wearing skates any larger will cause blisters and will break down the sides of the boot.
Is skate size the same as shoe size? ›It means that, generally speaking, your hockey skate size will be about 1 - 1.5 sizes smaller than your shoe size (US) for men and 2.5 - 3 sizes smaller for women. This means that if you buy a pair of hockey skates that are the exact same as your shoe size, you're going to be swimming in those skates.
Are CCM and Bauer skates sized the same? ›CCM skates tend to be wider, and Bauer's tend to be narrow. If you have wide feet, you might find CCM's are much more comfortable, whereas if you have narrow feet, you might find them too loose.
Should you buy skates a size bigger? ›Ice skates are not the same size as street shoes. You should wear skates that are about 1 – 1.5 sizes smaller than the normal-size shoe you wear.
How do I know my ice skate size? ›Shoe size to hockey skate size guide
The simplest way is to use your shoe size to find what size skate is likely to be the best fit. Assuming your shoe size is correct, we would recommend selecting a skate box size half to one size below your shoe size.
A quick rule of thumb is, the right size ice skates should be a snug fit. There should be at least a quarter-inch space between your toes and the shoe walls. Also, your typical ice skates are smaller than your street shoes. So, they should be 1-1.5 size smaller.
Should skates be tight or loose? ›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!
How do you know if your skates are too big? ›It's normal to have your little toe and the fourth toe close to the edge of the insole or completely off the edge. Signs your skates are not the right fit include very little space at the toe, zero space at the toe and having your toes hang over the front edge, and the third toe hanging off the side of the insole.
What Bauer skate is right for me? ›We recommend trying on the Bauer Nexus if your foot runs wide, or the Bauer Vapor if your foot is narrow, but either way, try the Bauer Supreme for comparison to see which hockey skate will fit your foot better. Boots in all three Bauer skate families can be baked for a more custom fit.
Is Bauer Supreme or vapor better? ›
The Vapor line of protective gear is best for players looking for elite mobility but not looking to sacrifice any protection or comfort. Supreme pads will be the lowest-volume fit compared to Vapor and Nexus pads.
Is Bauer and CCM the same company? ›In 2017 alone, Bauer and Easton were bought out of the bankruptcy of their parent company, and CCM — which was founded in 1899 — was sold by adidas for $110 million, 13 years after current adidas subsidiary Reebok bought the Canadian company for nearly $400 million.
Is it better to size up or down for roller skates? ›Sure-Grip skates tend to run slightly big, so for skaters who are a half-size in shoes, we recommend they size DOWN half a size as opposed to UP.
What size is J10 in skates? ›The size J10-13 should work for kids whose shoe size is between a 9-13, and I couldn't find a sizing chart for this item, so that is good to know if your looking to get some for your young one.
How tight should ice hockey skates be? ›How Tight Should You Tie Your Skates? - YouTube
How do Bauer Vapor skates fit? ›The Bauer Vapor skate is a low-volume skate, meaning it fits a narrower foot. Vapor skates feature a tapered fit with a standard toe box, a slightly narrower forefoot, and narrow fit in the ankle and heel area. And at the other end of the spectrum lies the Nexus skate, featuring a high-volume boot and a larger profile.
What size hockey skates do I need? ›A proper fit for hockey skates should fit 1-1.5 sizes smaller than your street shoes. Your toes should barely touch the toe cap, while having no more than 1/4 inch of space in the heel. When you're finished lacing up your skates, they should feel snug with the foot resting flat on the footbed.
Is Bauer better than CCM? ›Bauer is the clear winner in terms of total percentage, as you can see but one interesting trend in both brands is the shift towards a tighter, more anatomical fit at the professional level.
Is Bauer fit 3 the same as EE? ›The new Performance Fit System replaces the familiar D and EE width options, we now have Fit 1, Fit 2 and Fit 3. The new 3D Fit is not simply just a re-naming of the traditional width options. It is the creation of 3 unique fit profiles.
What does Bauer fit 3 mean? ›Bauer Fit 3
Players looking for volume, with a deep heel pocket, a taller instep and a wider width will find the Fit 3 to be the way to go.
What does fit 2 mean in Bauer skates? ›
At a staggering 44.2%, Fit 2 will fit the most players from Bauer's 3D Fit System which means it is usually the best starting point. It offers a standard heel depth, standard instep height, medium ankle wrap and medium forefoot width that is very similar to the current Supreme D-width fit profile.
What size skate should I get? ›A quick rule of thumb is, the right size ice skates should be a snug fit. There should be at least a quarter-inch space between your toes and the shoe walls. Also, your typical ice skates are smaller than your street shoes. So, they should be 1-1.5 size smaller.
What size is 6.5 in skates? ›| Shoe Size | Women's | Bauer/Mission |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| 6 | 8 | 5 |
| 6.5 | 8.5 | 5.5 |
| 7 | 9 | 6 |
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!
Is Bauer and CCM the same company? ›In 2017 alone, Bauer and Easton were bought out of the bankruptcy of their parent company, and CCM — which was founded in 1899 — was sold by adidas for $110 million, 13 years after current adidas subsidiary Reebok bought the Canadian company for nearly $400 million.
What skate do most NHL players wear? ›More than two-thirds of NHL players wear Bauer skates. Some of those players may use aftermarket blades (more on those in a bit), but when Bauer introduces a new runner, it's usually a big deal.
What is the difference between Bauer Vapor and Supreme? ›The SUPREME collection is engineered for players who value straight away speed and powerful acceleration. The VAPOR collection is designed for players who put a premium on agility and lateral movement.