Skate Sizing


Choosing the correct skate size is a very important task and usually even more important than choosing the skate model! All high-quality skates will have a break-in period and will adjust over time to the skater’s feet. Some will take longer and some shorter, but while you want to have a comfortable ride you do not want to have the skates too loose… The correct fit will determine much more than just the comfort - it will define how much control, power transfer, and agility you would have while skating, and even would affect the balance.

Please remember that the skates will feel the worst when you try them for the first time and from there the fit will only improve!!!

While various skating styles and skaters themselves have different preferences, below are the general instructions on how to determine the perfect fit for your new skates.

WHAT SIZE SHOULD I CHOOSE?

Most inline and roller skates are manufactured and sold in European sizes (EU), so your US / UK sizing could be a wrong idea to use due to conversion inaccuracies. Furthermore, even if you know your European sizing, every shoe and skate manufacturer has a slightly different fit and sizing, therefore your standard shoe size might not assure a perfect fit but that is the best way to estimate your skate size. In any case, the inline and roller skate size should be either equal to your shoe size or no more than one size up or down from it.

Based on our experience, the best way to determine your skate size is to take a look at your current pair of skates and/or running shoe labels for MM / CM / MP / MONDO numbers. These numbers are indicating the maximum foot length that will fit into the pair, while MM shows the measurement in millimeters and CM/MP/MONDO is centimeters. Having these numbers along with the EU sizes from these shoes, you will be able to determine the size of the skates that you need by looking into the brand or model-specific sizing chart (usually located in the Sizing tab under the skates photos or as one of the product photos). If cannot be located, please send us an inquiry and we gladly will help you out!

Important: Many shops are recommending measuring your feet to determine your skate size, but we have found that this leads to too many mistakes and do not recommend that. If after following the instructions above you are finding yourself stuck in between two sizes, you could measure your feet according to the directions below. In this case, your shoe size is still the defining factor, so if the measurement is showing more than one size up or down, something is wrong with the measurement! If your foot is wider than average, please go one size up. Usually, Seba, FR, and Adapt skates fit wider than average, Powerslide and K2 average, Flying Eagle and Rollerblade average to narrow...

Still, want to measure your feet? Here is how to do it:

You’ll need paper, a pen, a flat wall, and, if possible, a buddy to help. It’s best to measure your feet later in the day after you have been on them for a few hours to account for swelling.
Find a hard floor with a flat wall. Tape a piece of paper down so that it touches the wall. Stand on the paper in bare feet, with your heel just touching the wall.
Have your friend take a book and place it so that it just touches the tip of your longest toe. Mark the spot where the book meets your toe. Do this with both feet and use the larger of the two measurements. Measure your foot length in millimeters, if possible. If you measure in inches, be sure to measure in 16ths of an inch.
Choose your size from the manufacturer's sizing chart. The “Max Foot Length” is the longest foot measurement that will fit into that size. The US Men’s column lists the sizes found on the box.

Here is a great sizing video courtesy of Powerslide:

https://youtu.be/G6X4X5K93XU?si=TCY2d6KWGuz0o6HH

 

SIZING FOR CONTROL OVER COMFORT

Our sizing advice is targeted at freestyle or dance skater who wants a very snug fit in their skate to enjoy maximum control. Our instructions will give a fit that prioritizes control over comfort. If comfort is a higher priority, or if you have an especially wide or oddly shaped foot, you may do well to choose a slightly larger size. If you are near the boundary between two sizes, you would probably be better off going with the larger size in case you prefer comfort over control.

Notes about Width
In general, the Plastic Boot skates with a built-in liner have a narrower fit through the foot, while the boots with a removable liner and soft boots have a somewhat wider fit. The Carbon is a bit wider through the toe box than the plastic boot skates because the carbon fiber boot has less flex. As a rule of thumb, skates with built-in liners and "regular" liners will have less adjustment room.

We gladly will guide you in case you have any further questions. Email us at [email protected]

To help you better, please include all the sizing information off one or two pairs of skates or running shoes that you currently have including EU/US/UK/MP/CM/MM/MONDO, etc...


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ADAPT Bill Stoppard GTB 2022 Complete 38EU

USD $799.79

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ADAPT Bill Stoppard GTB 2022 Complete. In collaboration with Bill Stoppard and ProSkaters Place, Adapt proudly introduces the Signature Series Bill Stoppard GTB 2022 model!

In 2021, Bill stepped up the game by receiving his first GTB Signature skate from Adapt to fit his Assault skating style. Bill has worked on his own style and personal vision within skating for years now. From skating every inch of Toronto to creating his own division within skating under the name Assault. For 2022, we decided to keep this positive momentum going forward and support Bill Stoppard with a fully updated Signature model from Adapt. The GTB V2 edition. Fully Assault ready and packed with the latest tech from Adapt.

ADAPT Bill Stoppard GTB 2022 Complete is inspired by the Adapt Superleggera and has gotten several updates:

  • The GTB now comes with a replaceable heel/ankle liner piece. The liner piece ensures a better fit for the ankle, prevents pressure points from the cuff area, and can be replaced when worn down, expanding the lifetime of the skates even further!
  • The liner piece can also be removed before heatmolding the shell, to prevent foam compression when pushing out pressure points.
  • The tongue has been redesigned with a pressure-dividing patch to prevent lacebite.

The GTB now comes with an included (removable) 45 degrees powerstrap for increased heel lock. Especially for skaters with flat feet or a low arch, the powerstrap can improve the fit significantly.

Showcasing our new logo in an eye-catching way, the GTB comes with an embroidered orange Adapt logo on the tongue and an orange embroidered GTB logo on the back of the skate.

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ADAPT Bill Stoppard GTB 2022 Complete are perfect for Freeride, Fitness, Urban, and Powerblading.

To celebrate our 2021 collaboration between Adapt, Proskaters Place, and Bill, we have released a limited run of the GTB 2022 model. Limited batch of only 35 pairs!

Boot:

  • Dutch Nubuck v2 leather skin
  • Replaceable liner piece
  • High-density memory foam
  • Mysole ‘Hyperskate’ insoles
  • Cut-to-size straps, Canadian waxed laces
  • <Included cut-to-size 45 degrees powerstrap

Shell:

  • Lightweight, impact-absorbing diolene shell and extra twill carbon layers with integrated cuff
  • Thermoplastic shell and tongue
  • Quattro mount fits 165, 195mm, and Symetrics Quattro frames

Hardware:

  • Symetrics Combo Frame ‘Stay Low’ 4×84/3×100
  • Symetrics Superfast 84mm and 100mm wheels
  • Symetrics 7-ball ABEC9 bearings (16 bearings)
  • Included3d SLS strap/bolt protectors
  • Please note only 16 bearings are coming with 2 wheel sets (8 spaces and 8 axles)

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Weight 4.5 kg
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Adapt Sizing Chart

Make sure you order the right size!
Adapt skates fit like a tailored shoe. While in most skates people need to take one size bigger than they wear in shoes, in Adapt you will need your actual shoe size. Of course, measuring your feet can be really difficult, so if you really are in doubt, feel free to contact us about this. If you have measured your feet and are unsure of the results you’ve got, please contact us as well. Overall you can take one size smaller in Adapts compared to other skates. If you have already downsized by toe-cutting your skate or using a thinner liner in it, you will not be able to go down one size.

Measure your feet as showed here.

adapt size chart

1 review for ADAPT Bill Stoppard GTB 2022 Complete 38EU

  1. Dave Nelson (verified owner)

    These skate are absolutely amazing. My foot measures 275mm and length in the measurements chart for a Size 42 is listed as 276mm, and they fit exactly right. After 2 rounds of heat molding and 3 hours of skating, I can’t imagine a better fitting pair of skates. Note that it only include 16 bearings and 8 spacers, so with you want both the 84mm and 100mm wheels to be ready to go you will need 12 more bearings and 6 more spacers.

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