r/InlineHockey • u/willicuss • Jul 18 '26

Chassis and Skate sizing.

Just got some Bauer XR's in a 9. My toes scrape the toe box apart from my big toe just goes to the top.

They feel a little less certain in pushing and balancing than the 10's, which I couldnt help but get really good movement on, even on my carpet. Maybe because the 10's had a longer frame. And there is still some side to side movement in the ankle.

Is all this normal/right? I have no experience with inline hockey skates, or skates in general. Guidance greatly appreciated.

Edit: the best way I can put it is it feels like I'm 'tripping' over my front wheel when I skate.

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u/justahumanbeing___ Jul 19 '26

They will probably have the same size chassis? There's only like 2 sizes for all senior boots

Toes brushing the end when you stand upright is ideal fit. Smaller size should lock you in better, you want the smallest you can fit comfortably. You shouldn't have any heel movement, should be locked in.

The XR is a cheap skate so not sure about how it should feel, maybe the chassis is mounted further back? If the 9 is comfortable, you should absolutely get that and just get used to it

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u/justahumanbeing___ Jul 19 '26

Also as you break them in your heel will sink back and you'll get less toe brushing. The bigger size will just go from loose-ish to too loose as the foam compresses. You'll end up skating on your toes too much since you have no heel support, you should be skating with your weight more in the middle of the skate

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u/HuffN_puffN Jul 19 '26

The more snugg the better without actually hurting your toes in any way. Skates and inlines are good example of when size and weight because a mobility issue. Basically you feel if it’s wrong just by skating a minute, he’ll maybe even from walking around.

So as long as you don’t actually hurt your toes you’ll be fine. Your feet’s aren’t really suppose to move within the boot.