Newblet
Registered User
- Nov 8, 2018
- 10
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Hello everyone!
I'm a beginner (although in my 20's) who just wants to learn to skate properly/better for fun. I have wide feet and have been to the only pro-shop where I live and tried on a bunch of Bauer skates. Unfortunately they stopped stocking CCM last month but will do so again in a few.
On the Bauer feet measuring tool, I measured 7.5 US on both feet. I tried on Vapor, Supreme and Nexus skates, between sizes 5-8. 5 was simply too small, while 8 was way too long. The most comfortable (and perfect fit) for me was the Nexus 7000 6.0 EE. Unfortunately they are way out of my budget at around 300$ on special. The only problem I had with the Nexus was my ankles were too thin (they wobble left/right when I walked). I heard that the CCM Tacks line were similar to the Nexus in that they are a wider fit, which is what I needed.
I have more stock with retailers online that are able to deliver to me, so my question is this: Would you recommend CCM Tacks 9040 6.5 with the information I've given above? I assume since it's a cheaper line they don't offer width sizes like D, E, EE. If not, what other recommendations would you have?
Thanks everyone!
EDIT: I can't link the online store I can purchase from, but it's icemonster.com.au senior skates.
I'm a beginner (although in my 20's) who just wants to learn to skate properly/better for fun. I have wide feet and have been to the only pro-shop where I live and tried on a bunch of Bauer skates. Unfortunately they stopped stocking CCM last month but will do so again in a few.
On the Bauer feet measuring tool, I measured 7.5 US on both feet. I tried on Vapor, Supreme and Nexus skates, between sizes 5-8. 5 was simply too small, while 8 was way too long. The most comfortable (and perfect fit) for me was the Nexus 7000 6.0 EE. Unfortunately they are way out of my budget at around 300$ on special. The only problem I had with the Nexus was my ankles were too thin (they wobble left/right when I walked). I heard that the CCM Tacks line were similar to the Nexus in that they are a wider fit, which is what I needed.
I have more stock with retailers online that are able to deliver to me, so my question is this: Would you recommend CCM Tacks 9040 6.5 with the information I've given above? I assume since it's a cheaper line they don't offer width sizes like D, E, EE. If not, what other recommendations would you have?
Thanks everyone!
EDIT: I can't link the online store I can purchase from, but it's icemonster.com.au senior skates.