Are the sizes in Ice skating the sizes in shoes? If so then how do you tell the difference?

Go to the rink and try them on, when a pair fits, check the size?

The ice skates have a big metal thingy on the bottom. You can not miss it.

yes! as a matter of fact they are! they are the same size of shoe shoe is (not sandals) but if you for instance were a size 7 and 1/2
you would probably be better off going w/an eight. well l hope l have helped you

No. l usually where a size 10 shoe, but a 7.5 hockey skate! I'd try them on before buying.

generally ice skates r not ur regular dress shoes size.

ice skated r mean to fit snugly & tend to be smaller than ur dress shoe size unless you're one who wear really really fitter shoes. even such, it is at least half a size smaller. i'm using US size as a guide here.

normally for sandals & slipper l will buy size 6 [yes yes small feet. l am only five feet half. short for an asian that l am.] for running shoes i'd get size five. but l was fitted with a size 4.5 at the skate rentals at the rink & they r still loose! l am not sure if it is the width of my feet that is affecting though.

width of ur feet, the make of ur skates & what size u r comfortable with r the most important factors. nonetheless, dont ever forget that a pair of skates even a size larger can cause grievance. u will end up with blisters [i have friends who specifically ask for skates a size or two larger, they think it is cool to have ''baggy skates''.] if u buy a size too small, u will for sure notice the loss of blood circulation or cold feet.

i learned these from the net & friends. & perhaps u will want to go to the website of the skates u want to buy; they have a fitting guide there.

in all, to be on the safe side, go to a ice skate store. what works for one dont always for for the other. remember that padding is important!!

btw, the difference, if l haven answered that already, is the comfort level that u have. unless u plan to stuff sponges into ur skates or smth like that, wear one that u r comfy in. skates will be broken in, & then tend to be larger. not by much though..