Figure skating is great fun, and also very challenging. It is very important to use proper sized figure skates to ensure maximum control. You simply want the figure skates to fit like a second skin. That means they need to fit snug. Because of this, you should choose skates in a different size than your shoe size.
But what figure skate size will be right for you? Use our Women´s US Figure Skates Size Chart below to find the right size.
But also remember: different figure skate brands can use different sizing. This Women's Figure Skate Size Chart is just a general guideline. We always recommend that you try figure skates before buying a pair.
How to Use Women's Figure Skate Size Chart?
1: Look up your usual shoe size in the size chart below. See what figure skate size it is converted to (right column).
2: See our useful How to Measure Foot Size-guide. Then: Use your measurements to determine your figure skate size with our US Women's Figure Skate Size Chart below.
Remember that figure skate sizes may vary between different skate manufacturers. But the generic size chart you find here will work with most figure skates.
Women's Figure Skate Size Chart, US:
Foot Length
Inches
US
SHOE SIZE
Figure
SKATE SIZE
8 1/2 (8.5)
4.5
3,5
8 5/8 (8.63)
5
4
8 7/8 (8.88)
5.5
4.5
9
6
5
9 1/8 (9.13)
6.5
5.5
9 3/8 (9.38)
7
6
9 1/2 (9.5)
7.5
6.5
9 5/8 (9.63)
8
7
9 7/8 (9.88)
8.5
7.5
10
9
8
10 1/8 (10,13)
9.5
8.5
10 1/4 (10,25)
10
9
10 3/8 (10.38)
10.5
9.5
10 1/2 (10.5)
11
10
10 5/8 (10.63)
11.5
10.5
10 7/8 (10.88)
12
11
11
12.5
11.5
11 1/8 (11.13)
13
12
Figure Skate Width
Please note: We strongly recommend that you also take shoe width into account when it comes to Figure skates. Never size up to get wider skates. Insted use the skate width system that you can read more about in our Skates Width Chart.