Skates that actually fit.
Like a glass slipper.
Badly fitting skates never break in. Our fitters measure, match, bake, and fine-tune until your skates feel like they were made for your feet — because at that point, they basically were.
THE SKATE WALLBad skates don't break in. Ever.
We understand the pain of playing in skates that just don't fit, no matter how many sessions you take trying to break them in. That's why we use the Source for Sports model for skate fitting: Pro-Formance Advantage.
With Pro-Formance Advantage, you can rest assured you're getting the best skates for your foot shape and playstyle. We test and sample all the new gear that comes in — including skates — so we know how it works and feels, and we can help you make the right call.
The game is getting faster, and skates are getting more complicated. We want to be part of the process, so we can help you get the perfect skates to enhance your game.
STEP 1 — THE CONVERSATIONTalk playstyle, level, and budget.
First, we want to know about your level of play and your playstyle — is it more agile, or do you gain speed through fewer but more powerful strides? We also want to know your budget; Source for Sports has exclusive options that use high-end tech at a lower price if you don't want to break the bank.
Based on your performance goals, we'll suggest models from the top skate manufacturers: Bauer, CCM, and TRUE. Agile players might land in a Bauer Vapor or CCM Ribcor; power skaters may lean Bauer Supreme or TRUE TF. Our Skate Specialists will match you with the right brand, stiffness, and performance.
STEP 2 — MEASUREMeasure everything.
Next we measure your foot from all angles to find a suitable fit for your foot shape. Most manufacturers today offer multiple fits based on common foot shapes, and the great majority of skates are now thermoformable for a closer fit.
We'll also identify any unique qualities your feet have — pressure points, arches, whether you pronate or supinate. Certain aspects of your feet may be exactly why skates have been hard on you in the past, and knowing them makes the fitting stage work.
STEP 3 — BAKE & DIAL INTry, bake, and dial in.
Once you've picked out a pair and we've made our sizing notes, it's time to try them on. We'll have you walk around to assess comfort — if there's a pressure point we didn't catch, we want to know now. Then we bake the skates and punch out pressure points to get the perfect wrap around your feet.
Remember that skates fit differently on our floor than on the ice. Even after an extensive fitting, assess your skates over multiple sessions — and if anything feels off, come right back and we'll keep working on them for you.
Want something even more personal? Ask about custom skate fitting with Bauer, CCM, and TRUE.
Your feet will thank you.
Drop by the Langley store and let a Skate Specialist take it from there — measuring, matching, baking, and fine-tuning included.