Skate Selection

Which Skate is Right For Me?

Your dealer will provide assistance with determining which K2 skate model will best suit your skating needs.

K2 Skates makes several series of skates, with several models in each Series. Each series and model is intended to meet the performance needs of a specific target skater. A conversation with your local K2 Skates dealer about your skating skills, experience, technique, and intended use will go a long way in choosing the correct model.

What Size Skates Should I Buy?

Your dealer will provide assistance with determining which K2 skate model will best suit your skating needs.

K2 Skates makes several series of skates, with several models in each Series. Each series and model is intended to meet the performance needs of a specific target skater. A conversation with your local K2 Skates dealer about your skating skills, experience, technique, and intended use will go a long way in choosing the correct model.

Correct Size:

Stand with your skates laced and your heel snug in the heel cup. Your toes should just barely feather the end of the toe box. Then bend forward into a skating stance. Your toes should pull back slightly from the toe box. Cramped toes are bad, but so are loose, sloppy skates. Sizing is a preference; however, a snug fit enables better response from your skates.

Wrap:

You want an even yet snug fit. To achieve this fit, adjust your laces and/or power straps to alleviate pressure and spread support evenly over your entire foot.

Flexibility vs. Support:

Both are important but in different places. Forward flex is critical to maintaining the right skating stance: knees bent, with shoulders and head centered over the skates. Lateral stability, on the other hand, is crucial for a powerful, comfortable stroke.