Nordic Skate Sizing

One of the most common questions that beginning Nordic skaters ask is “what size Nordic skate should I get?” In our view, the ideal size is determined by a skater’s boot size, desired skating style, and simply personal preference. Shorter skates tend to be more playful and maneuverable, while longer skates are more stable. While this may seem complicated, the good news is that you really can’t go wrong: as long as you can get your boot positioned well on the skate, you’ll probably love them.

The Ak1 skate from Ermine Skate comes in three sizes: 42cm, 45cm, and 48cm. Our L10 comes in two sizes: 45cm and 50cm. Use the tables below to help select your skate size based on your EU boot size and your desired characteristics.

Playful
Balanced
Stable

Ak1 and Ak2

	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48
42cm
45cm
48cm

L10

	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48
45cm
50cm