Finding roller skates for wide feet starts with the shape and measurements of both feet. You need enough room through the forefoot while keeping a secure fit around the heel. Bont offers width options on eligible models, so check the boot you want before choosing a size or placing an order.
Use the model's size chart and ask for fit advice if your measurements sit outside its standard range. Increasing the length of a boot to gain width can leave you with a poor fit elsewhere.
Measure both feet
Wear the socks you plan to skate in and follow the measurement instructions in the applicable Bont chart. Stand evenly on both feet on a hard floor. Use paper and a ruler to record the length and the widest part of each foot in millimetres, keeping the pen vertical when marking or tracing.
Record the measurements for each foot separately. If your feet differ, send both sets of measurements when asking for advice. A shoe size alone does not show how much room you need through the forefoot.
Use the chart for your boot model
Bont skate sizing differs from everyday shoe sizing. Start with the chart linked from your chosen product, then check the fit guidance for that model.
The Parkstar Prostar and Quadstar chart covers those boots. The other inline and roller boot chart identifies separate charts for Eclipse, Vaypor VII, Slipstream and Spin. Follow the appropriate link for your boot rather than applying one chart to every Bont model.
Check which width options are available
Width availability depends on the model and its construction. On eligible boots, Bont can adjust the form used to build the boot to accommodate additional width. That manufacturing option must be checked before ordering.
Some products have a fixed width. Check the product information for your selected model and confirm available widths with Bont before ordering.
Ask Bont to confirm whether the exact model and size you want can be made in the required width. Also confirm the current price, production estimate and ordering instructions for that option.
A wide toe box is only part of the fit
Toe room matters, but the rest of the boot must fit too. Check that your heel is held securely and that the boot does not create painful pressure through the forefoot. Tell Bont where a previous skate felt too tight or loose when you send your measurements.
Avoid relying on labels such as wide or roomy without checking the actual model. A boot that suits one person's foot shape may feel different on another.
Heat molding and width selection
Heat molding is available for compatible Bont boots. Follow the heat-molding guidance for the exact model, including its heating method and limits. Discuss width concerns before purchasing; do not assume that heat molding will make an unsuitable size fit.
For inline skates, use the same measurement process but choose the chart and width options for the inline boot. Quad and inline models should each be checked against their own specifications.
What to send when asking for fit help
- The model and skating discipline you are considering.
- The length and width of both feet in millimetres.
- The socks you used for the measurements.
- Any specific pressure points or heel movement in your current skates.
Contact Bont for fit advice before ordering if you need a width outside the standard option. You can explore the custom roller skate range and confirm the available fitting route for your chosen boot.
Once you have checked your boot fit, use our roller skating tips for beginners to plan your first practice, and our roller skate wheel guide to compare wheels for your surface.