In order to get figure skates that fit you the best, you must measure both the length and width of your foot. There are a few things to remember when measuring your foot. First, it is almost impossible to measure your own foot and get a good and accurate measurement. Therefore, ask a friend or family member to measure for you. Second, make sure you are standing when measuring, and wearing either a thin skating sock or bare feet.
When it is time to measure, start with the length of your foot. Stand with your back and heel against a wall or another flat surface. Use a measuring tape to measure from the back of your heel to the tip of your longest toe. Keep in mind that both feet may not be the exact same length, so be sure to measure both feet and go with the longer measurement when choosing your figure skates.
Next, it is time to measure the width of your foot. When measuring the width of your foot for figure skates, you must use a tape measure to find the circumference of the ball of your foot. Simply measuring the flat width of your foot will not yield you accurate results, as all skate manufacturers use the circumference measurement.
Once you have both of these measurements, you can compare the length and width of your feet with the sizing chart for the particular figure skate you are looking at. Both measurements should fit within the range for the size that you need.