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Title: Is 8.25 width too narrow for size 13 shoe?
Post by: Torre on May 27, 2019, 04:52:52 PM
Wondering if people think someone with a size 12 shoe can successfully skate an 8.25 width board? Some decks i like (looking into Santa Cruz VX decks) but they don’t come in 8.3 which is my normal deck width. I used to skate 8.5 and moved down to 8.3 and really liked it better.
Title: Re: Is 8.25 width too narrow for size 13 shoe?
Post by: tzhangdox on May 27, 2019, 05:34:18 PM
I'm size 13. Usually skate 8.5 but have absolutely no problems with an 8.38, doubt 8.25 would be much different unless the nose and tail are really pointy, then it gets tricky because your foot drags too much on slides. As long as the nose and tail are somewhat rounded it should be ok.
Title: Re: Is 8.25 width too narrow for size 13 shoe?
Post by: GardenSkater77 on May 27, 2019, 05:38:02 PM
In 98’ I skated a 7.5 and i’m 6.1 with a 12 shoe. 8.25 seems to be the new 7.75. I currently skate a 8.5 but had a 8.0 set up to practice flip tricks. Basically what I’m saying is buy the 8.25. Use 149 trucks and it will feel wider.
Title: Re: Is 8.25 width too narrow for size 13 shoe?
Post by: moonordie on May 28, 2019, 04:29:07 AM
Maybe
Title: Re: Is 8.25 width too narrow for size 13 shoe?
Post by: Torre on May 28, 2019, 08:52:19 AM
The thing is, if I buy a Santa Cruz VX deck I’m stuck with it for a while because they are quite expensive and last forever apparently. So I’m hoping 8.25 suffices because I don’t want to go back up to 8.5. So far based on people’s answers, 8.25 seems like it will work but looking forward to more opinions
Title: Re: Is 8.25 width too narrow for size 13 shoe?
Post by: CBP on May 28, 2019, 11:31:56 AM
Dude just buy a shop deck or a blank if you're trying out a shape/size you've never ridden before.
Title: Re: Is 8.25 width too narrow for size 13 shoe?
Post by: Willie on May 28, 2019, 01:06:25 PM
Yes. What do you think people did in the '90s when you couldn't find anything bigger than 8"?

Skate what feels good to you.
Title: Re: Is 8.25 width too narrow for size 13 shoe?
Post by: givecigstosurfgroms on May 28, 2019, 06:39:26 PM
  Ive had 7 3/4 boards I liked and my foot was 13 then.   I'd get a 9 if I was you.  Thats what alot pros ride.