Are figure skates more expensive at the pro shop than online?

Question

for ice skating

Answer 1

They are about the same execpt online you will probably have to pay shipping. I would sugest buying them at a pro shop beacuse they will fit them to your feet and help you pick the right size and brand.

Answer 2

Definitely buy them at the store!! If you buy them online you might get the wrong size, they might not feel quiet right, you might not have good measurements, you might need something punched out a bit that you never knew you did, you might get them to big and get blisters, and the list could go on and on.

Bottom line, buying them in the store is a lot better. You should watch the techniques they use when they lace up your skates. It will help you for when you do it on your own.  Also you will be able to ask them any questions you have about anything, they will most likely have the best advice.

As for prices, they are pretty much the same when you add in shipping costs and any other extra things you need done.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Yes, but the personal fitting you get is worth the extra bucks.