Does anyone have recommendations for figure skates with good ankle support?

Question

I don't want hockey skates, but I have terribly weak ankles and need the support many hockey skates offer. I also have really big feet...(shoe size 11-11 1/2). I've heard I'm supposed to go a size smaller (size 10?). Is that right? I would appreciate any info. Thanks.

Answer 1

uhh well figure skates have mor support for the ankel i think because i dont play hocey but i skate 4 days a week....

Answer 2

Your best bet would be to go to a pro shop and get fitted for a good pair of skates as not all skates are sized the same way.  You'll want to look at something in the Jackson or Reidell line and they'll cost you around $100.

Answer 3

hockey skates with support? ive never herd of that.

lol! but i have sp teris and they are INCREDIBLE. i have EXTREMELY weak ankles and they are just amazing!

Answer 4

Check out a skate shop and maybe try Reidells.  They have boot/blade sets that are going to cost more than what you'd find at Sports Authority or something, but they're made out of better materials and will probably give you more support.....and probably last longer!   Let them know what kind of skating you plan on doing and how much support you're looking for.   If you plan on doing only recreational skating, they won't put you in a skate as stiff as a skater doing jumps and spins, but the figure skates are probably going to provide more support in the areas you need than hockey skates would.  Hockey skates, in my opinion, are almost more like shoes and have low ankle support, allowing skaters to push easier for speed.  Figure skate support goes higher up on the ankle to uphold landings and spins.

Size really depends on the brand.  Some brands run small, some large, some narrow, some wide.  It's best to get professionally fitted so you don't end up spending money on skates that are really going to hurt!  

Good luck!  :)