Looking for a nice pair of figure skates? (please read 'detail' section)?

Question

oops lol i live in pennsylvania on the border by new jersey :O

and im not sure about sizes for skates but im a size 10 in sneakers =(

Answer 1

DO NOT buy skates from any sporting goods store!!!  You need to find a pro shop and have your foot measured to get the right fit.  All boot makers sizes are a little different so you MUST be measured.  

I would recommend the Riedell 121 for you.  If you are wearing a size 10 in shoes, you do not want anything less than the 121 - it will not give you enough support and you will be replacing it soon.  If the pro shop has used equipment you can get a much better skate for the same price or a little more than the 121 new.  Used equipment is fine if it fits you - and heat moldable boots can be remolded for your foot so don't worry about that.  

Answer 2

The local rink should have a pro-shop where they sell figure skates and if you just tell them the size of shoe they can usually pick a close size out and you can try it on. Good Luck! (:

Answer 3

Hi!

I would not go online, you never know if they would fit you! Where do you live? I mean, if you live in California go to USA skates they are good! You can even go into the pro shop, at the rink you will skate at! Really don't go online! I think for beginer to freestlye in USFSA, you should get ridel, the cheapest ones, because you don't need as much support, as a skater like me does, who is working on double axel! You just need a basic ridel, with the basic blade it comes with! If you are doing ISI you should get the same thing, the only thing is that the levels are a bit easier, so you could stick with them longer! I would suggest USFSA though! I started in ISI, for 2 years, didn't go anywhere! But then I did USFSA, and I got all the way from double axel, from single loop, where I was when I left ISI! NEVER BUY SKATES FROM EBAY! People could be selling them because they have issues! (the skates!) The ridels come with a club 2000 blade, or something like that! That is fine for a begginer! The skates could cost about 70 to 100 dollars, thats not to bad! Mine cost 1500! Scary Huh? You could probably get up to a loop in those skates! Maybe a camel spin! That is bassic! Skating is really fun you will love it! Im looking to go to the Olympics! Is Dirks sports, a used skate site? Because if it is they will not be good! DONT USE USED SKATES EVER! They are bad they are not for your foot! Your skates wont be custom made they will be a stock boot, they could be heat moldable, if they are you will put your foot in the heated boot, and leave it for a half hour or so, and then you will have a nice fit! But if they are used they might be molded to someone elses foot! Or just buy used ones leave em in the car for days, and then leave em on! LOL! That might not work! HEHE! You can't walk in to a store, with skates all over racks like in shoe stores, they will take a messurement, and see if they have a stock boot for you, otherwise they will order them, and you will get em in 2 to 3 weeks! Good luck! Well if you want I also have many old skates! But I wear a size 2 kids so they might not fit! You really should go to your rinks proshop! Don't worry beginer boots are not 700 dollars! Or the blades are not 500! That is for advanced skaters! Your skates will be 70 to 100 dollars for the boot and the blade probably! Good Luck!  Your Friend, Brianna W.

Answer 4

Try Risport...

Answer 5

depending on on you foot width you can wear jackson(they have 3 different widths, for medium width feet), gam(for more narrow feet),or if your not jumping at all there are types that fit more like runners. skate sizes are marked one size smaller than shoes, a size 10 would be about a size 9 or even 8 and a half. different companies fit differently, nike has a smaller width than new balance just like gam has a smaller width than jackson. at most skate shops you can buy second hand skates but i would not suggest those. a quick note to remember about buying skates; boots and blades are usually separate.

that is all i can really say to help, try looking up company web sites they should have retailers on a list

good luck with figure skating, from a figure skater

Answer 6

Hey well you didn't mention where you live, we wouldn't want to recommend a store that's across the country from you! Haha. Also, what size are you? I have a pair of skates that I want to sell, I've worn them for 6 months when I was also learning beginner stuff. They are quite in good condition, and really good for beginning skating/recreational skating. They are a women's size 6 (my shoe size was a 5), and I'm selling them for $25. Originally $50. If you live near Fullerton, CA, then you can try them on! Good luck!

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Oh, PA! D= Then... you should look for a local rink and see if they have a pro shop ;D

Answer 7

www.craigslist.com

Answer 8

Don't buy skates at a sporting goods store, in my experience they are almost always more expensive for what you get than if you buy them at the rink (counter-intuitive, I know!).  You could ask the rink if there is any kind of local skate-swap.  Also, some rinks give a discount for buying from them if you're taking lessons, so ask about that.  [I got 10% off a skate/blade order of $500+, so it can add up!]

Personally, I would not buy my own skates until you are well into jumping.  I bought a pair of skates when I started back crossovers, and I ended up buying more expensive ones within a year and a half.  They didn't have enough padding to make jumping beyond a salchow comfortable.  

Of course, if your rink's rental skates are really old or they do not sharpen them regularly, you should probably ignore the last paragraph's advice.  My rink provides decent skates pretty cheap, so I've always felt like the $100 skates were a waste of money.  

Good luck on your hunt!  Here's Riedell's website that has recommendations for skates for each level.  I'd start at where you are now, and add at least 2 levels to get your own personal recommendation.  Gotta remember, you WILL improve before you need new skates.   ;-)

http://www.riedellskates.com/fit/boots.h...