What brand of iceskates is recommended for preliminary beginners and figure skating beginners?

Question

My daughters are 10 years old, 8 years old and 7 years old. They just started ice skating. The older daughter will start beginners figure skating soon while the younger two are at basic beginners. Looking for the best value for money and concerned about their growing feet. Thanks!

Answer 1

Risport

Riedells

Jackson

etc etc

Answer 2

Most beginners start in either Jackson or Riedell. Both have models that come with blades attached. Personally, I started out in Jackson Artiste's which cost about 90 dollars. The Riedell Ribbon series is also good for beginners. I would suggest either the White or Red Ribbon, which start at $62 and $100 dollars.

I'm sure your local skate shop will be very useful as well. Growing feet is a concern for all parents of figure skaters, so they will know how to help you get the most for your money

Answer 3

Riedell bronze, silver, gold stars(depends on levals, someone at the shop should be able to help you)

or Soft Techs(i'm pretty sure they're from jackson) They're the best and the kids i teach love them!

Answer 4

I usually recommend Riedells to beginning skaters.  They have a wide range of skates for all levels and I think they're a decent skate for the price.  Both of my stepdaughters started in Riedells and didn't have any problems with them.  I have generally heard from other skaters that they're a comfortable skate.  

With growing feet, your best bet is to probably go the used skate route.  Some skate shops sell used skates on consignment (try rainbosports.com) or check with other skaters at the rink.  While you can order skates online or through eBay at competitive prices, the drawback is sizing.  Skates do not always run true to shoe size and vary by brand.  Some run small, some run big, some wide, some narrow.  I would have them all professionally fitted at a skate shop by someone with experience to get an accurate size and width recommendation for the brand(s) you choose to go with.  Because of growing feet, they'll probably tell you to get skates a 1/2 size larger.  The shop would also be able to suggest a brand/model for each of your girls based upon their skill levels and goals.  For example, the Riedell site (riedellskates.com) has a chart that you can compare their levels to for an idea of which Riedell boot/blade set they would work best for their level and how long it should last.  You may find that if they stay in the sport for awhile, you'll end up with a collection of sizes to accomodate the younger ones!  :)  

Good luck!