Which ice skates are the best to buy?

Question

I just started ice skating a few weeks ago and I am currently renting ice skates. They are plastic and don't have laces, I would say they are pretty bad quality. I have tried two different sizes but I always get blisters and my feel swell up, even after skating for only 30 minutes during my lesson. My parents are going to buy me a pair of skates, but since I just started, they said they are going to buy me a used pair that are a bit cheaper, which is fine with me because its better than the rental skates. Although I really don't want to, my dad wants to get them off of ebay. I have been looking at two different kinds of skates, I don't know which are better though.

They are the Jackson Mystique, or the Reidell 117.

Which one is better for a beginner?

Thank you!

Answer 1

I say Jackson Mystique because Jacksons are really easy to break in.

Answer 2

Hey!

You can get new skates of ebay shops for a pretty cheap price. I strongly recomend jacksons over reidells. They last longer. The Mysiques are a good boot, light and will suport you though to more advacnes things. The riedells are more limited and i feel dont over as much ankle support. There are also some less popular makes available on the ebay shops, it is worth looking around on there then make your choice.

Answer 3

i am a beginner and i got the Riedell 117

i am very happy and they feel infinity times better then rentals but i still get blisters athough not as bad but there are many reasons why that could still be happening to me

i am thinking of getting my skates heated so the boot can have a custom fit to my ankles and feet

you can get used ones heated too but i wouldnt suggest getting them off of Ebay because you cannot inspect the boot or the blade to see how much life they have left

for basic lessons even Riedell 112 and possible the 110 would work and they are cheaper then the 117

Answer 4

Both types of skates would be alright, if you are buying used I would suggest getting a better pair of higher end skates. If you are buying used the Riedell 117 should be alright. I favor Riedell over Jackson's just because they seem to be more comfortable and better quality, though depending on the skater you talk to depends on what their opinion of skates are. I would highly suggest getting skates from a pro shop so that you can be sized and try on skates rather than buying them online because you can have many problems with sizing since every brand and every model run slightly different size wise. Good luck!

Answer 5

well if you doing axels then get the Jackson Mystique other wise get the Reidell 117

Answer 6

Jackson mystique.. i have jackson freestyle  and before that i had jackson competitor.. they work well because there is alot of ankle support.

Answer 7

Jackson Mystique are good!

I have Jackson Mystique Skates and there good!