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Age and Gender
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Our Top Choice
American Athletic Tricot Lined Figure Skates
American Athletics’ tricot-lined skates are a perfect skate for beginners and intermediate skaters. A wipe-clean footbed and sharp blades enable these to offer performance.
A great look and style that is easy to take care of and affordable. True-to-size fit makes purchasing online a pretty safe bet. Padding in the right places for comfort.
These aren’t meant for professionals (but are great for recreational skaters at all levels).
Adult Women’s
Figure
Easy-care PVC
Tricot-lined, Full Quarter Padding
Hollow Ground Nickel-plated Steel
Best Value
Riedell 615 Soar Children’s Figure Skates
Riedell’s 615 Soar kid’s skates are a light-support youth skate that will work for kids who ice skate every now and then, or who are learning to skate for the first time.
Attractive, durable, and easy to care for. Cozy plush trim and man-made lining keep feet warm, comfortable, and supported.
May need to be sharpened before use.
Youth/Junior Boys’
Figure
Power Strap Closure, PVC Soles
Foam-backed Velvet Lining
Stainless Steel Spiral Blade
Jackson Ultima Mystique JS1592 Men’s Ice Skates
Jackson Ultima’s Mystique men’s ice skates offer a distinguished black leather upper that is lined with polyurethane for easy care.
Good for casual skaters as well as for those who ice skate often. Should last many years. True to size.
At the higher end of the price spectrum for recreational skates.
Adult Men’s
Figure
PU-coated Leather
Durable Synthetic Lining
All-purpose Chrome Blade
Lake Placid Alpine 800 Figure Skate
Classic design with some extra details for a more distinctive look, these women’s figure skates from Lake Placid stand out for their style as well as their function.
Synthetic fur lining with memory foam support for ultimate comfort. Reinforced ankle support with extended counters give this skate great stability.
May run a tad large – check size specifications when ordering.
Adult Women’s
Figure
Vinyl Outer Boot
Synthetic Fur Lining
Nickel-plated Carbon Steel Blade
Bauer Supreme S140 Men’s Ice Skate
These men’s ice skates from Bauer are perfect for recreational skaters as well as casual hockey players.
Anatomical heel and ankle fit offer good support. Affordably priced. Doesn’t require much break-in time.
May need to be sharpened before use. Many users need to order a size down or more.
Adult Men’s
Hockey
Premium Nylon Quarter Package
Microfiber Liner, Comfort Foam
TUUK Super Stainless Runner