If you're looking to hit the rink this cold season, here are some of the best stakes for beginners to try out.
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inter is coming, and you might be on the hunt for some fresh new ice skates for beginners. When it comes to ice skates, there's really no one- size-fits-all. Of course, every foot is different, but also every skater has different needs. Perhaps you're a beginner who wants tointer is coming, and you might be on the hunt for some fresh new ice skates for beginners. When it comes to ice skates, there's really no one- size-fits-all. Of course, every foot is different, but also every skater has different needs. Perhaps you're a beginner who wants to skate recreationally . Or maybe you're a first-time hockey player and need a skating boot that allows you to make sharp turns. Whatever the case may be, in order have a good time out on the ice and not experience foot pain afterward, it's important to try find a skating boot that you feel comfortable in and that can go the distance—and it's likely not the pair you're given at the ice skating rink.
It's something that world figure skating coach and choreographer Michelle Hong adamantly preaches. "I am a big believer of 'you got to just try it out first,'" Hong says. "I think that there are people who get really excited again, or they see Olympians wearing a certain brand and a certain blade, and they want to get the top-of-the-line. But that top-of-the-line boot is not going to be proficient for them, or it's not going to be a good fit for them in that regard."
FYI: There are two types of skates you that work well for recreational skating: ones for figure skating and ones for hockey. Either can work if you're a beginner. Figure skates generally have a long blade for balance and a toe pick for better control to perform tricks on ice. On the other hand, hockey skates usually have a smoother edge, no toe pick and a curved blade.
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For those hoping to level up their ice skating this year, Hong recommends brands who offer a range of options for pros, as well as for beginners. "And so for those who are beginners, it's really important to find a skate that fits and you are comfortable walking in," Hong says. "And the boots that I recommend are Riedell and Jackson."
If you're not sure what are the best skates for you to try, take a look at some of our top picks below.
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