Ice Skating

Size

When measuring your feet for the skates, wear socks swith the same thickness as the socks you are planning to wear when skating.

Designation

• Men's skates tend to have a stiffer frame, rounded blades, and the so-called hollow (groove), which reduces friction and boosts the skater’s speed. These properties improve manoeuvrability and are typical for hockey skates as well.
• Women's skates are often equipped with a blade with the toe picks at the end. The primary purpose of the toe picks is to enable jumps and other complicated manoeuvres. The other end of the blade is straight, which improves the overall stability.

Type

• Hockey - are more robust and have less padding. Have good maneuverability but are not particularly suitable for long recreational skating .
• Recreational - more comfortable, have more padding, and are suitable for long skating sessions.
• Combination - have a skating frame that lets you equip an ice skating blade or roller skates to match the weather and season.

Straps

• Laces - classic strapping used primarily for hockey and figure skating skates. Lacing up your boots provides a finer degree of control.
• Buckles - faster and easier to use, making them more suitable for recreational skates.