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Which ice-skates are best for me to get? Best answer 10 points!?
I went ice-skating with my friend today for the first time in about a year. I have had my own skates for about 4 years, but today they were so uncomfortable! They have never softened up and are extremely ridgid and stiff. They are white figure skates, and my ankles were in agony by the end. I was wearing long socks & legwarmers, but the skates still grazed my ankles and make them red and sore.
Now I am considering buying some ice-hockey skates instead, as they look so much more comfortable...
What do you think is wrong with my skates? and do you think hockey skates would be better?
Oh and I only use them for recreational use at the public rink, but I really enjoy it and love having my own skates. So I don't need either for jumping or playing hockey, just wearing a lot out, as I really want to get back into skating.
Okay, I see your dilemma. Hmmm.
Well, in short I would say that you should stick with figure skates, but get new ones. Here is my thinking in more detail:
Skating in figure skates are easier because their blades have two edges, and are thicker than hockey skates. The toe pick also helps by sort of catching you before or when you fall (as crazy as it sounds) because it warns you that you are too far forward on your feet, and will also sort of 'spike' your senses, making you put your arms out to steady yourself. These are things that makes it easier to skate in figure skates. Hockey skates may be more comfortable, but will be harder to skate in, especially if you are already adjusted to skating in figure skates.
The reason your feet might be sore and red after skating will be because your skates are not broken into enough. A good example of what happens when you skate in new figure skates is in Ice Princess when she competes with brand new skates. This is because the skates have not yet had time to 'mold' to your foot. So it's stiff, and will not be comfortable. Or it may be because you have not skated in a year, and your feet need time to adjust to wearing skates again. Perhaps it is also because your feet are growing. The first reason is probably why though.
I would say try skating a little more with your skates now, and see if they soften up. Wear your skates on carpet (with the blade guards on of course) and hold the edge of a bed, couch, or similar and jump up and down (with your skates on the carpet) so your feet with 'break' the skate. Bend your knees and jump high repeatedly. That should help a bit. If it does not then I advise investing in new skates. Since you enjoy going once and a while, I would choose Riedell, or Jackson. These are both fairly non expensive, but you will get your money's worth.
Riedell:
http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/121.html
http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/117.html
http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/112.html
http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/110.html
Jackson:
http://www.jacksonskates.com/html/frames/frameset-prod.html
http://www.jacksonskates.com/html/frames/frameset-prod.html
http://www.jacksonskates.com/html/frames/frameset-prod.html
Jackson also has a pair of skates which is like a combination of the hockey boot, but with figure skating blades. It might be more what you are looking for. Here is a link to it:
http://www.jacksonultima.com/en/Index.aspx?product=vcJLjGbqYaY9KyejMar9ng1A2B3C4D5E1A2B3C4D5E
http://www.jacksonultima.com/en/Index.aspx?product=AogtO2DF7RYiQzKz4WyIZQ1A2B3C4D5E1A2B3C4D5E
http://www.jacksonultima.com/en/Index.aspx?product=oNv64clwB/gf5UqPwwUbtg1A2B3C4D5E1A2B3C4D5E
I suggest asking a skating coach, or local skate retail shop if you have any other questions.
I hope I helped, and good luck! :]
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