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While hockey skates should be bought a size down from a child’s traditional shoe size, figure skates should be the same size as their everyday… Read More »What Size Ice Skates Does My Toddler Need?

Children’s ice skates are sized in junior sizes, so they would look like 6J or 10J. These sizes run small, so it’s best to choose… Read More »What Size Skates For A 2 Year Old?

Some hockey players simply wear whatever socks they wear for everything else; others buy special socks that are super thin or extra thick; still others… Read More »Do Nhl Players Wear Socks In Their Skates?

Use a hand stone to dull the blade if the plastic on the boards isn’t dulling the skate blade enough. The hand stone can also… Read More »How Do You Dull Skates That Are Too Sharp?

The rule of thumb is you need to sharpen your skates every 24 to 27 hours of skating. So it could take years before you… Read More »Do Recreational Skates Need To Be Sharpened?

Hockey skates are fast and maneuverable and offer good support of the foot, making them a good choice for beginners. Hybrid ice skates are with… Read More »Which Ice Skates Are Better For Beginners?

“Rec and comfort skates” are designed for those planning to skate outdoors once a week or on a school field trip. “The difference really is… Read More »What Are Comfort Skates?

The longer blades help speed skaters go faster because they provide more pressure into the ice. These blades also help speed skaters have more grip… Read More »Why Are Speed Ice Skates So Long?

The material of a figure skate’s boot is more pliable and lighter than the heavy composite of hockey skates. This is because a figure skater… Read More »What’S The Difference Between Figure Skates And Ice Skates?