The best option is to buy skates (boots and blades) that fit properly in the first place. Don't purchase skates with the idea of having the player grow into them in 6 months or a year!  An improperly fitted skate increases the possibility of serious ankle injuries and broken bones!      Here's what you need to know to get the best fitting figure skates: 1. Select skates that are snug but not painful. Your ice skates shouldn't fit like a pair of shoes...

What to Wear when ice skating      Many indoor ice skating rinks are well insulated and are quite cold. Hockey players prefer to skate on hard ice that is held several degrees colder than the temperature preferred by figure skaters. It is best to be prepared for cold temperatures by layering your clothing so an outer jacket can be removed if the skating activity increases your body temperature. Skate Rentals are OK for the first few times you skate, but if you...

There are several factors to consider when choosing figure skates such as your body type, your skill level and the stiffness rating of each boot. The Figure Skate Comparison Guide below has our recommendations for choosing figure skates based upon an individual's skill level. This guide refers to the test levels of the United Skate Figure Skating Association (USFSA) and the Ice Skating Institute (ISI). It also uses the recommendations provided by figure skating manufacturers as well as observations and...