18 best skates

For many, winter is the best season of the year. It's nice to someone to play hockey, for someone - to perform a triple toe loop, and some - just ride on the rink. In all cases, you need to have skates, and if they are not there, then you need to buy. There are a lot of models on the sports market, there is an opportunity to get confused. Having studied the rating below, you can quickly choose your favorite model and feel free to go shopping.

Skates of which company to choose

Leading companies that produce high-quality skates for both professional athletes and active winter leisure enthusiasts:

1. SK (Sports collection) - the largest Russian company producing sports equipment. After 20 years from the beginning of its establishment, the manufacturer is in the TOP-5 by the number of products sold in the Russian Federation.

2. GRAF is a family-owned company, founded in 1921 in Switzerland, specializing in the manufacture of high-class figured and hockey skates.

3. Bauer - the famous Canadian concern, the first in the world to make skates in the form of shoes with blades attached to them. The manufacturer, created in 1927, is today the leader in the production of hockey equipment.

4. Jeckson - a company that, along with another - Ultima, being today one, is part of the corporation Bauer. Produces excellent figure skates and shoes to them.

Ranking of the best modern skates

The list of the best models was compiled on the basis of the basic selection criteria, including the experience of consumers who sent their feedback. Were taken into account:

• Types of skates on the sports principle: hockey, curly, recreational, sprint.
• Types of models based on the level of training: for professionals, for semi-professionals, for beginner athletes and amateurs.
• Categories of sports equipment by age and sex: children, adolescents, adults; male, female.
• Evaluation of goods based on human experience: positive and negative reviews, popularity and rating.
• Technical and operational characteristics of the inventory: materials of boots and blades, in particular their structural components; the presence or absence of an element.
• Design, price and service life.
• Reputation of the manufacturer.

Best hockey skates

Men's Children's

Bauer Supreme 140 - children's model for novice hockey players who are not sparing sports shoes in training. Boots on top are covered with durable nylon that can withstand various mechanical effects - they are moderately tough, stable and stable. The anatomical heel cup and inner padding firmly fix the foot, thereby ensuring an optimal fit. Legs in uniforms do not slip thanks to comfortable laces and insoles made of EVA material.

Advantages:

• thermoformed shoes; anatomical tongues; calipers; molded foam insoles; thermoplastic rubber soles;
• strong glasses; stainless steel blades; fastening on the laces;
• low price: ≈2,7 thousand ₽ (with a discount).

Disadvantage:

• fixed blades.

According to reviews: comfortable cheap skates with boots that do not hinder movement, reliably protect the child's feet from damage.

Male teenagers

Bauer Vapor X600 is a junior model for semi-professionals, able to provide the hockey player with maximum maneuverability and protection. Feet are comfortably seated in the heat shoes; innovative housing provides support and sustainability; the foam extinguishes well; microfiber perfectly absorbs moisture; calipers protect the ankle from injury. Such skates are perfect for athletes of different levels of training.

Advantages:

• boots with thermal function; housings made of nylon polymer; internal anaform foam; tongues of metatarsal bone; ankle supports; polymerized rubber platform; Pressed insole Comfort; hydrophobic microfiber lining; ankle inserts;
• innovative glasses with integrated stainless steel blades; TUUK steel that does not rust; stringed fixation;
• price: 12.9… 15.3 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• With frequent lacing you need to be careful - you can hurt your fingers.

Based on the reviews: the quality of the product is fully consistent with the price. The young man is maximally protected from injuries, the quality of the blades allows you to perform all the planned movements, to move in such equipment comfortably.

Male adults

GRAF Ultra G-75 Ultralite 5000 - professional men's skates, boots which are made of durable artificial materials. Internal linings protect against cold and moisture; soft liners to give the legs dynamic stability clamp ankle joints; Plastic sole makes shoes easier.

Advantages:

• semi-rigid synthetic material shoes, taking the form of the feet when warm; microfibre linings from the inside; plastic soles; heel support; soft tabs in the ankle area; increased grilamid sock;
• protection of glass from high frost; replaceable and quickly tightened stainless blades; stringed clip;
• price: ≈21.2 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• the sides may crack from a strong blow of the puck.

Judging by the reviews: the skates have all the properties so that the player on the court feels maximum comfort and confidence. In addition, when worn old blades do not need to throw athletic shoes, because you can easily put a new "iron".

Men's children's goalkeeper

Bauer Performance Goal - goalie children's skates, shoes which are made of lightweight durable nylon - excellent support and lateral protection provided to the player. Inner linings and insoles perfectly absorb moisture, retain heat, and dry quickly. Anatomical inserts and soft padding contribute to a comfortable fit of the legs, safety to the ankle joints. Reinforced plastic nozzles do not crack with a strong throw of the puck.

Advantages:

• nylon boot body; Hydroponic lining; padded tongues; anatomical inserts in the ankle area; comfortable and practical insoles; vents in the soles;
• shockproof plastic cups; enhanced sock protection; stainless TUUK blades; lace tie;
• price: ≈4,0 thousand ₽.

Disadvantages:

• it is difficult for a child at first to lace himself up - you need help from outside.

Conclusions from the reviews: a small goalkeeper in such skates is comfortable, prestigious and not scary - it is almost impossible to break through the defense.

Men's teenage goalkeeper

Bauer Reactor 5000 Goal - junior goalkeeper model, externally made of lightweight nylon, from the inside - from a multilayer foam. Plastic cuffs provide comfort for the heel and ankle; elongated tongues do not allow the laces to crash into the body. Practical insoles drain moisture, retain heat, absorb. Stainless steel blades are removable.

Advantages:

• shockproof nylon coating; elongated felt languages; internal multilayer foam; elastic ankle cuffs; foam insoles; durable and soft pads;
• anti-shock glasses, flowing socks and heels; removable stainless steel blades; a pair of quality laces;
• price: ≈10,0 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• It is not recommended to move on surfaces that are distinctive from ice. Otherwise, you will have to sharpen the blades, which is undesirable.

Summary, based on the reviews: skates allow you to completely change the direction of movement in full protection and with ease, unexpectedly maneuver, confuse the attacker.

Male adult goalkeeper

Bauer Reactor 6000 Goal - a model for adult goalkeepers, made by innovative technologies. Nylon boots and shockproof glasses absolutely protect the endings of the legs. Internal device contributes to comfort and stability. Blades that do not rust after a certain amount of sharpening can be replaced.

Advantages:

• outer nylon coating; internal foam filler and insoles; longer than normal tongues; flexible cuffs for ankle and heel fixation; wear resistant linings; foam insoles;
• lightweight glasses with heels and socks; stainless steel blades that can be changed; set of durable laces;
• price: ≈29.9 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• periodically you need to brace the hardware on the glasses.

From the reviews should: good quality skates - for amateurs, progressive players, venerable professionals. Care of sports equipment - the usual.

Women's nursery

Jackson JS1694 Artiste is a great model for girls who are fond of gambling collective games - sports. Beautiful outward and comfortable inside items of equipment will not leave children indifferent to hockey.

Advantages:

• artificial leather boot; inside synthetic fabric layer; PVC outsole; tight ankle retainer;
• stainless metal blades; cord fixing, performed at the top with hooks;
• price: - ths. ₽

Disadvantage:

• the impracticality of the popular white color, which from the black washer becomes like camouflage.

The conclusion from the rare reviews: the skates are good, only spent a lot of time to pick up the size of the leg.

Female teenagers

Fischer MyStyle Shape - great skates for teenagers involved in hockey. In the shoes well "sit" legs - stable. The accumulated moisture goes into the insoles, which dry quickly. Tongues well prevent rubbing with shoelaces.

Advantages:

• the shoe, both from the outside and from the inside, is made of different synthetic materials; optimal tongue size; anatomically shaped insoles; rubber soles; ankle support;
• light glasses; stainless steel blades; durable laces;
• price: - ths. ₽

Disadvantage:

• over time, the seams can go off on the heel of the shoe.

In reviews, there is a perception that the model is good, but not eternal, - with normal care, it is enough for its age.

Female adults

Bladerunner Aurora Black Ice 2013 - a high-quality aesthetic model, made with the features of women's hockey. Thanks to the “repulsive dirt” vinyl and warm fur, you can do sports not only in the gym, but also in the open air.

Advantages:

• vinyl boot top; faux fur interior trim; Cast rubber outsole in combination with plastic; insulated lining;
• non-corrosive blades with carbon fiber; tie hook with upper hooks;
• price: 3.7 ... 4.5 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• sometimes mounting blades to rubber soles faulty.

The reviews noted: beautiful elegant skates, but it’s good that in women's hockey they hit their legs less often - this outfit will not always protect them from a painful blow.

Best figure skates

Men's Children's

Larsen Sambo - a popular figure model, designed for novice athletes and amateurs. The boots are made on an anatomical block, therefore, they naturally flow around the legs. Moreover, they are warm, stylish - children are happy to go riding with this equipment both on closed and open skating rinks.

Advantages:

• cold-resistant polyvinyl chloride surface of shoes; interior trim with Visa cloth; anatomical tongues; practical insoles and liners;
• blades are made of high carbon steel; accelerated lacing system for holes and hooks;
• low price: 1,4 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• The blades need the right care - they can rust.

From the reviews of parents: children like skates - they are not very tough, comfortable, stable. In addition, there are no problems with monotonous lacing.

Male teenagers

Jackson JS1993 Marquis is a classic teenage model that allows you to perform figures of a compulsory program or just skate for fun. Shoes lie well on their feet - comfortable and stable. Designed for both amateurs and skaters who have a "school".

Advantages:

• PU leather boots with polyurethane gloss; internal microfiber treatment; PVC soles; ankle clamp; cutouts for added flexibility;
• Blades branded Ultima Mirage - fixed with screws; fastening on the laces through the holes (at the top by means of hooks);
• price: 9,0 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• imitation leather is inferior to genuine in terms of life.

In reviews, skates are popular - the quality of tailoring is displayed, which is reflected in the effectiveness of staying on ice.

Male adults

NORDWAY Laval (2013) is an adult model with an aesthetic concise design. It takes quite a bit of time for the legs to adapt to the shoes — then they stand on their feet like a glove. Thanks to the soft inserts and linings there is no discomfort. For the convenience of squats created special cuts. Skates are most suitable for skaters with a solid level of riding.

Advantages:

• natural leather (not wringed) and suede; ankle support; anatomical liners and insoles; ankle inserts; plastic poured soles;
• high carbon steel blades; fixing the laces on the holes with hooks;
• price: - ths. ₽

Disadvantage:

• periodically peel off the soles under the heels.

Opinions are optimistic: the skates are excellent - a year of training and you can do a quarter sheepskin coat.

Women's nursery

GRAF Montana - a popular children's model, designed for beginner skaters. Properly selected shoes do not crush, at the same time, tightly fitting legs, eliminating the possibility of dislocation. The blades can be adjusted to the child's anatomy - adjust the length behind, slightly grind off the teeth in front.

Advantages:

• the outer layer of shoes (anatomical) is synthetic leather, the inner one is artificial fabric; PVC soles; felt dense languages; front, back and bottom parts are stitched;
• nickel-plated blades with anti-corrosion coating - there are teeth in the front; a pair of waterproof laces;
• price: ≈3,8 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• in the initial months it is difficult to perform lacing.

From the words of parents: children like skates right away - there is no desire to leave the playground. So the model is good.

Female teenagers

SK Ladies Lux Corso 50/50% Leather is a female model for teenagers with semi-professional riding skills, with an ultramodern design. Artificially produced leather in operation is not inferior to genuine; Breathable pads save energy and absorb moisture; firmly fixed blades are one with the shoes and legs.

Advantages:

• the top of the boot and parts of the tongues are made of artificial leather, the interior trim and lining are made of genuine leather; sole ergonomic Graceful;
• high-quality corrosion-resistant blades are additionally fastened to the heels with screws; fasteners on the lacing;
• price: ≈3,0 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• not always in the outlets are available in the range of the right size.

The main thing in the reviews of girls and parents: high-quality skates - the design allows to improve the axel, the loop and the lutz.

Female adults

SK Ladies Lux Corso 100% Leather - a perfect model for professional figure skaters - is a harmony of leather and metal, created by engineers and designers.

Advantages:

• boots are completely leather, including lined; partially felt languages; PVC soles;
• replacement blades that do not corrode are called High-Carbon Steel; fastening to heels produced screws; cord fasteners;
• price: ≈4,6 thousand ₽.

Disadvantages:

• Not detected.

From the admiring reviews of the owners of these sports armor, it is clear that in these skates you can perform at competitions of the highest rank.

Best walking skates

Men's for all ages

X-Match 64597 (... .8; ... .9) - the patented children's, teenage and age walking skates of the same design of the most different sizes. This model is a real designer, which when assembled gives joy from active stay in the fresh air.

Advantages:

• plastic semi-soft boots; the sliding mechanism working from the adjusting button; 2-sided 2-functional heaters; strengthening the heel and toe zones; fixtures ankles; PVC insoles EVA; flashing lights;
• non-corrosive blades (hockey) made of steel 53HRC; fixing with velcro, belts, clips, buckles and laces;
• operation temperature: not lower than 20 ° С;
• prices: ≈ 2.6; ≈2.7; ≈2,8 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• there may be defective parts.

In positive reviews, it is noted that by purchasing several different sets, you can arrange family holidays on the ice - the quality of equipment allows.

Women's for any age

Action PW-211F is a female model for all age groups. It is popular because of its appearance, practicality and affordable prices. Skates are comfortable when riding, wear-resistant, with gentle operation and proper care - durable.

Advantages:

• polyurethane-reinforced soft PVC boots; practical sliding mechanism; comfortable pads; holding ankles;
• Reinforced steel blades do not corrode; clips on clips, laces, velcro;
• price: from ≈1.7 thousand ₽.

Disadvantage:

• If you use it for other purposes, they will not last long.

Reviews with a “+” sign: warm, easily adjustable, high-quality steel, attractive design.

Top sprint skates

Unisex teenagers and adults

SK Sprinter Ice is a professional model with low boots and long blades. Sprinter skates, by their very nature, should weigh at least, so their production uses the lightest composite materials.

Advantages:

• plastic low boots with synthetic fabric inside; mini-heel heel strap; asymmetric tongues made of artificial leather; knitted lining;
• removable stainless steel blades 41.5 cm long; Tightening laces;
• price: ≈14,0 thousand rubles.

Disadvantage:

• a fall on the track of the speed skating stadium, especially when cornering, is fraught with serious injury.

Experts have expressed the opinion that this model is the best in many ways.

What skates to buy

For female:

1. hockey:

• children (lovers) - JS1694 Artiste from Jackson;
• teenagers (progressive) - MyStyle Shape from Fischer;
• adults (high) - Bladerunner Aurora Black Ice 2013.

2. figure skating:

• girls (beginners) - Montana from GRAF;
• girls (semi-professionals) - Ladies Lux Corso 50/50% Leather from SC;
• women (professionals) - Ladies Lux Corso 100% Leather from SC.

3. walks on the rink:

• all - PW-211F from Action.

For male:

1. hockey:

• children (beginners) - Supreme 140 from Bauer; Performance Goal by Bauer;
• teenagers (semi-professionals) - Vapor X600 from Bauer; Reactor 5000 Goal from Bauer;
• adults (professionals) - Ultra G-75 Ultralite 5000 from GRAF; Reactor 6000 Goal by Bauer.

2. figure skating:

• boys (lovers) - Sambo from Larsen;
• young men (progressive) - JS1993 Marquis from Jackson;
• men (high level) - Laval (2013) from NORDWAY.

3. Walk on the rink:

• all 64597 (... .8; ... .9) from X-Match.

For women and men of adolescence and adulthood: sprint races (professionals) - Sprinter Ice from the UK.