Purchase is one way to diversify rest. This inventory is needed to visit the ice roller or roller sites. You can make the right choice of rollers and ice, when taking into account the recommendations, which will be talked in detail.

How to choose skates and rollers

Skates are divided into two main groups: the first is used for ice riding, the second - on a solid surface. Their design is different because various conditions operation.

The main selection criteria includes the following:

1. The level of training of the skater or Roller, which is calculated by the model.
2. Purpose.
3. Material making top boot.
4. Lining type.
5. The material of the sole and heel, their rigidity.
6. Boot size.
7. Parameters of blades and rollers.
8. Fixing type shoe on foot

Ice and roller skates in terms of the level of training of the skater or Roller are divided into three groups:

• Amateur skates. Models from this group inexpensive, have low rigidity. Move from cheap materials. During training, it is impossible to avoid collisions and falls.

With strong impact, even expensive skates can get serious damage that will not allow them to be used in the future. Therefore, it is recommended to use products from a low price category.

• Semi-professional skates. When creating models from this group, high-quality materials are used, some installed standards are withstanding. Products from this group are suitable for the buyer who is looking for skates for several seasons.
• Professional skates. Products from this group are created when using expensive materials. Attention is paid to established production standards.

Figured professional skates have teeth on the front of the blade, hockey are classified for the protection of ankle from strong blows.

There is a sense of buying professional versions of performance only in the case of professional hockey training, high-speed rumor or figure skating.

For purpose, ice skates are divided into:

• Figured. The difference of curly skates from other models is the presence of teeth on the blade.

They are necessary for the implementation of "teeth", rotations and circulating jumps, as they allow the figure to cling to the surface of the ice for a sharp change in the direction of movement. However, these teeth will interfere with riding on uneven ice.

Lightweight shoes, without insulation and protection. Therefore, skaters acquire special thermalons. Suitable for curling figure sports and for the usual holiday on ice, but not recommended for beginners.

• Pleasure. Skates from this group are used in order to simply ride on the rink.

Some models are equipped with hockey blades, other versions are made with the installation of the blade from figure skates with a smaller number of teeth.

The feature of the boot is insulation, since initially walking models were manufactured for use on the street. Suitable for beginners, but can not be applied with a professional sports.

• Hockey. Their differences are the increased protection of the shoe from the fall of the washers, shock the key. The increased strength of the structure is caused by the use of metal frames and synthetic materials when creating a boot.

Side support and a combination of cords with clips provides good fixation of the skate on the leg. Recommended for hockey and walking riding

• Running. Such models are created to exercise sports on the prepared arons, where the athlete develops speed up to 50 km / h. A feature of cross-country skates is a straight form of blades.

Because of this, running models cannot be used for a pleasure or figure skating. A straight blade becomes the cause of falling on uneven ice.

For purpose, roller skates are divided into:

1. Pleasure. A group of walking rollers is most popular. It is suitable for beginners and lovers. Standard design - four rollers are located in one row, the size of each roller in the range from 80 to 100 millimeters.
2. For aggressive riding. They have chain of reduced diameter. Suitable for performing complex tricks and riding on the trained track.
3. For high-speed driving. The design of such models has not 4, but 5 wheels and low boots.

For training suitable first group of rollers. Two others are not recommended for beginners, as they are not stable. The boot can be manufactured from various materials.

When choosing the type of material, the following is taken into account:

• Skin: Natural and synthetic. This material "breathes", keeps heat and stretched, taking out the outline of the leg.

Professional models have up to three layers of the skin - it betrays the stiffness of the boot. However, the skin does not protect the leg from shocks. Therefore, it is used only when creating curly skates or when creating shoes inserts for hockey.

• Synthetic materials: nylon, polyurethane, thermoplastic and others. These materials are similar to plastic. Hardness, strength and rigidity of synthetic material ensure reliable protection of legs from shocks.

Therefore, they are used when creating pleasure and hockey skates.

• Textile. Artificial fabrics are used when creating a boot, they are pre-impregnated in a water-repellent solution. Textiles keeps heat and costs cheaply, and the shoe from it is easy.

The only drawback is not protecting the leg from the blows, the structure of the material is damaged with strong mechanical exposure. Used textiles when creating curly and cross-country skates.

Roller shoes are classified somewhat differently:

• Hard boot is well holding an ankle. In the manufacture of the outer part, solid plastic is used, the inner part is represented by a soft trim. The hard type of shoes is suitable for newcomers due to reliable fixation of ankle.
• The frame version of the execution by its design resembles a fastening for a snowboard. Also manufactured from various synthetic materials that resemble plastic.

Fastening is designed to fix the legs of the Roller, the hoop in the sneakers. Shoes can be used in different ways, but it should be borne in mind that a similar version of execution has no good protection.

• Low boot has the height of the edge in the area of \u200b\u200b2-3 centimeters above the ankle. This version of execution is intended for comfortable workouts. This shoe is suitable for professionals, since the foot is less protected from injury.

The lining serves as a layer between the leg and the protective surface of the shoe. From its features, how comfortable leg when skating is depends. When creating cheap models, the lining becomes also insulation.

Professional models have a lining that serves as a shinship shock absorber. In the manufacture of expensive models, a material is used capable of changing the form when exposed to high temperature.

Professional curly skates are equipped with a similar lining. Changing the shape occurs in the following way: To begin with, the boots are heated in the stove, and then lasted on the leg, and after 15 minutes the lining will take out the outline of the legs.

Conditionally lining is divided into three categories:

1. Hard - recommended for beginners who feel bad on skates. Hard fixation reduces the risk of injury.
2. Soft - gives freedom, but does not support the leg. Therefore, suitable for professionals.
3. The streamlined - the outline of the legs repeats, providing fixation of the shoes.

Not always taken into account when choosing skates, the type of material used in the manufacture of the sole. When it is created, the skin, plastic or composite is used. The skin can extinguish vibration, acts as a shock absorber when jumping.

Plastic sole rigid and easy. Composite is used when creating expensive models.

It is important to spend the selection of the model in terms of the stiffness of the sole, since it determines the protection of an ankle from damage.

1. For beginners, a model with minimal rigidity is recommended, since the foot is not yet accustomed to the load.
2. For professionals, tight versions are suitable.

Professional skates produce on established standards. Criterion for installing the class of the skate is the rigidity of the sole.

Manufacturers conduct its indication by applying a digit to the surface of the sole: 35, 49, 85. It is possible to visually determine the rigidity, squeezing the shoe in the heel area. If the form does not change, then the sole is rigid.

Type of fixing the boot on the leg determines comfort during riding. For fixing the shoe used laces and clips. It is worth considering:

1. All professional models are equipped exclusively with laces. This is due to the fact that the laces wrap the whole leg, redistributing and leveling pressure.
2. Clips are easy to use, since to go to the ice, you should make a couple of clicks. But they cannot distribute pressure, fix the boot only in several points, and when they breakage them, it is difficult to replace.

For beginners and professionals, laces are recommended. You can pay attention to the combined version of the execution. Models that have only clips are poorly fixed on the leg, which reduces their stability. The type of blades or rollers is also taken into account.

Blades are characterized by the following indicators:

• The quality of steel is a factor that affects the price. The bad blade does not slide, does not hold sharpening and exposed to corrosion. Made blades from instrumental, stainless and carbon steel.

Instrumental has a high cost (professional version). Stainless persons will last due to corrosion protection (expensive amateur and semi-professional skates).

Carbon steel quickly loses sharpening and can over time to be covered with corrosion (cheap models).

• The blade of figured skates is characterized by a form, location and number of teeth.
• The curvature of the blade affects maneuverability when gliding on ice. Some blades are slightly curved. The point of contact with ice will change when distributing the load on the front or back of the skate.
• The height of the blade is the lower, the more stability.
• The size.

It is recommended to choose models of skates with a blade of stainless or tool steel, which has a curvature. Figure versions for beginners have a smaller amount of teeth, since their presence reduces stability.

The main characteristics of the rollers are diameter and the surface rigidity indicator. For these criteria there is the following classification:

• For fitness and high-speed skating on the street, wheels are suitable, the diameter of which is 70-100 millimeters with rigidity from 72 to 85 A.

For the street, the largest diameter of the wheels is selected, as they allow you to dial high speed with less effort and are slower than wearing.

• For hockey on the rollers, it is recommended wheels with a diameter of 59 to 80 millimeters with an indicator of stiffness from 75 A to 83 A. Professionals choose wheels in accordance with the type of game surface.
• For performing tricks, wheels with a diameter of 53 to 64 millimeters with rigidity from 70 a to 80 A. The small size increases maneuverability and allows you to slide on the railings.

Some rollers have the collapsible design of the fastening of the wheels. Similar skates are used by several seasons.

When you reach this point, you can already decide on the skate model. The last criterion of choice becomes the size of the boot. Conduct a choice for this indicator as follows:

1. During the fitting, wear socks in which you plan to ride. Warmly selected for open rollers and laptile models of skates, ordinary socks are put on when choosing curly professional skates or insulated models.
2. In the boot, the leg should be convenient: do not harm, rest, cut.
3. If the model initially seemed a little small, then the shoe is launched to the end. After proper fixation, the heel must correctly sit on the heel area.

The foot in the boot should not be free, the heel is fixed in the heel area. If discomfort is felt, then it is recommended to measure other models and compare the feelings.

You can not take the skates of the larger size, as the free arrangement of the ankle in the boot leads to the loss of ice resistance and may cause injury.

K2 F.I.T. 80 ALU M is a model relating to the walking class. Recommended for rollover of any level of preparation. Feature - the presence of the Stabilityplus cuff, which provides lateral support.

Characteristics K2 F.I.T. 80 ALU M:

1. Purpose - for walking on the street.
2. Model size from 40, 5 to 45.5.
3. Winter blade is not installed (without a replaceable module).
4. Frame is made of aluminum.
5. Inside the structure is soft, represented by artificial tissues located in several layers.
6. 4 wheels are hardly installed.
7. The diameter of one wheel is 97 millimeters.
8. There is a heel brake. It is made of plastic. When contacting the asphalt between expensive and plastic, friction is created, which reduces the speed of movement.
9. Fixation is performed by lacing, heel strap and balling.
10. Wheel hardness - 80 A.
11. Bearing type - ABEC 5.

Pros K2 F.I.T. 80 ALU M:

1. Modern style.
2. Model from low price category.
3. Soft boots and inner inserts effectively pass the air.

Cons K2 F.I.T. 80 ALU M:

1. Aluminum frame does not withstand a large load.
2. The model is suitable only for walking riding.

According to reviews, this model serves more than one season, ideal for walking on the street on asphalt. The wheels are erased slowly due to the large diameter and rigidity.

Women's curly skates SC LadiesvelVetFusion are suitable for use on closed rink. Performance color white, beige, classic shape.

On the surface the original pattern is applied. Production of the model was carried out with regard to world standards installed in figure skating.

SC characteristics LadiesVelvetFusion:

1. Purpose - curly skates for women.
2. Level is amateur and semi-professional.
3. The size range from 33 to 36.
4. Surface Surface - Artificial Leather
5. Interior decoration is an artificial fabric.
6. Fixation type - laces with hooks.
7. The material of the sole is plastic.
8. Blades made from of stainless steel.

Pluses SC Ladies Velvet Fusion:

1. Middle Price Range model.
2. Suitable for beginners and lovers.
3. The blade is not subject to corrosion.
4. Fixed blade bolts.

Cons SC Ladies Velvet Fusion:

1. Do not save heat.
2. Artificial leather is covered with scratches.

Buyers' reviews indicate that the model is ideal for learning. Artificial leather does not miss the melting snow, but the surface of the boot breathes, which provides a comfortable arrangement of ankle.

PlayLifeCalgaryboy model due to good quality manufacturing and attractive design is very popular. The boot is made in green and black.

Characteristics PlayLifeCalgaryboy:

1. Purpose is a pleasure option for children and adolescents.
2. Level - beginner.
3. Size range from 26 to 30.
4. Sliding boot design.
5. Fixation is a combination of shoelaces, clips and lipukek.
6. Boot material - plastic.
7. Interior finish - activity fabric.
8. The blade is made of carbon steel.

Pluses PlayLife Calgary Boy:

1. Bright design that many children and teenagers like.
2. The model securely fixes the leg.
3. The price category is average.
4. The ankle does not have protection against shocks.

Cons PlayLifeCalgaryboy:

1. The inner part does not let the air.
2. The blade is not protected from corrosion, requires careful care after each execution.
3. The blade is badly holding sharpening.

Reviews of parents who bought PlayLifeCalgaryboy children point to the long service life of this model. The advantage is the combination of several ways to fix the legs.

However, if not cleaning the blade from the snow after visiting the roller, then after the first season on the surface, areas of rust will appear.

Skates Wavekon LTF is a professional model for skating low boot and hard base. Classic shoe design.

Available in compliance with all established requirements in speed skating.

Characteristics Wavekon LTF:

1. Purpose - for adult men skating sports
2. Level - professional.
3. Size range from 32 to 46.
4. Boot material - synthetics impregnated in a water-repellent solution.
5. The sole material is seven carbon layers.
6. Interior finish - microfiber.
7. The soft tongue in combination with a low boot provides the desired ending the position of the foot.
8. Stiffness of 60 HRC design.

Pros Wavekon LTF:

1. Quality control at all stages of production.
2. The model serves several years.
3. It is manufactured according to the established rules in speed skating.
4. Light boot, passes air and delays water.
5. The blade holds sharpening for a long time.

Cons Wavekon LTF:

1. High price.
2. The blade cannot be changed.
3. The model does not have orthopedic insoles.

Considering the reviews of buyers of this model, it can be noted that it has a wonderful combination of price and quality. Can be used in competitions.

Bauervapor APX2 - Hockey skates for the goalkeeper are made in black. According to the results of the studies conducted, more than half of the NHL hockey players give preference to the skates produced under the Bauer brand. Produce them in the United States.

Characteristics of BauerVapor APX2:

1. Purpose - for adult hockey men.
2. Level - professional.
3. Dimensions ranging from 32.5 to 46.
4. Fullness corresponds to the class D, EE.
5. Type of fixing shoe - laces.
6. Boot material - composite.
7. Sole - carbon fiber.
8. Interior decoration - synthetic fabric.
9. Blade - Tool Steel.

Pros bauervapor APX2:

1. Reliable fixation.
2. The price corresponds to the quality
3. The blade holds sharpening.
4. Service life for several years.

Cons BauerVapor APX2:

1. We write over the brand.
2. The blade can not be changed to the new one.

Reviews of buyers of products distributed under the Bauer brand are almost always positive. The model under consideration serves from 2 to 5 seasons. Threads and scratches are not visible on black.

The Bauervapor X900 SR model is one of the most expensive and high-quality championships in the choice of hockey players. The design is represented by a classic combination of black, white and red. The model has new system Fastening blades.

Characteristics of Bauervapor X900 SR:

1. Purpose - for adult men who are engaged in hockey.
2. Level - professional.
3. Size range from 40 to 47.
4. Fullness corresponds to the class D and EE.
5. Classic fixation - with cords.
6. Surface material: artificial leather and composite. The inserts from the composite are located on the sock and heel, partially around.
7. Interior decoration material - artificial fabric.
8. The material of the sole is plastic.
9. The blade is made of instrumental steel.

Pros BauerVapor X900 SR:

1. Effectively protect the stick from shocks, the falls of the washer.
2. There are side support.
3. The inner part "breathes".
4. The model has an attractive design.

Cons Bauervapor X900 SR:

1. The overestimated cost due to the popularity of the brand.
2. Scratches appear on the surface of artificial leather.

Nowadays, when there are a lot of diverse fakes on store shelves. It becomes extremely difficult to find good and high-quality hockey skates. Of course, we can take the first option to the eye, but will he serve for a long time and right? The answer, of course, no.

How to buy skates, how to know their rating and popularity?

That is why in this article you can learn about the ranking of the best hockey skates and their brands, as well as in detail about each of the best options.

Indeed, a hockey player without skates - like a shoemaker without a boot. And therefore, it is necessary to approach such a choice extremely responsible. For help in choosing, we can refer to any famous person whose life is somehow connected with ice. First of all, he will, with ease, will tell you that if the skates are purchased for amateur sports, then in this case it is better to take the version of the Thai or Chinese manufacturer, as they are characterized by speed and ease. And in the case of professional sports, you need to think well and make a choice of the following brands well known to any athlete ...

Popular manufacturer of skates bauer

Very famous in wide ranges, brand "Bauer", engaged in the release of professional hockey skates, offers truly excellent skates with stunning quality and honors from other well-known brands. Main features are the following advantages:
1. Mounted in the side finish of the wedge of rigidity regulating lateral stability;
2. Thanks to a special anatomical insole, the boot becomes as comfortable as possible. The shoe material fits the leg along the heel, and the stop fell tightly into the sole;
3. The rigid outer sole is used, which provides additional stability when turning.
The second most popular brand skates, it is Reebok. A very famous brand that has earned its popularity due to high-quality and affordable products, invites us to make some of their hockey skating options. The founder of this company himself is the athlete and therefore it is better to know the rest on his own experience, which product is well suited for training and speeches. This is confirmed by the fact that the company was founded in 1985 and to this day retains impeccable quality and reliability, while maintaining traditions best models. Reviews about them are always only positive and really deserved.

CCM skate manufacturer and accessories

Well, finally, no less well-known brand of skates - CCM. Very good brand that deserves a huge amount positive feedback, thanks to ensuring wide opportunities when skating and additional ice confidence. Also has a unique feature of the individual adjustment of skates under the foot of the hockey player, which undoubtedly plays a very important role in this sport. All models are made of the best materials and deserve the highest assessment from specialists.
So I approached the end the rating of hockey skates. I think now, you can easily make your thoughtful choice and do not regret it.
Good shopping to you!

With the onset of winter, many rushed to the rink, and not everyone has to do with the need to rent ice "boots" - it is not eastwork, and not so cheap. In this case, it is better to buy the best skates from the category "pleasure" and relax calmly and comfortably. In our ranking you will just find the most reasonable option for both women and men and children. We also made a selection of popular, high-quality and convenient models for hockey and figure skating.

• NORDWAY. - Norwegian brand belonging to Norsk Oy. He appeared on the world in 1991 and since then constantly comes into five best manufacturers Sportsman for active pastime.
• Botas. - Czech Firm Production sports shoes, Including ice riding. All products are created at their own factory.
• Graf. - The Swiss company received its name in honor of the founder of Karl Graf. It collects its products practically manually, which significantly affects their high cost.
• X-Match. - Chinese budget firm, producing sporting goods for adults and children. Among them are both figured and hockey, and pleasure models.
• Bauer. - Large German Holding, the main direction of which is the production of everything you need for a professional game in hockey. Its products are one of the most expensive in this area, but at the same time the highest quality.
• Tempish - Leading manufacturer from Europe, working in the Czech Republic and supplying products in more than 100 countries of the world. There is absolutely everything for an active lifestyle of both men and women.

Rating of the best ice skates for figure skating, hockey and walking

This rating was based on the experimental way, after a thorough study of user reviews, real characteristics of products. Special attention Their correspondence has been given to the real parameters. The following criteria were influenced by our choice:

• Destination (for hockey, figure skating or walking);
• Portrait of a buyer (amateur, professional or beginner);
• Material of the external part and lining quality;
• Fixation method;
• Convenience of form;
• Foot size;
• Design;
• Type of metal;
• Convenience of putting on and removal;
• Color;
• Severity.

We have not left without attention and price, brand, and the popularity of nominees, the stated and actual life of their service, the rate of wear.

Where to start newcomers, which models will fit professionals and which options exist in the market, see this video:

Best curly skates

They can ride on both professional ice and just somewhere in the winter on the river. Initially, they were intended to perform dance compositions, but now they have been adapted for lovers. In severe frosts, it is impossible to spend a lot of time on the street.

Men's

Nordway Laval - According to reviews, these are the best skates for figure skating, because they do not rub the legs, made of genuine leather and withstand the lowest temperatures. The feet in winter practically do not sweat, since the vinyl lining has excellent water repellent properties. Laces are sufficiently long and dense for normal and safe fixation of the legs. Black color facilitates care of shoes. They are fitted well, but do not interfere with squats. The lower part is sharp, made of stainless steel and is stepping slowly.

Advantages:

• High stability;
• Non-smack color;
• Ergonomic shape;
• Natural materials.

Disadvantages:

• Small sizes as for men.

Women

Botas Topas Pro. - Pretty light and comfortable boots for beginners who will delight the anatomical form of "tongue", a spacious block, a high-quality material that do not diverge on the seams even at strong loads. Important moments It is the presence in the top of the metal brackets, allowing to fix the leg quite tight. But at the same time, the lace is not the most reliable and better replaced it to another. The advantage lies in the waterproof impregnation of the inner lining, which excludes the risk of cold.

Advantages:

• Double casing;
• Repeats the bending of the leg;
• Durable plastic sole;
• Not "hanging" on the leg.

Disadvantages:

• You can rarely meet small sizes, mainly sold from 38;
• Not the most reliable lacing;
• Large price range in different stores;
• With frequent use, the tip is rapidly stepping.

We ran out one of the best skates, Botas Topas Pro is recommended to buy for riding in a closed complex.

Baby for girls

Graf Davos White. - A very decent model for novice athletes, in which riding is always comfortable due to the "breathable" inner material, the middle rigidity of the skin and the classic comfortable pad repeating the shape of the foot. An unpleasant can only be that the top here is made of synthetic tissue and plastic sole is not completely flexible. The holes for the shoelars are made very close to each other, which gives a dense fit of the legs. Although, with a frequent use of the boot, it may become a minus due to blood circulation disorders.

Advantages:

• Good shape;
• Excellent lacing system;
• A fairly considerable height of the boot;
• Reliable blades.

Disadvantages:

• The presence of synthetics;
• Too tough sole.

Best walking skates

They are designed for those who do not plan to drive quickly and make complex technical tricks. Most often they are used on the street, so boots are usually insulated. Due to this weigh such products more than figureless. The difference between them consists in the blade, which is flat in this case, without sharp roundings in the nose and heels. This gives a riding ice stability, makes rest more secure and comfortable.

Children and teenagers for boys

- They are designed for non-professional use on a closed or open rink, are easy to use at the expense of the Buckley and Velcro at the top of the boot. But it can become a disadvantage, since over time they will be worse. The blade in this model is thick and tough, securely attached to the base. It is important that it can be changed, since there are unscrewing elements. Great news lies in the possibility of adjusting the size in three positions: 29-32, 33-36 and 37-40. The sole is made here from PVC, so long to walk around the frost will not work.

Advantages:

• Wear-resistant interior decoration;
• Simple foot fixation;
• No need to sharpen blades, you can simply change them;
• The ability to adjust the size for itself;
• Inexpensive, as for such a model.

Disadvantages:

• Velcro is quickly wearing;
• Heavy;
• For beginners too high part with a blade.

Women

Bauer Flow WMN. - These are walking skates for women, just begin to ride. Comfortable sock provide moisture feeding materials, soft and insulated packing, low weight and good fixation of legs. As minuses, you can bring impractical holes for laces, which are stretched with time. Shockproof glasses are securely attached to the base, on which there is no traditional heel for figure models. This provides stability during slip. The blade here is a little hooked around the edges, which does not allow to be injured when falling.

Advantages:

• Strong blades of carbon steel;
• The blade is slightly less boot and smoothed along the edges;
• Perfect clutch with the surface;
• Withstand low temperatures.

Disadvantages:

• Uncomfortable lacing system;
• Slightly high shoes;
• The size starts only from 39;
• Not the cheapest.

Children's sliding for girls

Tempish Expanze Lady - This is one of the leaders in our ranking due to comfortable socks due to optimal hardness, high degree of foot protection by the upper enhanced layer and high "language". But the velcro could be located a little higher here, because they are only two and also not very thick - so the leg can hang a little in the boot. To solve this problem, it is possible to adjust the size. The product is protected from moisture and low temperatures. The blades are made of high-quality steel, which, according to reviews, does not rust and easily sharpened.

Advantages:

• Simple design;
• Convenient lacing process;
• Adjustable size;
• Tough, but at the same time not a rough external fabric;
• Large selection of sizes.

Disadvantages:

• Low lipochkoe location;
• Too wide sock, fingers can "hang out" inside.

Top hockey skates

These are the most expensive models, especially professional, because they should have a boot skin tightly, and the blades are thicker. They choose beginners or experienced hockey players for use in a closed rink.

Men's

Bauer Supreme 1S SR - Becoming in our ranking the best of these skates for hockey were able thanks to an anatomical landing right on the leg, shoes with sufficiently strong, but at the same time not hard walls and a change in stiffness to support the ankle. The game in them will always be comfortable with the temperature adjustment function inside. Hockey player's legs simply will not be able to sweat due to the rapid absorption of moisture with high-tech material. Since the blades of the players are stepping pretty quickly, their change will be very relevant in a few minutes.

Advantages:

• Comfortable landing;
• Branded insole;
• Quick-change blades;
• Tuning stiffness;
• Fast drying of the inner zone.

Disadvantages:

• Most often need pre-ordered;
• Expensive.

Baby for boys

GRAF Super 101. Designed for amateur use or for beginner hockey players. They are comfortably sitting on the leg and do not hise. The blade is not terrible frost, so you can ride both in the building and on the street. Although the skin is here and synthetic, but according to user reviews, it retains heat well and at low temperatures. With this model, the child does not get sick because of a wet lining, drying pretty quickly.

Advantages:

• Wear-resistant skin;
• Frost-resistant glass;
• Neat shape;
• Comfortable block;
• Reliable foot fixing.

Disadvantages:

• Not detected.

GRAF Super 101 can often be found in baby hire on commercial rinks.

What ice skates for riding is best to buy

Do not chase for cheap models in which the blades are usually not removed, the shoe is made of low-quality skin and the anatomical landing cannot go and speech. The golden middle of the skates from our rankings, when choosing which it is worth considering the following:

• Non-professionals who wish to just ride a rink will suit the male model X-Match 64597, female - Bauer Flow WMN and children's - Tempish Expanze Lady.
• Beginner skaters going to ride a closed rink, it is worth paying attention to Nordway Laval for men, Botas Topas Pro - for women and graf Davos White - for girls.
• Fans Hockey I. professional athletes It will take Bauer Supreme 1S SR for men and graf Super 101 for boys.

To choose the best skates, you need to consider first of all your foot size: take it out of principle, otherwise the shoes will be crushed. And, of course, you should not buy a hockey model for practicing figure skating and vice versa.

How to choose hockey skates

Hockey skates are the most important part of the equipment for playing hockey. If they are chosen incorrectly, the athlete is unlikely to be able to demonstrate the maximum level of its game. In addition, not only the speed and accuracy of movements depend on the proper selection of skates, but also the health of the hockey player.

Features of the structure and differences from other types of skates

Skates for playing hockey have significant differences from other species of this sports equipment. They are more massive, outside and inside have hard protective inserts. The latter fix foot, ankle joint, protecting the leg from damage during aggressive riding, collisions with other players or obstacles. Therefore, such shoes are shortened significantly above the ankle. The blades in length are only a little over the borders of the boot in front and behind, they are fortified in special nests that are called glasses. The blade can be removable or cast (non-removable).

Structurally hockey skates are divided into three main parts: a boot, a plastic glass for fastening the blade and directly itself of stainless steel blade.

Glass and blade skates

Glasses and blades of different manufacturers have a similar design as the task is designed to solve the same thing - to help the player move as quickly as possible. Differences used blades, mainly in design.

Bauer for their skates uses different models of blades / glasses TUUK.
Easton Complete skates with razor glasses / blades.
GRAF makes skates on Cobra glasses / blades.
CCM and REEBOK - uses PROFRMANCE glasses and blades.

The set of a glass / blade can have both collapsible and non-separable construction. Insproductive design is usually used for amateur skates, and the collapsible design is for the skates of semi-professional and professional levels.

Shoe skate

Currently, the hockey skating shoes are made of lungs, but wear-resistant and durable synthetic materials, reliably protect the player's foot from the shear or sticks. Inside the boot is equipped with foam padding of various densities that increase the level of protection, and a soft lining that gives additional comfort.

Conditionally hockey skates are divided into three main categories: "Professional" (top models in which players are professional clubs, Semi-professional (middle class skates) and the so-called "amateur" category (the cost of such products is low).

Professional models

Professional hockey skates - have a minimum weight, providing the maximum level of protection and comfort. Such skates are needed for professional hockey players. They are durable, capable of maximally exclude the possibility of an athlete injury and provide maximum comfort and transmission of energy when riding.

For the manufacture of boot skates of professional level, expensive composite materials are used. Almost everyone modern models have the ability to thermoforming. After a short heating in a special oven, boots become soft, deformable. Then, even hot, they must be put on their feet and calmly sit for 10-15 minutes. Having cooled, the shoe takes the individual shape of the foot. Moreover, each such "pro-horse" has pillows still filled with helium, which tightly fit each bone, creating maximum comfort.

To ensure additional comfort, professional hockey skates are equipped with anatomical tongues with cast liner, antimicrobial non-slip insoles, an improved fastening system and fitting the blades to the glasses.

Dimensions of professional skates for playing hockey

Semi-professional models

Hockey skates of the semi-professional level are perfectly suitable for advanced lovers, players of amateur leagues, children and adolescents engaged in specialized sports schools. The design of such models is characterized by well-protected shoes, for which professional level blades are installed.

The dimensions of the semi-professional skates are divided by half the name and have two completeness of the shoe.

Amateur models

The skates of amateur-level skates are made of artificial leather and equipped mid-level blades. Well protects legs from possible front shocks, but the side protection is insufficient. Otherwise, the shoes of this type are rather soft, comfortable to the leg when lacing, and allowing for a long time, without experiencing discomfort and mastering the game in hockey athletes of all ages.

As a rule, the dimensions of such skates do not have divisions on halves and completeness.

Rules for fitting hockey skates

Socks. When selecting skates, wear socks that you will use when riding. It is recommended to wear thin socks, thanks to which the boot is faster and more accurately will form a foot and takes the unique shape of your foot.

Exercise. Loosen the shoe lace up to the third opening. Pull the tongue, reject it forward and put on the boot. The foot should feel comfortable, being on the insole, and "fill out" the whole shoe, not leaving empty zones of lifting and fingers.

Heel. Before launching the shoe, move the foot in the boot back. The tongue of a properly launched boot must hold the stop in the position shifted back and not allow the stop to move and move in the heel area. If in the heel zone of the stop freely moves and is not held close to the rod of the skate, this means that it is necessary to try either a smaller bit, or a loss of the completeness.

the front of. Stand straight, with closed legs. In this position, the fingers should only touch the front inner part of the boot slightly and when the effort is applied more intensively, but not to put pressure and not interfere.

The first steps. Come on / sit for 10-15 minutes. This will help once again make sure the comfort, the correct selection of size and models of the skates. If the heel does not "move" in the shoe forward and does not move from side to the side, if the boot sits on the foot tightly, but not uncomfortable, and if the fingers of the feet are only slightly touching the boot cape, this means that the size is properly correct.

Children's hockey skates are selected taking into account the growth of the feet during the season to the maximum of 1 size.

How to determine the size of the desired hockey skates

Choosing hockey skates, remember that their size is not equal to the size of ordinary shoes. Hockey skates have their own sizes system. To help you when choosing hockey skates, most manufacturers offer special tables. Taking advantage of the matching table, you can pick up the skates of the desired size depending on the size of the shoes.

Determine the size of the shoes

1. Stand up both legs (in socks) on a sheet of paper and circle them with a pencil (you can also measure your shoe insole).
2. Measure the distance between the heel and the thumb.
3. If these distances differ slightly for the right and left legs, select more.

Full of foot

There are two cases: the first one D (R) is a narrow stop (professionals often use it), the second EE (W) is a more complete foot (in most cases, it is used by lovers, mainly in Russia).

Table matching the sizes of hockey skates

Fullness of hockey skates

Most often manufacturers enjoy the following system of symbols of completeness:
D is a standard width.
C is a narrow shoe. About a quarter of an inches (1 inch \u003d 2.54 cm) already D
E (or EE, depending on the manufacturer) - a wide shoe. About a quarter of a quarter wider than D.

However, there is another system of designations:
R (REGULAR) - standard (also as d in previous classification)
N (Narrow) is a narrow boot (also as with in the previous classification)
W (WIDE) - Wide Shoe (EE or E)

Attention: Despite the fact that all the data of the tables are taken from the official directories of manufacturers, they are still worth perceive only as recommendations that do not give guarantees of the perfect landing of hockey skates. Due to the design features, the size of both amateur and professional skates Nike, CMM, GRAF, BAUER, EASTON and RBK can be insignificantly different, so you always need to choose a qualified help, as well as thoroughly try skates before purchasing!