Let's say that you are fortunate enough to live next to an outdoor ice rink. Or you just want to have your own indoor skates. In any case, you need to know how to choose the right walking skates.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide, first of all, whether you need skates for hockey or figure skating. It all depends on preferences and goals. Of course, you can always play hockey and figure skates. However, you will do one thing more often, so choose the type of skate for yourself in advance before going to the store.
Step 2
Come to the sports equipment department and browse the current range of skates available. If you buy these for figure skating, choose leather boots with steel blades that only attach to the sole of the boot. The hockey variant is usually made partly of fabric and rests on a fiber-optic cage. The best skates also have a helium-filled interior that holds the foot firmly, given its size and features.
Step 3
Consider buying skates that are not entirely made of vinyl. This type of footwear and sports equipment will quickly chill your toes. Moreover, they cannot firmly hold the ankle.
Step 4
Keep in mind that lambswool lined boots are not very useful. These types of skates would be appropriate for outdoor skating in severe frosts. Avoid fleece if you want good control over your foot movements.
Step 5
Be content with a smaller size. Try on a pair of skates one size smaller than your shoe. The best option is when the leg is fixed in the skates much more rigidly than in normal shoes. This will allow you to feel the ice and get to your feet faster in the event of a fall. If you've ever rented skates with a regular foot size, then they probably seemed a little larger than you need to.
Step 6
Try on every pair, starting with the largest size, even if you think your own size will work fine. This way you will gradually find the right pair of skates.
