In anticipation of the winter cold, there are announcements of the opening of ice rinks and the sale of skates. Sports stores are vying with each other to offer the best options for the soul and wallet. However, before deciding on the choice of skates, you need to get complete information. After all, skates are not only an attribute of winter entertainment, but also shoes, and shoes should be comfortable and allow your feet to breathe. In addition, it is a sports attribute, which means that the right choice will reduce the possibility of injury while riding.
Instructions
Step 1
Buying skates should be taken seriously, even if skating is just fun. This sport requires high coordination of movements, so the skates must be comfortable so that you can easily maintain balance. In addition, the leg in the skate must breathe, which means you need to choose the right material.
Step 2
There are three types of figure skates: amateur, semi-professional and professional. In terms of price, professional skates are the most expensive, but also of the highest quality. Nevertheless, a decent pair can also be found among amateur skates.
Step 3
There are several main features that make it easy to distinguish good skates: a stiff sole, quick-drying insoles and a comfortable "tongue", dense boot material, brushed stainless steel runners with a high degree of hardening.
Step 4
The soles of skate boots should be firm, preferably made of genuine leather. Quick-drying insoles, or better anatomical insoles that follow the shape of the foot, will give your foot a comfortable but firm support. An inflated "tongue" is desirable, which will not move to one side while riding. In addition, some manufacturers use special ankle pads to avoid chafing and other damage.
Step 5
The boot itself must be made of genuine leather or good quality leatherette. The material should be dense, but soft to the touch. It is better that the distance between the holes for the laces is rather large, and the laces themselves are strong. There are models with fasteners and Velcro, but it is better to choose the classic version with laces.
Step 6
Skate runners should be matte, this is a sign of quality. These skates do not need to be sharpened often and will wear out more slowly. Expensive skate models are often offered with removable skids that break down faster than the boots themselves.
The skates must sit tightly, not allowing the ankle to move, otherwise there is a risk of injury. As a rule, socks are worn under the skates, so it is better to choose them half a size larger than the usual shoe size.
Step 7
And the last point: during the purchase, you should put the skates on a flat floor next to each other. If the skates do not move to the sides, then they are stable enough and will not let you down on the rink.
