A properly fit boot is key to best skating performance. Improper fit is the number one cause of skate failure and poor performance. Check out our resources below – including a skate shop that has helped (and continues to help) MANY of our skaters!
Figure skates aren’t sized like street shoes—a proper fitter will check foot length, width, arch, heel shape, and growth room to ensure the best fit. Skates should match the skater’s current level and fit snugly, with minimal toe room, for comfort, control, and safe skill development. Coaches can help guide the right boot, blade, and timing for upgrades as skaters grow and advance.
Edges & Dreams – Local Shop Skate fittings, sharpening, merch, and all the things your skater “needs.” From competitive gear to everyday essentials, this shop helps skaters feel confident and parents feel prepared.
Check out our club apparel shop at Personaliteez – you can get a skate jacket, vest or pants. If there is something you want but don’t see – let us know because we can decide what is in this store!
Skate & Blade Care
Proper skate and blade care is essential for performance and safety. Blades should be kept clean and dry after every session, stored with soakers, and sharpened regularly by a qualified professional based on the skater’s level and ice time.
Hard guards are hard plastic guards that cover the blades and allow skaters to walk on their blades off the ice. The covering protects the blades from bending, dulling or being chipped.
Soakers are soft, elastic cloth coverings that are used as light protection for ice skate blades. They’re used after the blade is wiped dry with a towel and kept on until the blade returns to room temperature.
Check out Crashe Impact resistant protective sports headwear for an alternative to using a regular helmet.
Skating Socks
Thin socks are great for skating because you don’t want to muffle the experience with a super thick sock. You need to feel the ice and pressure in different parts of the boot as you change edge.
Appropriate figure skating practice apparel is comfortable, fitted clothing that allows full range of motion, keeps skaters warm without bulk, and lets coaches clearly see body alignment and technique.
Skating dresses should be well-fitted and secure, allowing freedom of movement while presenting a polished, appropriate appearance for practice or competition.
Skating tights should be snug, flexible, and durable, providing warmth and support without restricting movement while maintaining a clean, professional look on the ice.
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