Hockey Skates

This is a range of recreational and entry-level hockey skates for public skating, outdoor rinks and a first season of shinny, not stiff elite boots. For growing kids there are adjustable skates from MammyGol, CCUNSZI, JGMLZK, WELLWON and Nattork that lengthen through three or four sizes, and PJIRBZGG makes an adjustable pair in larger sizes for teens and adults. Adults returning to the ice can choose the TOUR TR-750 senior skate, the 5th Element Stealth, or the Jackson Ultima Softec Sport with its Thinsulate-insulated boot and factory-sharpened blade.

Brand-name hockey skates usually run smaller than street shoes, but many skates here are listed in shoe sizes and the 5th Element Stealth is described as true to size, so read each listing's size note rather than guessing. Laced snug, the heel should stay put when the skater bends the knees, and the toes should only just brush the toe cap. On adjustable models, set the length for the foot the child has today, not next winter's. Our hockey skate sizing guide walks through measuring at home, and blade guards and other add-ons are in skate accessories.

Sidebar

Categories
Filter
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
  • 25
  • 30
  • 50
  • Featured
  • Most relevant
  • Best selling
  • Alphabetically, A-Z
  • Alphabetically, Z-A
  • Price, low to high
  • Price, high to low
  • Date, old to new
  • Date, new to old
Sort

Sort by:

  • Featured
  • Most relevant
  • Best selling
  • Alphabetically, A-Z
  • Alphabetically, Z-A
  • Price, low to high
  • Price, high to low
  • Date, old to new
  • Date, new to old

Hockey Skates: frequently asked questions

What hockey skate size should I buy compared with my shoe size?

Most brand-name hockey skates are sized by foot length and run smaller than street shoes; Bauer, for example, suggests about 1.5 sizes down for senior skates and one size down for junior. Many skates in this range are labelled differently: the adjustable kids' skates print shoe-size ranges such as Small 10C–13C or Large 5–8 US, and the 5th Element Stealth is described as true to size. Follow each listing's size note, then check that the heel stays put when laced.

Do new hockey skates need sharpening before the first skate?

Usually it is worth it. Some skates, like the Jackson Ultima Softec Sport, are listed as factory-sharpened, but many entry-level and adjustable skates arrive with only a basic factory edge that can feel slippery or uneven. A rink pro shop can check the edges and choose a hollow depth to suit the skater's weight and ability. After that, use hard guards for walking and soft covers for storage so the edges stay sharp between sessions.

Are adjustable skates good enough for a child starting minor hockey?

For learn-to-skate programs and a first season they work well, because one pair covers three or four sizes as feet grow. Once a player is on the ice for regular practices and games, a fixed-size hockey skate with a firmer boot gives steadier ankle support and a more consistent fit. Whatever you choose, check the heel locks in at the current length setting and that the blade holder sits straight and solid.

Sources: bauer.com · hockeymonkey.com

Our guides for this category

How to Size and Fit Hockey Skates: A Practical Canadian Guide ·Kids Hockey Equipment Checklist for Minor Hockey in Canada

Recently Viewed Products