I'm a big SP-Teri supporter. I've used them my entire life, except for my first pair of skates, which were Riedell. I actually destroyed those skates in about 3 months, lol...Too much jumping and those boots broke down fast.
I really like some of the newer options that are available on boots these days, and I think SP-Teri is a good brand because their skates tend to hold up well. I would suggest SP-Teri if you have a wider foot...this is actually part of the reason I started out with those boots when I was younger (plus, there weren't as many skate manufacturers as there are today).
For a while, as a teenager, I was skating in Super Teri Deluxe boots, which were good for double jumps, and even held up well if you went into triples. The break-in period was about a week or two for the boots to feel like they belonged on your feet, so it wasn't too too bad trying to get comfortable. I'm sure today's version of the boot is now heat moldable, which will speed up the break-in process.
My current boots, which are the KT-2 boots, are one of the best pair I've ever skated in, hands down. Not only was there NO break-in period, but 10 months later the boots have held up fine and from the videos all of you have seen of me, I'm doing all double jumps in them. The boots are heat moldable, and only have extra support in the ankle area (on their power tab), which is a huge reason why the break-in period is basically nothing. I think this boot can even be used by lower level skaters that want to invest in a pair of boots that would last a long time. I especially love the V-cut before the hooks. This allows me to bend much more than I ever could in older pairs of boots.
For beginners, I've helped friends with both Riedell and Jackson skates. Both seem to hold up fine, but neither friend has done jumps in them...just more stroking and light spins. I like the fact that you can get the beginner skates with the blades attached.