Klingbeil's new Freedom boot for $275

[nomsmom]

I saw these on Klingbeil's website. They are made in China (stamp on the inside says in the photo) and have a price to match. For a recreational ex-serious mom like myself, this sounds like a great way to get a skate which will work for me.  Has anyone had experience with this boot? I just can't fathom dropping another $1200 on skates for me when my daughter has just started skating and she will likely continue.

[so_jesslovescats]

Why not go for the Jackson Freestyles which are about the same price and decent quality vs taking a chance on something made in China? I LEARNED my lesson the hard way, when I went with crummy and the BLADES sucked the boots were OKAYISH. 

[johnallocca]

Whatever you get, make sure you try them on first.

John