Skate recommendations?

[Sam_Bryant]

Hello!

I just wondered if anyone had any good skate/boot recommendations for men. (No, They don't have to be black. I actually prefer white skates.) I live in North America and I'm searching for a good, solid all-around pair as I get back into the sport. Is there anything I should avoid or look for when shopping around for skates?

Thanks,

Sam

[skategeek]

It'll depend on a few things, like your current (and near future) skating level, body weight, and shape of your feet.  Certain brands work better for some people than others.  I like Kinzie's Closet as a good general intro to skates and blades for each level: https://www.kinziescloset.com/skate-comparison-guide.html  Really, though, your best bet if at all possible is to find a reputable skate shop and fitter who can help you get the right skates for you and your level. Ask for recommendations at your rink.  Good luck!

[Sam_Bryant]

@Skategeek

Fair enough. More than a few factors seem to go into it. I've never heard of Kinzie's Closet before but I'll give it a poke around. Seems to have lots of interesting stuff on it! I actually just today got a recommendation to a local fitter who has been working with the club for a long time. So I'm going to chat with them today and go from there.

Thanks much!

[skategeek]

Oh, that's terrific.  I'd recommend using Kinzie's Closet as a resource just to get familiar with the brands and models so you have some idea what to expect when you see the fitter.

[Sam_Bryant]

@Skategeek

Will do! Definitely lots of interesting stuff on there. Though a lack of unique mens skating pants T.T Black is so boring.

[aussieskater]

Though a lack of unique mens skating pants T.T Black is so boring.

I found these?  I know nothing about them or the seller, but they're mens and not plain black...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/New-Ice-Skating-JERRYS-MENS-SPORT-STRIPE-SKATING-PANTS-MADE-ORDER-3-WKS-FAB-801-/381675435475?var=&hash=item97831acad8

[Sam_Bryant]

@Aussieskater

Aha! Exactly! Why couldn't I find something like that before? ^_^'

Thanks for the link! Better than plain black.