Best skates on Reddit
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#1
Xraypad
4.5
(20)
"Go for the obsidians from xraypad, goated imo"
"I love them on my xlite v3 es. very smooth."
"They last long enough that changing them isn't super inconvenient."
"Xraypad Obsidian dots or donut skates"
"Probably x-raypad obsidian dot skates"
"Xraypad Obsidians, should do the trick.!"
"Xraypad Obsidian dots"
"I’d go with Xraypad Obsidian Air Pros or TJ Exclusives PlastiX dots."
"Jades - fast"
"Xraypad Jades (more speed) or obsidians (more control)"
#2
Bauer
4.1
(18)
"I got a great pair of brand new Bauers for around $200 US."
"I've been keeping my kid in those since he started learn to play."
"On the more expensive side but the Bauer m40s have been a wide flat foots DREAM."
"Narrow feet get the Vapor. Wide feet go with the Supremes."
"Bauer is one of the best brands."
"Get yourself a pair of moldable skates I believe the Bauer x skates are a base version of the vapors."
"Just bought Bauer Whistlers. Theyre good for recreational skating. Comfortable too"
"Go to the local hockey shop to try on some mid-range Bauer's and CCM's."
"Bauer X skates are really affordable."
"Bauer came out with a recreational style skate a year or 2 ago."
#3
Obsidian
4.3
(17)
"Have been my favorites so far."
"Obsidian Air Pro are my go to right now!"
"Sounds like obsidian pro xraypads are what a lot of people recommend"
"Obsidian airs are my favorite"
"My recommendation is the Obsidian Air."
"Obsidian air or pro if you like it controlled."
"I use obsidians on the zero and they work fine for me."
"Obsidian Air."
"I think Obsidian Air Pro is as good as it'll get in terms of noise level and longevity."
"AFAIK obisians are made for glass pads."
#4
Bont
4.5
(11)
"Have you tried Bont? I don’t have wide feet, but I need a wide toe box for my foot shape and LOVE them."
"Bont skates are all heat moldable so I’d absolutely recommend trying the Quadstars."
"Bont Prostars + bar lacing above the toebox + sock liners instead of socks have all been game-changers for me."
"Bont Prostars are a good deal for what you pay."
"I love my Bont Prostars! They are foot shaped vs shoe shaped."
"I skate on Bont Prostars!"
"They're perfect for wide feet, and super comfortable."
"The bont prostar is also a pretty good/wide skate package."
"I chose to go with Bont because their double wide options were more affordable."
"I’ve heard Bont has some good options for wide feet."
#5
Corepad
4.4
(11)
"Esp tiger arc 1 (the V2 version) are also awesome"
"They are smooth af I have them on my Logitech GPX"
"I recommend the corepad as it has the most balance skates"
"Corepads are the ones that stuck around with me the most."
"If Corepads are too slow, you can look at faster PTFE options like the Jades."
"Are good."
"There are skates from corepad, BTL and unusual way sports 'magic ice'."
"I like how Corepad Pro and Corepad Air feel."
"I have corepads on my GPX they are sick with rounded edges 100% ptfe"
"If you want more control get the CTRL version of them"
#6
Jackson
4.3
(11)
"Something like a Jackson Freestyle would likely fit the bill here."
"Investing in some good skates like Jacksons or Edeas or Riedells is way better in the long run."
"I upgraded to the Jackson freestyle last winter and I love them!"
"I ended up switching to Jackson Artistes after about 3 months because I feel like I w"
"Look into the Riedell Gem series, Riedell Ember, Jackson Softec, or Jackson Classic."
"Look into the Riedell Gem series, Riedell Ember, Jackson Softec, or Jackson Classic."
"Jackson makes the Evo, Elle and Freestyle model which all are heat moldable and have a temp mounted blade."
"Jackson mystique or artiste is about as low as I would recommend for most adult."
"If you want something for recreational skating, no jumps or spins, the jackson freestyle should be fine."
"Jackson Freestyle is the classic option for adults."
#7
Tiger Ice
4.0
(8)
"The best skates you can buy today for any mouse will be the tiger ice v2s"
"Tiger ice v2 by far."
"Tiger Ice v2."
"Currently using these from Tiger Ice. Once broken in, they’ve been perfect."
"Tiger ice or corepad"
"Just get a faster cloth pad + tiger ice's or or jade dots/donuts skates if you want more speed."
"I personally like Tiger Ice V2"
"Everyone loves the tiger ice."
#8
Tiger
4.2
(5)
"Tiger ice for me is faster."
"I’ve been using tiger ice skates on all my starlights."
"Tiger ice v2 or core pads wouldn’t trust anything else personally."
"Tiger ice with zerosoft is nice."
"Tiger ice v2."
#9
Boardwalk
5.0
(4)
"Game changer."
"Set the standard for quality and comfort at a low cost"
"My Boardwalks were perfect."
"I can't believe how comfortable they are!❤️"
#10
Sure-Grip
5.0
(3)
"I’ve had my boardwalks for 4 year. I do aggressive park skating and they’ve held up amazing!"
"I can’t believe how comfortable they are!! They needed no break in time."
"I love the Suregrip Boardwalks I got on recommends from this sub."
#11
K2
4.7
(3)
"I think they're light years beyond rental skates."
"I bought K2 F.I.T. Boa Ice Skates. I think they're light years beyond rental skates."
"Afterward we asked her what it was like going from the ghetto skates to a decent pair."
#12
Source for Sports
4.7
(3)
"Get a decent pair of skates 100-200 and it'll last you a decade or more."
"Get a decent pair of skates 100-200 and it'll last you a decade or more."
"Get a decent pair of skates 100-200 and it'll last you a decade or more."
#13
Plastix
4.0
(3)
"I am very satisfied."
"The plastix skates are my new main b/c they are more controlled."
"If you want consistency and don't care about how loud they are then PlastiX dots."
#14
True
4.0
(3)
"True's wides, their skates are pretty good for high volume feet"
"A good starting point would be a wide/fit 3 for any of the True models, CCM Tacks, or Bauer Supremes."
"True offers 30 day returns on their skates. I recommend you start there - buy the skates, bake them, play in them a few times."
#15
Riedell
4.0
(3)
"Riedells are decent for basic skating but I found that they were a bit on the softer side."
"Look into the Riedell Gem series, Riedell Ember, Jackson Softec, or Jackson Classic."
"It was a great boot but once I updated to the 297s Riedell's there was no looking back."
#16
Decathlon
2.5
(4)
"Decathlon skates are fine for learning."
"Yes, grab decathlon skates."
"I have the Decathlon skates, they're fine."
"Decathlon skates were horrible though I got the cheapest pair."
#17
USD
5.0
(2)
"Do not buy those. You can get them 909s from sense.com for the same price."
"Noo!! Get some 909s!"
#18
Boardwalk Plus
5.0
(2)
"I love them! I feel the boardwalks don't get the hype other brands do, but totally should."
"Love 'em."
#19
Chaya
4.5
(2)
"I really loved chaya ruby as a rookie!!!"
"I'm using Chaya Ruby & they are pretty comfortable."
#20
Dot
4.5
(2)
"Switching to dot skates is the best thing for anyone who wants aftermarket skates."
"Just get some dot skate."
#21
Rollerblade
4.5
(2)
"Id go rollerblade lightnings over impalla."
"Get a quality hard boot skate. Rollerblade, Powerslide, and FR all make much better skates than Impala."
#22
X-Raypad
4.0
(2)
"Yes, dot skates are good. Pick your poison."
"I like Xraypad Jade Dots and obsidian dots."
#23
Risport
5.0
(1)
"My fav starter skate with decent support is the Scott Hamilton X Risport skate!"
#24
Edea
5.0
(1)
"Had a pair of the 100s. They are crazy comfortable."
#25
CCM, Bauer, Graf
5.0
(1)
"CCM, Bauer, Graf are all reputable and have wide range between professional and recreational."
#26
Sideline Swap
5.0
(1)
"Sideline swap will be your best friend for skates."
#27
Balance Blades
5.0
(1)
"When my son was learning to skate, Balance Blades made a big difference."
#28
HSK
5.0
(1)
"The hsk dots are the best."
#29
Mk
5.0
(1)
"Would definitely recommend"
#30
X-ray
5.0
(1)
"They are the best bang for buck mouse skates on the market."
#31
VNLA
5.0
(1)
"I love my vnla lunas with a avanti plate."
#32
Balance Blade
5.0
(1)
"I’ve gotta say they’re fantastic and actually work as intended."
#33
Jade
5.0
(1)
"Jade skates. Obsidian pros are for glass."
#34
WLMouse
5.0
(1)
"The best on my SP04 and they feel incredibly smooth"
#35
GH
5.0
(1)
"GH skates are superior IMO. Once you try them on, there’s no looking back."
#36
LEX IP
4.0
(1)
"Only dot skates i can reccomend is "LEX IP ceramic mice feet"."
#37
Loco
4.0
(1)
"Loco has some deals on currently but I imagine shipping isnt great to the states."
#38
Corepads
4.0
(1)
"Corepads Pro or CTRL, Pro is normal speed CTRL is the controlled version"
#39
Hockey Skates
4.0
(1)
"Hockey skates are perfect for rec skating - no toe pick to fall one."
#40
FR/Seba, Rollerblade, Flying Eagle, Powerslide
4.0
(1)
"Brands to look into: FR/Seba, Rollerblade, Flying Eagle, Powerslide."
#41
Tuah
4.0
(1)
"I use the Tuah V2 glass skates on mine that I got off Amazon."
#42
Playlife
4.0
(1)
"Playlife Reactor skates are better and the same price."
#43
Ghostglides
4.0
(1)
"Ghostglides Cyclones and Xraypad “Air” series has been popular lately."
#44
Hawk
4.0
(1)
"The hawk 2a skates worked well for me"
#45
Cyclones
4.0
(1)
"The cyclones are a good choice."
#46
Corepad Pro
4.0
(1)
"Corepad pro is my fav xraypad obsidian or corepad ctrl are good for control."
#47
Choruses
4.0
(1)
"I use choruses. I believe it's hard to 'overboot' if you're a full-grown adult."
#48
Quadstars
4.0
(1)
"They take a hot minute to break in but are like socks once it's done."
#49
Play It Again Sports
4.0
(1)
"If you have a Play It Again Sports in your area, I recommend going and have them try on skates."
#50
Auras
4.0
(1)
"Lots of skaters and coaches skate in auras at my rink... apparently they are almost fully custom."
#51
CCM
4.0
(1)
"I switched to CCMs bc they feel similar to old Bauer."
#52
Impala
2.0
(1)
"The boot construction in Impala's is pretty cheap and with park skating the seams may rip so they may not last long."
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