Skates reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 184 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 85 posts to rank the best Skates brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/MouseReview, r/MousepadReview, r/hockeyplayers, r/iceskating, r/rollerderby. Top-rated brands include Xraypad (4.5/5), Bauer (4.5/5), Obsidian (4.3/5).
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Reviews184
Subreddits18
Posts85
Brands58
Products79
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#1
Xraypad
4.5
(22)
"X-Raypad Jades are also good, smooth and very fast."
"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"
"Jades - fast"
"Xraypad Jades (more speed) or obsidians (more control)"
#2
Bauer
4.5
(18)
"I've owned two pairs of Bauer skates so far and both have been amazing, I'm currently using the Bauer Vapor X4 skates."
"Try on a pair of Bauer Nexus."
"I got a great pair of brand new Bauers for around $200 US."
"Tack xf pro wides feel like slippers."
"My Tacks XF 11.5 wide are super comfortable."
"We went to our local shop and ended up with the Bauer Vapor X4."
"I've been keeping my kid in those since he started learn to play."
"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."
#3
Obsidian
4.3
(16)
"Have been my favorites so far."
"Just go with your speed preference."
"Obsidian Air Pro are my go to right now!"
"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."
"Those are decent on glass."
#4
Corepad
4.3
(14)
"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."
"Corepad pro or ctrl."
"Something like fullsize corepad skatez would be way closer to what he's asking for."
"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."
#5
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."
#6
Jackson
4.4
(8)
"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!"
"My suggestions for a beginner are: - Jackson (Artiste, Mystique, Excel) - Riedell"
"The Jackson Artiste comes up to size 11 in ladies, but you may take a smaller size than that."
"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."
"The advice my fitter gave is to get a skate of a similar stiffness."
#7
Tiger Ice
4.1
(8)
"Tiger ice or magic ice are really good the raiden"
"The best skates you can buy today for any mouse will be the tiger ice v2s"
"Tiger ice v2 by far."
"Tiger Ice v2."
"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
4.1
(7)
"Tiger ice for me is faster."
"My go to combo was control/balanced mousepad paired with tiger ice skates."
"Tiger ice dots."
"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
CCM
4.5
(4)
"Ccm should be good."
"I’d go for the ccm ones 100%."
"I’m skating the CCM 9370R’s, nice boot, good frames terrible wheels."
"I switched to CCMs bc they feel similar to old Bauer."
#11
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."
#12
TALONGAMES
4.7
(3)
"You can try our TALONGAMES Rounded Curved Edges mouse skates😋"
"Why not try TALONGAMES' mouse skates?"
"You can try our TALONGAMES mouse skates. For the G PRO, we offer four different materials."
#13
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."
#14
Chaya
4.7
(3)
"I’d definitely recommend the Chaya Melrose, they’re an excellent skate for the price!"
"I really loved chaya ruby as a rookie!!!"
"I'm using Chaya Ruby & they are pretty comfortable."
#15
Jades
4.0
(3)
"Jades are better unless you’re using an xsoft pad"
"As for skate recommendations, I’d suggest checking out jades, they’ll give you a nice faster glide."
"Jades will be faster."
#16
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."
#17
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."
#18
Magic Ice
5.0
(2)
"The magic ice are actually just a bit better overall for full sized skates theyre just the smoothest and best feeling to me"
"I've been leaning toward UWS Magic Ice lately, very smooth and pretty fast."
#19
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."
#20
K2
5.0
(2)
"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."
#21
USD
5.0
(2)
"Do not buy those. You can get them 909s from sense.com for the same price."
"Noo!! Get some 909s!"
#22
Playlife
4.5
(2)
"Playlife Reactor skates are better and the same price."
"Playlife Reactor skates are better and the same price."
#23
X-raypad
4.5
(2)
"Obsidian air pro donuts (grey) are my favorite for my Cerapad kin."
"Obsidians from xraypad. From fastest to most controlled: Obsidian -> Obsidian Air -> Obsidian Pro Air."
#24
True
4.0
(2)
"True's wides, their skates are pretty good for high volume feet"
"True offers 30 day returns on their skates. I recommend you start there - buy the skates, bake them, play in them a few times."
#25
X-Raypad
4.0
(2)
"Yes, dot skates are good. Pick your poison."
"I like Xraypad Jade Dots and obsidian dots."
#26
Play It Again Sports
3.5
(2)
"If you have a Play It Again Sports in your area, I recommend going and have them try on skates."
"If the stores are around you, play it again sports is decent for used, and sometimes has new (but a few years old) skates at a pretty reasonable price."
#27
Jade Air
5.0
(1)
"If u have xsoft pad or dots for mid pads."
#28
UnusualWaySports
5.0
(1)
"Personally, I like UnusualWaySports more."
#29
Tiger Arc
5.0
(1)
"Should be pretty controlled."
#30
Them Skates
5.0
(1)
"Go to the link below to get the best skates for cheaper"
#31
Powerslide
5.0
(1)
"It’s the full package, every aspect is top notch, boot, liner, laces, bearings, wheels, frame and all hardware."
#32
Mission
5.0
(1)
"I got a pair of Mission skates for 99 bucks from Play it again sports 20 years ago, still use them."
#33
Zowie
5.0
(1)
"Zowie speedy skates you can buy them on zowie's website"
#34
Sideline Swap
5.0
(1)
"Sideline swap will be your best friend for skates."
#35
CCM, Bauer, Graf
5.0
(1)
"CCM, Bauer, Graf are all reputable and have wide range between professional and recreational."
#36
Balance Blades
5.0
(1)
"When my son was learning to skate, Balance Blades made a big difference."
#37
HSK
5.0
(1)
"The hsk dots are the best."
#38
Edea
5.0
(1)
"Had a pair of the 100s. They are crazy comfortable."
#39
Ultra Glide
4.0
(1)
"Ultra glide ice big dot are good"
#40
Obsidian Pro Air
4.0
(1)
"Those three have more speed. Obsidian Pro Air/Obsidian Pro might be the one you looking for."
#41
Jade
4.0
(1)
"You can try those jade dots or maybe try glass skates like the super glides."
#42
Suregrip
4.0
(1)
"They are a great beginner into intermediate skate with a very good quality plate."
#43
LEX IP
4.0
(1)
"Only dot skates i can reccomend is "LEX IP ceramic mice feet"."
#44
Rollerblade
4.0
(1)
"Rollerblade Lightning 90, Rollerblade Maxxum 90, Powerslide Next 90, Tempish Viber 90... They all have a different width - it depends on the shape of your feet and if they are narrow oder wider."
#45
Glass
4.0
(1)
"If you feel the glide is too slow, I suggest trying glass mouse skates."
#46
SP004
4.0
(1)
"From my extensive ADHD boosted research they seem to be the most widely approved of skate."
#47
Corepads
4.0
(1)
"Corepads Pro or CTRL, Pro is normal speed CTRL is the controlled version"
#48
eBay
4.0
(1)
"Seconding eBay for rec skates and a fresh sharpen."
#49
Hockey Skates
4.0
(1)
"Hockey skates are perfect for rec skating - no toe pick to fall one."
#50
FR/Seba, Rollerblade, Flying Eagle, Powerslide
4.0
(1)
"Brands to look into: FR/Seba, Rollerblade, Flying Eagle, Powerslide."
#51
Artisan
4.0
(1)
"Artisan MIZUGUMO FUTAE P8"
#52
Unusual Way
4.0
(1)
"Just got some Unusual Way Silver Fox skates in so hopefully those perform well too."
#53
Tuah
4.0
(1)
"I use the Tuah V2 glass skates on mine that I got off Amazon."
#54
Dot
4.0
(1)
"Just get some dot skate."
#55
Ghostglides
4.0
(1)
"Ghostglides Cyclones and Xraypad “Air” series has been popular lately."
#56
Hawk
4.0
(1)
"The hawk 2a skates worked well for me"
#57
Cyclones
4.0
(1)
"The cyclones are a good choice."
#58
Vic Sport
3.0
(1)
"I just found a pair of cheap ass Vic Sport HX 03 skates at Play It Again Sports. They cost $55 + tx."
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