Ice Hockey Skates

Ice Hockey Skates Designed for Performance and Comfort

Ice hockey skates are crafted to endure the vigorous nature of the sport. Although there is a wide array of styles and price points, they are uniformly constructed with durable materials to ensure ankle support and shield against hockey sticks, pucks, and fellow skaters. Hockey skates are manufactured as unisex models, with no separate designs for women or men.

Choosing the Perfect Hockey Skates

The ideal pair of ice hockey skates for you might differ significantly from someone else's perfect pair. Several factors should be considered when selecting a new pair.

Your Feet

Factors such as narrow or wide feet, high or fallen arches, or other pressure points that might need a heat-mouldable shell, should be considered. Skate manufacturers typically produce a boot model in various widths. They employ a straightforward letter scale—C, D, R, E, EE—from narrowest to widest, to denote the boot width. Such details are generally found in the size chart or product specifications of the ice skates.

Hockey Skate Sizing

To choose the right skate size, the simplest method is to use your shoe size. However, a more precise approach is using the mondopoint measurement, which is the length of your foot in millimetres. Most brands include this in their size charts. A well-fitting pair of hockey skates should be snug, tight, and comfortable around your entire foot, providing maximum control.

Frequency of Use

How often you play and your skill level are key considerations. Recreational players may prefer a softer boot shell for comfort, whilst advanced players might prefer a hard boot shell for enhanced control and energy transfer. If you intend to use them two or three times a week, opting for a stainless steel runner is wise, as it can be resharpened easily.

If you're interested in exploring ice skates not specifically tailored for ice hockey, visit our Recreational Ice Skates page.