13 best children's skates

Restorative effect on the body has skating - this is physical activity, the development of coordination, and being in the fresh air. The choice of skates for children for parents can be a real problem, because this type of sports clothing is different specialization, style and convenience. We offer a small guide to the world of children's skates: on the EXPERTOLOGY portal you will learn how to choose them correctly, and which models are recommended by experts to give preference. The rating is based on an analysis of the most popular skating pairs among buyers and an assessment of their quality.

How to choose children's skates

The first thing you need to determine what the child wants to do: learn the basics of figure skating, drive a puck in the game of hockey or just ride in your spare time at the winter rink. This will help to narrow the search by specialization of skates:

1. Pleasure characterized by a narrow blade and low weight. For their manufacture is usually used plastic that supports the foot during a quiet or moderate fast driving.
2. Figured Skates are recognizable by the toothed toe necessary for performing pirouettes and braking. The pad is made of leather or leatherette for convenient movement of the foot in the ankle joint.
3. Hockey models are equipped with a long, thickened blade for stability and a reinforced boot frame to support the foot and protect it from being hit by a club, puck or neighbor's skate at high speed.

The next aspect of the right choice is size. You should not take a shoe for growth - in such a physically uncomfortable ride. Let the skates be 1 size larger, because this difference can be compensated with a warmed toe. There are sliding models, they can be purchased for a walk or hockey. In figure skating, it is important to have a tight fitting leg. When fitting, it is important not only to put the shoe on the foot, but also to lace it up in order to appreciate the convenience of the movement - invite the child to stand and walk in skates. The process should not cause obvious discomfort neither in motion nor in tactile sensations.

The third factor of choice is skate making materials.. In this matter, not the last role is played by the material capabilities and the strength of the child’s intentions: there are shoes made of genuine leather, and there is a substitute, nylon. Of course, genuine leather is much more expensive, but such shoes are more durable and really necessary for frequent serious training. For skiing once a week, you can do budget models based on synthetics. It is not necessary to cheapen with hockey skates: the block should be with good support and reliable protection from blows during any physical training of the child. The blade of the ridge is the better, the stronger alloy is used to make it.

Top best kids skates

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best walking kids skates	1	Fila Skates X-One Ice (2017, kids)	-
	2	SK (Sports collection) Galaxy Girl (for children)	2 350 ₽
	3	SK (Sports collection) Vision Boy (for children)	2 750 ₽
	4	Action PW-430 (for children)	2 089 ₽
	5	Tech Team Rich Boy (for children)	2 220 ₽
The best figured children's skates	1	WIFA Prima Set Mark IV (for children)	13 200 ₽
	2	Jackson JS1791 Artiste	-
	3	GRAF Etude (for children)	8 990 ₽
	4	ICE BLADE Jasmine (for children)	2 138 ₽
	5	SK (Sports collection) Paris Lux Tricot (for children)	3 240 ₽
Best hockey kids skates	1	Bauer Supreme 2S S18 (for children)	10 990 ₽
	2	MaxCity Ottawa (for children)	2 940 ₽
	3	GRAF Super 111 (for children)	3 240 ₽

Best walking kids skates

Skates for walking are ideal for children taking their first steps on the ice. In them, you can simply drive along a straight path or even learn the simplest curly movements.

Fila Skates X-One Ice (2017, kids)

Rating: 4.9

The 2017 model Fila Skates X-One Ice with a sliding boot from 29 to 32 sizes is recognized as the most convenient and practical skates for walking. Outside is a combined synthetic fabric based on nylon with water-repellent impregnation, inside is textiles from which sports uniforms are sewn for professional athletes. The foot in such does not sweat, because moisture is absorbed into the inner layer and is displayed through the membrane outside.

The boot is fixed on the foot with velcro, conveniently tightening the laces and clips of durable plastic. The fixation is provided by an anatomical tongue tightly fitting the pad to the ankle. Skates Fila Skates X-One Ice Collection 2017 2017 has a stiff stainless steel blade. In novice skaters, it becomes blunt infrequently, it is necessary to undermine no more than 1-2 times per season.

The average price of Fila Skates X-One Ice skates for children in 2017 is 4,000 rubles.

SK (Sports collection) Galaxy Girl (for children)

Rating: 4.8

In the second place are the girls' skates Galaxy Girl from the brand SK (Sports collection). They are also sliding, but in sizes 28-31. The outer frame is plastic; a steel blade is fastened to it with a protective coating that prevents rust and metal wear. The outside of the boot itself is made of artificial leather with colored inserts of pink or blue color, inside it is made of synthetic sports material that absorbs moisture and faux fur, which at the same time warms the foot and makes the ankle fit snugly. For fixing are responsible velcro at the bottom, laces on the hinges and ratchet on top. You can remove or put on your horse on your foot in one motion, simply by closing the clip and pulling up (loosening) the laces.

Children's skates SC Galaxy Girl practically have no flaws, and you can buy them for 3,200 rubles.

SK (Sports collection) Vision Boy (for children)

Rating: 4.7

Bronze ranking went to the skates of Vision Boy SK, designed for comfortable, leisurely walks. A hard plastic block with clip-type fasteners is similar to hockey boots, it tightly grips the ankle and fixes it to prevent injury and dislocation, which is especially dangerous for novice athletes. The size of the children's model varies within 30-33.

Outside, plastic boots, inside - a capro-liner liner - insulated material that prevents the accumulation of moisture inside. The foot in such will not freeze, if necessary the internal boot can be got and washed. For the convenience of the child, the lacing of the skates is absent, there are 2 plastic belts above the anatomical thickened tongue that fix the shoe to the toothed lock. It is convenient to close it with one movement, it opens by clicking on the clip.

The design of the skates of the Vision Boy SK is an univariant black and gray. Buy a pair can be about 2,700 rubles.

Action PW-430 (for children)

Rating: 4.6

Action PW-430 skates for children are easy to confuse with figured ones - they are made of artificial leather without a supporting frame, but there is no toothed toe on the blade (a distinctive feature of skates for figure skaters). Despite the lack of impact-resistant plastic, the toe of the shoes is reinforced with rigid polyurethane, so the foot is protected from impact when dropped at the beginning of the child’s training.

Outside the skates are white with a picture of a bear, so they are suitable for boys and girls. Feature Action PW-430 - 2 blades on one shoe for greater stability of the child, despite the orientation to older children - size range 28-31 corresponds to the age of 5-7 years. Preschoolers will have to help put on their skates - they are fixed only by lacing without additional fasteners.

Inside the boot there is an artificial fabric with insulation. Because of the artificial leather, the moisture does not resemble the outside, so with prolonged skating it is possible to mist over. The average price of one pair is 2,090 rubles.

Tech Team Rich Boy (for children)

Rating: 4.5

Another interesting skate for walking is Tech Team Rich Boy. They have a bright color design of the plastic frame and faux leather outside, the inside of the boot has faux fur. True, it only warms up the first minutes of training, with an intense ride after half an hour, the leg can sweat, and the steam does not go anywhere, the skin is moistened. This is probably why the appointment of Tech Team Rich Boy is skates for children with an initial level of skating, when the skill has not yet been fully worked out, and the speed of movement is relatively small. On the other hand, the range of expansion of the shoe is within 37 ... 34, that is, the pair will last for several years. Experts and experienced parents recommend wearing skates with thickened socks that will absorb moisture from sweat.

What is really done conscientiously at Tech Team Rich Boy is the stainless steel blade. It can serve all the years that the child will use skates.

The average price is 2 500 rubles.

The best figured children's skates

These figure-skating skates tightly fit the leg, while not constraining movement, because the athlete must move his joints to perform tricks. They do not have sliding shoes, so for a child should choose the size with a small margin of up to 1.

WIFA Prima Set Mark IV (for children)

Rating: 4.9

Universal skates for girls and boys WIFA Prima Set Mark IV in black, beige or white color are among their most popular among beginner athletes of the first two years of training. They are classic on all sides: on the outside - natural leather, resistant to wear, on the inside - a leg-adapting and shape-retaining pad with a breathable VALTHERM lining. The orthopedic insole additionally supports the foot and does not allow the foot to tire even with a long stay of the child on the ice, and the multi-layered leather sole partially compensates for the shocks and incoming loads. The blade of the Jackson Ultima Mark IV with a radius of 8 feet does not need to be sharpened at all; they remain sharp even after years of skating service.

The size grid of the skates covers not only the length of the foot from 24 to 32, but also the fullness of SS, S, M, L or LL, so the products must be measured, and with full lacing in the store. Fortunately, you can tie them with metal hooks quickly.

The average price of WIFA Prima Set Mark IV children's skates is 13,200 rubles.

Jackson JS1791 Artiste

Rating: 4.8

In second place are the classic skates for girls Jackson JS1791 Artiste with the same self-sharpening blades Ultima Mark IV. They have the same “smart” stuffing - a thermoformed lining that remembers the shape of the foot and ensures a perfect fit of the shoe. Anatomical liners and insoles add comfort, but models of different sizes do not differ in foot size - you will have to adjust it with lacing. Skates are designed for professional skating, they have a plastic thickened sole. Sizes from 29 to 32, suitable for athletes 6-8 years.

The average price of Jackson JS1791 Artiste is 9,500 rubles.

GRAF Etude (for children)

Rating: 4.7

Skates for professional and amateur figure skating GRAF Etude are designed for children taking the first steps into the world of ice sports. It is convenient to do single jumps in them, as well as other basic elements. Material pads made - genuine leather, inside - breathable lining of the composite material, breathable. The size range of shoes is wide: 25 ... 32 for children's models.

Skates have a classic exterior with reinforced lacing hooks. The model has steel blades Graf A IV brand design with the logo of the sports brand Graf.

GRAF Etude skates are ideal for beginner skaters, but not intended for full-fledged professional sports. The average price of a pair is 9,000 rubles.

ICE BLADE Jasmine (for children)

Rating: 4.6

Delicate and elegant ice skates ICE BLADE Jasmine are decorated for young athletes: on the sides a floral ornament is applied to the artificial leather, and the cord hooks are painted pink. Inside, the pad is finished with synthetic, but breathing velveteen, however, the moisture does not pass through the leatherette and is retained inside the boot, which can cause discomfort during prolonged skating.

The skates of ICE BLADE Jasmine are in the children's and teenage series in the size range from 30 to 36. Unfortunately, they are not equipped with orthopedic decoration, therefore athletes additionally spread the anatomical insole and linings inside. High carbon steel, from which the blades are made, is not subject to corrosion, rarely dull.

The average price of ICE BLADE Jasmine children's models is 2,650 rubles.

SK (Sports collection) Paris Lux Tricot (for children)

Rating: 4.5

We could not but include in the rating the unique skates of the Paris Lux Tricot from the UK with color illumination, which looks particularly impressive on a darkened rink. Diode bulbs of different colors are built into the bottom of the sole, the light is directed towards the ice, it is scattered and creates a unique visual effect of soaring. Skates are designed for amateur riding and performing tricks at the initial stage of training: they are made of artificial leather, reinforced with a dense frame on the sides and on the toe to support the ankle.Felt tongue fits tightly to the foot and does not interfere while riding.

Fixation on the leg provides a classic lacing, on the side of the skates are decorated with the inscription "Paris", from which the name of the model. The average price of Paris Lux Tricot for children is 4,000 rubles.

Best hockey kids skates

It is necessary to pay close attention to ice hockey skates, as the degree of risk of injury to a child from a puck or a sharp fall depends on their quality.

Bauer Supreme 2S S18 (for children)

Rating: 4.9

Brutal boyish skates for hockey Bauer Supreme 2S S18 are designed for young professionals: boots with a molded 3D-Lasted Curv composite shoe protect leg from all sides: in the toe zone, heels and side surfaces. Skating is convenient: the blades and the design of the skates contribute to comfortable movement with natural support even at high speed.

Inside the skates, a thermoformable lining that remembers the shape of the foot, providing tight support. This also contributes to the insertion of the foam material in the ankle area, softening the friction of the rigid pads, especially when making maneuvers. To prevent the metatarsal bone from being hit during an accidental stroke, the tongue is equipped with a softening insert. The heel and foot are stabilized by an orthopedic insole that prevents sliding of the foot. Athletes appreciate the Bauer Supreme 2S S18 children's skates for the sharp and durable stainless steel blade of Tuuk LS1 and the brand glass of the Tuuk Lightspeed Pro II boot.

Buy a pair of Bauer Supreme 2S S18 can be for 11 000 rubles.

MaxCity Ottawa (for children)

Rating: 4.8

In the second place in the ranking, hockey skates MaxCity Ottawa, differing from the leader in low weight - they have a lightweight construction of a plastic cup and a boot made of artificial leather. Despite this, protection against impact from the front and side is still provided, and the heel fixes the heel to prevent injury and the back of the legs.

The shoe will be just right for a young athlete for several years - the pad is moved apart in sizes 30, 31 and 32. Only laces are fixed on the foot, which is not always convenient, but reliable and practical. Inside the boot velvet "Striped Velvet", which prevents sliding feet and provides comfort for the skin. At the same time, athletes do not notice wet surfaces.

The average price of MaxCity Ottawa children's skates is significantly lower than the leader - about 3,000 rubles.

GRAF Super 111 (for children)

Rating: 4.7

In the third place there are skates without a GRAF Super 111 sliding shoe. They are reinforced with a plastic frame on the outside, and the sewing material is nylon that lets moisture out. In addition, synthetics are more resistant to abrasion and friction than leather and substitutes. Strengthening the heel and toe, frost protection - also the merits of dense nylon. Inside the boot there is a synthetic velvet lining, anatomical insoles, but the pad to the leg is not universally adapted - it is necessary to press the pad with the lacing during each donning.

The size of the skates is aimed at beginner athletes: 25 - 32 for ages from 3 to 7 years. Under the weight of children, high-carbon steel blades almost do not get blunt and do not require sharpening.The boots are additionally insulated in the zones of the toe, glass and heels. The caliper of the boots is also anatomical.

The average price of GRAF Super 111 is 4,800 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.