How much should I spend on skates?

I'm a beginner, so I don't need like the best skates ever, but I also don't want something that's going to hold me back or hurt my feet... what kind of price range am I looking at?

How much should I spend on skates?
I never spent more then 50 dollars on skates. I never bought new ones either, I bought ones that were used 3 times maximum, that way, the skates were already accustomed to the ice.
Reply:I got cheap ones when i first started and I think they were like $50-60. After one season, I knew I would keep playing, so bought a new pair for about $125, and they made a world of difference. Now that I've been playing for a few years, I think I've paid as much as $200. Luckily I have small feet, so I can buy the Junior Boys skates :)





More expensive skates are totally worth the money, but I would recommend going with a less expensive pair to start, just in case you don't continue playing. All the new gear adds up a lot, so you can just upgrade your stuff as you go on.
Reply:I dunno, if you're done with you're growing, and you think this is something you're gonna stick with, then I'd say if you can afford to, maybe spend around $100-$150 on a pair. A lot of women fit in junior sized skates, so you can save a little there. You can also try checking out some used skates, if you can fit in juniors, then chances are they won't be used much since growing boys run through gear so fast. The most important thing I think, is that you get a skate with some decent support in the ankles. If you just spend like $40 or $50 on a a pair, I don't think you'll get that.





I have a pair of nike/bauer Vapor skates, the XIV. They're a really good skate, and they were like $139 for juniors. You can also get the Vapors in lower level, I think like VI, VIII, X, and XII. Another good beginner skate, or so they say, is the CCM Vector. I tryed them on before I got my skates, and I didn't like them that much, but they seem to be pretty popular.





Good luck.
Reply:Skates are probably the most important piece of equipment, and you want them to be comfortable and fit properly. I know you're not sure if you want to spend a lot if your still deciding if you want to keep with it, but buying crappy skates that dint feel good on your feet will make that decision for you--- not to play in crappy skates. After wear, skates tend to mold to your feet, and, well, people have differently shaped feet. New skates will mold to YOUR feet. The other problem is then that they will hurt in the break-in process. I suggest just buying new skates if you can, you can sell them if you dont keep with in. Anyway, you can find some places to get clearance gear for cheap and it isnt too bad. Around $200.
Reply:you should not spend more then 200$ on Hockey skates you can get a real good pare of skates for under 200$ just go to a place that knows a lot about sports and they will be sure to tell you all you need to know about getting the best you can get for that much money. :)
Reply:Depends on how old you are. If you are younger than 10 the skates will usually be cheaper. 10 + you will probably spend around $90 for a good solid pair of skates. If the place where you buy them can, have them "bake" or mold the skates to your feet. Bascially, it eliminates pressure points and makes the first and second times much less painful. Hockey is a great sport and stick with it! Good Luck!
Reply:Of all the equipment you're going to buy, splurge on skates. Trust me; if you have poorly made/ill fitting skates, you will be miserable.





You can get a very good pair of skates for around US$200.





My strong recommendation is to go try on several different brands to see which brand/model fits your foot best.





The inexpensive models you see at big-box retailers are crap; they'll break down quickly and their materials, support, and comfort levels are inferior.





You can actually do well this time of year, since many manufacturers will be coming out with new product line in late summer, so they're all trying to move stuff out.





Good luck!
Reply:If you are new to the team talk to other kids and buy a used pair that they have outgrown. It will be good enough for starting and making sure you really like the sport.
Reply:cheap ones aer like 50 bucks I once spent 300 on a pair but all you pay for is the name. My cheapies worked just as good as the others. I still got both pairs however I havent put them on in a few years.
Reply:Have you signed up for your lessons yet?





Oh, and $40 - $60 should do it...



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