What skates do Olympic figure skaters use?
Riedell and Jackson are the most popular and well-known brands because they make skates for ALL levels of ice skaters, from the most recreational beginner to the most advanced Olympic athlete. No other brands cover such a wide range of skaters. Riedell skates fit quite differently from Jackson/Gam skates.
What skates does Ashley Wagner use?
Hall Of Fame
| Mirai Nagasu | National Medalist | Gold Seal Revolution |
| Gabrielle Daleman | World Bronze Medalist | Gold Seal |
| Ashley Wagner | World Medalist | Pattern 99 Revolution |
| Rika Hongo | National Medalist | Pattern 99 |
| Carolina Kostner | Olympic Medalist | Gold Seal |
What Blades does Shoma Uno use?
The primary 8 ft radius works wonderfully for Japanese sensation Shoma Uno who uses the Pattern 99’s tapered top toe pick for precision toe spotting on explosive jumps. This blade is ‘the real McCoy’ – it’s not comparable to anything, it’s not similar to anything, it’s the original.
What are the best ice skate boots for beginners?
Ice Hockey or Recreational boots are the best ice skate boots for beginners because they offer the ultimate change in direction and comfort. The blades are shorter with no toe pick, so they allow quicker stops and alternative movement.
What are the best figure skater blades and boots?
John Wilson blades are the premier blade choice for top figure skaters. These blades cost more than some other on the market, though a lower-end line is aimed at skaters making the jump from fixed skates to boot/blade combinations. SP-Teri boots are considered by many the best fitting boots available.
How do I choose the best figure skates?
The amount of stiffness that you want from best figure skates will depend on your experience and skill level. If you are just getting started, you will want a boot that is a medium stiffness. Holding the boot and squeezing, the sides should give a little, but not collapse in a beginning skate.
What are the best unisex figure skates?
For a high performance pair of figure skates, take a look at the Jackson Ultima DJ2190 Freestyle. These are great unisex skates that work well for skaters of all levels. The design of the DJ2190 has the blade and the boot screwed together, but they do come apart so that you can change out the blade if you wanted to.