Figure skates...?

Hi i am a begginer figure skater and i live out of the US. I need to buy online my first pair of figure skates but i want figure skates that also can be used on intermmediate level, i was thinking to buy Jackson Mystique Women%26#039;s Figure Ice Skates , heres are the skates: http://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Mystique-W...


But i really dont know. Can you please recommend me some model of skates that are kinda cheap but OK for beggining and intermmediate level? I want to have them for at least a year or two. Thanks=).

Figure skates...?
Hi, a good pair of figure skates that can be used on an intermediate level are these reidell boots, http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/280.htm...





if you are looking for a blade/boot package, i recommend these; http://www.riedellskates.com/ice/121.htm... but they wont take you through intermediate level.
Reply:I would suggest not buying skates online because of sizing issues. Most skates only last a year or a year and a half at most. I would suggest a Riedell Blue Ribbon or a Riedell Bronze Medallion, those should be good skates that aren%26#039;t too stiff, but will last a decent amount of time. Good luck!
Reply:Usually I suggest Riedells or Jacksons to beginning skaters, but what is most important is that they fit right. Skates do not always run true to shoe size and vary by brand. I%26#039;m not positive, but I have heard Jacksons run small. It%26#039;s probably best if you get fitted at a skate shop or by someone with experience. If at least someone can tell you which size/width you should order, you won%26#039;t be disappointed when they get there and they%26#039;re the wrong size. Also, if you check with an experienced skate fitter, they can suggest a skate brand/model for your level that will give you the proper amount of ankle support. Too little ankle support and you%26#039;ll end up buying new skates sooner; too much and you%26#039;ll have a hard time breaking them in.





Good luck!
Reply:You say you%26#039;re out of the US, but do you have a pro shop near you? You are much better off getting a boot fitter to fit you because the sizes don%26#039;t match up to shoe sizes reliably.





For kind of cheap but good up to intermediate I%26#039;d recommend Riedell Blue Ribbons. They have a decent blade. I%26#039;m not sure about those Mystiques. It is rough because it%26#039;s hard to tell from the internet what%26#039;s good, but skating is one place where you get what you pay for. The $80 range boots will give you problems when you get to spins and jumps.





But fit is much more important than brand - find a pro shop.
Reply:Jackson, Riedell, Ultima,


the jackson ones you found are good,


make sure its a steel blade.


not aluminum or anything.


and make sure the boot is made of leather,


not pleather or plastic.



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