Skate Kingdom

Should I buy a cool looking low top boot or a more conservative high top style? Sure!  How’s that for an answer?

The correct response  to that question depends on your answer to two other questions. First, how strong are my ankles?  Weak ankles really need the high top boot for support and to help prevent sprains. You get the added bonus of better edge control for well defined turns.

 A good rule of thumb is high boot for figure skating or dance skating, low boot for speed skating and roller derby.

The average outdoor skater and the recreational skater can choose the style that feels most comfortable to them. The most important decision for the outdoor skater is the wheel. We’ll take that subject up another day.