| If you are gathering information regarding ice hockey | | | | complimented by your heel staying tight in the back |
| skates then read on. Some of the most popular | | | | and the sides of the skate keeping your foot locked |
| choices are Bauer, CCM, and Nide hockey skates. This | | | | into position. This is known as a Bauer hockey |
| has been a brand of choice for many years by some | | | | professional custom fit that all serious players should |
| of the NHL's fastest skaters. Top brands like CCM, | | | | follow. |
| Nike, Graf, Mission, and Easton are all good choices | | | | I cannot stress enough the importance of the fitting of |
| too. The most important features for hockey skates | | | | the skate. When you are shopping ask the person |
| are heel support, graphite base, break in period, | | | | selling you on the skates if they play any competitive |
| comfort latex ankle pads, durability, optimal lateral | | | | hockey. Get a feel if they know what they are talking |
| stability, insole and outsole for tighter turning ability, and | | | | about and do not get sold by someone who has been |
| Tuuk stainless steel blades for proven performance | | | | through "training" with the skate manufacturer. If they |
| and speed. | | | | have not been in any fast paced hockey games at a |
| If you want to be great at striding you will want to buy | | | | competitive level then how can they possibly |
| the best hockey skates you can find. Fitting your foot | | | | recommend anything that is good at all? I recommend |
| is very important when selecting a brand. For instance | | | | searching for local stores that are smaller and have |
| when you are standing straight up in Bauer hockey | | | | time to spend with you. Avoid department or outlet |
| skates your toes should be touching the edges at the | | | | stores as most of these companies hire students and |
| front. When you bend your knees into a hockey | | | | the cheapest labor possible and not an "expert". |
| stance your toes should come off the front a little | | | | |