The 8 Best Ice Skates to Buy in 2018

Skating for fitness? Working on getting back into hockey shape? Get your skate on with the American Athletic Shoe Senior Cougar Soft Boot Skates. Multi-layered boot construction supports your ankles and lace loops with Velcro straps keep your foot snug. Thick foam padding adds warmth and comfort while steel hockey runner blades provide breakaway speed when you need it.

Lace up the Bauer Women’s Flow Recreational Ice Skates for comfort and performance at a great price. They have a warm and comfortable nylon liner, an ankle strap for extra support along and the brand’s TUUK blade holder for an ice hockey skate look and feel. Unlike Bauer hockey skates, these Bauer Flow skates run true to women's shoe sizing.

Ready to get back in the rink or thinking about joining the men’s hockey league in your neighborhood? Get back on ice with the Bauer Senior Supreme 140 Skates. Your feet will appreciate Bauer's premium nylon boot with an anatomical fit in the ankle and heel. Plus, they add a soft white felt tongue for comfort and a tested moisture-wicking microfiber liner to keep you dry during the game. They may be entry-level skates, but they’re engineered with advanced hockey tech, including the brand’s TPR outsole, TUUK LIGHTSPEED pro blade holder and TUUK stainless runner.

If you’re playing in the local women's rec hockey league take a look American Athletic Shoe Women’s Soft Boot Hockey Skates. Go for the goal with these supportive skates built with multi-layer ankle support and a fiber lining speed-lacing system with top strap. The boot is made of a cushy foam padding that will keep your feet warm and comfy, and steel hockey runner blades keep you moving.

Land triple axels, turn figure eights and nail your dance steps in these American Athletic Shoe Men’s Tricot Lined Figure Skates. They look professional with a sleek and durable PVC upper, and they provide plenty of support in a multi-layer ankle construction. The tricot lining, full quarter padding and form fitting padded split tongue ensure plenty of comfort, so you can stay on the ice for hours. Completing the package are hollow ground, nickel-plated steel blades.

Looking for comfort and performance at a great price? Check out the Riedell Figure Skates Model 110 Opal. Riedell is the brand pro figure skaters trust, and these beginner skates have everything you need to perfect your routine. They have a traditional figure boot styling, but feature the brand’s Soft Series mesh construction and soft-padded linings for ultimate comfort. The maintenance-free PVC outsoles keep feet dry and the nickel-plated blades are ready to skate out of the box.

Does Junior want to play hockey like the old man? Start him off on the Bauer Junior Supreme 140 Skates and see where the game takes him. They feature Bauer's premium nylon boot with an anatomical fit in the ankle and heel. Plus, they add a soft white felt tongue for comfort and a tested moisture-wicking microfiber liner to keep feet dry. They’re also engineered with advanced hockey tech, including the brand’s TPR outsole, TUUK LIGHTSPEED pro blade holder and TUUK stainless runner.

If your kid can walk, they can skate. Start them off early with the Bauer Lil' Champ skates. They feature a one-piece molded shell and forefoot ratchet buckle closure system to lock your little one down. The printed bootie lining and pre-shaped tongue add fit and comfort, so your kid won’t just enjoy skating, they’ll gain the confidence to take their skating to the next level as they grow.