Choosing the Right Skates for CanSkate

The right pair of skates makes all the difference in your child’s safety, comfort, and progress on the ice. For CanSkate, we recommend skates that fit properly, have laces instead of buckles or Velcro, are free from plastic materials, are regularly sharpened, and, for figure skates, keep the toe picks intact. It is also important not to leave “room to grow” in skates, as this can negatively affect performance at every level of skating development.

Avoid adjustable or plastic skates that offer poor ankle support, as they can slow development and increase the risk of injury and falls.