Anna Joshua
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
Love the boot! It's perfectly rigid, laces are a good length. I was able to get the blades perfectly sharpened. Wish I had known they didn't come already sharpened though.
TLC
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023
I bought the size 12 for my older son, and even with sizing up, the width was too narrow. We had to get Jacksons for him.(I bought these for my younger son in a size 6, men’s, black boot. I measured his feet according to Riedell’s sizing charts and instructions. He was supposed to fit between a 5.5 and 6 in their skates. It fit him perfectly and comfortably. He says they are much better than the rentals and he LOVES them.For women: This is where it gets interesting. My daughter and I have exactly the same size foot and we measure a 6-6.5 WIDE according to Riedell’s charts and directions. I ordered size 6 wide in Riedell Emerald. It was torturous. No way we could wear it comfortably. Both width and length were just not a fit, in our opinions. SO, we try my son’s black, size 6, Opals, and they are a perfect fit for us, and they are not wides. Huh. I hope this helps someone out there. Perhaps the men’s opal is the equivalent of a slightly larger and wider women’s boot. The sizing charts seem to reflect that, but the difference is substantial in width and for people with wider feet, this might be the answer since the lower levels of skates don’t come in widths or 1/2 sizes. A mens size might be cheaper and a much better fit for women with wider feet and/or needing 1/2 sizes.)
SR
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2023
Purchased the skates for my granddaughter as a Christmas present. The skates needed to be sharpened before skating in them. Once sharpened she skated in them twice. Major complaint was the tongue did not have lace keepers which would keep the tongue from being able to move down into the toe area of the boot. She would have to stop and re-lace the boot. I contacted Riedell and was since the skates had been sharpened there was nothing they could do or would do for me. I was disappointed. I was told the more pricey skates come with lace keepers. I took the skates to a boot repair shop and he made lace keepers for the tongue. We just got the skates back. My granddaughter hasn't skated in them yet. I am hopeful this will resolve the issue.
Ginbit
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
I had a very small pair of ice skates which I learned to skate with. These skates allow more skilled figure skaters to do more tricks and skate easier. However, if you are just learning how to skate, these skates may not be the best choice. As a skater with experience, I say that they are great, are very comfortable (I have a high arch and a wide foot, so this actually surprised me!), and great quality. Their price is pretty standard, which is just fine with me. Overall, they are very nice ice skates.
AEJ
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
Fit perfectly (same as shoe size) and made me realize how badly my inline skates fit me in comparison. The boots are soft enough that I wouldn't try anything too fancy in them, but are comfortable and show no signs of wear after a few uses. They conform to my ankles well and provide enough support to hold an edge without feeling wobbly. The blades came sharp enough to use out of the box, and unlike other reviewers I haven't seen any rust. (Drying with a microfiber cloth and putting on soakers immediately after).
FurMom23
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
I have not skated in these yet but they do feel comfortable when trying them on. Especially for the price. Stiff and sturdy but cushioned around the ankle.SIZE: I wear a women’s 8 in shoes and 7.5 in boots. I ordered a 7 in these skates based on other reviews. They fit snug (not too snug) with normal socks although I’m assuming they will stretch slightly with use.**Blade covers were purchased septately**Boxing was a disappointment. They were not in the original box.These were NOT sharpened. Wherever you plan on skating they usually have a sharpening center there. Make sure to specify they are for recreational/figure skating. Whatever you’re planning on doing.
Taylor H.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018
After skating lots this winter and using vintage skates that were eroding, had no foot support, and some of the eyelets pulled through, I thought it was time for some new skates. I wanted to make ice skating my new hobby, hoping that picking out skates would not be too painful. After scouring my local sports stores, and not finding any skates (since most skates were only sold online), I looked on Amazon, hoping to find some that would be in my price range (Out of the hundreds that Amazon has, I picked these, and I am so glad that I did! These skates fit me perfectly, with a bit of room at the end, so I will be able to wear thick socks with them to break them in. Since I had not tried on skates before, I had no idea what my size would be. From the comments on these skates, I determined that my best bet would be to order my shoe size (Women's 9). Sticking with the 9, I ordered them, and they arrived right on time! These are great skates, and I highly recommend them for anyone looking for inexpensive skates to have some fun in!
Bob Dole
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018
I find, at least for the men's version, this skate is rather true to size. I wear a 9.5 US men's for most shoes. I ordered a 10. It fits great. Just enough toe roe to be comfortable, but not loose enough for my feet to slide around. They are sharpened enough for a good test run, but will probably need resharpining before anything serious.These things are a little stiff at first. So if you can get your skates baked I would. A blow dryer could kind of work, as some do. But it'll fit better with a professional bake.Nice, cheap enough for someone getting back into skating who knows rentals are the devil.