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Originally Posted by Noir
Yeah but for adult skates, entry level is like $100 - $200. Mid-level alone is $400 - $500 ish... and high level is is like $700 - $900.
The discrepancy is quite huge.
The key IMO is fitment; and sometimes baking really only goes so far. I guess to meet you half-way in your comment is that don't just buy the cheapest skates out there, but if better fitment means tacking another $50 - $100 to your cost, it's well worth the investment.
But by no means I think, should you break the bank for it. That being said that Fitment is the absolute key, if you don't know your way around hockey equipment, here is where service becomes paramount when shopping; even if it comes at a bit of a cost.
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If OP is more towards a newbie than someone who can skate properly, I would recommend a mid-level $300ish skates.
I've seen some of the lower end $150-200 skates and guys who skate on their ankles tend to wearout the boots on their skates quite quickly.
But of course, fitment is definately #1.
Of course, buying last years mid-level gear is probably the best, if you can't find it cheaper online.