Winter means playing on the ice and to do so you need the best and most comfortable skates. We have picked out the 5 best men’s recreational ice skates for you to choose from. These men’s recreational ice skates offer the best performance, comfort and warmth for your ice skating experience.
Riedell
Riedell has been the leader in men’s recreational ice skates for almost 60 years. For a great introductory skate you need to check out the the Riedell Men’s 625. This skate offers PVC reinforced soles, is very light for added control, and allows you to lace up quickly thanks to the nifty speed lacing feature. This boot looks good and manly also and is well stitched for great durability.
K2
K2 is a relative new comer to the recreational skater. Long known for their excellent performance in climbing equipment, skiing equipment, and extreme winter equipment, K2 has produced an extremely attractive and comfortable men’s skate. The K2 Exo Ice 8.1 offers a micro fiber lining for warmth and comfort. This boot looks very durable when on the foot and carries a great profile. This skate provides extra stability in their strengthened cuff and allows you to tie laces tightly and comfortably. Purchase them here for $67 bucks.
Roces
Roces has perfected the ice skate with its new RX2 ice skate. This is a very modern and attractive looking ice skate and offers a molded boot for maximum durability and stability. Looks are very manly and rugged. This boot is designed to flex at the ankle cuff and gives you the closest possible fit for the ultimate in control. A locking boot mechanism gives incredible strength above the ankle. The locking mechanism is very similar to a ski boot and is adjustable. Check out this advanced skate here for $102.
Lake Placid
The Lake Placid line of men’s recreational ice skates offers the beginning ice skater a very basic shoe at a very reasonable price. This boot looks a lot more like the traditional figure skate but don’t let the looks fool you. The Lake Placid Firecat offers the skater great control and comfort with a traditional leather bound boot. Blades are plenty sharp for control, as well as very light weight. This beginner boot runs $39 and you can buy it online here.
Rollerblade
Everyone knows that if you can roller blade you can skate and Rollerblade has taken advantage of its marketed name to produce a great intermediate skate for men. The Rollerblade Comet Ice is available for around $40 online and it is well worth the money. Insulated boots keep your feet warm and dry, plenty of cushion to prevent fatigue, and strong lace points make this boot perfect for the advancing skater.
