Best Skates for $300-$400

[gmill 0]

Hey all, Question today is what are the best skates for $300 to $400? I am currently using Buaer One60's. Would like to upgrade to maybe the One70 or One80. Also how about Easton S17 or S12 Skates? Do they hold up well or break down fast? Never tried any Grafs. So open for suggestions for some new skates. Thank ya

[DolomaticDangles 13]

I think the s12s are the best value on the market. Unless you're a really big guy S12s should be plenty stiff for you. They are pretty similar to the S17s. According to totalhockey s17s only weigh .02 lbs less than the s12s. So I'd go with those. They're holding up fine after 3 months

[Chadd 916]

The best fitting boots at that price point are the best skates.

[gmill 0]

I am 6'2" and 212 lbs. The Bauer One60's fit fine no discomfort at all but the toe box could be a lillte narrower. I have D or regular width at the moment. Did not know if the Easton are narrower? No local shop near me, have to drive 5 hours one way. Is ther much of a difference between the One 70 vs the One 80's to justify the price?

[sol9jam 0]

Id agree w chadd...I recently got new skates my self....I tried on everthing in my price range...twice!!...lol....at first i was leaning towards bauer, because they seem to be the most popular....I ended up going with easton s12s....they fit great right off the shelf....best heel fit of any skate by far...exremely light too...i paid 250 for them...by far the best 250 skate on the market....check em out

[Chadd 916]

No local shop near me, have to drive 5 hours one way.

I did a road trip with a buddy of mine so he could try on as many skates as possible. I think it was about three hours each way, so we just made a day out of it. Getting the right fit is important, no matter how much you spend on skates.

[GoBucky 0]

The best fitting boots at that price point are the best skates.

Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner!!!

[Hradsky 1]

Yeah whatever fits the best is the best. However bargain deals can be had on all of last year's top of the line skate.

[HockeySavants 5]

Find some X:60 skates

[stuie7 6]

Find some X:60 skates

For $400? I think you might struggle on that one.

[HockeySavants 5]

For $400? I think you might struggle on that one.

I got my Pro Stocks for far less than that ;)

[stuie7 6]

I got my Pro Stocks for far less than that ;)

Congratulations, OP was asking about a range of mid-level price-point skates.

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

not to mention, with pro skates it's not easy to find the correct size............

[Chadd 916]

not to mention, with pro skates it's not easy to find the correct size............

But they're better because they're pro stock, sizing isn't that important.

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

But they're better because they're pro stock, sizing isn't that important.

So with pro sticks, flex is irreverent because it's pro stock, right?

[ScruffyTheJanitor 1]

FWIW, I'm very happy with my One80s.

[ponder 0]

So with pro sticks, flex is irreverent because it's pro stock, right?

Might wanna check your sarcasm detector.

Anyways, +10000000000000000 to "whatever fits your foot best." For me this is the Bauer Vapour X40, love these skates, but for you they might not fit well.

[Chadd 916]

Might wanna check your sarcasm detector.

I was going with his post being sarcasm too, maybe my detector is shot.

[raoul_duke2k 0]

If I was in the market, I'd get the One80 - sweet skates for the $$.

[bostonjuniorblackhawks 1]

Did I have to use an Emoticon?

[ponder 0]

I guess my detector needs a tune up!

[DBear 0]

I just recently pick up a pair of One80s. Couldn't be happier.

Cheers~

[duch 0]

I'm in total agreement with Chadd as well. The skate that fits you the best should be you're choice. Both skates your considering will serve you well if the fit is good.

[Joshison 1]

I went with the one80s recently, love um. You can get them for 400 or under if you look around a bit.