Skates for 200lb guy

[Icepick]

Hi! I'm writing this for my partner who would like to start to learn figure skating with me, but I have no clue what would be a suitable first figure skating boot for his height and weight stats.

He's about 6'3ft/200lbs with roman/african feet, very high arches and overall high volume feet. He has previously had issues with skates (hockey) causing a lot of pain due to not having enough room for his high arches and lacking arch support, so the most important thing would be to find skates that are comfortable. The goal would be to learn basic skating skills and footwork, maybe some spins and single jumps as well. Thank you for any advice!

 

[mtbmom]

Hi! I'm writing this for my partner who would like to start to learn figure skating with me, but I have no clue what would be a suitable first figure skating boot for his height and weight stats.

He's about 6'3ft/200lbs with roman/african feet, very high arches and overall high volume feet. He has previously had issues with skates (hockey) causing a lot of pain due to not having enough room for his high arches and lacking arch support, so the most important thing would be to find skates that are comfortable. The goal would be to learn basic skating skills and footwork, maybe some spins and single jumps as well. Thank you for any advice!

I’m a beginner myself so can’t recommend which model for stiffness. But I have high arches and tried Graf, Jackson, and Risport models. The Jackson did not have enough volume for my arch. The Graf did but the heel was too wide for me. I ended up in Risport RF3 which gave me enough room in the toe box, and a bit narrower heel for me. For your partner’s height and weight, he may need to move into the RF1 but remember, I’m just a beginner myself. The experts will chime in. If you state where you are in this world, they will also recommend a fitter. You definitely want to see a fitter.

 

[IceM]

I am of similar weight, and with similar foot type. My suggestion would be to try Grafs in L width. Richmond special or another model around similar hardness.

If Grafs are not available, other brands you could try are Jackson and Risport, but I haven't found Risports comfortable for my feet at least, and Jacksons I have very little experience with, but I would probably gravitate towards Jackson with wide feet and high arches. In Risports, you could try RF3 Pro. In Jackson, you could try Premiere. Basically you want a boot with at least around 65 hardness rating. And wide fit (L for Graf, C or D for Risport, W for Jackson).

And of course you should get fitted in person. And it helps to always heat mold new boots.

Good luck!

 

[Diana Delafield]

Hi! I'm writing this for my partner who would like to start to learn figure skating with me, but I have no clue what would be a suitable first figure skating boot for his height and weight stats.

He's about 6'3ft/200lbs with roman/african feet, very high arches and overall high volume feet. He has previously had issues with skates (hockey) causing a lot of pain due to not having enough room for his high arches and lacking arch support, so the most important thing would be to find skates that are comfortable. The goal would be to learn basic skating skills and footwork, maybe some spins and single jumps as well. Thank you for any advice!

In his case, his size dictates more than his level of ability, for safety reasons. My previous pairs partner was the same height and weight, with the same shaped feet, and used Risport RF1 boots with a 90 stiffness rating. I would think that his fitter will probably say he needs that stiffness or close to it. Granted my pairs partner skated at the senior level with triple jumps, but the strongest boot he can get would be wise on any man that size, to prevent injury as he learns. Good luck!

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Risport. I have Greek feet that are getting wider as I age and have very very high arches. I live in Risports now. The only issue is there is no in between when it comes to their stiffness levels and I feel that's where he would be. It's either 65 stiffness or 90. At his height and weight he's going to break down 65 stiffness too quickly and I'm afraid it's not going to support his needs. I would suggest also that Jackson may work for him (I used to wear that brand), and would suggest Jackson Supreme or Synergy Pro for Men. He could also try Graf and he might be ok with a Richmond Special which is a 70 stiffness.

If you let us know where you are in this world we can suggest a good fitter! You definitely need one of those!

Good luck!

 

[tstop4me]

If you let us know where you are in this world we can suggest a good fitter! You definitely need one of those!

<<Emphasis added>>: Don't we all?!

 

[Icepick]

Thank you for all of your replies!
He's going to the fitter I myself usually go to (we live in south of Finland and I believe I'm familiar with all figureskating shops here). Of all the suggested brands I think Risport is the one that's easiest to get here especially when it comes to black boots. We will keep Jackson and Graf in mind, but they would probably have to be ordered separately with potentially very long wait times. As he's just starting out, would it be an awful idea for him to get RF3s (If they fit) in order to se how he likes figure skating and then invest in a more expensive boot with higher stiffness if he decides he likes it and want to continue? And what about Royal Pro? Could that be an option?

 

[IceM]

Thank you for all of your replies!
We are going to the fitter I myself usually go to (we live in south of Finland and I believe I'm familiar with all figureskating shops here). Of all the suggested brands Risport is the one that's easiest to get here especially when it comes to black boots I think. We will keep Jackson and Graf in mind, but they would probably have to be ordered separately with potentialy very long wait times. As he's just starting out, would it be an awful idea for him to get RF3s (If they fit) in order to se how he likes figure skating and then invest in a more expensive boot with higher stiffness if he decides he likes it and want to continue? And what about Royal Pro? Could that be an option?

RF3/Royal Pro is enough to start with, imo. Try both and see which one fits better. With foot problems, leather is usually king, so RF3 is probably better.

And if he ever wants to jump, then those are enough to start also, and then just get the stiffer boots (RF1/Royal Prime) once these break down.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Thank you for all of your replies!
He's going to the fitter I myself usually go to (we live in south of Finland and I believe I'm familiar with all figureskating shops here). Of all the suggested brands I think Risport is the one that's easiest to get here especially when it comes to black boots. We will keep Jackson and Graf in mind, but they would probably have to be ordered separately with potentially very long wait times. As he's just starting out, would it be an awful idea for him to get RF3s (If they fit) in order to se how he likes figure skating and then invest in a more expensive boot with higher stiffness if he decides he likes it and want to continue? And what about Royal Pro? Could that be an option?

When it comes to Risport, if he has a wider, Roman foot, he's going to want the RF line of Risport, not the Royal line which is more narrow like Edea boots. Stick to the RF line.

Good luck!