American Athletic Reinforced Ankle Ice Skates

Last updated: March 15, 2022


When you think about professional figure skaters, these are the ice skates you picture. The pure white skates offer a stainless steel blade and a reinforced ankle. They also lace up for a snug and safe fit every time.

We looked at the top Ice Skates and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Ice Skate you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: You'll find these ice skates come in women's sizes ranging from 5 to 9.

In our analysis of 27 expert reviews, the American Athletic Reinforced Ankle Ice Skates placed 1st when we looked at the top 9 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Best selling entry level figure skate. The American Tricot Figure Skate is comfortable and has the best fit. It’s the perfect ice skate for family fun skating outdoors or for practicing indoors for beginner skating lessons. We make it easy and comfortable for you to enjoy your skating experience with padded inner liners and reinforced ankle support. This figure skate features stainless steel blades with a beginner style toe pick.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Very stiff ankle support and stable last that keeps feet centered over the blades. Fits most users comfortably, with little adjustment needed.
They ship ready to use and offer a great value.
The low-maintenance synthetic upper features a tricot lining and ample padding in the tongue and ankle.
The tongue of the boot is padded while the boot is streamlined in shape for easy flow on ice.

What reviewers didn't like

Skate uppers can break away from the sole after many uses.
The included skate guards can reportedly be easy to damage or crack, so some reviewers planned to replace them to help keep the blades in better condition, since the blades can have a tendency to rust.
Skates can run large
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