Choosing your first ice skates or your next ice skate boot can be a hard task especially with all the available ice skates in the market. This guide can help you narrow down your search.
A rule to remember is: ice skate boots should match your skating level. The level of a boot depends on its support rating. The higher the support rating, the higher the level of the boot.
Over booting or getting boots for a higher level of skating than your current level is not advisable. This can cause the skater unnecessary extra pain during the break in period and it can cause the skates to wear down faster. So, when choosing ice skates, you should first identify your skating level and choose your ice skates accordingly.
Ice skate lessons in the Philipines usually follow the ISI Test. In general, here is the suggested boot support rating you need per ISI level:
| Level | ISI Level | Support Rating |
| Beginner |
Pre-alpha to Delta FS 1-3 |
20-45 |
| Intermediate | FS 4-5 | 45-70 |
| Advance | FS 6-10 | 70-100 |
After determining your needed support rating, this guide below can help you choose the perfect Riedell Ice Skate boot for you:
The skating level on the first table (levels 1-4) is also indicated in the ice skate listings in our website.
You can refer to this guide when choosing your ice skate blades.
You can browse Riedell ice skates here!