Lake Placid Metro Girl's Adjustable Figure Ice Skate

I read a few negative reviews about the buckles on these ice skates, however I still chose to purchase them based on the reasonable price and adjustability. So far, I am pleased with my purchase. We have not had any trouble with the buckles loosening or breaking and we are careful not to over-tighten them. I purchased a size small (adjusts from 12-2) for our 6-year-old daughter and a size medium (adjusts from 2-5) for our 8-year-old son who are currently taking beginning ice skating lessons. I have been satisfied enough that I ordered a size large (adjusts from 6-9) for our 10-year-old daughter; we are waiting for their arrival. They must be sharped prior to use; I took the ice skates to our local ice rink for the service - they are the professionals so I trust them with the task. It cost us $10 per pair here on Long Island, NY. I purchased these in hopes of getting several seasons out of these ice skates.

I bought these for my 6 yr old girl, who was doing excellent in skating. The draw was the adjustable size. This is actually one of the issues with the skate. When it is at the smallest size, the blades stick WAY out, where normal skates are more proportional. My poor kid (who never fell before), was banged up pretty bad the first session with these. Took her 4 or 5 tries out, before she stopped smashing into the ice. (I would have ditched the skates and bought her new ones.. but she REALLY liked the look of them and she was attached to them). Second issue, is these have a pick on the toe. So if you are NOT used to a pick... (like my poor kid).. you will catch and trip on it (especially on the lowest size).She's doing OK now, but I wouldn't even dream of putting these on my kid unless they were fully protected against head injury.On the other hand.. no complaints of cold feet anymore. She loves the look of them, and I can expect 3 years of use out of them.

It was nice we were able to get several years wear out of it since they expand. they lasted and worked so well we gave them to another young girl and she had used them too.

Working well for my 8-year old daughter. I took one star away for the following reasons: They are not easy to adjust between the different shoe sizes, and the top strap could be a bit easier to maneuver. We've only used them a couple times but they seem good quality so far.

Perhaps I should have read the other reviews before buying - the clamp on the top part of the skates on one of the skates I bought was faulty and pops opn under load, consistent with a review I saw from someone else. It will cost too much to send them back so we will just have to put up with it unfortunately, perhaps using some sort of elastic tie. Otherwise it is a good beginner skate and is comfortable. The fact that they are adjustable was a big selling point but let down but the faulty clamp.

I bought these for my 8 year old daughter. She had tried several different types of skates and they were always uncomfortable or not warm enough. She tried these on and instantly loved them. She is a recreational skater so because they change sizes, they should last her about 5 years. They adjust very easily with the push of a button and offer great ankle support. They were delivered 4 days ahead of the estimate. We are very satisfied.

My daughter wore these skates for less than a minute and the top strap on one of the skates kept coming open. The strap would not hold when any pressure was applied. I think the buckle is defective but the other skate pops open fairly easily as well. They look nice and my daughter said they were comfortable and warm. We will be sending them back to Lake Placid to repair/replace. Unfortunatley you have to pay to ship to and back from Lake Placid.

I just received these skates for my granddaughter. They are very sturdy and well made with extremely good ankle support. They are particularly good since she'll be able to wear them for several years. I hate to pay for something that she'll wear just a few times for 1 year and then outgrow them. A friend who skis a lot was very impressed when she saw these skates. I can always trust that Amazon.com will have what I need!!

I bought these for my 5 year old daughter (size 12-2) who was just learning how to skate. I like how easy they were to adjust to her size - a selling point when buying on-line. However I was disappointed that her blades have ice picks, as these are not pictured in the ad (or even on the box they came in). The top strap has stayed closed for her, but it is not easy to adjust. I will buy her hockey skates next time.

The skates are easy to adjust and put on. My daughter loves them and they are comfortable. We do not regret this purchase.

on the picture it did not shoe the figure skating blade on the blade but the skate as this on

they are perfect, just what I wanted. My granddaughter will get them for Christmas. price was great, arrived quickly, great service

Work great. Thanks.