Ice Hockey skates tend to be a personal preference for many serious enthusiasts. Normally a person will own a pair and b completely committed to the brand for a variety of reasons and for many it is simple luck. Here is a guide to five leading Ice Hockey skates for men.

1) The NEW Rbk 9K Pump Ice Hockey Skates 2009

These are lightweight and offer a great deal of speed. The accelerating power tends to be ideal. You will experience heel lock, ankle support and enhanced forward flex. The fit is comfortable and flexible. The foot will also stay nice and dry. These are a very popular skate this year. They retail for $399.98.

2) Mission Fuel 110XP Sr Ice Hockey Skates

These are a moderately priced skate that is ideal for general use. They feature carbon fiber anatomical ankle counter and carbon fiber inserts. They have a nice forward flex for a skate in this price range. These retail for $169.98.

3) CCM U+ Pro Reloaded Ice Hockey Skates 2009

These are rumored to have a fantastic fit that offers wonderful flexibility. Supposedly when they are heated they contour to fit every inch of the players foot for the ideal grip and fit. When these heat the players foot sinks into the heal for the perfect lock. It features a special foam ankle insert that hugs the ankle for the best position. Because these things fit your foot ideally you have better agility.

These offer wonderful push up and the ideal energy transfer. The acceleration is greatly enhanced for top of the line performance.

These are a pro Ice Hockey skate and the weekend player doesn’t really need to go to such extremes or cost. However, if you truly want to treat yourself then you cannot go wrong with this Ice Hockey skate. These retail for $549.99.

4) CCM Vector V10.0 Sr Ice Hockey Skates

These are a nice mid priced skate that offers the same heat and mold technology as the Ice Hockey Skate above but not to the extreme. However they offer wonderful fit and are perfect for the part time player who doesn’t want to spend a fortune. These skates retails for $199.98.

5) Mission Fuel 110XP Sr Ice Hockey Skates

These are a cheaper priced Ice Hockey Skate that offers comfort and durability. The stabilize the foot nice and offer good acceleration. They are also good and acceptable with speed. These retail for the low cost of only
$169.98.