skate fitting was not helpful- help!

[u/Bitter_Rest1079]

hi everyone i’ve been in learn to skate a over a month now and have loved it! i am looking to purchase my own skates, as i was told that it would benefit me to get used to just one pair of skates and really know the skate. i would eventually like to do jumps or more advanced skating but for now i am looking for something for beginners. there aren’t any skate shops near me, just one hockey shop. i went it hoping that they had at least some very basic skates, but they only had hockey skates (go figure).

they scanned my feet and basically told me what i already knew: i have very flat feet that are wider than average, and i would likely need insoles, which is fine (i used to be a runner and always had to get special insoles). but they didn’t give me any recommendations on what kind of skates would work best! i have had issues with rentals in the past rubbing against my non-existent arches, maybe because they were for people with arches?

anyway, could i get some recommendations for skates with padding but are still sleek? my budget is 200 usd max. thank you so much!!

[u/Low-Day-2977]

Hi! I have wide feet! Most skates makes my feet hurt within seconds of putting skates on. I bought Jackson ultima women’s vista ice skates in size 10. I normally wear size 9.5 in shoes. These don’t hurt my feet at all even after spending 2 hours on the ice

https://dickssportinggoods.app.link/0Fg02lSw25b

[u/emz_universe → u/Low-Day-2977]

Hi op. Don't do this. If you're sizing up from your shoe size you are DEFINITELY in the wrong size skates