Skate Boot
Usually classified under 2 main types, Hard and Soft. Both have their pros and cons. Lets take a more in depth look at these properties.
Hard Boot Benefits:
- Heavier boots keeps your centre of gravity low, thus increasing stability and balance
- Helps you to stand straighter by offering better support on the ankles
- Protects your foot against hard surfaces
- Liner cushion is very thick for comfort and increased responsiveness
- Extremely durable
Soft Boot Benefits
- Lighter boots allow you to speed and skate longer distances
- Comfortable like wearing a pair of sneakers
- Breathable to keep your feet cool
- Works well with laces to give you a compressed fit
Hard Boot Drawbacks
- Heavier boots requires more effort from users
- Less comfort due to hardness of the boot
Soft Boot Drawbacks
- Lighter boots makes it harder to balance
- Less support on the ankles may cause pronation or supinationÂ
Below is a chart to help you decide on what boot choice to make base on your skating activity
 Soft Boot | Hard Boot |
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