However, the boot does not have a hinged cuff, so the Bauer may be stiff for some skaters. Speed skaters have fewer models to choose from, but reviewers point to a couple of high-performance options. Like the Bauer Speed 10.0, reviewers say the Bonts are high quality and lightweight. More expensive brands advertised as pure fitness skates are built with lighter, more durable materials than recreational models. Aggressive skates are sometimes called street skates.
Aggressive skates are usually more expensive than recreational models.
Speed skates have a short-cuffed boot that sits on a long frame with five large wheels. They're built to be stable and fast, but won't support your ankles very well. Speed skates are also more difficult to maneuver, and most don't come with brakes. Plus, many speed skaters custom-build their skates, so these models are usually found only in skate specialty shops. Hockey skates are built to be quick, maneuverable and capable of handling rough play, but have less stability than recreational skates.