“Kids skates will usually only last a few years at most, especially under heavy use. They really aren’t built as strongly as adult models, and they have a shelf life,” says Wang, who also points out that kids might outgrow skates quickly anyway. Of course, if you don’t buy adjustable skates, kids might outgrow skates even if they’re still holding up just fine on the ice. Foot growth aside, the lifespan of a pair of ice skates is about one to three years. Obviously, if you use skates once a month versus, say, five times a week, skates are going to wear out more swiftly. For more on how long ice skates last, check out the FAQs of our article here.