Blades of Steel: The Hockey Skate

This week on Pucked Up Parents, the hockey season is officially in full swing!.Michael is wondering if it’s completely ridiculous to buy a replica jersey of his own kid, while hockey practices are ramping up with new additions like off-ice training and technology that is pretty cool.Then we get down to the foundation of every hockey player: the skate. From entry-level skates to those “that costs more than my first car” models, we break down the wildly expensive world of hockey footwear.Angela takes us inside the skate, explaining the different components and what all those pieces actually do. We talk steel, blades, laces, tying techniques, and the eternal question: How tight is too tight?And if you're looking to save some money, we’ve got you covered with what to look for when buying used skates, what to check before handing over your hard-earned cash, and when that “great deal” might actually be a trip to the skate shop waiting to happen.So lace 'em up, sit back and enjoy this episode!