[Canadian Tire] Hespeler Senior Hockey Skate $20

Jan 10th, 2015 4:22 pm

#1

Keiki [OP]: Deal Addict; Sep 3, 2007; 1030 posts; 86 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2015 4:22 pm

[Canadian Tire] Hespeler Senior Hockey Skate $20

Deal Link:: http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/hespe ... 3131p.html
Price:: 20

I was looking to get into skating and found these skates for $20 brand new at Cdn Tire. They won't be good if you play intense hockey or anything, but for casual skating/learning I think these would be suitable.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/hespe ... 3131p.html

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Jan 10th, 2015 6:00 pm

#2

SaraLee: Sr. Member; Feb 28, 2005; 772 posts; 25 upvotes; KW

Jan 10th, 2015 6:00 pm

Stupid question. Why are these called 'Senior' skates? Can an average adult wear these?

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Jan 10th, 2015 6:10 pm

#3

gordholio: Deal Guru; Mar 23, 2005; 13432 posts; 297 upvotes; Midland

Jan 10th, 2015 6:10 pm

SaraLee wrote: ↑Stupid question. Why are these called 'Senior' skates? Can an average adult wear these?

They are adult men's skates.

"Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." - US President, Calvin Coolidge

Jan 10th, 2015 6:10 pm

#4

ultimatum: Deal Addict; Dec 28, 2011; 1050 posts; 742 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2015 6:10 pm

SaraLee wrote: ↑Stupid question. Why are these called 'Senior' skates? Can an average adult wear these?

Because these fit people aged 16 and up so not really an adult exclusive. You just need to find the right size.

But so many pointed out that they are for light use so I'm not certain how you can "lightly" skate so I would not buy these.

Jan 10th, 2015 6:11 pm

#5

kangarooz: Deal Addict; Apr 12, 2013; 2924 posts; 1907 upvotes; Moon

Jan 10th, 2015 6:11 pm

"senior' size is different from adult size? o.0

Jan 10th, 2015 6:12 pm

#6

hitman_24: Deal Addict; Dec 16, 2007; 3906 posts; 1027 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 10th, 2015 6:12 pm

kangarooz wrote: ↑"senior' size is different from adult size? o.0

No, senior sizing is adult size 7 and up

Jan 10th, 2015 6:15 pm

#7

Haris: Deal Addict; May 12, 2004; 2975 posts; 426 upvotes; Mississauga

Jan 10th, 2015 6:15 pm

Can't go wrong for $20 if you only go skating two to three times a year.

In terms of size. Any way to figure out how sizing works. My regular shoes and dress shoes is a 9.5

Jan 10th, 2015 6:15 pm

#8

hitman_24: Deal Addict; Dec 16, 2007; 3906 posts; 1027 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 10th, 2015 6:15 pm

ultimatum wrote: ↑
But so many pointed out that they are for light use so I'm not certain how you can "lightly" skate so I would not buy these.

They aren't built to last, they're good for beginners or the inexperienced who may only "pleasure" skate a few times a year.

Jan 10th, 2015 6:16 pm

#9

hitman_24: Deal Addict; Dec 16, 2007; 3906 posts; 1027 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 10th, 2015 6:16 pm

Haris wrote: ↑Can't go wrong for $20 if you only go skating two to three times a year.

In terms of size. Any way to figure out how sizing works. My regular shoes and dress shoes is a 9.5

You're probably an 8. Skates typically fit 1.5 sizes down

Jan 10th, 2015 6:48 pm

#10

sonajatt: Deal Addict; Nov 6, 2009; 1126 posts; 217 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2015 6:48 pm

Description doesn't show if they are men or women's, I guess anyone can use as long they fit?

Jan 10th, 2015 6:58 pm

#11

blindemboss: Deal Addict; Oct 4, 2006; 3248 posts; 2239 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 10th, 2015 6:58 pm

hitman_24 wrote: ↑They aren't built to last, they're good for beginners or the inexperienced who may only "pleasure" skate a few times a year.

It looks so brittle that even a pleasure skate would crack the plastic part holding the blade.

Jan 10th, 2015 7:05 pm

#12

hitman_24: Deal Addict; Dec 16, 2007; 3906 posts; 1027 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 10th, 2015 7:05 pm

sonajatt wrote: ↑Description doesn't show if they are men or women's, I guess anyone can use as long they fit?

They are men's skates however women can wear them as well

Jan 10th, 2015 8:55 pm

#13

shdwfx: Member; Aug 7, 2011; 363 posts; 269 upvotes; Edmonton

Jan 10th, 2015 8:55 pm

Does anyone know if this would be a hot deal?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/bauer ... LHXoUsak7o

Bauer Vapor Instinct for $147.99 (reg. 294.99)

Thanks!

Jan 10th, 2015 8:58 pm

#14

drayog: Sr. Member; Dec 27, 2006; 766 posts; 192 upvotes

Jan 10th, 2015 8:58 pm

These......Bauer Vapor Instinct for $147.99 (reg. 294.99).........NO, NO, No, these are made for Canadian tire and are over priced by about $100. I would never buy skates from Canadian Tire

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Jan 10th, 2015 9:14 pm

#15

Bunyak: Deal Addict; Jun 25, 2005; 2401 posts; 1507 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 10th, 2015 9:14 pm

My local Canadian Tire has a rack of clearance skates with prices that are not much higher than these. I recently got a pair of youth Nike Quest skates there for $32.

Jan 10th, 2015 9:34 pm

#16

DealHunter6969: Penalty Box; Sep 16, 2011; 425 posts; 62 upvotes; GTA

Jan 10th, 2015 9:34 pm

These skates look fine, I would play hockey in them no problem...

Jan 10th, 2015 10:56 pm

#17

Speilman1972: Newbie; Feb 16, 2014; 7 posts; 2 upvotes; Ottawa

Jan 10th, 2015 10:56 pm

I tried these on (Hespeler) today. They seem to fit true to size. They seemed OK to me for a pair of recreational skates. That said I wouldn't buy them if I was playing hockey on a regular basis.

Jan 10th, 2015 11:05 pm

#18

DealHunter6969: Penalty Box; Sep 16, 2011; 425 posts; 62 upvotes; GTA

Jan 10th, 2015 11:05 pm

Yeah you are probably right! One slapshot off the foot and I would probably be changing out of them pretty quick...

Jan 11th, 2015 10:03 pm

#19

Cheap Cat: Deal Guru; Aug 20, 2005; 10897 posts; 3021 upvotes; Nowhere

Jan 11th, 2015 10:03 pm

blindemboss wrote: ↑It looks so brittle that even a pleasure skate would crack the plastic part holding the blade.

Funny you say that. I had an old pair of moulded plastic skates that were over 25 yrs old. I went skating for the first time in years and the plastic just fell apart into pieces as I was skating. The skates literally fell apart underneath me with the blades coming off . I ended up breaking my wrist and long story short, ended up losing my job because of it. I haven't been skating since as I don't have any skates and was actually looking at these skates for the once in a blue moon that I go skating. I at least wanted to go back to the scene of the crime to get over any fear that I may have of skating.

Jan 11th, 2015 10:51 pm

#20

uklamen: Deal Addict; Feb 1, 2008; 3208 posts; 1890 upvotes

Jan 11th, 2015 10:51 pm

Saw lots of these at Heron Rd. CT in Ottawa.

Good for canal semi use or even beginner shinny. Great price to learn to skate or find out if you like skating. Plenty of adults I've met in my 10 years in Ottawa has led me to realize not everyone has skated before.

Interesting winter bday gift!

Hespeler Senior Hockey Skate $20

[Canadian Tire] Hespeler Senior Hockey Skate $20

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