I’m a roller skater and just started ice skating so I got the excel version of the Jackson skates. They’re comfortable and provide support! One thing i will say, they are a bit stiff but that’s fine to me. They’re just a bit sturdy but as I said it provides great ankle support. They are also true to size. I suggest to anyone who typically wears a half size in shoes to size down unless you have pretty wide feet. For example I wear a size 8 1/2 in shoes and the size 8 skate fits perfectly. I love them so far and would definitely recommend .They came unsharpened and some screws had to be put into the bottom, so I knew they were brand new! We followed the instructions on how to size, and they fit perfectly! She loves them!I was a competitive ice dancer almost 40 years ago. Skate Guru surprised me with a high quality product at a very reasonable price. After breaking them in on land at home, they are super comfortable yet still supportive for the recreational skating I do now. Thank you for getting this old skater back on the ice!I bought two pairs, both of my daughters love them!High quality skates perfect for my FS3 skater who is working on jumps and spins. Arrived when it was supposed to.I love my skate. Ask for 1size more. Very nice qualityVery good for a good priceThey are beautiful!