Friday, February 17, 2012

Presidents Day on Ice


Three day weekend!!!  (...for some of you.  I’ll be working Monday.)  It’ll be lovely this weekend: sunny, 40s—why not spend some time outside?  This might be a good time to enjoy some outdoor skating before the rinks close for the season!

Ah, a classic.  The Glacier 120 by Jackson is a good entry-level skate: suede and felt on the inside, PVC on the outside, and a PVC sole.  Find yours on Amazon for $45.

An alternative to plain white!



The Women’s 401 Figure Skates by Lake Placid have soft, insulated boots, padded lining, reinforced ankle support, and a nickel-plated, heat-treated, edge-hardened carbon steel blade (ooh, fancy!).  Plus look at the cute silver detailing.  Find them at Dick’s Sporting Goods for $50—but they run big, so order down! 


These are so vintage!  I imagine them with long skirts and muffs.  The Tall Booted Fashion Ice Skates by Reebok is water-repellent synthetic suede on the outside and fur on the inside.  Find them at Sports Authority for $113.



The 540 Softboot Hockey Skate by American is made of cushy foam and has a fiber lining and speed lacing.  (Plus that purple print is super nice!)  When you order, get a size up—they run small, even for skates.  Find them on Shoebuy for $75.


These are my favorites!  I am a terrible skater (that's not modesty; ask any of the people I've skated with) and I would hit a rink just to wear these babies.  The Jackson Ultima SoftSkate is white on the outside, warm and fuzzy on the inside... and if you don't like the blue, it's also available in purple and pink (and the logo on the tongue matches too!).  Find them on  Amazon for $55.

Looking for a place to skate?  My pick is the Blue Cross River Rink.  It has extended hours this weekend and has a killer view!  It’s only open through March 4, so you’ll need to hurry or you’ll have to wait ‘til the fall! 

Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: Web exclusive: an extra 20% off all boots
Lord & Taylor: An extra 20% off with code PRES (an extra 10% with Lord & Taylor card and code PRESPLUS)
Macy's: An extra 10% off with code PRES
Neiman Marcus: Free Ippolita earrings with regular-price apparal/jewelry/shoe/handbag purchase of $350 or more
Nordstrom: Shoe clearance up to 40% off

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