The Winnwell Balance Blades beginner skates are designed to prevent rear falls and help a child learn to skate. They assist in keeping your child upright and balanced until they learn how to balance themselves, giving them control, confidence and agility. These children's training skates offer kids early success and encouragement as they begin to master basic moves on the ice, and fill you with pride as you watch your little one progress.

Features a Velcro strap patented blade to help your child learn to skate safely
Back traction helps to reduce rear falls
Front traction helps with standing and movement
Wider flatter middle for easier balancing
Pre-sharpened blades
Skate boot adjusts 4 sizes (Y8 to Y11 or Y12 to J2)
Sharpening transitions blade from learn-to-skate to regular as your child’s skills improve
Colour: Blue

Part Number	SK3000JR-BL
Hockey Sizing	Youth
Skate Size	Y12-J2
Footwear Shoe size	Y12-2
Age Group(s)	Kids (5-13 Years)
Lacing System	Laces and Velcro Strap
Skate Type	Leisure Skates
Skate Blade Type	Recreational
Blade Material	Stainless
Skate Width	Regular

Replaceable Blade Indicator	No
Colour	Blue
Skate Boot Liner	Brushed Nylon Liner
Skate Branded Feature	Not Applicable
Sustainability	1% For The Planet Brand

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This product carries a 1 year exchange warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.

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Skate Size	8	8	11	11
Age Group(s)	Kids (5-13 Years)	Kids (5-13 Years)	Kids (5-13 Years)	Kids (5-13 Years)
Lacing System	Laces and Velcro Strap	Laces and Velcro Strap	Ratcheting Buckle	Ratcheting Buckle

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5 out of 5 stars.

Great skates! Kid and parent approved

8 months ago

Our now 7 year old has been using these skates for the past 2 winters 3-4 times a week. The design allows him some independence to put his skates on and off and the blade design allows mom less stress as he is far more stable on the ice. He is able to keep up with his 2 older hockey playing brothers. Bonus there is also no complaints about cold sore feet as the boot is quite similar to a winter boot in fabric. Very pleased with purchase!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

The best skates to learn on

9 months ago

I highly recommend these skates for learning to skate. The long flat blade gives the best balance and they have spiky bits on each end to prevent slipping out. The adjustable size will last several years and they won't have to break in new skates every year. They're also very well insulated. My daughter has worn them up to 3 hours at a time and never complained of cold feet. Couldn't recommend them enough.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Perfect for kids learning to skate!

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9 months ago

Incredible skates for kids! We couldn’t believe how confident our 4 year olds were skating with balance blades for the first time! So many neat features and we love that they fit several sizes with the same skates

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Our 3-Year-Old Loves Them

10 months ago

These skates have really helped our 3-year-old son progress really quickly! He’s been skating twice and is already getting around without a training chair. The skates help him to learn more safely by helping him not fall backwards and generally have better balance. This gives him more confidence. Recommended!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Great skates for kids learning to skate

11 months ago

All three of my kids have learned how to skate using the balance blades. They are easy to put on, easy to adjust and provide the perfect amount of comfort for the skater. They provide perfect traction so kids don’t fall forward or backwards which end up in injury and not wanting to keep skating. I highly recommend these skates for anyone teaching kids to skate

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Q: Can I rent them

2 years ago

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A: Canadian tire sometimes rents automotive tools but not skates.

2 years ago

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Q: do children that start learning to skate with these pick up bad habits when transitioning to regular skates? I’m worried that these skates may just do more harm than good.

3 years ago

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A: They worked great for our 3 year old grandson. No bad habits!

3 years ago

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Q: My grandson's foot measures 5.5 inches - what size skates? I'm confused between Youth and Junior sizes

11 months ago

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A: These skates come in two sizes. The youth adjustable skate is sizes Y8-Y11 and the junior adjustable skate is sizes Y12-J2. Your grandson's foot is too small for both those sizes. He would need a Y6 or smaller. I hope this information has been helpful

11 months ago

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Q: Mon petit fils porte des grandeur 3 canada quel pointure doiis je prendre ?

3 years ago

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A: Vous pouvez essayer Pointure 12-2. Mais la taille peut être petite parce que la taille pour le patins arrête à 2.

3 years ago

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Q: There are a pair that say "Size 12 - 2" - not sure what this means but wondering if this may fit my 2 year old? Thanks in advance!

4 years ago

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A: It would depend on the size of feet for your two year old. In my experience I would recommend the size 8-11 model of this skate. If your 2 year olds feet are smaller than size nine you may need to consider the Vic Lil Pro or the Bauer X250 models.

4 years ago

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Q: Do the blades on these balance skates need to be sharpened before first use?

4 years ago

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A: These skates do come pre-sharpened.

4 years ago

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Q: Does this pair of skates fit a 3 year old? My son just turned 3 and was planning to take him skating for the first time. Please help!!

4 years ago

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A: It is unlikely that these skates would fit a 3 year old as the starting size is Youth 8.

4 years ago

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Q: Est-ce que je dois faire éguiser les patins avant la première utilisation?

6 years ago

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A: Oui, nous recommandons de faire éguiser les patins avant la première utilisation.

6 years ago

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Q: La description du patin parle d'une "lame de transition passant d'une lame d'apprentissage à une lame ordinaire". Que dois-je comprendre, qu'il y a plus qu'une lame, qu'il faudra s'en procurer une autre éventuellement? Merci

7 years ago

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A: Les patins peuvent être affûtés pour réduire progressivement les empreintes avant et arrière afin de passer à une lame ordinaire. Dans les instructions fournies avec les patins, nous recommandons de commencer par affûter uniquement le milieu, puis d’affiner l’affûtage du milieu / de l’avant et, enfin, d’affûter toute la lame pour supprimer toutes les empreintes.

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