Ice skates

Ice skates in Pakistan: what to check before you buy

Updated 5 November 2026

We do not yet have a confirmed price range for ice skates in Pakistan, so the price depends on the skate type, the size, the condition and whether the pair is new or used. The quickest way to get a current price is to post your request on BlaBlaPrice, where sellers answer with their own offer. Requests are free for buyers.

• Skate type: figure skates and hockey skates use different blades and boots
• Size: quote your foot length in centimetres and ask whether the boot runs true to size
• Condition: new or used, and the state of the blades and laces
• Player level and age: a beginner, an intermediate skater or a child needs a different boot

Blade type and standard

Ice skate blades fall into two main groups, figure skate blades and hockey skate blades, and each is made for a specific sport. Ice skates are governed by the EN 15638 standard, which is different from the EN 13899 and EN 13843 standards that apply to roller skates. Ask the seller which standard the pair meets, and whether a blade check or sharpening is included.

Used skates and local listings

Used skates are common in local classified listings in Islamabad and across Pakistan, and branded used skating shoes are offered by several sellers. Check the boot lining, the blade mounts and the sole before you pay, and ask for a clear photo of the blades. A used pair that has never been sharpened may need work before it is safe to use.

Season and where you skate

Winters from November to March are mild in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad, so skates are used mostly indoors on a rink, not on natural ice. Buy the skates before the winter season starts, and try them on at the rink in the same month so you can change the size in time. In the very hot summer from May to September, store skates dry and out of direct heat.

Delivery and what to write in the request

Ask whether the seller delivers to your city and whether cash on delivery is possible. State the skate type (figure, hockey or recreational), your foot length in centimetres, your age or level, whether you want new or used, and your budget. A seller who knows the blade type can quote a single pair faster than one who has to guess.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the skates in your own words in a free chat and can add a photo. BlaBlaPrice looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Pakistan and shows the prices it finds. Registered sellers receive your request and answer in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For related gear, see skis & snowboards and roller skates, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.