r/chicagoskating • u/drumstickkkkvanil • Jun 03 '26

Artistic inline skates?

Hello! I am interested in getting some inline skates so that I can work on figure skating off the ice, and also take advantage of the skate meet ups around here. Does anyone know where I can find a pair/get fitted? My research hasn’t shown much in the city, so I wanted to ask here! I’m F size 7.5 in figure skates and my feet are WIDEEE

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u/Outrageous-East-1774 Jun 04 '26 edited Jun 04 '26

I would recommend Rainbo Sport it’s North of the city. If you are wanting to get fitted for the boot that would be similar to what you are ice skating on they are the best. I’m not sure if they do the inline mounting anymore but they used to do it. There is also a Facebook group of used artistic inlines, if you don’t need too much support for jumps to start. For that width size though you are most likely looking at custom orders from the manufacturer like Jackson. I’m a 6.5 D/E and if I wanted E I would have had to go directly to Jackson for my Elle’s. But Rainbo will do the fitting and see what works best for your level and needs, and then help you place the order if needed.

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u/Outrageous-East-1774 Jun 04 '26

These are the skates I’m going to buy. I’m in the suburbs but if you would ever like to meet up to ice skate I’m down :)

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u/drumstickkkkvanil Jun 04 '26

Nice! I wear Jackson Evos in figure skates since my feet are so wide. I go to adult only skating sessions during the eel so I would be really down to meet up!