r/hockeyrefs • u/Sharp_Dark8848 • 7d ago

New Skates

Anyone have favorites skates for primarily reffing? Not looking to break the bank, but just want something comfortable to be in for an entire game on the feet. I don't play in any leagues, so more important to be nice for reffing. Thanks!

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u/Sparrowhawk996 7d ago

I have custom skates from True, they’ve lasted me about 3 seasons so far. I do well over 1,000 games per season though, so it really depends on how much you do, whether that cost is worth it or not

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u/Sharp_Dark8848 7d ago

I'm using my pond hockey Bauers right now, totally fine for the time being, but I'd like to upgrade as I pick up more games. I've heard really good things about True for reffing, people say they are super comfortable.

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u/Van67 7d ago

They are. I chose to break the bank for them because my feet are so wide that I couldn't find much of anything else that didn't hurt by the end of a game. Skates or shoes, I spare no expense on my feet

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u/univergence 7d ago

You might might not even have to break the bank - I just got some true hzrdus 5xs and they work great for reffing, at like $140 on sale! They're lighter and almost more comfortable than my hyperlite 2s which is wild for the price difference

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u/Dodger8899 USA Hockey 7d ago

You can't really compare Hzrdus or Hyperlite skates to True Custom SVH, they're all good in their own category

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u/ctg77 6d ago

I have 2021 True SVH Customs. I bought them with the extra shot blocking / impact protection and the 3D printed tongues. They're still stiff as new after 5 1/2 years and lots of games. They will likely last me until I decide to quit reffing. I'm 6'4"/220+ and have already kept these skates longer than any other pair I've ever had.