Bought Skates Online? Let’s Make Them Skate As They Should.

Have you bought skates online? Online skate shopping is convenient — Amazon, hockey shops, marketplace deals… You name it. But here’s the truth nobody tells you:

Most skates purchased online are NOT ready to skate right out of the box. Not because they’re “bad”… but because they usually need a proper setup before they touch the ice.

That’s where we come in.

Why online-bought skates still need local help

Even brand-new skates often show up with one or more of these issues:

• Factory edges that aren’t truly sharp (or aren’t evenly sharpened)

• Edges that don’t match from skate to skate

• Burrs, nicks, or uneven steel

• Incorrect hollow for your weight/skill/style

This is even frequently the case with skates that claim to be already sharpened. I've seen skates labeled as such with stickers on the box, and yet the hollow was not properly set, the finish was bad, and the edges were still uneven.

If you’ve ever heard someone say “These skates feel slippery” or “I can’t stop,” a lot of the time it’s not the skater — it’s the setup.

What we can do for skates purchased on Amazon or online

When you bring your skates to SchwendiSharpens, we can:

✅ Inspect the steel and edges

We check the blade for uneven edges, damage, or weird factory finish issues.

✅ Sharpen them properly for you

Hockey and figure are totally different worlds — and even within hockey, there’s no “one perfect cut.” We’ll help you choose the right sharpening based on:

• skill level

• position and skating style

• ice conditions

• comfort and stability needs

✅ Make sure both skates match

Nothing messes with confidence faster than one skate feeling “grabby” and the other feeling “washy.” We focus on consistency so both skates feel the same.

✅ Optional: profiling help (for serious performance gains)

If you’re ready to level up, we can talk about profiling options that improve agility, stability, glide, and posture — especially if your skates feel “off” even after sharpening.

(No pressure. We’ll always start with what makes sense.)

Want it even easier? Ship your skates directly to us.

Yep — if you’re willing to reach out, you can have your skates delivered straight to us.

That means:

1. You order your skates online

2. They arrive at SchwendiSharpens

3. We inspect + sharpen them

4. You pick them up, ready to skate

No awkward first session. No “why can’t I stop?” moment. Just clean edges and confidence.

If you’re doing this, message us first so we can coordinate delivery details and timing.

Who this is perfect for

This is especially helpful if you’re:

• buying skates for your kid and want them ready for practice

• upgrading skates and want your first skate to feel right

• new to hockey/figure and want guidance

• buying as a gift and want a “ready-to-use” surprise

Ready to get y

our online skates ice-ready?

Bring them in, message us, or ask about shipping to us.

We’ll get your skates dialed — so your first skate feels like it should.

👉 Contact SchwendiSharpens:

• DM us on Instagram/Facebook

• Use our website contact/booking page

• Or call/text us at 385-204-5081