Overview
Playing Style
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Power
A Power-Focused Playing Style suits players who thrive on generating strong, top-end speed through forceful and longer strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.
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Acceleration
An Acceleration-Focused Playing Style is ideal for players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. You can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves, and accelerate rapidly with these skates.
Fit Profile
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
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Low Profile
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth, and low overall volume.
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Medium Profile
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth, and medium overall volume.
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High Profile
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth, and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
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Recreational Skates
Recreational roller hockey skates are built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Performance Skates
Performance-level roller hockey skates are a great fit for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Elite Skates
Elite-level roller hockey skates are built for the best performance, protection, durability, and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
Cut Protection Level
This is the general level of protection against cuts.
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Minimum
Basic protection suitable for competitive play
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Standard
Balanced protection for intense game play. Protects against more severe cuts.
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Maximum
Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay, designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
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N/A
No specific cut-resistance rating provided by the manufacturer.
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A1
Minimal protection; withstands light cuts (200-499 grams of force).
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A2
Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts (500-999 grams of force).
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A3
Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play (1,000-1,499 grams of force).
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A4
Standard protection; defends against significant cuts (1,500-2,199 grams of force).
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A5
Elevated protection for intense play (2,200-2,999 grams of force).
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A6
Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play (3,000-3,999 grams of force).
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A7
Ultra-high protection (4,000-4,999 grams of force).
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A8
Premium protection for all levels of play and ages (5,000-5,999 grams of force).
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A9
Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection (6,000+ grams of force).
Certifications
Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
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USA Hockey
Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
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BNQ
Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
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CE
Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Sure-Grip Oxford Tipton Skates are a gorgeous skate intended for the rink, and designed in collaboration with Ashley Nell Tipton. Ashley is a San Diego based fashion designer who won season 14 of Project Runway with an incredible plus-sized collection. Ashley is also an avid skater so this is a really cool collab to see but the skates themselves are cool all-around.
They have a very comfortable feel with padding along the lining and full suede leather that instantly feels great but wears in even better! They have a really detailed oxford look that really reminds us of when people get dance shoes custom made into skates. Down below they feature the nylon Rock plate and an adjustable toe stop that can of course be replaced with a jam plug when you're ready. They hold indoor 57x31mm wheels with a 95A hardness and ABEC-7 bearings inside for a smooth roll.
Here are some more words from Ashley about the skate: "I created the new Sure-Grip Oxford Tipton Roller Skate out of my deep passion for both skating and the vibrant skating community. As a fashion designer, I am infusing this product with a unique element and style that sets it apart. This boot embodies a retro aesthetic, reflecting my love for slides and comfort, while offering a distinctive blend of fashion and functionality."
Specifications
| Sure-Grip Oxford Tipton Boot | |
| Boot Material | Suede |
| Outsole Material | Plastic |
| Liner Material | Mesh and Padding |
| Vegan | No |
| Heat Moldable | No |
| Customizable | No |
| Sure-Grip Rock Plate* | |
| Baseplate Material | Nylon |
| Kingpin Angle | 10° |
| Cushions | 14mm Barrels (x2) |
| Sure-Grip Oxford Tipton Wheels | |
| Wheel Size | 57x31mm |
| Wheel Hardness | 95A |
| Sure-Grip ABEC-7 Bearings | |
| Bearing Size | 608 (8mm) |
| Sure-Grip Toe Stop | |
| Toe Stop Type | Adjustable 5/8"-18 (Imperial) |
| Lock Mechanism | Nut & Washer |
Videos
Sizing Chart
| GENERAL SIZING GUIDELINES | |
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| Skate sizing can differ from skate to skate and it is generally very different from shoe sizing. We strongly recommend using foot length to determine your skate size. Detailed instructions on how to measure your feet can be found in our Learning Center by Clicking Here. |
| Sure-Grip Size | Women's (US Sizing) | Men's (US Sizing) | UK | EU | Foot Length (Inches) |
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| 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 9.3 |
| 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 9.6 |
| 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 10 |
| 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 41 | 10.3 |
| 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 42 | 10.6 |
| 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 43 | 11 |
