Softec Vibe S, M, L M Figure Skating Skate

The Jackson Softec Vibe is a complete, ready-to-skate recreational package built for beginners and growing young skaters. It is aimed at first-timers and casual freestyle players who want warmth, easy support, and a boot that keeps up through a growth spurt rather than a stiff competition build. Its standout feature is a two-piece adjustable shell that lengthens across a full size range, so one pair carries a child through the season and beyond. Because it ships factory-mounted and factory-sharpened, you simply lace up and step onto the ice.

A warm soft-boot build with real support

The Vibe uses a soft-boot upper for comfort and warmth, wrapped in an external skeletal support frame that adds the stability a rigid boot would normally provide. A hard plastic flex cuff holds your ankle upright for confident gliding without locking out natural movement, and it carries a Jackson support rating of 10 — an entry-level tier tuned for recreational skating, easy strokes, and the very first attempts at edges and gentle freestyle. It is a forgiving platform for pond sessions and seasonal skating, not a rigid competition boot.

A factory-sharpened figure runner

Rather than a bare boot, the Vibe arrives with a recreational figure-style steel runner mounted on a detachable holder and sharpened at the factory. The figure profile gives you a stable, predictable edge for pushing, gliding, and stopping as you find your balance. Toe-pick configuration varies by color: some versions carry a light beginner pick for early forward work, while others ship pick-free for pure recreational cruising — so you can match the setup to how your skater wants to use it.

Adjustable fit and all-day comfort

A brushed-nylon lining keeps feet warm and cushioned, while a traditional lacing system pairs with a memory-lock ankle buckle and a hook-and-loop ankle strap to lock the heel and stop slippage. The two-piece design adjusts with a simple click-and-hold lever and a pull-out toe cap, expanding the boot to follow a growing foot. It comes in a Medium width and breaks in quickly thanks to its soft construction — an easy, comfortable fit for young and casual skaters.

Ready to skate out of the box

Buying the Vibe complete means no separate boot-and-blade fitting, no mounting appointment, and no first sharpening to schedule. The runner is aligned and edged at the factory, so your skater can be on the ice the same day. Combined with the grow-with-you sizing, that makes it a genuinely economical choice for a beginner: one purchase that stays comfortable, supportive, and ready across multiple seasons of recreational skating.

• Jackson Support Rating: 10 (recreational)
• Skill Level: Beginner / recreational
• Discipline: Recreational and beginner freestyle skating
• Boot Construction: Soft boot with external skeletal support frame and hard plastic flex cuff
• Lining: Brushed nylon
• Support Tech: External skeletal frame, memory-lock ankle buckle, hook-and-loop ankle strap, traditional laces
• Adjustable Sizing: Two-piece boot with click-and-hold lever and pull-out toe cap
• Blade: Factory-sharpened recreational figure-style steel runner on a detachable holder (toe picks vary by color)
• Sizes: XS through L (4 sizes)
• Widths: Medium
• Colors: Black with Blue Trim (no picks), Lime, Black with Orange Trim (no picks), Pink, Purple
• Mounting: Blade factory-mounted and pre-sharpened — ready to skate out of the box