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February 2024 by Max
Drove about 40 minutes to get here and it was worth it! He was very knowledgeable, answering any questions I had while understanding my needs. If you’re looking for new ice skates Greg is your guy. (PS: very excited to try them out!)
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October 2023 by Rebecca Lowe
I skated recreationally as a child and recently started skating again. I went to Polar Skate Shop and Greg was so helpful in my fitting and skate recommendation. He was extremely knowledgeable and spent time to make sure I got the skates that were best for me. I love my beautiful skates, and the skating accessories too, as they had everything I needed to start skating again. Thanks so much Polar Skate Shop!
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June 2023 by C L
Sorry Greg, I love your personality and your knowledge as a skate tech. But my sharpening experience hasn’t been really good. I do not want to be a mean person and I literally respect every skate tech - I know they all have their own “sharpening style”;( but today I’m crying to leave my negative review here.I’m visiting my partner in NJ while getting my Gold Seal blades sharpened there. immediately after that, I felt very wonky with my spins and everything was not right. I gave it a week to wait for the adjustment, but no, thing has been getting even worse. Today I came back home in MA and had my old skate tech check them out - the blades have been flattened out and the spin rockers are almost gone…the Gold Seal has become “Gold 99”. With OK sharpening services, my blades should be all good with more than 6 times left. Now, maybe I will have to retire them immediately, which is definitely an additional financial burden on me ;( Idk I don wanna blame anyone because life happens. I just wanna cry ;(
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June 2023 by Don Bai
If there is only one skate shop allowed to open in New Jersey, this is the shop I can trust. Greg is always the one whom I let work on my skate. I have been to other shops but nothing compared to his store.
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December 2022 by Matthew Blaszka
Greg is the owner, I’ve known him for 20+ years, and I’ve been coming to his businesses for top notch skating care ever since.He takes his time with each customer and his knowledge re: figure skates (and hockey) is encyclopedic.I drive an hour to get here and it’s worth it x10Best shop in the northeast, hands down.
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November 2022 by Kelsey Waite
Great little shop with all you need. Got my first pair of skates here and they were fitted, heat molded, stretched out and sharpened all included in the price. They are so comfortable! Thanks so much for all the help.
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November 2022 by ru in
Very kind people run this shop! Will gladly make recommendations and work tirelessly to get your foot comfortably in a new boot! They also make custom fit hard guards!couldn’t ask for a better shop with so much variety of boot, blade and accessories. Will definitely be back!
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August 2022 by Mark Ladwig
Greg is an expert. He's got so many brands to see and takes his time explaining options.
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October 2021 by Michelle Kendrick
Not enough good things to say!! The expertise and kindness is worth the trip! My granddaughter finally has skates that fit and don't hurt! Greg definitely knows his business as well as what brand skate should be used for what type of foot!
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October 2021 by Max Vishnev
Greg provided an excellent experience for me and my two kids, both of whom needed to be fitted for skates (ages 5 and 7). Greg was patient, polite, and friendly, as well as informative. He took his time with both of my kids and spent about an hour in total fitting them for the right pair of skates, sharpening them, and answering my questions.I would highly recommend Greg and his skate shot to anyone looking for skates and look forward to coming back for bigger skates in a year or two.Thanks Greg!
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September 2021 by Gina B
We moved to River Vale NJ from IL recently. I’ve been on the hunt for a figure skating pro shop that specializes in figure skates. Both my 6 year old daughter and I are skaters I now coach my kid. I recently had a flare up with my foot and really needed an expert technician and my daughter grew out of her skates so new boots and blades were needed. I have to tell you how grateful both my daughter and I are to have found Greg! My daughter refers to him now as the “skate doctor!” He’s very thorough, knowledgeable, patient, personable and professional. His work is straight quality precision and his diagnosis of issues are spot on. My foot now feels better in my skate then it does in my running shoe. Greg fixed what 3 well known skate shops in IL couldn’t. I will certainly be referring skaters his way from here on out. If you need an expert technician Greg is your guy! I highly recommend...!!
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September 2021 by Gelayne Lim
I decided to take up ice skating in January during my college break and purchased a pair of skates online. I started doing spins and jumps and realized the skates were too big. After struggling with the skates for two months, I decided to purchase new skates from Greg and it was the best decision ever. Being a college student, money is a little bit tight. With that, Greg offered recommendations that would fit in my budget and still fit my skating needs. My feet have a lot of problems (bunions, flat and wide feet, narrow ankle)and he was able accommodated them in a beautiful pair of skates. I feel more confident doing my jumps and spins in these new skates!! Greg is very friendly, knowledgable and takes his time to perfect his craft. I highly recommend!!
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September 2021 by Alexa Graffeo
Greg is an expert skate technician! I went in to get fitted for new boots (the shop has a ton of options), and he got me into a pair of Edea boots that are incredibly comfortable, and he got blades ordered for me, in the shop, and an appointment to have them mounted to my skates all in just a few days. He takes his time mounting the blades and makes sure they’re perfect, and does a great job sharpening them too. He’s also incredibly knowledgable about all of the brands he carries and with general skate knowledge, so he’s a great person to go to when you’re in the market for new boots and blades!
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September 2021 by Naomi Estrin
Thank you! I can skate again. I came in voicing that I had hardly skated in 9 years due to a new hardly worn pair of skates that gave me significant pain. I tried heating them, orthotics etc and nothing would make the pain from five minutes of having the skates on my feet go away. When I came in, you listened, and measured my feed and then brought me a few pairs of skates you thought would work. All felt 1000 times better than my previous pair, how skates should feel. I just got on the ice on the new skates and it feels like a miracle! I’m just sorry I wasted the last 9 years of no skating.
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September 2020 by Kevin M
Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable! Wouldn't get my ice skates sharpened anywhere else. The most professional fitting of boots and blades anywhere in New Jersey. Plenty of skates and skating accessories (skate guards, soakers, bags, socks, laces, gloves, and more) in stock. If not in stock can be ordered no problem. Make appointment on the website for best service.
