"Welcome to the largest refuge for figure skaters in the U.S. Period!" – Ted Petrosky, Skate Department Manager
Here are the top six reasons why you should buy your next set of skates from Pierce:
Since 1936
In 1936 Walter Pierce founded Pierce's Trading Post & Skate Exchange at 9th & Marquette in Minneapolis. Since that time, we have been "Where the Skaters Go!" Today four generations later, Pierce Skate & Ski is still family owned and operated.
Trade In Program
One of the cornerstones of our skate department is our trade-in program aimed specifically at kids and their constantly growing feet.
Expert Staff
Custom Fitting by the nation's largest staff of:
PSA Rated coaches
Gold Test Skaters
Current Competitors
All of our salespeople are actively involved in the sport and actually use the equipment from the brands we sell.
Net Result = You are dealing with people who "been there & skated on that"
Blueprinting
All of our customers undergo a thorough question and answer session that includes the following:
Input from your coach
Proper socks
Measurement of both feet for length and width
Net Result = Correct Fit & Equipment Recommendations
Customization
Correct fit and equipment recommendations are the essential 1st step in your skate investment. Customization and personalization are the 2nd. The following services are provided at no additional charge with your boot and blade purchase:
Heat Molding & Compression Fitting
Waterproofing
Blade Mounting
Expert Sharpening
Net Result = Maximum Skating Performance & Comfort
Spanning the Globe!
Whether its our domestic customer base or our foreign; our sales and service ability is catching on all around the world! Pictured left is Alexei Mishin "The Coach of Champions" on his last visit to Pierce.