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CCM Tacks 550 Youth Hockey Skates

  • Youth size YT 10, EU 28
  • 7 mm asymmetric felt tongue with foam
  • 3 hook eyelets for easier lacing
  • Non-replaceable steel blade, raised holder
  • Mesh skin boot upper

Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A youth hockey skate with mesh skin technology, easy hook eyelets and a felt tongue with extra foam. The blade cannot be replaced, so it suits a growing skater for a season.

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ASIN: B0B6JMMWT6Model: SKAS550YCategory: Hockey Skates

Overview

CCM builds the Tacks 550 youth skate with a mesh skin boot, a stiff quarter package and a footbed sized for small feet. The CCM SpeedBlade is a steel blade on a raised holder, and the eyelets help children lace up.

A child who is still learning to tie skates gets simple hook eyelets, padded tongue protection and a support structure in the quarter package. The limitation is the fixed blade and the single size shown here.

Who it's for

Parents buying a first or second pair for a young hockey player in the youth size range. Older skaters, or families who want to swap blades, should check other skates.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Easy to tie hook eyelets
  • Mesh skin durable surface
  • Felt tongue with extra foam
  • Footbed made for small feet
Cons
  • Blade is not replaceable
  • Single size listed
  • Care instructions not listed

Performance notes

Stiffness comes from the quarter package in the upper, while the elevated holder and attack angle of the SpeedBlade help manoeuvrability and speed. The asymmetric tongue is cut to follow the foot and ease pressure points.

Specifications

ModelSKAS550Y
Dimensions & fit
SizeYT 10 = 28
Other details
Boot upperMesh skin technology
Eyelets3 hook eyelets, simple lacing
Tongue7 mm asymmetric felt with additional foam
FootbedChildren's size zone
Blade holderRaised holder, optimized angle of attack
BladeCCM SpeedBlade, non-replaceable steel

Frequently asked questions

How should I look after the CCM Tacks 550 youth skates?

The listing gives no care instructions. It does describe a mesh skin boot and a felt tongue, so follow CCM guidance for drying.

Can the blade on the CCM Tacks 550 youth skate be replaced?

No. The description calls the SpeedBlade a non-replaceable steel blade.

What size is the CCM Tacks 550 youth listing?

Youth size YT 10, listed as equal to 28.