Welcome to Ask Mr. Edge

The World's Leading Authority on Figure Skates

Geppetto’s Skate Shop, home of Mr. Edge in Downers Grove, Illinois, is your source for everything you need to know about figure skating; boots, blades, boot repairs, and educational programs on preventing figure skating injuries. Geppetto’s and Mr. Edge not only sell skate products, but they also offer boot, blade, and educational services, reaching out to skaters around the globe who are looking to learn more about their equipment. Call or email him today for more information.

At the Learning Center:

New Technology How to Purchase New vs. Used How to Appraise Used Skates

Honing Blade Edges Removing Skate Tape Glue Lacing Skates Properly SkateScience Ice Maintenance

Skate Services:

Skate Sharpening Boot Fitting Blade Mounting

Boot Sealing Figure Skate Repairs

Figure Skating Products:

Boots Boot and Blade Recommendations Gel Sleeves Laces

Blades Guards Tights Soakers Sk8Tape

The Experts in Figure Skating

Since 1978, Geppetto’s Skate Shop and Mr. Edge have been serving the needs of skaters throughout the Midwest. Mr. Edge’s experience and knowledge has made him one of the world’s leading authorities on boots, blades and sharpening. His recently released book “Anatomy of a Figure Skating Injury” explains and provides solutions to common blade, boot, and sharpening problems. The book also explains many of the common injuries to the ankle, foot, hips, knees, and lower back that competitive skaters are prone too throughout their career and how they can be reduced or avoided altogether. The book is available at: Amazon.com

Store Hours:
Monday – Friday 3pm – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 3pm
Sunday – Closed
Hours Subject to Change

Walk-in’s are welcome and will be accommodated on a first come, first serve basis

Contact Mr. Edge today at (630) 852-2101 in Downers Grove, Illinois, for skate repairs or services.