If your ice skates' boots are attached to the runner by rivets is it possible to change the holder or do you have to buy new skates?

Answer 1

In MOST cases you can change the runner. It's ideal to replace it with the same brand to match up the rivet holes, but most skate shops can re-drill for whatever runner you want to put on. Call around to your local rink(s) to see if they do that kind of work. I found a rink about a half hour away that would do it for about $15/skate - and they did a great job.