Professional inline skates

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The release of the Barbie That shot of Ryan Gosling’s Rollerblading may not be as common as it once was, but it’s become a fun, easy new way to both commute, exercise, and have a little fun along the way. Here’s what you need to know about buying your new skates for the warm weather. Buying Guide: What Are the Best Rollerblades? The first thing to note is the “Rollerblades” actually refers to the If you’re new to rollerblading, you’ll want to buy a pair of rollerblades (or inline skates) that are designed for beginners. The best rollerblade brands know that beginners need more stability from their skates. Rollerblades that are made for new skaters often also prioritize comfort, which your feet will appreciate when it comes to breaking in the skates. One of the most important features to look out for is that the wheels on your rollerblades are wear-resistant. If they’re not wear-resistant, regular use will take a toll on your wheels and you’ll have to get them replaced. Trending Trump Says His Hand-Picked Chief of Staff Was 'Born With a Very Small Brain' Perhaps the most important aspect of shopping for rollerblades is making sure that you get the right fit for your feet. If you’re shopping online, it’s imperative that you measure your feet and know your accurate shoe size. If you buy skates that are too loose or too tight, it will i...

Inline Speed Skating has experienced solid growth in recent years. As skill and ability improve, avid skaters seek faster and high peformance inline skates. Speed skates work best when used by experienced skaters for use in skating inline marathons, or skating long distances. Inline race boots have a lower cut profile up top around the ankle. This profile is much lower than a recreational or cross-training inline skate and feels a lot different if not having skated before. This allows for more range of motion and the ability to get more on the edges of the wheels. The boots are designed to fit snug to capture as much power transfer as possible. Heat molding is likely needed once you are confident you have the right size. Inline speed boots can be custom molded to your foot shape so that all energy can be captured in a snug and comfortable fashion to transfer to your wheels. Inline Speed (or Race) Boots are intended for advanced level skaters that will benefit most from their high-end performance features. A lower cut profile in the ankle is much lower than a recreational or cross-training boot. This allows for a greater range of motion to gain more of a edge on the wheels and increase power. Inline race boots are most often not comfortable out of the box, but are stiff and most often require heat-molding to obtain a correct, comfortable fit. High-tech resins and carbon material are often used to maximize strength and stiffness while reducing weight. IMPORTANT SIZING INFO: ...

Rollerblade skates are categorized by Men's Skates, Women's Skates, Speed Skates (unisex sizing), Adjustable Kid's Skates, and Speed Boots. Click based on gender, age, or type to shop the skates that are offered in the type range or select "View All" to see all the skates that Rollerblade has to offer. • Type: Recreational, Cross-Training • Level: Beginner and Intermediate • Wheel Size: 80mm • Wheel Hardness: 82A • Bearings: SG5 The Macroblade 80 (max 84mm) is easy to use as a recreational skate but has built-in performance features to hold up to light fitness training. Engineered mesh soft boots have the perfect amount of resistance to perform while remaining both breathable and comfortable. • Type: Cross-Training, Urban • Level: Intermediate and Better • Wheel Size: 100mm • Wheel Hardness: 85A • Bearings: SG9 A cross-trainer that is supportive, comfortable, and requires little to no break-in. The frames have good length, making it easy to skate, and with more stability than many other tri-skates. Speed, style, comfort, performance, and fun! • Type: Cross-Training • Level: Intermediate and Better • Wheel Size: 100mm • Wheel Hardness: 85A • Bearings: SG9 A cross-trainer that is supportive, comfortable and requires little to no break-in. The frames have good length, making it easy to skate, and with more stability than many other tri-skates. Speed, style, comfort, performance and fun. Wrap it up! About Rollerblade Skates

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A snug fitting skate will allow you to benefit the most from any performance features built into a skate. The correct size often differs from your regular shoe size, so be sure to reference the charts provided along with sizing and fit guidelines with each model. All inline skates are fitness skates that bring fun and good health. IW has differentiated these fitness skates by their intended use (e.g. Recreational Skating, Urban Skating, Cross-Training, or Speed Skating. Also provided is the minimum skill level recommended for each. Not sure where to start? Check out our Phuzion soft boots are offered with a wide range of wheel sizes. They use ntegrated liners and are great for recreational and fitness skating. Swell Lite boots are more performance-oriented, but removable dual-fit liners keep fit casual for fitness and light cross-training. Swell boots are firmer, and use integrated liners to increase performance. Imperial hard boots are use traditional 2pt frame mounting with removable liners. Powerslides original urban boot. Next hard boots are use trinity mounting, removeable liners, and are hugely popular among urban skaters. Kaze, Tau, and HardCore Evo boots are high-end, stiff, and serve freestyle slalom or advanced urban freesskaters. Powerslide Skates are prominent around the world in all genres of skating. They started the three-wheel (tri-skate) revolution and have mastered technology for faster, easier skating. Womens specific AND unisex models included. Referenc...

• Type: Cross-Training, Speed • Level: Advanced and Expert • Wheel Size: 110mm • Wheel Hardness: 85A • Bearings: Wicked ABEC9 The RD focuses on road skating, with slightly longer frames than the SL. Still at just 10.6", they are quick and agile to provide the perfect mix to cross-train, speed skate, or maneuver like an urban skate. Arise boots are high-end, mid-cut carbon boots with removable cuffs. • Type: Urban, Freestyle • Level: Advanced and Expert • Wheel Size: 110mm • Wheel Hardness: 85A • Bearings: Wicked ABEC9 This Arise focuses on speed slalom (SL). Made from high-end carbon to be light, stiff and responsive. A mid-cut boot allows range of motion with lateral support, but the cuff can be removed altogether. They can skate urban, slalom downhill, or race. • Type: Speed • Level: Advanced and Expert • Wheel Size: 125mm • Wheel Hardness: 85A • Bearings: Wicked ABEC9 High-cut, high-performance boots with great lateral support. Meant for those transitioning to a speed boot, but its performance and feel have many looking no further. It skates like a speed boot, but it is just higher and more supportive. • Mount: 2pt 195mm • Type: Speed • Level: Advanced and Expert The ICON Wind racing boot is the pinnacle of inline speed skating performance. It is likely the most aerodynamic inline skating boot in history, thanks to the collaboration with Powerslide's sportswear partner, Bio-Racer / Hunter. Strategically placed air-stripe material is designed to minimize drag. • Type: Sp...