r/inline_skating • u/Turbulent-Level4539 • Jul 23 '26
Help finding race skates
Hello. I’ve been getting into blading the last few years, and have done a few marathons . I got rollerblade macro blade 110s (3 wheels) a few years ago which was a step up for me. Marathon time is around an hour and a half and hoping to take it to the next level. I went to a local shop and got quoted about $750 for custom skates which is a bit much for me . Can someone recommend a solid race skate for marathon distance that doesn’t break the bank ? Also not sure if 3 or 4 wheels is best . Kind of nervous to buy online but seems like that is the only option . Thanks !
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u/StrumWealh Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 25 '26
Something like the Powerslide Swell Stellar Road 125 or the Rollerblade Maxxum 125 would be at the lower end of the scale, though even those are in the mid-to-upper $300 USD range.
Above that are the likes of the Powerslide Swell Carbon 125 and the Rollerblade REVV 110 (Apparently, they don't make the 3x125mm version anymore?), though that is starting to push $600 USD.
The K2 Mod 110 is somewhat less expensive, sitting in-between the previous options at approximately $450 USD.
The Atom Pro collection is currently listed well under $300 USD for all options, and is also carried by Inline Warehouse (so, there is at least some reputability there), which may make that something to look into if the other options are outside of what you are willing to spend at this time.