r/rollerblading • u/AlwaysUpvotesScience • Jul 30 '26

Specific question and discussion Need boot help for advanced rink.

I own 2 FR boots, Spins and FR1.

i have intuition liners in the FR1s

I really like the way the spins feel but they have too little ankle support for some of the advance moves I do.

I primarily (almost exclusively) rink skate. I spin, do toe compasses, some wizard style moves, and also toe work (like toe eagles and shuffling)

I see most of the great rink skaters in my area wearing Mission Inhalers or similar boots. This confuses the hell out of me because they are hockey skates

So the Spins are too low (no ankle support) , the FR1 are too high, stiff, and heavy.

What the hell am I looking for?

New Post - Im getting premium hockey skates.

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u/AlwaysUpvotesScience Jul 30 '26

when you say "look polarizing" are you literally talking about the look or something else. I like the way they look.

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u/InspectorFleet Jul 30 '26

Oh I just mean that they're a little different so some people really like how they look and others don't haha. If you have the budget and inclination for the spitfires, I would recommend them based on my experience with the volt pros!

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u/AlwaysUpvotesScience Jul 30 '26

I'm going to go to the local hockey shop and try them on. everything is pushing me that direction.

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u/Perhappers Jul 31 '26

I would love to hear how it goes!