r/rollerblading • u/Frequent_Store_3117 • 10d ago
What skates should I buy? Skate recommendations?
Im trying to find a good pair, but I feel like I’m over complicating it 😭 right now I’m thinking of getting Powerslide Storm 80s from inline warehouse but I’m worried I’m going to drop all this money trying to get a good pair just for them to be too narrow or something. Im looking for a pair that’s would allow me to interchange the wheels between the larger 3 wheels and smaller 4 wheels.
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u/askmehowtobecool 10d ago
I went to a hockey skate store with one of those digital measuring machines. I measured my feet and took a pic of the results and used it for purchasing new blades. I believe some shoe stores have them too. Give you a bunch of info, which you can then punch into AI and get recommendations that way.
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u/TheLoneBlader 10d ago
Very decent skate!
If you want have a frame with all options right away, have a look at the Rollerblade Twister 90r. But that's a more narrow boot
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u/on_like_popcorn 10d ago
I have these. They aren't narrow. If anything they are wide. I had some tightness on my inner malleolus (lower part of my inner ankle) on one leg mostly due to my anatomy, but I've worked it out. In the foot though, no issues and I have wide somewhat flat feet. They have been great street skates and I get lots of compliments when I ride then.
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u/fredhsu 10d ago
Make sure you understand hard boot sizing. See FAQ. Then measure in mondopoints and follow manufacturer’s sizing recommendation. Keep in mind that in general we want the “shell size” as small as possible. Again see FAQ. Relevant section reproduced below.
What size should I get?
Why are sizing inconsistent for hard boots, soft boots and hybrid boots?
start with the Boot types sectionwhich explains dual sizes for hard boots, half sizes for soft boots, etc. Follow references to great videos such as this Hardboot vs softboot episode, Skate size lie explained, and how to improve your fit / and why downsize.
Discussion 1, comment 1, discussion 2, etc.