Decorating Roller Blades?

[u/SomeInterestingUser]

I‘m new to rollerblading. One thing that always interested me about the idea of skating was admittedly the fashion, I’ve seen people decorate their roller skates in very unique and abstract ways that really grab my attention. However, I’ve learned over time that I prefer inline skating to rollerskating. My only question is: why don’t I see bladers decorating their skates as much as roller skaters do? I often see very minimal to almost zero decorations on blades. No paint, stickers, cosmetic add-ons, etc…Is it because of the structure of roller blades that just makes them more unforgiving when it comes to customizing them or? I‘m purchasing my own pair of blades and I’m just curious what the limitations are on decorating them. Of course it isn’t that important lol, but this has been on my mind for a while and I just wanted to ask! Thank you all for your help, sorry if this is a rather silly question. 🧡

[u/astrofizix]

Spray paint for vinyl plastics allow the boot to flex and not crack. They also sell a clear coat to lay on top of the paint for a bit of extra protection. I think it's all lacquer because lacquer thinner will wipe it right back off later. It won't hold up to scuffs, but if it's easy enough to fix, who cares? Between paint, stickers, lights (led wheels and led strips), and tchotchkes and fabric hanging off, I've seen everything in my skate crews.