Riedell Skates - Dart Ombré - Quad Roller Speed Skate

I used to skate in school, and after 10 years, these skates were perfect for picking up my hobby again. The aluminum chassis is the key differentiator from other products, and is significantly more durable as compared to other products with a polymer chassis.

Showed up missing pivot cups on one skate. Returned and got another pair. I ordered the wrong size they were to big, which made balancing on them more difficult, caused a lot of leg and back pain that lasted about 4 days after less than an hour of skating on them. They also would not turn well, adjusted them about 10times and they still were very hard to turn in. The bearings are not good either. They just slow down when you stop pushing. I did adjust the wheel nuts to which didnt help much. I wouldnt recommend these, if you do get them make sure to follow the sizing guide, you dont want them loose. Returned them will be ordered a higher end skate. These were just a headache, look good, dont work good.

When I first got a look at the shape of my skates I was a little concerned with how narrow the toe of the skate was. However, when I tried them on and used them at the skating rink my concern went away. They felt comfortable and did not make the toes of my feet hurt afterwards. These skates are great and I am glad that I found them. Thank you,.

I love them I would tell everyone that I know that skates to buy them

These skates, ONCE CORRECTLY ADJUSTED, roll really well. It is hard to find a skate for a child that actually really roll like an adult skate. These actually have real normal sized bearings and wheels. They look good. They are comfortable. The only bad thing I can find about them is that they are really heavy, about 3 pounds per skate. In comparison these are much heavier than most adult skates.

I just got back into skating and wanted speed skates but didnt want to spend a lot on my first pair just in case I decided I it wasnt for me anymore. I bought these about 3 weeks ago and have been to the rink twice. Not only am I enjoying myself I am really impressed with the quality at this price. I will say that I am no expert but I was expecting to have to at least upgrade the bearings and wheels. The only upgrade I have made is the cushions. Im tipping the scales at about 250lbs these days and the factory cushions just were not cutting it. The trucks were to loose no matter how tight I made them. I picked up some purple and red Sure Grip barrels and conicals. I played around with different combinations of colors until I found what worked for me, Ive only got one night on these cushions but Im satisfied. After this change these skates are perfect and I will be holding onto them for a while.

Loved the smile on my granddaughters face!