Rollerblade Zetrablade Mens Adult Fitness Inline Skate, Black and Silver, Performance Inline Skates

Im expecting the elites. I rushed and returned em bc they were a bit lose but now i have try a variety from poweslide phusion, the zetrablades for women and now im expecting the elites. Something tells me i will end up purchasing this back as my go to . They were way more comfy and i never fell . I almost busted my butt w the womens and did hurt my knee w the powerslide. I am expecting to get the elite then I ll make my final decision. Whatever you do dont buy from out of country skatepro is giving me a hard time to return the powerslides i barely tryied on. Amazon is the best if you dont have a skate shop near your hometown. Will update after I try the elites. I am a 200 pound female size 8 and a half and got a size 9 in mens. I wish I would have just kept this ones bc after doing all this choosing and investing i am almost thinking i will be back to this at leadt as for the colors i do love the black and silver and the inside of them to be black

FYI, I am not a beginner and I never stopped Rollerblading. I had some late 90s Rollerblade Fusion MX skates that started crack along the frame and wanted to get a quick cheap replacement to allow me to keep skating, but give me time to do research before purchasing a more expensive skate. I also wanted to see what the more entry level kind of skates had to offer these days before upgrading. My skating style is recreational trail and urban. I mainly go just to burn calories and be outdoors. Some background on my old skates. The Fusion MX was a top of the line recreational skate back in the day with a super solid full shell, and 3 heavy duty ratcheting buckles. No laces! They are heavy and only accept up to 80mm wheels I believe. Big, clunky, and slow, but SUPER secure! and heavily padded. I got the Fusions second hand in the early 2000s as new skates from my dad who never used them. The Fusions replaced my original Rollerblade Lightnings and were a huge upgrade. These new Zetrablade skates are almost the opposite. Very light, one buckle with laces, but still small wheels I was apprehensive, but once I tried them out AND figure out how to tighten them correctly they did the job! They were comfortable, more secure than I thought they would be, and faster. These skate worked great for the price! However, I still preferred my clunky old skates, because even though these were more secure than I thought they would be, they couldnt hold a candle to my Fusion MXs. Since wearing these skates I have fallen twice, hurting myself in one of the falls. I had to go back to wearing pads and a helmet. I was not wearing them because I had not fallen in 15 years in my Fusions! These skates also feel less maneuverable, they may have more space between the wheels (I have not compared yet) making them harder to turn, and the less support may make them harder to turn as well. While not perfect, these types of skates allowed me to figure out that I probably should be in the Twister XT for my style of skating and I will upgrade to those by next summer. If you are a beginner I would highly recommend these! The price is awesome! As I write this they are even one third off of the MSRP, which would make them even less expensive than the Rollerblade Lightnings were in the mid nineties (another entry level skate). Even the MSRP has to be less expensive if you adjust for inflation (woof, left next get started on that subject). As for the Twister XT, yes I will be upgrading to those, but you may find that you want more of a speed skate instead after trying these out. If you have never tried skating, or are coming back after a long hiatus, I highly recommend these. NOTE: I highly recommend any new skate over old 1990 skates as the plastic gets brittle over time and can crack or break causing a bad crash, I was lucky and the crack in my skates did not cause them to fall apart while skating.

Stuck at home, my family gifted this to me on my birthday. Ive tried inline skating before a decade ago, and didnt get very far. Back then, my skates were uncomfortable and I fell a lot. I gave up after four attempts. These are a much more comfortable pair. There is padding inside which is useful for a total beginner but gets in the way of intermediate or advanced skaters (that want perfect transfer and control). Since Im a beginner, I have been a bit rough on the skates, and they have scuff marks on the side. The skates have also been left outside in the sun and dont look worse for it. The wheels are softer than other inline skate brands. This again is useful for beginners but might not be as good for intermediate skaters. The wheels rotate freely, the wheels are stable and dont wobble. Depending on the surface you practice on, you might need to rotate your wheels (instructions and allen key included). You will also need to lubricate the wheels or periodically remove them to remove hair and other debris that invariably gets caught. Again, this is easier than it sounds. You use the allen key, remove the wheel. Remove the debris, brush it away with an old toothbrush, and put the wheel back. Sizing: I got a size 10 and my foot-size is 10.5. I recommend a tight, snug fit. My foot is snug inside these blades, and they hold on to my ankle and heel near perfectly. If you do start, please do buy knee, elbow and wrist pads. After trying a few brands, I settled on pads that are also made by this company that makes inline skates. They were the same price as other no-name brands, and are much more snug. Starting out, I also recommend the excellent videos by SkatefreshAsha on Youtube. Good posture and good technique is vital to avoid back and leg pain, and to avoid fatigue. And as you get comfortable, you will need to learn specific techniques (stopping, turning, one-leg balance) that is essential to developing good technique. Get your posture and technique right, and in a year or two you can justify a good professional pair if youd like. Or you can continue with this pair recreationally or for a quick run around the hood. Hope this is useful, and hope you can learn how to skate as well! Skating is now it my special father-daughter hobby!

Im a beginner and Zetrablade is a great beginner skate cause you dont have to break them in. Wheels are also softer so theyll have better traction, but its obvious they wont last as long as hard wheels. I wear a US womens 7.5 and decided to try a US mens 6. Unfortunately, as soon as I stand up, they pinch my toes. I cant wear the thick wool socks I own with these skates. Id definitely want this brand again, but would probably get a mens 7 next time.

I am 57 and picked these blades up to get some excercise other than running... I am a novice roller blader. They roll nice, fit well, comfortable. I am normally size 11-11.5 so I went with size 12 - good choice! Size 11 would have been too tight. The brake stop on right boot doesnt stop you very well. At best, it attempts to slow you down. You will need to learn how to slow/stop hockey style. Well see how the wheels hold up on durability. Thus far, quality blades for $100.

These provide sufficient support and fit well. The skates are top notch.....my skating after not trying in 30 years, not so much.

Very good for beginners and general recreational skating. The quality of the construction is good for the price, and the boot is comfortable to wear for several hours. I would not recommend this boot for anyone who maybe tempted to do any kind of aggressive skating. The boot and chassis arent designed for it and judging by their construction I doubt they would take the beating.

I’m not a pro skater, just bought these so I could roll around with the kids. I’m older and this is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. The skates are good though. No issues and just make sure to tighten those suckers up and wear pads. Seem sturdy and good quality to me.

I am relatively new to roller blading. I used to go as a kid but it has been years since I have been on skates. These are way more comfortable than I thought they would be. The stock wheels are 82A, so they are a little bit on the soft side. However, the softness worked out perfectly for me because I dont want to go too fast yet. Once I get a little better, I will probably switch to 84A wheels. The stock wheels may wear down relatively fast, but the skates themselves are extremely worth it to buy due to the comfort and sleek look. If you buy these just consider that you might need to replace the wheels within a couple months if you skate regularly.

Read a lot of the reviews prior to purchase. Im a novice skater. Used to play competitive roller hockey back in the day but havent touched inline skates for probably 20 years. Im an avid fitness enthusiast and wanted to add roller blading as another form of fitness. Didnt want to spend a ton of money, as this purchase wasnt for anything competitive. I bought the female version for my wife. Out of the box, they looked nice. Comfortable. Lots of support. Im usually a 9-9.5 running shoe and I got the 10 in these skates. First ride was with the wife. Little bit of soreness in the feet which was to be expected since I havent done it in so long. Just took it on the second ride today and did a half marathon. They were awesome. Comfortable. Not too much speed, but I certainly didnt feel like it was slow. Perfect for my ability. My only knock would be for two rides, the wheels already look significantly run down, and the only surface Ive ridden on was smooth park surface. I still give them five stars as entry level equipment for anything usually has entry level components. For $100 bucks I could see myself riding these forever and just upgrade the wheels...and if I really get into it...maybe better bearings.