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

This item is for experienced skaters. The item is very durable - purchased it about 1 year ago and today they are just as new as the day purchased

Ive taken these around the beach, through parks, up streets, and I havent had any issues. You can feel the skate handling cracks and bumps pretty well. After a few months, Id say the wheels are past ready to be changed. They wear down pretty quickly. The boot is comfortable, but it took about a week for me to figure out how to really tighten it to my liking. The plastic ratchet-strap (I dont know what to call it) is unusual and takes some trial and error to tighten it to your comfort. I got the same size skate as my normal shoe size. At first, the skate felt really tight on the toes, but after breaking it in I have no complaints. If anything, it might even be too loose around the width of my foot. Sometimes I have to stop skating and tilt my feet inward just to reposition my feet inside the boot. If you have wider feet, I think this skate will fit really well. Im already in the market for a step up from this skate, but Im glad I started here. For the price, its definitely worth the investment to see if you enjoy inline.

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.

I really can’t say their bad skate I think they are not good for over weight people I had rode roller blades since 2003 the first 5 minutes on this skate I almost broke my ankle and almost ripped my knee tissue at the same time I have it a chance in concrete and almost broke both of my ankles I took them off immediately it’s no support that’s why I say it might not be for people that’s over weight smoke skate though just not for me

I live (RB) RollerBlade skates because they’re wide. Perfect for my feet. I have a pair of hard shell skates that’s comfortable and give you a lot of ankle support for jumps and grinds but they’re heavy. These soft shell skate are fantastic! They’re comfortable and great for wide feet. They do support the ankle for casual skating. Not for jumping because it doesn’t have shock absorbers in the heel area. The wheels are fantastic for beginners because they’re soft wheels at 82A. To make this skate more advanced switch out the bearings and wheels. Don’t listen to the people with bad reviews but this affordable skate if you’re just using it for casual skating meaning no jumps or tricks. Yes wheels wear down if you use them to stop. If they do buy more wheels.

I purchased this pair of Rollerblades having not been rollerblading in years and unsure of my size. In shoes I am a womens 9.5 tending towards the narrow side in shoes; in sneakers I am an Asics Gel 10 in womens. I purchased the mens 8.0 because I prefer the color and I have to say they fit PERFECTLY and they are GORGEOUS. I will give them a fuller try soon after I put on my protective gear. Remember to always wear your helmet and padding! I am still a beginner and I know these will last me for years. EXCELLENT PRODUCT! I rarely write reviews and am hoping someone else can benefit from the sizing information.

These are fantastic! Good balance, comfortable, and feel sturdy.

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.

These could not have been better. The rollerblades themselves are awesome. Great design, super comfortable and they cruise. Took me a minute to get back into it but these are no joke. Peter Glenn was also an amazing company to deal with. They sent earlier than expected and even put a thank you note with a discount on my next purchase. Well, when my other rollerblades got backordered I decided to cancel and use said coupon to go ahead and order a different pair. They called me directly after I ordered through their website to verify I made the purchase. Literally had me do an account authorization. Like...dang. I like that kind of security and customer service. Couldnt be happier.

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!