Rollerblade Zetrablade Men's Adult Fitness Inline Skate, Black and Silver

My brother bought these skates so he can lose weight but ended up never using them so I stole them. Best skates I’ve ever stolen. Unfortunately, they were a size 13 and I am a size 10 so few days ago I had to order the same skates in my size ‘cuz I absolutely love these skates. So comfortable, you can skate forever. They also have this sporty look to them so you’ll be rollin’ in style.I’ve seen many reviews about these skates and how the wheels were all torn up in such a small amount of time. If you put one skate behind you sideways and you use your wheels to break then YES, ABSOLUTELY your wheels are going to not last long. The wheels were not designed to rub on hard surfaces to decrease your speed! That’s what the break is for! You can also learn spinning techniques that can stop you immediately.

Stuck at home, my family gifted this to me on my birthday. I've tried inline skating before a decade ago, and didn't 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 I'm 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 don't 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 don't 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 you'd 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!

Very smooth ride. I was able to go miles and still be comfortable in these. I've been trying to find good and sturdy roller blades that I would love for years since my last ones were tossed and so far within my price range (even though I asked and got these for Christmas lol) these are my favorite.

I don't know how these skates compare to other brands but I'm completely satisfied. Today I want skating at a cemetery and I had so much fun. I'm not an extremely experienced skater. In 1994 I did some rollerblading for a little while. I've done roller skating. The important thing to me is having a secure fit. You definitely don't want loose skates. These skates have a good amount of cushion. They have laces, velcro and a snap to secure your foot. When it comes to inline skates, you don't want to waste your money on a cheap skate. Before internet shopping was available, you had to purchase local. You didn't have options like you do today. My first pair of inline skates were the ONLY option I had and they were nowhere near the quality of these skates. I'm not saying these are the best skates available but they are great skates!UPDATE!!So, I've had these skates for over a week. I've been going to the park everyday and skating. Everything is still working as it should. The wheels are holding up good. The brake is getting some heavy usage but its performing up to my expectations. Hopefully my skills will increase enough in the future for me to disregard the brake completely but its great to have right now! The velcro, the shoe laces and snap are all still working properly. I have fallen once so far. That was an operator error lol. Every fall helps point out your weaknesses so don't be embarrassed if you fall. Just get back up and try again! Overall I'm still loving these skates!