Roller Derby EliteGlidr Sneaker Skate Red/Black Size Mens8/Womens9

I haven't skated in 20 years, so I would consider myself an intermediate beginner... definitely not my first time on skates. I didn't want the stiff support of traditional boot skates and I wanted to feel a bit more free so I can try out some flow, jam, and dance skating, so I decided on these Roller Derby Glidr Elite sneaker skates to get back into it. I had also considered Sure Grip Rock and Reidell low top outdoor skates, and even VNLA Juniors. I liked the style and wheel type of these Glidr better, plus they look awesome, like chunky high top shoes, at less than half the price. I am SOOO glad I got these! They were exactly what I was hoping for. The skates were well packed and come in a nice box. Right when I put them on, they felt perfect! Very padded and just stiff enough for skates, but very comfortable like shoes. I wear a men's 10 in shoes and that's what I ordered. They fit just like all my other shoes, just perfect! Didn't have to size up or down. They felt nice right away with no break in required. I skated for almost an hour the first time putting them on, with no pain or issues. I am blown away by the quality of the build overall! The boot is super nice, and the soles are dedicated skate platforms that look like regular shoes. The wheels and bearings are SUPER nice quality. The wheels are super smooth and well made. The 83a compound actually felt perfect on the smooth floor and also on rough surfaces like at the park, so they are a true hybrid wheel. Also, the truck bushings actually flex and you can steer the trucks. The bearings are really precise and good quality control is there. They all spin freely and consistently, and they even put in the nice touch of installing full speed rings (spacers / washers) on both side of the wheels to protect the bearings and widen the stance. I wasn't sure how I was going to like the oversize diameter wheels (70mm), but they don't feel too tall, and they roll over everything!! So I love them. The plates are nice and solid, stiff, and evenly placed. Both skates roll the same way. Lastly but not least, the toe stops are super amazing!!. They are actually high quality soft rubber, not even urethane. Fully adjustable and they feel great. Removable for jam plugs. They stop on all surfaces, but are small enough to spin on to do turns, etc.I love these skates! Couldn't be happier for the price point too! Don't get these if you need hard ankle support like boots or inline skates. These might not be perfect for a beginner because they are flat heel sneakers, but I never once felt like I was going to fall backwards or break my ankle. However, my previous experience may be affecting this. I would definitely try other Roller Derby products after seeing how perfect these are :) I included photos showing the wheel spacers and bearings, and trucks etc.

These are not really for beginners. I get a lot of compliments on these. It doesn’t have a ton of ankle support, think of them like high top tennis shoes. I’ve always skated inline skates but these are easy to pick up and skate with. Very fast bearings installed on these skates. Perfect for me!

Got these for my beginner daughter. She originally had a classic derby looking skate, but that was too stood and she never got her confidence with them. These are more comfortable and she quickly acclimated to being on wheels!

(Picture only shows the original boot, I had to swap out all other hardware)I wear a 10.5 men’s size shoe, bought the size 10 skate. Boot itself fits like a glove, the inner padding is amazing and it all feels overall very very comfortable. I love the boot. It also looks damn awesome.As a beginner skater, I was drawn to the look for sure and the friendly pricetag, but as a beginner skater, I really should have gone for a traditional boot-heel set up.The plate is taller than traditional plates so the boot glides higher above the floor than other skates: if you’re new to skating, the higher off the ground you are the less stable your center of gravity, the less secure you feel.Next thing I didn’t like about the plate was the wheelbase. That’s the distance between axles. For the size 10 the wheelbase is about 6.75” - for my size foot this would have been perfect *IF* this was a heeled boot. But as a flat sneaker, it’s way way easier to fall backwards on your tailbone. Like I did. 3 times. Within 5 minutes. Versus the cheap Pacer Aero derby skates I bought that have a 7.5” wheelbase closer to the ground that I’ve never felt unstable on.The stock wheels that the Glidr come with, labeled 70mm are actually a true 65mm diameter. But still, this is a tall wheel with a faster/farther roll than your smaller 60mm wheels which adds to the instability if you’re not experienced.So for me (my size, weight and experience) to be comfortable on this skate I had to put in another $260+ to make these something I’d actually use. I replaced the plates with a $210 Bont Athena plate which has a lower profile and a 7.25” wheelbase, and another $60 for shorter wheels.I like how they look so I don’t mind spending money on something I’m actually going to use, but in hindsight I’d have been better off shopping a $300 range skate to begin with which would have been cheaper than the learning curve on having to buy and try other skates and extra hardware upgrades.Or maybe a size 11 would have felt more stable, but the size 10 boot felt true to my foot with enough wiggle room in the toe box that a bigger size might feel too big. You’re mileage may vary.I’d recommend this as a “toy” skate to experienced skaters who want something fun and cheap.

Excellent

Good quality skates, shipping was swift internationally.Highly recommend

My son loves this. This was a good price and they are very cute.

Chingones los patines, pero tuve que comprarlos 3 veces para atinarlemi talla, los otros2 pareslos devolvi y me hicieron el rembolso,muy facil y todo, recomendaria poner una guia de tallas para mejorar el servicio, los patines muy buenos y de buena calidad, ya me rompi la madre varias veces hahahahaha

En verdad que me quede fascinado están muy bonitos y resistentes. Sólo que me hubiese gustado que incluyera la herramienta para quitar la sientes pero en fuera todo está perfecto.

No hay equivalencia de tallas a la vista es confusa la info. Llegaron en tiempo y padres pero no me funcionaron

Son de calidad, originales y muy bonitos. Recomendados.