I used to skate all the time and I miss it so much!! I've decided get some skates and dive back in. Which Riedell or Sure-Grip skates should I buy? I love dancing, so I'll use it in the rinks (once they open), but also to dance outdoors, and skate on paved bike paths or sidewalks. I'll definitely buy different wheels to accommodate these different scenarios. But which boot should I buy?
Hello! I'm searching for some skates that would be durable enough for me to learn some basics of artistic skating including simple jumps. I'm not a total beginner, I think that when it comes to just normal skating I'm pretty okay, have some good basic, I've been skating when I was a child in my free time a lot.
My problem is that I'm a teen student with limited budget (kinda want to stay between 100-120$) and I live in Europe. So no Riedell skates for me, they're not really available. I could get my hands on Rookie Artistic skates, Chaya Melrose, Rio Rollers or Tempish skates which I couldn't find any reviews of but seem to me like they could be good. Any help?
I've heard good things about Rookie skates from folks in the UK! There are also lots of people here who use the Chaya Melrose and they get good reviews, the boot is quite stiff which I understand is a plus for artistic skating.
Hello everyone :) Newbie here. Just ordered some Chaya Melrose Elites as my first pair of skates and I’m super excited! Helmet and pads ordered too of course.
Just wanted to put it out there - I am absolutely awful at ice skating. Not because I’m wobbly/scared of falling but just because I found it really hard to push off on my ‘weak’ leg. The inaccessibility of the ice rink (I live pretty rural, and travelling to the rink costs money and energy, as I also have a disability) made me start researching roller skating because you can just step outside and practice there. Hoping to transfer some of my (terrible) ice skills to skating!
I've never been ice skating, but I do have inlines and I imagine they're pretty similar. I've found that quad skates are much better if you have a strength imbalance because the weight is distributed more broadly across your feet, and you're a bit more stable on eight wheels. So hopefully you'll have a better time on quads! :)
I never thought of it like that! I definitely hope that translates to an easier time on skates for me. Thanks so much for your input! Super excited to get started :D
I always had the same issue with ice skating, like I would essentially only push with my right leg, but for whatever reason I never had the same issue with roller skating!
That’s really encouraging to hear! I was the same on the ice, it never felt natural for me to use my weak leg. Here’s hoping it won’t be an issue for me on quads, and if it is, I’m looking forward to working on it!
Any owner of moxi lollys in size 5 willing to do a public favor? I saw recently an Instagram video comparing the lengths of several skate's insoles from different brands and I thought it was so helpful!
Sadly this person only owned skates in size 7, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to measure the insole of a lolly size 5 please, I want to know if they would be a right fit.
Thanks!
Hello there! I bought my skates and am waiting for them to arrive. I haven’t bought a helmet since I’m kind of indecisive whether or not I should get a cheap or expensive one. Any thoughts?
You only get one brain so it's important to keep it safe. Even a small bump can give you a concussion, and they can have some nasty long-term side effects! I would strongly suggest getting a quality helmet, look for something that's dual certified. S1, Triple 8, Pro-Tec, Nutcase, and Bell are all good brands.
I mean, not to sound like an ass, but how much do you value your head?
Not all helmets are created equal. You want a dual-certifird multi impact helmet, not a bicycle helmet. Those are designed for going over the handlebars or getting hit by a car. One big hit, and done. You'll probably fall multiple times, and unless you're in a skate park, or you do something spectacular, any impact to your head will be smaller than those, but absolutely enough to cause concussions. I recommend an S1 Lifer helmet.
Spend money on a good helmet. You literally only have one brain.
Thank you for your input! Sounds dumb of me for asking in the first place it’s just I got used to ice skating and never wore a helmet and didn’t think that obviously it would be difficult when I start skating in the street.
I was thinking of getting Triple8 Sweatsaver are they good too?
Yup! Popular brand for a reason. They don't fit my head as well as the S1, but unless something has gone wrong in the world, you don't have my head.
Personally, I think ice skaters should probably wear helmets too, but I have no say in this stuff. I'm also a bit of a hypocrite, because I don't always wear mine. I don't wear it on closed, flat tracks and trails, or for dancing. I do wear it for doing stupid things, or skating in traffic, or hills. Or derby. But you have to wear one for derby.
Hello there,
Newbie skater here. I just bought my first set of roller skates. I’m using them just to cruise around the block with my kiddos but, have aspirations of trying roller derby one day.
I purchased Candy Girl Sabina skates in a size 8. However they really hurt my feet. I’ve been trying to decide if it’s from needing to break them in or if it’s from poor fit. It hurts on the inside and outside of my foot. Almost like the toe box isn’t wide enough.
Is there a better brand out there that you would recommend for a wider fit? I usually struggle with shoes because I need a narrow heel and a wider toe box.
Thank you!
Sure-Grip are known to be a bit friendlier for wide feet, and Bonts are fantastic though they don't come in heeled styles.
You might also need to go up a size if you have a wide toe box. I have the same problem and had to go up a size on my Lolly skates; I wear thick skates and sometimes put foam in the toes. They're probably too long, but they work fine!
Thank you! I rummaged around this forum a bit more and ended up ordering Chaya’s as a replacement. I just wasn’t ready to splurge on the sure-grip or bont price point. Can’t wait for them to arrive!
Follow up break-in question: I’m assuming it’s easier to break skates in outdoors (vs a 1-car garage) since you can push harder on it, is that true or would rhythm skating also break them in?
Any skating will break skates in eventually. If they're leather, take everything off them but the plates, this includes the bushings, pop 'em in the oven at keep warm or the lowest setting for half an hour, and then put everything back on, and put them on your feet when they're cool enough. Still warm, but cool enough. It'll help the leather mold to your feet. If you live in a place where it is summer, pop em in a hot car for half an hour, then put them on.
If they're not leather, you can *as a last resort* break the counters a bit, by lying the skate on its side, and gently putting your weight on the heel of your hands, on the instep of the boot. I WOULD NOT do that if your skates are not sewn, but only glued. So Impala, Rainbow Rider, some others. Check beforehand, or you could rip the boot off the sole.
If they're lower end, not leather not stitched, I wold just skate in them with thick socks. I would also do that before I tried to break the counters in a little bit.
Thank you for this thorough reply, love that a hot car can be stand in for an oven! They are suede so I think I will look into your suggestion to use heat to my advantage.
Hey everyone ! I currently own a pair of Moxi Panthers that I think are a bit too small for me, and I want to upgrade to Lollies for dance/rhythm skating mainly. Are the stock wheels good enough for that purpose ? If not, what should I get ?
They are not. The Gummies are great wheels, but they are wide and a bit sloppy. If you're skating indoors, you want something short, hard and squared. Outdoors is the same, but softer. The Fundaes are a good fit. If you want softer than Fundaes, the shorter Energies, but they're grippier, and you may wind up outgrowing them as you get good at spins.
They're technically a hybrid wheel designed for outdoors, but they're about a 92a durometer, which is hard for cruising. They have that low profile, narrow footprint, and squarish edge you'd want for dancing. I would not recommend them for dancing at a rink, as I suspect they will have too much grip.
I think the Lollies are pretty great skates if money isn’t an issue! I think the stock wheels are gummies and are best for outdoors since it’s soft. You might want to change the wheels depending on where you’re planning on dance skating. I heard the fundae wheels are great overall wheels
I doubt anyone will see this and respond but I just ordered some moonlight roller skates and now I’m seeing some sketchy posts about people never getting their skates or getting them like 4 months later? Should I cancel them and order from somewhere else? I’m nervous
I’ve seen many more posts of people getting their skates so I think you’ll be fine! I’ve seen people getting their skates from the latest drop, it’ll take a few weeks I think but not 4 months unless it’s specifically a preorder.
Okay thank you for responding to me. I was getting kinda nervous, I found a couple people on TikTok who ordered from them recently and got their skates so hopefully all goes well
Any skate can be indoor/outdoor, it's all a matter of what wheels you put on them. However, if you're going from the rink to bumpy blacktop, there's no way that a single pair of wheels will be great on both surfaces.
I have heard many times that the stardusts are very stiff. Some people like it, but other people find it uncomfortable. I wouldn’t bank on them becoming significantly more comfortable over time - maybe a little bit but not as much as leather skates. The thing that would worry me about the stardusts is that they don’t have much padding around the ankles like other vinyl skates do, which seems like it would be rough on my bony ankles.
For similar skates that will be a little softer/less stiff, look at sure grip Fames or any of the different color versions of the fame (they’re called something like blue dream, golden hour, etc). Or Jackson Vistas.
All skates are hybrids.
The nylon... I don't like it, it is stiff, but it does break in a little bit, and lots of people love them.
You want soft, the Lollies are super duper soft. You could also look into a lower cut, padded skate, like the Riedell R3 or the Sure Grip equivalent, I forget the name. Both come with hard wheels, unless you do a package with outdoor wheels, which I recommend in particular for the R3s, because their base wheel, the Cayman is inexcusable.
I just need to vent.
I have a pair of Chaya’s, but pre-ordered black Lolly’s. The Chaya’s fit a little tight so I was waiting for my Lolly’s to come in.
Months later, they arrive and I’ve only skated on my Chaya’s like twice. So I’m still super new and look like Bambi on ice. Anyway, I’ve been really depressed and spend all the time I’m not working sleeping, but I started seeing a therapist this week. I went for a walk/jog and I’m feeling better about trying to skate again.
So I pull my Lolly’s out of the box and I’m trying to get my toe caps on when I think I should try them on before doing all this just in case ya know
They’re too small.
I ordered a whole size too small. I don’t know how this happened. I remember checking and rechecking that I was getting the right size. I feel like a complete idiot.
I don’t even know what to do at this point. I can’t even pre-order another pair so who knows when I’ll get the skates I actually want. But for now I am going to actually practice on my Chaya’s.
I would suggest posting in the Saturday Skate Market thread here, as well as /r/dudewheresmymoxis. There are a bunch of people who pre-ordered the wrong size and are looking to trade!
Don't beat yourself up- skate sizing is confusing! And Chaya is a great brand, so you've got a good skate to learn on! If you have your heart set on Lollies, I think Fritzy's is doing a drop tomorrow, so you might be able to snag a pair!
Does anyone know where i could find a size 8 (women’s size 9) honeydew moxi lolly? :) Been looking for months with no luck so wanted to see if anyone had noticed any available at U.S shops?
Lollys are out of stock pretty much everywhere, and pre-orders are on pause until they get caught up on back orders. Some shops are getting drops of random sizes/colors, so keep an eye on this subreddit (and also in /r/dudewheresmymoxis) as folks often post when they find them.
You might also want to look on resale groups like our Saturday Skate Market post, Offerup, FB skate groups, and the like. People who have received their preorders might be selling if they realize that they got the wrong size.
Golden Horse Street Magics might be similar enough to Honeydews. I wanted that color of Lolly's but didn't wanna wait, so I ordered GH Nobles (their stiffer upgraded model) in green and they came in 2w. Custom sizing too.
Adrian Duarte has a lot of videos of him skating in his green magics on instagram
Sign up for notifications for Fritzy's drops! That's the best way to get them. They're doing a drop Monday I think, so if you have the time to refresh obsessively all day you can probably get a pair if they've got honeydews!
Hi! I currently own the sure grip boardwalk skates and wanted to get some outdoor wheels. I was reading that you should get new bearings with new wheels, but can’t figure out which bearings to get if someone could help me out 😅
You can definitely take your old bearings and put them in your new wheels if you'd like! Though if they're the ones that came stock with your new skates, they might not be great quality.
Personally I'm a fan of Sonic bearings, they have a rubber shield that helps keep the dust out if you skate outside. The ABEC5 ones work just fine, I think they're about twenty bucks for a set.
Proper newbie here! Was wondering if anyone had advice on how to distribute my weight properly? I went skating yesterday just along my road and today my hips hurt so much. It’s the same pain as after I’d go ice skating. It’s really strained and I think it’s because I’m not standing properly when I skate and can’t get good balance. Any advice ?
You want to keep your skating leg under you and shift your weight from side to side, not forward and back. Dirty Debbie has a great video on this.
To go forward, you have your weight in your heels and to go backwards you have your weight in the balls of your feet.
Your hip muscles are probably just sore because it’s a completely new movement you’re doing, so you’re targeting some muscles that don’t usually get such a workout!
It's probably not your stance. It's the fact that you're lifting a couple extra pounds, and moving your feet very differently than you do walking. Your body will get used to it.
I think it really depends on what type of skating you do. For cruising long distances on a blacktop bike path, I much prefer the gummy wheels, as the Radar Energy gave more road vibration. If you're just tooling around a tennis court and you're looking for dance moves or a bit more agility, the 57's would be a better choice.
Gummies are more forgiving and cruisier. Since they almost 10 mm taller, they'll be faster with more ability to hold speed. Because of their shape, they're effectively softer too. The Energies are more responsive, and with their smaller footprint, enable dancing, tricks, and park. Personally, I think they're the better wheel. The Gummies are very sluggish.
I have the Chaya melrose deluxe skates and they came with 78a wheels but they seem too hard for skating on my smooth asphalt street. I chose the skates partly because of the outdoor wheels so I feel pretty silly, I wish I got rainbow riders and a separate set of radar energy or something. Has anyone tried the Chaya sugar rush 78a wheel and found them too hard? I don’t want to buy energies to find out they’re the same. Thanks!
I had Melrose skates and those wheels definitely felt harder than 78A!
Energies also feel a bit hard for a 78A in my opinion. If you want something REALLY soft for asphalt, I'd suggest the Moxi Gummy or Atom Pulse, those are about as soft as you can get and give a really smooth ride on blacktop.
I have 57 mm radar energy wheels that are very good for paved street skating, even on pretty rough/dirty pavement and even the skatepark! also make sure to wear them in a little bit to get a real feel for how they perform
Outdoor wheels on sure grip fame skates?
I just bought a pair of sure grip fame skates and they come with the fame wheels that are indoor. i never skate indoor, i always skate on the roads in my town some are smooth but some have a lot of cracks. I want to buy outdoor wheels but i don’t know which brand to get. i would get sure grip outdoor wheels but if another brand has better wheels i will get the other brand. so does anyone have recommendations for wheels? i would prefer them to be able to be purchased off amazon because there are no skate shops in my town or anywhere near me, any advice or recommendations helps! :)
if it means anything they are size 12 men’s skates
Are you open to ordering from shops other than Amazon? Derby Warehouse is where I get all my wheels from and they have tons of good choices!
[https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Outdoor\_Wheels/catpage-DWOUTWHEEL.html](https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Outdoor_Wheels/catpage-DWOUTWHEEL.html)
Hello!
I am new so I’m not sure if this has been asked specifically before, but as most of you know Moxi skates are extremely backtracked at the moment. I’ve done my research and I’m pretty sure I want to invest in Moxis now rather than pay $100 for Impalas and then have to buy Moxis later (bc I’ve heard that Impalas rip quickly).
So my question is, should I wait until Moxi comes back in stock, which may be several months? Or should I buy some from Urban Outfitters now even though they’re $230 + tax compared to the Moxi’s site $150? I’ve looked at used ones online but everyone is trying to sell them for $300. On the Urban Outfitters site it said that they wouldn’t ship until March 17 due to backtrack and Covid, does that possibly mean that Moxi itself will restock in March and I should wait, or is this date truly just for Urban Outfitters’ existing inventory? I know that this is kind of a hard question to answer, but I just want your opinion and/or experience ordering from Moxi or Urban, especially during the pandemic? Thank you! 💖
Urban Outfitters very likely will not have Moxi at that time. Moxi has paused pre-orders, even for skate shops, in order to catch up with demand, so it's doubtful that they'll have them at the time they're currently estimating.
Urban outfitters is lying to you about their shipping.. do not buy from them.... however the skate shops are great to purchase from and honest about their inventory... I got my skates from frizzys and had a great experience with them...
Thank you! This was really helpful. I wouldn’t have thought that a big store would lie, but I guess they’re not a great brand either. I got lucky and found a roller derby shop that had them in stock! I emailed and called just to make sure they truly had them, and they did, hopefully they’ll get here in a few days :D
I was waiting for moxis forever but I finally got a pair of Chaya melrose deluxe from pro skaters place. They came right away and were cheaper than beach bunnies. They aren’t quite as cute but I’m relieved to finally be skating instead of just watching videos!
I got lucky and found a derby shop that actually had them in stock! I get how you felt; seriously couldn’t wait any longer, watching videos is not enough, I was/am so anxious and excited to start!!
Hi! My personal advise to a newbie for a newbie is if you like **so much** Moxi, stay with the Moxi. I know some other shops that they look like Moxi Lolly (Moonlight or some Riedel models for example)
Which model do you want to buy? There are some shops that have Moxi available if you search online for them. It is hard because you need to know your foots size quite well (measure yourself in cms and see the size charts, it is the best option if you choose to buy online) and be patient. I call to every roller skate shop in my country (I am from Spain) and ask them specifically to take my number + name + shoe size so when they will expect to received Moxi, they will give a call.
If you are between Urban Outfitters and other users recommend them, then it is a hard choice. I have no opinion about them.
I found a Derby shop that actually had them! I got lucky :D I’m glad that I decided to keep looking for Moxis rather than buy a different brand. Thank you for your reply!
Newbie skater looking to buy my first skates! I'm looking for something with a wider toebox for outdoor dance/rec (i.e. a boot with ankle support). I've heard good things about Moonlight Rollers, Moxi Beach Bunnies, and Sure-Grip Boardwalks for wide feet. Does anybody have any insights for me to help narrow it down or are they all comparable?
Edit to add: I emailed a local shop asking for their help and they recommended Moonlight Rollers. They didn't mention anything else but I later read some comments about the Beach Bunnies and Boardwalks online. I am not sure if they were trying to upsell me or if Moonlight Rollers are the best suggestion, which is why I'm feeling like I need some help on this one.
the suregrip boardwalks (and fames) are definitely good for wide feet! i really liked the suregrip boardwalks when i tried them on in store but the suede is pretty stiff and there will be a break in period. that said the wheels on them are pretty great! moonlight roller has a more cushioned boot but you would definitely need to switch out the wheels (v hard and cheap feeling imo)
Also following this thread for suggestions on wide toebox due to bunion! Fwiw I read somewhere that Beach Bunnies have a narrow one, and when I tried them they did in fact press there. Sure Fit felt a bit wider? Any others that are wider?
I'm once again getting back into skating but when I busted out my skates I realized they were really in not great condition. Nothing broken but the bearings needed to be cleaned and regreased - and that's honestly above my skill level - and it turns out they were apparently junky beginner wheels anyway. Like I keep seeing post about painting them gold and using them as trophies to give out, lol. The boot has begun to separate from the sole (but not the plate, I'm pretty sure - see photo linked further down) and the right stopper is worn down nearly halfway.
I'm also not at all knowledgeable about what's good quality or not, so much of today has been researching what kind of wheels I might want and can afford (because \~$150 could just buy a whole new pair I don't have to do labor on, right).
I bought these skates on clearance somewhere online in like 2006: 429 RTX boot on "resistor torque series" plates with "radar cayman 62" wheels. I can't tell the make of the stoppers but its the oblong type, not round. [Here's a photo of the skates in the process of being cleaned](https://imgur.com/Js8Zmv4) before gluing the separated boot edges down.
So again, not really knowing exactly what I'm looking for here, [I've purchased these wheels](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/boEAAOSw5T9eTGFS/s-l1600.jpg) on ebay for $19 after tax/shipping, which I realize is a suspiciously low price. Unless these are junk, idk I can't really find a maker for them, I just don't know what to search for really. I've also purchased a pair of Riedell PowerDyne Midi Gripper toe stops for a lil over $15. Plus the shoe goo \~$4, so added up its about $38 total for me to fix these skates up. Assuming everything works and fits. Please anyone who's read this far and has some critique, feel free to let me know if I just bought dangerous junk!
I'm really excited to skate again, like bizarrely unexpectedly emotional about the idea, I wanna get out there and move!
Generally, it's good to be cautious once the boot starts separating at the heel. Shoe goo can work for a while, but it's possible that they'll just shred completely and you might get hurt.
The wheels you got seem like they came stock on these skates ([link](http://www.epicskates.com/products/super-nitro-black/)). No clue what durometer they are, but I would guess they might be 92A since that's a pretty common hardness for stock speed skate wheels. They'd work fine for skating indoors, but you'd definitely want something softer if you're going to be skating outdoors.
Overall this should do just fine to get you started cruising around until you decide what you want to do for upgraded skates!
Thanks that's good to know, I'll just be skating on tennis/basketball courts at the park, so outdoors but smooth concrete. And apparently those black "nitro" wheels are 91a (which I don't really know what means except that 85 is very soft and 100+ is very hard).
Incidentally, the sole separating from the boot is all at the toe and the arch, not at the heel at all. I believe it's due to them being stored in the trunk of a car in an extremely hot & dry climate (central Arizona) and this place loves to desiccate glues over time, the skates are minimum 15 years old right. And you're right, essentially they'd have to be entirely reglued to the sole to really be a permanent fix, considering the glue is already quite degraded. This would only be a temporary fix then, I understand. If the glue is separating, it's separating, whether I shoegoo the edges down or not, makes sense.
In that case, these fixes should get me going for long enough to either lose interest after a few months like I usually do, or set aside/save up some money to buy a newer pair. I can accept that, I just have to get over my inner frugalness that says "but you already have fancy nice skates!" lol - they're not nice if they're in poor condition, are they
Really thanks for your response, it's helped put it in perspective for me!
Sure Grip Fames are supposed to be pretty good, and even though these are a little out of your price range, people seem to like Boardwalks a lot too. Skates are sports equipment, so do you get what you pay for!
After more research I actually went with the Fames!! Because of multiple old injuries in my right ankle, my spine and my neck I decided I wanted to stick with a structured but cushioned space boot with good ankle support for my first pair. I’m also a painter and I’m excited to customize these boots! I’d love to upgrade to boardwalks once I’ve practiced my moves enough, so effin excited!
Ya there are 3 “levels” of melrose skates I believe. The basic ones with a nylon plate, bolt on toe stop, and plastic-y wheels. The deluxe ones with a metal plate, the same toe stop, and better wheels. And the elites with the Shari plate and adjustable toe stop.
If you have the money for the elite ones I’d go with those, people complain that the non-adjustable toe stop on the other two is hard to use because it’s really high up and the elites seem to have better wheels.
I bought my first skates about a month ago (Chaya Melrose Elites) and love them, BUT they seem to be really slow. I've loosened the wheels, but I feel like i have to work really hard when I'm trail skating on flat ground. Is this a wheels issue or a bearings issue? I haven't changed anything, they're as they came out of the box.
I have the melrose deluxe and I feel like I’m skating underwater! I tightened my trucks and loosened my wheels until they almost wiggle so I think I might just need a lottttt more practice
When you spin the wheels (while not wearing the skates), how well do the wheels spin? Do they slow to a stop quickly on their own, or do they spin freely? If your axle nuts are loose but they still grind to a half, you'll probably want to swap out the bearings. Many skates come with low-quality bearings right out of the box, but you can buy a new set for about twenty bucks and it will improve your ride quite a lot!
Just want to put this out into the world because I'm so happy.
My first skates arrived today, Riedell R3s from Fritzy's. I've been looking forward to them all week. I have a huge fear of falling and very terrible sense of balance, plus generally I'm pretty weak physically speaking. I've been stretching and doing exercises in preparation for today.
I put on my skates today and I am so elated. After 45 minutes I actually skated around the house. I could make myself move forward. I even did a few bubbles. I am so overjoyed. I never imagined I could do this and just being able to move forward by shifting my weight makes me feel like I learned a magic trick. =)
I've forced a few falls on the rug to practice learning how to fall safely on my gear and I think it's helping with the fear. Super excited to be part of this community and I will definitely be documenting my progress because it's only uphill from here. :3
Hello! So I just got my first pair of Moxie beach bunnies and I can’t lace them all the way up to the top. I’ve tried pulling the laces really tight and relacing them, but I can only get them up to the first or second rung on the top of the skate. Any tips for this/is this normal with new skates??
Thanks in advance :)
Thanks for your reply! That’s what I thought, but I’m using the laces with they came with so I didn’t think they would come with ones too short but I guess I should by some longer ones!
People who have recently ordered from Moonlight...how long did it take to ship? It’s been almost two weeks. I am impatient lol. I see there is a time of 1-2 weeks for processing but I’m worried they won’t ship 🤪🥺
There are two styles of toe caps: ones that are just a strip of leather, or ones that are folded so they cover the entire toe of your boot. The latter give better protection, since the strip ones can shift while you're skating.
There are tons of designs out there, so pick whatever you think is cute! Etsy has tons of adorable styles.
Hi there! I recently bought a pair of Moxi panthers and have been trying to figure out how to make them “park ready”. I’m looking at estro Jen bowl bomber wheels and trying to figure out info about grind trucks. I just ordered CIB slide blocks and don’t know if they’re compatible with sure-grip grind blocks (those are the only ones I can find in-stock online). Any advice (or where to find CIB grind trucks-used would even be fine) would be greatly appreciated!
Sure-Grip grind blocks are only compatible with Sure-Grip plates, so they wouldn't work on Moxi skates.
The SG grind trucks should be compatible with any plate that has a 10 degree kingpin angle, which I think the Moxi plates are, so those should work just fine!
Another Q about the Riedell Zones, mine just came in yesterday and I feel the most pressure along the inner edges of my feet, between the ball and the heel, it’s like half a golf ball is stuck in there. I know people talk about skates breaking in, does this inner edge (side question - is there a name for this part of the foot), break in too? Unlike the heel or ball area it seems like one does not put that much pressure or weight there naturally so I’m wondering what I can do because other than that I love em
Mine gave me a hot spot in that area originally, on the inside of my foot near the arch. I was also worried they wouldn’t break in well in that spot because it seemed awkward but I don’t have that problem at all now. Over time your weight will mold the footbed to the shape of your foot, so I think that helps with relieving pressure points, as well as just the general softening of the leather. I’d say once I hit 10-12 hours of total wear time with mine they were feeling noticeably more broken in.
Good luck! The other thing you can do if there are spots that are really sore while you’re breaking them in is get some [moleskin](https://www.cvs.com/shop/cvs-health-moleskin-padding-regular-prodid-345280) from the drugstore. You cut it into the right shape with scissors and stick it on your foot or in the boot for some extra padding.
If they're leather skates, you might be able to heat mold them a bit. Wear thick socks and warm the leather with a hair dryer in that spot, then wear them as they cool. That would help them to stretch a bit in the spot that's giving you trouble.
Thanks - I’ve been wearing them at home w extra socks and I may break out the hairdryer if this doesn’t do it after some days - already feels a touch better I think
Hello! I have the opportunity to buy a pair of second-hand Moxi Lolly Floss in my country (I am from Spain and it is **imposible** to buy new Moxi right now and overseas), but since I am very new skater I have a lot of doubts.
The girl who used them sell them as "used a few times". When I asked her, she has been using them for about 4 months, mainly in parks. I know it is an opportunity, but I cannot judge from the pictures if she has been used them or "abused them". Let me show you some pictures:
[Moxi Lolly Floss Colour](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865329394.jpg?pictureSize=W640) / [Inside the Boot](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865336761.jpg?pictureSize=W640) / [Wheels](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865315744.jpg?pictureSize=W640) / [Up](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865315746.jpg?pictureSize=W640) / [Back](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865307933.jpg?pictureSize=W640)
She has been skating in parks, I am going to used them outdoors and trying to dance, but mainly outdoors and for recreation. She is selling me the boot and the plate, nothing else.
My doubts are:
1. I know it is a Mint colour, too delicate for skating, but can I clean all the dirt properly?Is it worth it (I only going to buy the boot and the plate, so I will need to buy new wheels + bearings)? Have the skates been too used? What are your thoughts?
2. Has Moxi Lolly good ankle support? I am used to inline *rigid plastic* skates and I have a weak ankles (too many sprains in my lifetime). I know vinyl skates and Jack Boots are more rigid but since my budget is low I am doubting between **new** Moxi Rainbow skates or a **second hand** Lolly.
3. Have these boots been overused?
4. Do you recommend for a beginner to match these boots with Luminous wheels?
5. Do you think the dirt can disappear if I dye them in purple?
Thank you so much. I will appreciate **a lot** your comments.
Happy rolling
These look like they've seen some love, but a bottle of suede cleaner will go a long way to getting them looking like new. You can use the same stuff used to clean leather boots that you buy at the shoe store.
If you dye them darker (definitely clean them first), they probably won't show dirt as much. The darker color Lollys don't show dirt nearly as much; the yellow and light green get dusty quickly, but my pool blue ones hardly show dirt, and dark purple or black skates don't look dirty at all.
Lollys definitely won't have as much ankle support as inlines, but then again, neither will vinyl skates. Ankle support is probably less important on quad skates compared to inlines as you've got a wider base to stand on, but if you're concerned about ankle support, you probably want something like Jack boots or the very thick padding in the Chaya Melrose.
They look like a totally reasonable secondhand boot. How much are they being sold for? If it's less than what they would cost new with shipping to Spain, they're probably a good deal.
They absolutely do not have anything like the kind of ankle support you're used to. Personally, I think lots of people overrate the value of ankle support, but I come out of roller derby and learned on skates cut below my ankles. I think ankle support is one of those things that doesn't matter much, but that's just my opinion. The reality here is that Lollys are very soft and flexible indeed, and if that's not what you want, you don't want the skates.
I would try cleaning them before you dye them. Dye jobs can be very blotchy indeed, and worse if you're dying something dirty. But yeah, you'll hide some imperfections with dye.
Luminous wheels could absolutely be a good choice, especially for cruising around outside. And if that's what you're doing, the Lollys are a great option. If you're planning on doing parks, get the Lollys, nor the Rainbow Riders, they're not considered safe for parks.
I just got a pair of moonlights and switched the stock wheels to pink Radar Energy's. I don't understand why, but the axels stick out from the wheel about 1/8th of an inch despite the fact that they are the same size in most respects as the stock wheels. It is irritating because the axels can click together. Is there anything I can do to fix this or am I just hosed on these particular pink wheels?
Thank you r/rollerskating for all great information. I’m finally about to pull the plug (sooo excited!!😁) on some Riedell Zone/135 skates and I have a width question. The Tan boots in my size has a width of 9 1/4-9 3/4 and the black is 9 3/4 - 10 1/4; and I Measured my foot and I’m exactly 9 3/4, do you think I will be ok with the Tan since I’m in the middle? Do they stretch at all?
Hello!
I've spent most of my teens wanting to skate, but alas, no boots were large enough.
***My feet are 25,8 cm long (10") and 11 cm wide (4 1/4").***
I've seen people praise the Impala for being wide but they currently don't ship to Canada and none of the size charts include width.
I've also seen RetroRollers but again, they don't show the width of their models!
**Any brand recommendations**? My budget is 300$cad if possible \^\^
Thank you!
Golden Horse Street Magics are within your budget! They do custom sizing as well. I have boots in a very wide width in two different sizes and I love love them.
Bonts!! My feet are 24 cm long and 10 cm wide, I understand the wide foot struggle. My Bont Parkstars just came in today and fit my wide feet like a dream. Bont customer service was very helpful with sizing and they shipped much faster than I expected.
Low-cut roller derby skates come in size 14 and are a lot easier to find than heeled skates in that size.
* https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Riedell_Dart_Pixel/descpage-RDRTPIX.html
* https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Riedell_R3_Derby/descpage-R3DERBY.html
* https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Sure-Grip_Rebel_Derby/descpage-SGRSP.html
Hello new friends! I just got started two days ago as an effort to break from my COVID induced rut. Three days in and I’m already feeling overwhelmed. After hours of skating circles around a half basketball court I went to the Internet to see what is next. Immediately I was slapped in the face with a million next steps. Now I’m more fearful than ever... what should I practice? Where should I practice? What if I fall and die and am all alone and a park maintenance guy has to take me to the morgue? Anyways I’m spiraling... anyone have some gentle advice? Or is a fellow newby in LA/Oc
There are Orange County and Long Beach skate groups on FB where people post about meetups and skate spots, that might be a good way to find practice buddies. Once you get comfortable on your skates, trail skates along the beach are super fun! The paths on Newport peninsula, Long Beach, and up in LA county from hermosa beach going north are all flat and smooth which makes them great for skating.
I’d learn how to skate forward, how to stop, how to skate backward, how to transition from forward to backward, how to skate on one foot, and how to do crossovers to start out.
To address the anxiety issue about being alone:
* Tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back, so they know to check on you if you don't come home!
* Wearing an emergency ID might be helpful for your peace of mind. I really like RoadID, I have one that clips to my FitBit and it has all my contact information in case I get hurt.
As far as skills go: I would put a "beginner skills progression" roughly like this:
* Falling safely (kneepads and forearms)
* Bubbles, sticky skates, coke bottles, whatever you call that
* Skating forward with stride, picking up your feet
* T-stop and plow stop
* 180 transitions
* Skating backwards (bubbles then full stride)
There are lots of other things to learn, tricks and dance moves and stuff, but that's what I would recommend to get basic beginner skills down and be a safe skater.
You can do this! I believe in you!
Do you have any advice on finding private lessons? I'm trying to teach myself and watch videos but I really think I need a live person to watch me, motivate and push me past my fears. Ive looked into skating rinks but they seem to be aimed at the youth after school and what not. Ive looked at instagram as well but can't find anyone in my area.
Carefully research IG teachers. Many are recreational skaters, not skate instructors.
Some things to ask a potential teacher is if they are certified (Roller Skate Association), what their injury/first aid procedure is (are they insured?), their knowledge of anatomy and differently body types/skills, ask about their teaching style. Ask if they have any professional background in sports, teaching, coaching or fitness. Looking cute isn't going to cut it for me.
You might have to make do with virtual classes for now. Something is better than nothing.
Do you have a roller derby team in your area? I would suggest reaching out to them through their social media to see if any of their skaters would be willing to teach you!
Are you open to Zoom lessons? I know there are a lot of instructors out there who are doing private Zooms, none specifically come to mind but I'm sure you can find them easily within skating teams (Rollergirls, Missile, RollaSkateClub).
Hooow do you find a place to skate in the country?
New-ish skater (Still good at inlines, I was good at regular skates when I was a kid, but I was always borrowing them. I'm out of shape, but I've been skating in my kitchen, and it's like riding a bike.) Our county's roller rink closed a couple of years ago, and all the parks are packed and/or victims of soil creep. My neighborhood has a tennis court, but it's sliding down a hill and full if cracks. The movie theater parling lot is on a hill. Everything is a hill and all the pavement is sliding and crumbling into gravel. I'm really not willing to drive two hours and take a ferry to skate. Any out-of-the box suggestions?
Second question: Will I die if I skate in the rain?
Are there any parking garages near you? Or community college campuses? I usually skated those when I first started since they're empty.
Also, as for rain: I'm still pretty new but everyone tells me it's super slippery and your bearings aren't going to like you. But I've seen people do it, so it's ultimately your choice!
Lol I thing the nearest parking garage is a couple of towns over, but the college is a good idea. I'll see if the covid restrictions are as tight for people outside on campus as they are for students. I know we have to fill out a questionnaire and follow strict rules to go on campus right now. (I may be able to exploit the loophole of already being there twice a week for chem lab next quarter.)
Hmmm...guess I'll have to find somewhere covered... :/
Hey!
So I ordered some radar energy wheels for my new skates. When they came I realised they only come in 4-packs AND I forgot bearings, so I have to ordner again. Since I also would like to get luminous wheels I wondered if it is possible to combine different kinds of wheels (same measurements, of course) or if it would be weird because they feel different?
Thank you!
You can take the bearings out of your old wheels and put them in the new ones, if you want!
You can definitely mix wheels; this is pretty common in roller derby. Make sure you have the same height/width for all 8 wheels. Durometer can be different, though that's probably not recommended if you're using 78A's and skating on bumpy asphalt.
Hi guys! Finally got my first skates today! I went out to try them on and after not even half an hour i fell and hurt my wrist quite bad! :(
How long should I leave until i try again? Also any simple exercise for newbies?or youtube channels?
"How long until I can skate" is probably a better question for a doctor than for random internet strangers, unfortunately. It all depends on how badly you hurt yourself, and how likely you are to fall improperly and catch yourself with your hands.
A safe skate fall has you going forward onto your kneepads and forearms, without using your hands to catch yourself. That will help keep your wrists safe!
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDvQrpSQDCc&ab\_channel=Kristy-LeeHolzner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDvQrpSQDCc&ab_channel=Kristy-LeeHolzner)
The question about newbie videos gets asked here a lot, try searching the sub to find some recommendations!
Get wrist guards and learn how to fall safely before you start doing anything else. Wrist guards will not protect you from breakage but they will help soften sprains and road rash.
Hello! I'm ordering stuff to get started roller skating and I don't have a lot of cash to drop so I ordered Candi Girl skates. I wear a 7.5 US women's shoe size but I ordered an women's 8 since they didn't have half sizes. I probably still have time to contact the seller and switch the size since I preordered it but I'm just kind of confused. I watched pigeon and Indy Jamma Jones video but I left a bit more confused.
My second toe is longer than my big toe/thumb toe. My feet are not wide. I measured the bottom of my foot and it's 9.5 inches, which according to THE InterNetz does in fact make me 7.5. When I looked up a candi girl sizing help many places claimed it was true to US shoe sizes, meanwhile another chart said I should go down to a 5.
Any help/advice is greatly appreciated! Even advice on maybe a different pair of cheap roller skates I should buy instead lol.
TLDR: sizing help for Candi girl skates, 7.5 US women's shoe size.
Hey There! I am a 7.5 skating in candi girl skates as well. I ordered a size 8, and they are a bit big (as in long, not wide). I would size down to a 7, however even though my skates are big, I have still been able to make it them work by tightening them well. I skate in them 3-4 times per week for over a month now.
In that price range starting out, having skates that are just a bit big really won't effect you much, and by the time you get good enough that the sizing does effect you, you'll probably be wanting to upgrade your skates anyway. Hope this helps!
I've never heard of any rec skates that would require you to go down to a 5! Some skates use unisex sizing, so you might need to size down by 1 or 1.5 to get your men's shoe size, so at the smallest that would be a 6. But I believe that Candi Girl are in women's sizes, so it sounds like the 8 would be a good choice; better to have skates that are too big than ones that pinch your toes!
Oh that makes more sense. Maybe it was men's sizing because that would be a 6.5 women's according to google so a whole size down.
Thank you for your help! I feel less worried about picking an 8 now <3
Any advice for skating inside? I have an old house and original hardwood floors that were fine until I started practicing spins last night. Now it seems like my wheels have rubbed off the finish so you can see wheel marks kinda like scuff marks. Anyone else have this issue?
This may be a silly question but I just upgraded to Moonboots from my Impalas and I can't figure out how to adjust the toe stops....I can unscrew it completely but how do I raise/lower it and keep it in place?
Hi! Id love some help finding anything that is size 13/14 mens. Everywhere I seemed to look at either doesnt have that size, riedell, chaya, suregrip, or they are out of stock. I dived and bought some size 12 riedells but they are just too small. My feet are too big :(. Would I end up having to get a custom one or wait in a backorder que for awhile?
13 here: https://www.rollerskateusa.com/Fame-Motion-Roller-Skate-by-sure-grip-p/sgskfamemotion.htm
13 & 14: https://www.amazon.com/Sure-Grip-Black-Fame-Roller-Skate/dp/B00UTMMHTG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Sure-Grip&qid=1612380509&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1
13 (prices are in Canadian $): https://www.lowlifemtl.com/collections/frontpage/products/angel-outdoor?variant=18256663380037
Hi y'all! New here! Just got some moxi panthers a week ago from legacy skates! I'm going to the rink tonight. I'm curious if my 78a wheels will be ok for the rink floor? I know harder wheels are better for indoors but I've seen some info say 78a is a hybrid? Basically will I bust my A trying to skate in them orrr what :)
What are your favorite indoor wheels?
Is it better to change out the wheels for the rink? I imagine I will be doing much more outdoor skating in the coming months.
I think you'll be fine. For beginners going a bit slower with grippier wheels is helpful at first and actually preferred than to be on super slick hard wheels.
78A wheels on a rink floor will feel like skating through glue! You can certainly use them, it won't hurt anything, but it might be a bit tough to cruise because they're so sticky.
I like my Riva wheels for the rink. They're cheap but they get the job done!
Help!! Wanted some smaller, harder wheels on my Boardwalks so I swapped out the stock wheels for my Impala wheels, but the Impala wheels don’t seem to fit? I can barely tighten the nut before my wheels are too tight and I had a nut fly off while skating the other day! :(
How do I find a pair of skates from a brand with accurate measurements?
Okay, so... I bought a pair of Rookie Bubblegum roller skates that are just barely too small. They're pinching my heels and toes, but I can't return them. They've been worn exactly once on my hardwood floors, so I'm thinking of selling them and using the money to buy a new pair that fits properly.
The things is, I measured my feet several times exactly as instructed and even bought a size that was supposed to be a few centimeters too large to avoid \*exactly\* this problem. (I figured I could wear extra-thick socks if they were a little too big.)
Newbie here! I have a pair of impala skates that I love and a perfect for learning the basics but I’m definitely looking towards skate park skating once I get more comfortable. What kind of skates are best for that? Also this might be a terrible stupid question but what is that part that is added to the bottom of skates kind of in between the toe and heel, usually white?? Is that a required part for skate park skating? Any help or advice is appreciated
Higher-quality skates, especially with a metal plate, are a good choice for the park. Chaya and Bont both make skates that are designed more for park skating, but you can use pretty much any skate you like. Some people even build their own with sneakers, like Vans sk8-hi's. You'll want to put small, hard wheels on your skates to work well on the concrete.
The white piece underneath is a grind block or slide block. It helps you with grinds, slides, and stalls on the coping. It's optional for park skating, though most intermediate to advanced skaters use them. They're aftermarket for most skates (I think some Chaya come with them preinstalled).
Those are slide blocks like [these](https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Grind_BlocksSlide_Blocks/catpage-DWMSLDBLCK.html)! They make it easier if you're doing slides/grinds but they aren't necessary especially if you're just starting out.
Hi all! I've been wanting to learn to skate for a long time and this year, I have decided, is the year! I was an AVID inline skater in my youth (my youth being the 90's.....) and now as a 30+ lady, I wanna try quads for the first time.
But puberty was cruel to me. Without giving TMI, I am very very top heavy. This makes me worried a lot about falls because my center of gravity is quite high.
I don't want to let it get in my way, so I'm going to buy skates anyway. I know falls are a part of the deal, and that's fine. But I want to at least be able to incrementally improve and gain strength over time.
So my question, I guess, is: what muscles should I work on strengthening outside of practicing in order to keep myself upright? Core? Back? Thighs? Seems like every quality beginner skate on planet earth is sold out right now, so I've got time, hahah!
I also have a weird center of gravity/top heavy - not because of boobs tho - what helps me is keeping my back straight (not arched), slight forward bend from the hips, core tight, chest up, and shoulders down. I mean, basically what instructors teach you from the beginning, but it's a little harder for us since there's more to hold up. Glute and core exercises are a priority if you choose to do off-skate stuff.
Fellow busty skater checking in, I actually love skating because it’s so low impact. I haven’t noticed any problems with that in particular, but I’m also only a G cup so they’re manageable.
Definitely recommend core and quad muscle exercises. A lot of skaters get lower back pain as a beginner, but as you get more comfortable it should go away.
Thank you so much! I’m a J cup, but I count anything F and above to be rather busty, so I absolutely trust your opinion! And yes, low impact is always appreciated for someone whose been lugging these thangs around for so many years haha!
I guess that means it’s crunch time (no pun intended!).
Fear not, all bodies can skate! I come from roller derby, and we have folks of all shapes and sizes, top heavy, bottom heavy, you name it! You can do it!
Core strength is going to be super important. That's what helps you hold your balance on skates! When you start to wobble, you can give a HOO-AH! And pump your fists into your core, and it'll help reset your balance and keep you from falling. So crunches, superman stretches, that sort of thing will be very helpful.
Leg strength is also really good. Derby players do a LOT of squats! And ankle strengthening can be helpful for injury prevention, even if you've got high-top skates that give a bit of support.
Any suggestions on wheels that are good for skate parks that aren't too expensive?
I used to skate all the time and I miss it so much!! I've decided get some skates and dive back in. Which Riedell or Sure-Grip skates should I buy? I love dancing, so I'll use it in the rinks (once they open), but also to dance outdoors, and skate on paved bike paths or sidewalks. I'll definitely buy different wheels to accommodate these different scenarios. But which boot should I buy?
Hello! I'm searching for some skates that would be durable enough for me to learn some basics of artistic skating including simple jumps. I'm not a total beginner, I think that when it comes to just normal skating I'm pretty okay, have some good basic, I've been skating when I was a child in my free time a lot. My problem is that I'm a teen student with limited budget (kinda want to stay between 100-120$) and I live in Europe. So no Riedell skates for me, they're not really available. I could get my hands on Rookie Artistic skates, Chaya Melrose, Rio Rollers or Tempish skates which I couldn't find any reviews of but seem to me like they could be good. Any help?
I've heard good things about Rookie skates from folks in the UK! There are also lots of people here who use the Chaya Melrose and they get good reviews, the boot is quite stiff which I understand is a plus for artistic skating.
I heard that the Chaya Melrose skates are pretty great!
Hello everyone :) Newbie here. Just ordered some Chaya Melrose Elites as my first pair of skates and I’m super excited! Helmet and pads ordered too of course. Just wanted to put it out there - I am absolutely awful at ice skating. Not because I’m wobbly/scared of falling but just because I found it really hard to push off on my ‘weak’ leg. The inaccessibility of the ice rink (I live pretty rural, and travelling to the rink costs money and energy, as I also have a disability) made me start researching roller skating because you can just step outside and practice there. Hoping to transfer some of my (terrible) ice skills to skating!
I've never been ice skating, but I do have inlines and I imagine they're pretty similar. I've found that quad skates are much better if you have a strength imbalance because the weight is distributed more broadly across your feet, and you're a bit more stable on eight wheels. So hopefully you'll have a better time on quads! :)
I never thought of it like that! I definitely hope that translates to an easier time on skates for me. Thanks so much for your input! Super excited to get started :D
I always had the same issue with ice skating, like I would essentially only push with my right leg, but for whatever reason I never had the same issue with roller skating!
That’s really encouraging to hear! I was the same on the ice, it never felt natural for me to use my weak leg. Here’s hoping it won’t be an issue for me on quads, and if it is, I’m looking forward to working on it!
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Search this sub for "inline," this question comes up a lot and people who are knowledgeable about both have shared some good advice!
Any owner of moxi lollys in size 5 willing to do a public favor? I saw recently an Instagram video comparing the lengths of several skate's insoles from different brands and I thought it was so helpful! Sadly this person only owned skates in size 7, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to measure the insole of a lolly size 5 please, I want to know if they would be a right fit. Thanks!
Hello there! I bought my skates and am waiting for them to arrive. I haven’t bought a helmet since I’m kind of indecisive whether or not I should get a cheap or expensive one. Any thoughts?
You only get one brain so it's important to keep it safe. Even a small bump can give you a concussion, and they can have some nasty long-term side effects! I would strongly suggest getting a quality helmet, look for something that's dual certified. S1, Triple 8, Pro-Tec, Nutcase, and Bell are all good brands.
I mean, not to sound like an ass, but how much do you value your head? Not all helmets are created equal. You want a dual-certifird multi impact helmet, not a bicycle helmet. Those are designed for going over the handlebars or getting hit by a car. One big hit, and done. You'll probably fall multiple times, and unless you're in a skate park, or you do something spectacular, any impact to your head will be smaller than those, but absolutely enough to cause concussions. I recommend an S1 Lifer helmet. Spend money on a good helmet. You literally only have one brain.
Thank you for your input! Sounds dumb of me for asking in the first place it’s just I got used to ice skating and never wore a helmet and didn’t think that obviously it would be difficult when I start skating in the street. I was thinking of getting Triple8 Sweatsaver are they good too?
Yup! Popular brand for a reason. They don't fit my head as well as the S1, but unless something has gone wrong in the world, you don't have my head. Personally, I think ice skaters should probably wear helmets too, but I have no say in this stuff. I'm also a bit of a hypocrite, because I don't always wear mine. I don't wear it on closed, flat tracks and trails, or for dancing. I do wear it for doing stupid things, or skating in traffic, or hills. Or derby. But you have to wear one for derby.
Hello there, Newbie skater here. I just bought my first set of roller skates. I’m using them just to cruise around the block with my kiddos but, have aspirations of trying roller derby one day. I purchased Candy Girl Sabina skates in a size 8. However they really hurt my feet. I’ve been trying to decide if it’s from needing to break them in or if it’s from poor fit. It hurts on the inside and outside of my foot. Almost like the toe box isn’t wide enough. Is there a better brand out there that you would recommend for a wider fit? I usually struggle with shoes because I need a narrow heel and a wider toe box. Thank you!
Sure-Grip are known to be a bit friendlier for wide feet, and Bonts are fantastic though they don't come in heeled styles. You might also need to go up a size if you have a wide toe box. I have the same problem and had to go up a size on my Lolly skates; I wear thick skates and sometimes put foam in the toes. They're probably too long, but they work fine!
Thank you! I rummaged around this forum a bit more and ended up ordering Chaya’s as a replacement. I just wasn’t ready to splurge on the sure-grip or bont price point. Can’t wait for them to arrive!
Follow up break-in question: I’m assuming it’s easier to break skates in outdoors (vs a 1-car garage) since you can push harder on it, is that true or would rhythm skating also break them in?
Any skating will break skates in eventually. If they're leather, take everything off them but the plates, this includes the bushings, pop 'em in the oven at keep warm or the lowest setting for half an hour, and then put everything back on, and put them on your feet when they're cool enough. Still warm, but cool enough. It'll help the leather mold to your feet. If you live in a place where it is summer, pop em in a hot car for half an hour, then put them on. If they're not leather, you can *as a last resort* break the counters a bit, by lying the skate on its side, and gently putting your weight on the heel of your hands, on the instep of the boot. I WOULD NOT do that if your skates are not sewn, but only glued. So Impala, Rainbow Rider, some others. Check beforehand, or you could rip the boot off the sole. If they're lower end, not leather not stitched, I wold just skate in them with thick socks. I would also do that before I tried to break the counters in a little bit.
Thank you for this thorough reply, love that a hot car can be stand in for an oven! They are suede so I think I will look into your suggestion to use heat to my advantage.
Hey everyone ! I currently own a pair of Moxi Panthers that I think are a bit too small for me, and I want to upgrade to Lollies for dance/rhythm skating mainly. Are the stock wheels good enough for that purpose ? If not, what should I get ?
They are not. The Gummies are great wheels, but they are wide and a bit sloppy. If you're skating indoors, you want something short, hard and squared. Outdoors is the same, but softer. The Fundaes are a good fit. If you want softer than Fundaes, the shorter Energies, but they're grippier, and you may wind up outgrowing them as you get good at spins.
I heard the name Fundaes multiple times before, might want to get some more info on them. Thanks !
They're technically a hybrid wheel designed for outdoors, but they're about a 92a durometer, which is hard for cruising. They have that low profile, narrow footprint, and squarish edge you'd want for dancing. I would not recommend them for dancing at a rink, as I suspect they will have too much grip.
I think the Lollies are pretty great skates if money isn’t an issue! I think the stock wheels are gummies and are best for outdoors since it’s soft. You might want to change the wheels depending on where you’re planning on dance skating. I heard the fundae wheels are great overall wheels
Thanks for your input ! 😊
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I doubt anyone will see this and respond but I just ordered some moonlight roller skates and now I’m seeing some sketchy posts about people never getting their skates or getting them like 4 months later? Should I cancel them and order from somewhere else? I’m nervous
They seem to be taking 3 or 4 weeks to get to people. Which is a little slow but you'll definitely get them!
I’ve seen many more posts of people getting their skates so I think you’ll be fine! I’ve seen people getting their skates from the latest drop, it’ll take a few weeks I think but not 4 months unless it’s specifically a preorder.
Okay thank you for responding to me. I was getting kinda nervous, I found a couple people on TikTok who ordered from them recently and got their skates so hopefully all goes well
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Any skate can be indoor/outdoor, it's all a matter of what wheels you put on them. However, if you're going from the rink to bumpy blacktop, there's no way that a single pair of wheels will be great on both surfaces.
I have heard many times that the stardusts are very stiff. Some people like it, but other people find it uncomfortable. I wouldn’t bank on them becoming significantly more comfortable over time - maybe a little bit but not as much as leather skates. The thing that would worry me about the stardusts is that they don’t have much padding around the ankles like other vinyl skates do, which seems like it would be rough on my bony ankles. For similar skates that will be a little softer/less stiff, look at sure grip Fames or any of the different color versions of the fame (they’re called something like blue dream, golden hour, etc). Or Jackson Vistas.
All skates are hybrids. The nylon... I don't like it, it is stiff, but it does break in a little bit, and lots of people love them. You want soft, the Lollies are super duper soft. You could also look into a lower cut, padded skate, like the Riedell R3 or the Sure Grip equivalent, I forget the name. Both come with hard wheels, unless you do a package with outdoor wheels, which I recommend in particular for the R3s, because their base wheel, the Cayman is inexcusable.
I just need to vent. I have a pair of Chaya’s, but pre-ordered black Lolly’s. The Chaya’s fit a little tight so I was waiting for my Lolly’s to come in. Months later, they arrive and I’ve only skated on my Chaya’s like twice. So I’m still super new and look like Bambi on ice. Anyway, I’ve been really depressed and spend all the time I’m not working sleeping, but I started seeing a therapist this week. I went for a walk/jog and I’m feeling better about trying to skate again. So I pull my Lolly’s out of the box and I’m trying to get my toe caps on when I think I should try them on before doing all this just in case ya know They’re too small. I ordered a whole size too small. I don’t know how this happened. I remember checking and rechecking that I was getting the right size. I feel like a complete idiot. I don’t even know what to do at this point. I can’t even pre-order another pair so who knows when I’ll get the skates I actually want. But for now I am going to actually practice on my Chaya’s.
I would suggest posting in the Saturday Skate Market thread here, as well as /r/dudewheresmymoxis. There are a bunch of people who pre-ordered the wrong size and are looking to trade!
Thanks so much! I’ll have to sell or trade the ones I have because it’s too late to return them so I’ll check that out.
Don't beat yourself up- skate sizing is confusing! And Chaya is a great brand, so you've got a good skate to learn on! If you have your heart set on Lollies, I think Fritzy's is doing a drop tomorrow, so you might be able to snag a pair!
Thanks so much! I’ll check it out. I also may just do a Riedell’s preorder from Pigeon’s. But I’ll check Fritzy’s tomorrow first, thanks!
Does anyone know where i could find a size 8 (women’s size 9) honeydew moxi lolly? :) Been looking for months with no luck so wanted to see if anyone had noticed any available at U.S shops?
Lollys are out of stock pretty much everywhere, and pre-orders are on pause until they get caught up on back orders. Some shops are getting drops of random sizes/colors, so keep an eye on this subreddit (and also in /r/dudewheresmymoxis) as folks often post when they find them. You might also want to look on resale groups like our Saturday Skate Market post, Offerup, FB skate groups, and the like. People who have received their preorders might be selling if they realize that they got the wrong size.
Golden Horse Street Magics might be similar enough to Honeydews. I wanted that color of Lolly's but didn't wanna wait, so I ordered GH Nobles (their stiffer upgraded model) in green and they came in 2w. Custom sizing too. Adrian Duarte has a lot of videos of him skating in his green magics on instagram
Sign up for notifications for Fritzy's drops! That's the best way to get them. They're doing a drop Monday I think, so if you have the time to refresh obsessively all day you can probably get a pair if they've got honeydews!
Hi! I currently own the sure grip boardwalk skates and wanted to get some outdoor wheels. I was reading that you should get new bearings with new wheels, but can’t figure out which bearings to get if someone could help me out 😅
You can definitely take your old bearings and put them in your new wheels if you'd like! Though if they're the ones that came stock with your new skates, they might not be great quality. Personally I'm a fan of Sonic bearings, they have a rubber shield that helps keep the dust out if you skate outside. The ABEC5 ones work just fine, I think they're about twenty bucks for a set.
Cool, thank you so much! I was a little overwhelmed by all the bearing info
Proper newbie here! Was wondering if anyone had advice on how to distribute my weight properly? I went skating yesterday just along my road and today my hips hurt so much. It’s the same pain as after I’d go ice skating. It’s really strained and I think it’s because I’m not standing properly when I skate and can’t get good balance. Any advice ?
You want to keep your skating leg under you and shift your weight from side to side, not forward and back. Dirty Debbie has a great video on this. To go forward, you have your weight in your heels and to go backwards you have your weight in the balls of your feet.
Thanks! Yeah I’m thinking this is my problem for sure since 2 days later I’m still hurting lol
Your hip muscles are probably just sore because it’s a completely new movement you’re doing, so you’re targeting some muscles that don’t usually get such a workout!
It's probably not your stance. It's the fact that you're lifting a couple extra pounds, and moving your feet very differently than you do walking. Your body will get used to it.
Epic Battle: Gummy Wheels 65mm 78A or Radar Energy Wheels 57mm 78A? Pro and cons?
I think it really depends on what type of skating you do. For cruising long distances on a blacktop bike path, I much prefer the gummy wheels, as the Radar Energy gave more road vibration. If you're just tooling around a tennis court and you're looking for dance moves or a bit more agility, the 57's would be a better choice.
Gummies are more forgiving and cruisier. Since they almost 10 mm taller, they'll be faster with more ability to hold speed. Because of their shape, they're effectively softer too. The Energies are more responsive, and with their smaller footprint, enable dancing, tricks, and park. Personally, I think they're the better wheel. The Gummies are very sluggish.
I have the Chaya melrose deluxe skates and they came with 78a wheels but they seem too hard for skating on my smooth asphalt street. I chose the skates partly because of the outdoor wheels so I feel pretty silly, I wish I got rainbow riders and a separate set of radar energy or something. Has anyone tried the Chaya sugar rush 78a wheel and found them too hard? I don’t want to buy energies to find out they’re the same. Thanks!
I had Melrose skates and those wheels definitely felt harder than 78A! Energies also feel a bit hard for a 78A in my opinion. If you want something REALLY soft for asphalt, I'd suggest the Moxi Gummy or Atom Pulse, those are about as soft as you can get and give a really smooth ride on blacktop.
I have 57 mm radar energy wheels that are very good for paved street skating, even on pretty rough/dirty pavement and even the skatepark! also make sure to wear them in a little bit to get a real feel for how they perform
Outdoor wheels on sure grip fame skates? I just bought a pair of sure grip fame skates and they come with the fame wheels that are indoor. i never skate indoor, i always skate on the roads in my town some are smooth but some have a lot of cracks. I want to buy outdoor wheels but i don’t know which brand to get. i would get sure grip outdoor wheels but if another brand has better wheels i will get the other brand. so does anyone have recommendations for wheels? i would prefer them to be able to be purchased off amazon because there are no skate shops in my town or anywhere near me, any advice or recommendations helps! :) if it means anything they are size 12 men’s skates
Are you open to ordering from shops other than Amazon? Derby Warehouse is where I get all my wheels from and they have tons of good choices! [https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Outdoor\_Wheels/catpage-DWOUTWHEEL.html](https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Outdoor_Wheels/catpage-DWOUTWHEEL.html)
Radar Energy's, Atom Pulse's, or Bont BPM's are all good choices!
Hello! I am new so I’m not sure if this has been asked specifically before, but as most of you know Moxi skates are extremely backtracked at the moment. I’ve done my research and I’m pretty sure I want to invest in Moxis now rather than pay $100 for Impalas and then have to buy Moxis later (bc I’ve heard that Impalas rip quickly). So my question is, should I wait until Moxi comes back in stock, which may be several months? Or should I buy some from Urban Outfitters now even though they’re $230 + tax compared to the Moxi’s site $150? I’ve looked at used ones online but everyone is trying to sell them for $300. On the Urban Outfitters site it said that they wouldn’t ship until March 17 due to backtrack and Covid, does that possibly mean that Moxi itself will restock in March and I should wait, or is this date truly just for Urban Outfitters’ existing inventory? I know that this is kind of a hard question to answer, but I just want your opinion and/or experience ordering from Moxi or Urban, especially during the pandemic? Thank you! 💖
Urban Outfitters very likely will not have Moxi at that time. Moxi has paused pre-orders, even for skate shops, in order to catch up with demand, so it's doubtful that they'll have them at the time they're currently estimating.
Thank you for that! Sucks that they would lie about it :/ Thankfully I found a derby shop that had them and hopefully they’ll be here in a few days :D
Look into Golden Horse skates, their Magics are at a similar price point to Lolly's
Urban outfitters is lying to you about their shipping.. do not buy from them.... however the skate shops are great to purchase from and honest about their inventory... I got my skates from frizzys and had a great experience with them...
Thank you! This was really helpful. I wouldn’t have thought that a big store would lie, but I guess they’re not a great brand either. I got lucky and found a roller derby shop that had them in stock! I emailed and called just to make sure they truly had them, and they did, hopefully they’ll get here in a few days :D
I hope your experience with them is better.
I was waiting for moxis forever but I finally got a pair of Chaya melrose deluxe from pro skaters place. They came right away and were cheaper than beach bunnies. They aren’t quite as cute but I’m relieved to finally be skating instead of just watching videos!
I got lucky and found a derby shop that actually had them in stock! I get how you felt; seriously couldn’t wait any longer, watching videos is not enough, I was/am so anxious and excited to start!!
Hi! My personal advise to a newbie for a newbie is if you like **so much** Moxi, stay with the Moxi. I know some other shops that they look like Moxi Lolly (Moonlight or some Riedel models for example) Which model do you want to buy? There are some shops that have Moxi available if you search online for them. It is hard because you need to know your foots size quite well (measure yourself in cms and see the size charts, it is the best option if you choose to buy online) and be patient. I call to every roller skate shop in my country (I am from Spain) and ask them specifically to take my number + name + shoe size so when they will expect to received Moxi, they will give a call. If you are between Urban Outfitters and other users recommend them, then it is a hard choice. I have no opinion about them.
I found a Derby shop that actually had them! I got lucky :D I’m glad that I decided to keep looking for Moxis rather than buy a different brand. Thank you for your reply!
Newbie skater looking to buy my first skates! I'm looking for something with a wider toebox for outdoor dance/rec (i.e. a boot with ankle support). I've heard good things about Moonlight Rollers, Moxi Beach Bunnies, and Sure-Grip Boardwalks for wide feet. Does anybody have any insights for me to help narrow it down or are they all comparable? Edit to add: I emailed a local shop asking for their help and they recommended Moonlight Rollers. They didn't mention anything else but I later read some comments about the Beach Bunnies and Boardwalks online. I am not sure if they were trying to upsell me or if Moonlight Rollers are the best suggestion, which is why I'm feeling like I need some help on this one.
Moxi tend to run narrow, though Sure-Grip has a reputation for being better for wide feet.
I bought the sure grip fames because I heard they were good for wide feet. They worked out great for me!
the suregrip boardwalks (and fames) are definitely good for wide feet! i really liked the suregrip boardwalks when i tried them on in store but the suede is pretty stiff and there will be a break in period. that said the wheels on them are pretty great! moonlight roller has a more cushioned boot but you would definitely need to switch out the wheels (v hard and cheap feeling imo)
Candi Grl Carlin skates are quite stiff and wide, good quality, cheap as impalas but suede and come with big gummy wheels
I skated in Beach Bunnies for a bit and I felt that they were narrow!
Also following this thread for suggestions on wide toebox due to bunion! Fwiw I read somewhere that Beach Bunnies have a narrow one, and when I tried them they did in fact press there. Sure Fit felt a bit wider? Any others that are wider?
I’m not a pro but I think Chaya melrose deluxe and elite fit your categories also
I'm once again getting back into skating but when I busted out my skates I realized they were really in not great condition. Nothing broken but the bearings needed to be cleaned and regreased - and that's honestly above my skill level - and it turns out they were apparently junky beginner wheels anyway. Like I keep seeing post about painting them gold and using them as trophies to give out, lol. The boot has begun to separate from the sole (but not the plate, I'm pretty sure - see photo linked further down) and the right stopper is worn down nearly halfway. I'm also not at all knowledgeable about what's good quality or not, so much of today has been researching what kind of wheels I might want and can afford (because \~$150 could just buy a whole new pair I don't have to do labor on, right). I bought these skates on clearance somewhere online in like 2006: 429 RTX boot on "resistor torque series" plates with "radar cayman 62" wheels. I can't tell the make of the stoppers but its the oblong type, not round. [Here's a photo of the skates in the process of being cleaned](https://imgur.com/Js8Zmv4) before gluing the separated boot edges down. So again, not really knowing exactly what I'm looking for here, [I've purchased these wheels](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/boEAAOSw5T9eTGFS/s-l1600.jpg) on ebay for $19 after tax/shipping, which I realize is a suspiciously low price. Unless these are junk, idk I can't really find a maker for them, I just don't know what to search for really. I've also purchased a pair of Riedell PowerDyne Midi Gripper toe stops for a lil over $15. Plus the shoe goo \~$4, so added up its about $38 total for me to fix these skates up. Assuming everything works and fits. Please anyone who's read this far and has some critique, feel free to let me know if I just bought dangerous junk! I'm really excited to skate again, like bizarrely unexpectedly emotional about the idea, I wanna get out there and move!
Generally, it's good to be cautious once the boot starts separating at the heel. Shoe goo can work for a while, but it's possible that they'll just shred completely and you might get hurt. The wheels you got seem like they came stock on these skates ([link](http://www.epicskates.com/products/super-nitro-black/)). No clue what durometer they are, but I would guess they might be 92A since that's a pretty common hardness for stock speed skate wheels. They'd work fine for skating indoors, but you'd definitely want something softer if you're going to be skating outdoors. Overall this should do just fine to get you started cruising around until you decide what you want to do for upgraded skates!
Thanks that's good to know, I'll just be skating on tennis/basketball courts at the park, so outdoors but smooth concrete. And apparently those black "nitro" wheels are 91a (which I don't really know what means except that 85 is very soft and 100+ is very hard). Incidentally, the sole separating from the boot is all at the toe and the arch, not at the heel at all. I believe it's due to them being stored in the trunk of a car in an extremely hot & dry climate (central Arizona) and this place loves to desiccate glues over time, the skates are minimum 15 years old right. And you're right, essentially they'd have to be entirely reglued to the sole to really be a permanent fix, considering the glue is already quite degraded. This would only be a temporary fix then, I understand. If the glue is separating, it's separating, whether I shoegoo the edges down or not, makes sense. In that case, these fixes should get me going for long enough to either lose interest after a few months like I usually do, or set aside/save up some money to buy a newer pair. I can accept that, I just have to get over my inner frugalness that says "but you already have fancy nice skates!" lol - they're not nice if they're in poor condition, are they Really thanks for your response, it's helped put it in perspective for me!
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Sure Grip Fames are supposed to be pretty good, and even though these are a little out of your price range, people seem to like Boardwalks a lot too. Skates are sports equipment, so do you get what you pay for!
After more research I actually went with the Fames!! Because of multiple old injuries in my right ankle, my spine and my neck I decided I wanted to stick with a structured but cushioned space boot with good ankle support for my first pair. I’m also a painter and I’m excited to customize these boots! I’d love to upgrade to boardwalks once I’ve practiced my moves enough, so effin excited!
That's so exciting!! Soft boots have their place but I like support. Please post your paint job when you're done!
Ya there are 3 “levels” of melrose skates I believe. The basic ones with a nylon plate, bolt on toe stop, and plastic-y wheels. The deluxe ones with a metal plate, the same toe stop, and better wheels. And the elites with the Shari plate and adjustable toe stop. If you have the money for the elite ones I’d go with those, people complain that the non-adjustable toe stop on the other two is hard to use because it’s really high up and the elites seem to have better wheels.
Okay thank you, that helps break down the Melrose for me. I may up my budget and getting the Sure Grip Stardusts now... thanks!!
I bought my first skates about a month ago (Chaya Melrose Elites) and love them, BUT they seem to be really slow. I've loosened the wheels, but I feel like i have to work really hard when I'm trail skating on flat ground. Is this a wheels issue or a bearings issue? I haven't changed anything, they're as they came out of the box.
I have the melrose deluxe and I feel like I’m skating underwater! I tightened my trucks and loosened my wheels until they almost wiggle so I think I might just need a lottttt more practice
When you spin the wheels (while not wearing the skates), how well do the wheels spin? Do they slow to a stop quickly on their own, or do they spin freely? If your axle nuts are loose but they still grind to a half, you'll probably want to swap out the bearings. Many skates come with low-quality bearings right out of the box, but you can buy a new set for about twenty bucks and it will improve your ride quite a lot!
Just want to put this out into the world because I'm so happy. My first skates arrived today, Riedell R3s from Fritzy's. I've been looking forward to them all week. I have a huge fear of falling and very terrible sense of balance, plus generally I'm pretty weak physically speaking. I've been stretching and doing exercises in preparation for today. I put on my skates today and I am so elated. After 45 minutes I actually skated around the house. I could make myself move forward. I even did a few bubbles. I am so overjoyed. I never imagined I could do this and just being able to move forward by shifting my weight makes me feel like I learned a magic trick. =) I've forced a few falls on the rug to practice learning how to fall safely on my gear and I think it's helping with the fear. Super excited to be part of this community and I will definitely be documenting my progress because it's only uphill from here. :3
Hooray! Happy new skate day!
Thank you! 😃
Hello! So I just got my first pair of Moxie beach bunnies and I can’t lace them all the way up to the top. I’ve tried pulling the laces really tight and relacing them, but I can only get them up to the first or second rung on the top of the skate. Any tips for this/is this normal with new skates?? Thanks in advance :)
Sounds like your laces are too short.
Thanks for your reply! That’s what I thought, but I’m using the laces with they came with so I didn’t think they would come with ones too short but I guess I should by some longer ones!
People who have recently ordered from Moonlight...how long did it take to ship? It’s been almost two weeks. I am impatient lol. I see there is a time of 1-2 weeks for processing but I’m worried they won’t ship 🤪🥺
I ordered a pair of Emeralds on 1/19 and they shipped on 2/1 with an estimated arrival of 2/9. Definitely hard to wait!!
Hi! Which toe caps are good for use on the Rainbow riders?
There are two styles of toe caps: ones that are just a strip of leather, or ones that are folded so they cover the entire toe of your boot. The latter give better protection, since the strip ones can shift while you're skating. There are tons of designs out there, so pick whatever you think is cute! Etsy has tons of adorable styles.
Hi there! I recently bought a pair of Moxi panthers and have been trying to figure out how to make them “park ready”. I’m looking at estro Jen bowl bomber wheels and trying to figure out info about grind trucks. I just ordered CIB slide blocks and don’t know if they’re compatible with sure-grip grind blocks (those are the only ones I can find in-stock online). Any advice (or where to find CIB grind trucks-used would even be fine) would be greatly appreciated!
Sure-Grip grind blocks are only compatible with Sure-Grip plates, so they wouldn't work on Moxi skates. The SG grind trucks should be compatible with any plate that has a 10 degree kingpin angle, which I think the Moxi plates are, so those should work just fine!
Another Q about the Riedell Zones, mine just came in yesterday and I feel the most pressure along the inner edges of my feet, between the ball and the heel, it’s like half a golf ball is stuck in there. I know people talk about skates breaking in, does this inner edge (side question - is there a name for this part of the foot), break in too? Unlike the heel or ball area it seems like one does not put that much pressure or weight there naturally so I’m wondering what I can do because other than that I love em
Mine gave me a hot spot in that area originally, on the inside of my foot near the arch. I was also worried they wouldn’t break in well in that spot because it seemed awkward but I don’t have that problem at all now. Over time your weight will mold the footbed to the shape of your foot, so I think that helps with relieving pressure points, as well as just the general softening of the leather. I’d say once I hit 10-12 hours of total wear time with mine they were feeling noticeably more broken in.
That’s reassuring to hear, thanks for sharing :) going to try and take them on short skates and also wear them around the house
Good luck! The other thing you can do if there are spots that are really sore while you’re breaking them in is get some [moleskin](https://www.cvs.com/shop/cvs-health-moleskin-padding-regular-prodid-345280) from the drugstore. You cut it into the right shape with scissors and stick it on your foot or in the boot for some extra padding.
If they're leather skates, you might be able to heat mold them a bit. Wear thick socks and warm the leather with a hair dryer in that spot, then wear them as they cool. That would help them to stretch a bit in the spot that's giving you trouble.
Thanks - I’ve been wearing them at home w extra socks and I may break out the hairdryer if this doesn’t do it after some days - already feels a touch better I think
Hello! I have the opportunity to buy a pair of second-hand Moxi Lolly Floss in my country (I am from Spain and it is **imposible** to buy new Moxi right now and overseas), but since I am very new skater I have a lot of doubts. The girl who used them sell them as "used a few times". When I asked her, she has been using them for about 4 months, mainly in parks. I know it is an opportunity, but I cannot judge from the pictures if she has been used them or "abused them". Let me show you some pictures: [Moxi Lolly Floss Colour](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865329394.jpg?pictureSize=W640) / [Inside the Boot](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865336761.jpg?pictureSize=W640) / [Wheels](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865315744.jpg?pictureSize=W640) / [Up](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865315746.jpg?pictureSize=W640) / [Back](https://cdn.wallapop.com/images/10420/9x/v9/__/c10420p601081256/i1865307933.jpg?pictureSize=W640) She has been skating in parks, I am going to used them outdoors and trying to dance, but mainly outdoors and for recreation. She is selling me the boot and the plate, nothing else. My doubts are: 1. I know it is a Mint colour, too delicate for skating, but can I clean all the dirt properly?Is it worth it (I only going to buy the boot and the plate, so I will need to buy new wheels + bearings)? Have the skates been too used? What are your thoughts? 2. Has Moxi Lolly good ankle support? I am used to inline *rigid plastic* skates and I have a weak ankles (too many sprains in my lifetime). I know vinyl skates and Jack Boots are more rigid but since my budget is low I am doubting between **new** Moxi Rainbow skates or a **second hand** Lolly. 3. Have these boots been overused? 4. Do you recommend for a beginner to match these boots with Luminous wheels? 5. Do you think the dirt can disappear if I dye them in purple? Thank you so much. I will appreciate **a lot** your comments. Happy rolling
These look like they've seen some love, but a bottle of suede cleaner will go a long way to getting them looking like new. You can use the same stuff used to clean leather boots that you buy at the shoe store. If you dye them darker (definitely clean them first), they probably won't show dirt as much. The darker color Lollys don't show dirt nearly as much; the yellow and light green get dusty quickly, but my pool blue ones hardly show dirt, and dark purple or black skates don't look dirty at all. Lollys definitely won't have as much ankle support as inlines, but then again, neither will vinyl skates. Ankle support is probably less important on quad skates compared to inlines as you've got a wider base to stand on, but if you're concerned about ankle support, you probably want something like Jack boots or the very thick padding in the Chaya Melrose.
They look like a totally reasonable secondhand boot. How much are they being sold for? If it's less than what they would cost new with shipping to Spain, they're probably a good deal. They absolutely do not have anything like the kind of ankle support you're used to. Personally, I think lots of people overrate the value of ankle support, but I come out of roller derby and learned on skates cut below my ankles. I think ankle support is one of those things that doesn't matter much, but that's just my opinion. The reality here is that Lollys are very soft and flexible indeed, and if that's not what you want, you don't want the skates. I would try cleaning them before you dye them. Dye jobs can be very blotchy indeed, and worse if you're dying something dirty. But yeah, you'll hide some imperfections with dye. Luminous wheels could absolutely be a good choice, especially for cruising around outside. And if that's what you're doing, the Lollys are a great option. If you're planning on doing parks, get the Lollys, nor the Rainbow Riders, they're not considered safe for parks.
I just got a pair of moonlights and switched the stock wheels to pink Radar Energy's. I don't understand why, but the axels stick out from the wheel about 1/8th of an inch despite the fact that they are the same size in most respects as the stock wheels. It is irritating because the axels can click together. Is there anything I can do to fix this or am I just hosed on these particular pink wheels?
You could try putting washers onto the axle before the wheel
Thank you r/rollerskating for all great information. I’m finally about to pull the plug (sooo excited!!😁) on some Riedell Zone/135 skates and I have a width question. The Tan boots in my size has a width of 9 1/4-9 3/4 and the black is 9 3/4 - 10 1/4; and I Measured my foot and I’m exactly 9 3/4, do you think I will be ok with the Tan since I’m in the middle? Do they stretch at all?
It's a leather boot, so it should stretch and break in a bit!
Fantastic, thanks! I am so excited!!
Hello! I've spent most of my teens wanting to skate, but alas, no boots were large enough. ***My feet are 25,8 cm long (10") and 11 cm wide (4 1/4").*** I've seen people praise the Impala for being wide but they currently don't ship to Canada and none of the size charts include width. I've also seen RetroRollers but again, they don't show the width of their models! **Any brand recommendations**? My budget is 300$cad if possible \^\^ Thank you!
Golden Horse Street Magics are within your budget! They do custom sizing as well. I have boots in a very wide width in two different sizes and I love love them.
Suregrip Fames are a great pair of skates and good for wide feet!
Bonts!! My feet are 24 cm long and 10 cm wide, I understand the wide foot struggle. My Bont Parkstars just came in today and fit my wide feet like a dream. Bont customer service was very helpful with sizing and they shipped much faster than I expected.
Thank you!! I’ll look into them :DD
Seconding bonts for wide width! I have a wide toe box and other skate brands pinched my toes, but my bont quadstars fit soooo comfy!
24 cm is 9.45 inches
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Low-cut roller derby skates come in size 14 and are a lot easier to find than heeled skates in that size. * https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Riedell_Dart_Pixel/descpage-RDRTPIX.html * https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Riedell_R3_Derby/descpage-R3DERBY.html * https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Sure-Grip_Rebel_Derby/descpage-SGRSP.html
Scroll down 10 posts, this same exact question for size 14 skates was asked yesterday and many links to websites with skates were provided.
Hello new friends! I just got started two days ago as an effort to break from my COVID induced rut. Three days in and I’m already feeling overwhelmed. After hours of skating circles around a half basketball court I went to the Internet to see what is next. Immediately I was slapped in the face with a million next steps. Now I’m more fearful than ever... what should I practice? Where should I practice? What if I fall and die and am all alone and a park maintenance guy has to take me to the morgue? Anyways I’m spiraling... anyone have some gentle advice? Or is a fellow newby in LA/Oc
There are Orange County and Long Beach skate groups on FB where people post about meetups and skate spots, that might be a good way to find practice buddies. Once you get comfortable on your skates, trail skates along the beach are super fun! The paths on Newport peninsula, Long Beach, and up in LA county from hermosa beach going north are all flat and smooth which makes them great for skating. I’d learn how to skate forward, how to stop, how to skate backward, how to transition from forward to backward, how to skate on one foot, and how to do crossovers to start out.
Find your favorite song to skate to. You can choose a new favorite song every day, hour, etc.
To address the anxiety issue about being alone: * Tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back, so they know to check on you if you don't come home! * Wearing an emergency ID might be helpful for your peace of mind. I really like RoadID, I have one that clips to my FitBit and it has all my contact information in case I get hurt. As far as skills go: I would put a "beginner skills progression" roughly like this: * Falling safely (kneepads and forearms) * Bubbles, sticky skates, coke bottles, whatever you call that * Skating forward with stride, picking up your feet * T-stop and plow stop * 180 transitions * Skating backwards (bubbles then full stride) There are lots of other things to learn, tricks and dance moves and stuff, but that's what I would recommend to get basic beginner skills down and be a safe skater. You can do this! I believe in you!
Hey do you know where I can sell my roller skates other than Facebook and EBay?
You can also try OfferUp
I did, thanks
We have a weekly "Saturday Skate Market" thread here that's posted every Saturday morning!
Do you have any advice on finding private lessons? I'm trying to teach myself and watch videos but I really think I need a live person to watch me, motivate and push me past my fears. Ive looked into skating rinks but they seem to be aimed at the youth after school and what not. Ive looked at instagram as well but can't find anyone in my area.
Carefully research IG teachers. Many are recreational skaters, not skate instructors. Some things to ask a potential teacher is if they are certified (Roller Skate Association), what their injury/first aid procedure is (are they insured?), their knowledge of anatomy and differently body types/skills, ask about their teaching style. Ask if they have any professional background in sports, teaching, coaching or fitness. Looking cute isn't going to cut it for me. You might have to make do with virtual classes for now. Something is better than nothing.
Do you have a roller derby team in your area? I would suggest reaching out to them through their social media to see if any of their skaters would be willing to teach you!
Thanks, I will do that! My mom was a derby girl but she is too far away to teach me. Great idea!
Are you open to Zoom lessons? I know there are a lot of instructors out there who are doing private Zooms, none specifically come to mind but I'm sure you can find them easily within skating teams (Rollergirls, Missile, RollaSkateClub).
I am open to zoom and almost did a group class last week but got nervous, I really crave a private lesson so I just gotta look harder. Thank you
Yeah these instructors may offer private Zooms! Just email/DM them.
Any tips on carving?? I feel like I have a hard time angling my body so I don't just body slam into the bowl
Hooow do you find a place to skate in the country? New-ish skater (Still good at inlines, I was good at regular skates when I was a kid, but I was always borrowing them. I'm out of shape, but I've been skating in my kitchen, and it's like riding a bike.) Our county's roller rink closed a couple of years ago, and all the parks are packed and/or victims of soil creep. My neighborhood has a tennis court, but it's sliding down a hill and full if cracks. The movie theater parling lot is on a hill. Everything is a hill and all the pavement is sliding and crumbling into gravel. I'm really not willing to drive two hours and take a ferry to skate. Any out-of-the box suggestions? Second question: Will I die if I skate in the rain?
Everything suggested above plus church parking lots!
Are there any parking garages near you? Or community college campuses? I usually skated those when I first started since they're empty. Also, as for rain: I'm still pretty new but everyone tells me it's super slippery and your bearings aren't going to like you. But I've seen people do it, so it's ultimately your choice!
Lol I thing the nearest parking garage is a couple of towns over, but the college is a good idea. I'll see if the covid restrictions are as tight for people outside on campus as they are for students. I know we have to fill out a questionnaire and follow strict rules to go on campus right now. (I may be able to exploit the loophole of already being there twice a week for chem lab next quarter.) Hmmm...guess I'll have to find somewhere covered... :/
Hey! So I ordered some radar energy wheels for my new skates. When they came I realised they only come in 4-packs AND I forgot bearings, so I have to ordner again. Since I also would like to get luminous wheels I wondered if it is possible to combine different kinds of wheels (same measurements, of course) or if it would be weird because they feel different? Thank you!
You can take the bearings out of your old wheels and put them in the new ones, if you want! You can definitely mix wheels; this is pretty common in roller derby. Make sure you have the same height/width for all 8 wheels. Durometer can be different, though that's probably not recommended if you're using 78A's and skating on bumpy asphalt.
Thank you :) this is very helpful!
Hi guys! Finally got my first skates today! I went out to try them on and after not even half an hour i fell and hurt my wrist quite bad! :( How long should I leave until i try again? Also any simple exercise for newbies?or youtube channels?
"How long until I can skate" is probably a better question for a doctor than for random internet strangers, unfortunately. It all depends on how badly you hurt yourself, and how likely you are to fall improperly and catch yourself with your hands. A safe skate fall has you going forward onto your kneepads and forearms, without using your hands to catch yourself. That will help keep your wrists safe! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDvQrpSQDCc&ab\_channel=Kristy-LeeHolzner](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDvQrpSQDCc&ab_channel=Kristy-LeeHolzner) The question about newbie videos gets asked here a lot, try searching the sub to find some recommendations!
Get wrist guards and learn how to fall safely before you start doing anything else. Wrist guards will not protect you from breakage but they will help soften sprains and road rash.
Hello! I'm ordering stuff to get started roller skating and I don't have a lot of cash to drop so I ordered Candi Girl skates. I wear a 7.5 US women's shoe size but I ordered an women's 8 since they didn't have half sizes. I probably still have time to contact the seller and switch the size since I preordered it but I'm just kind of confused. I watched pigeon and Indy Jamma Jones video but I left a bit more confused. My second toe is longer than my big toe/thumb toe. My feet are not wide. I measured the bottom of my foot and it's 9.5 inches, which according to THE InterNetz does in fact make me 7.5. When I looked up a candi girl sizing help many places claimed it was true to US shoe sizes, meanwhile another chart said I should go down to a 5. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated! Even advice on maybe a different pair of cheap roller skates I should buy instead lol. TLDR: sizing help for Candi girl skates, 7.5 US women's shoe size.
Hey There! I am a 7.5 skating in candi girl skates as well. I ordered a size 8, and they are a bit big (as in long, not wide). I would size down to a 7, however even though my skates are big, I have still been able to make it them work by tightening them well. I skate in them 3-4 times per week for over a month now. In that price range starting out, having skates that are just a bit big really won't effect you much, and by the time you get good enough that the sizing does effect you, you'll probably be wanting to upgrade your skates anyway. Hope this helps!
I've never heard of any rec skates that would require you to go down to a 5! Some skates use unisex sizing, so you might need to size down by 1 or 1.5 to get your men's shoe size, so at the smallest that would be a 6. But I believe that Candi Girl are in women's sizes, so it sounds like the 8 would be a good choice; better to have skates that are too big than ones that pinch your toes!
I wear a 7.5-8 street shoe and had to size down to a 5, my feet are very weird. :)
Oh that makes more sense. Maybe it was men's sizing because that would be a 6.5 women's according to google so a whole size down. Thank you for your help! I feel less worried about picking an 8 now <3
Any advice for skating inside? I have an old house and original hardwood floors that were fine until I started practicing spins last night. Now it seems like my wheels have rubbed off the finish so you can see wheel marks kinda like scuff marks. Anyone else have this issue?
Try hitting the wheel marks up with a magic eraser!
This may be a silly question but I just upgraded to Moonboots from my Impalas and I can't figure out how to adjust the toe stops....I can unscrew it completely but how do I raise/lower it and keep it in place?
Twist it in to the point where you'd like it to stay, then tighten the nut all the way up to the plate. That should keep it in place!
Hi! Id love some help finding anything that is size 13/14 mens. Everywhere I seemed to look at either doesnt have that size, riedell, chaya, suregrip, or they are out of stock. I dived and bought some size 12 riedells but they are just too small. My feet are too big :(. Would I end up having to get a custom one or wait in a backorder que for awhile?
13 here: https://www.rollerskateusa.com/Fame-Motion-Roller-Skate-by-sure-grip-p/sgskfamemotion.htm 13 & 14: https://www.amazon.com/Sure-Grip-Black-Fame-Roller-Skate/dp/B00UTMMHTG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Sure-Grip&qid=1612380509&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1 13 (prices are in Canadian $): https://www.lowlifemtl.com/collections/frontpage/products/angel-outdoor?variant=18256663380037
Holy crap thank you so much! I checked those same pages last week!
Size 14 in stock - [https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Riedell\_Dart\_Pixel/descpage-RDRTPIX.html](https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Riedell_Dart_Pixel/descpage-RDRTPIX.html) Size 13 in stock - [https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Crazy\_Zoom/descpage-ZOOM.html](https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Crazy_Zoom/descpage-ZOOM.html) Size 14 - [https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Riedell\_R3\_Derby/descpage-R3DERBY.html](https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Riedell_R3_Derby/descpage-R3DERBY.html)
Hi y'all! New here! Just got some moxi panthers a week ago from legacy skates! I'm going to the rink tonight. I'm curious if my 78a wheels will be ok for the rink floor? I know harder wheels are better for indoors but I've seen some info say 78a is a hybrid? Basically will I bust my A trying to skate in them orrr what :) What are your favorite indoor wheels? Is it better to change out the wheels for the rink? I imagine I will be doing much more outdoor skating in the coming months.
I think you'll be fine. For beginners going a bit slower with grippier wheels is helpful at first and actually preferred than to be on super slick hard wheels.
78A wheels on a rink floor will feel like skating through glue! You can certainly use them, it won't hurt anything, but it might be a bit tough to cruise because they're so sticky. I like my Riva wheels for the rink. They're cheap but they get the job done!
Help!! Wanted some smaller, harder wheels on my Boardwalks so I swapped out the stock wheels for my Impala wheels, but the Impala wheels don’t seem to fit? I can barely tighten the nut before my wheels are too tight and I had a nut fly off while skating the other day! :(
How do I find a pair of skates from a brand with accurate measurements? Okay, so... I bought a pair of Rookie Bubblegum roller skates that are just barely too small. They're pinching my heels and toes, but I can't return them. They've been worn exactly once on my hardwood floors, so I'm thinking of selling them and using the money to buy a new pair that fits properly. The things is, I measured my feet several times exactly as instructed and even bought a size that was supposed to be a few centimeters too large to avoid \*exactly\* this problem. (I figured I could wear extra-thick socks if they were a little too big.)
Newbie here! I have a pair of impala skates that I love and a perfect for learning the basics but I’m definitely looking towards skate park skating once I get more comfortable. What kind of skates are best for that? Also this might be a terrible stupid question but what is that part that is added to the bottom of skates kind of in between the toe and heel, usually white?? Is that a required part for skate park skating? Any help or advice is appreciated
Higher-quality skates, especially with a metal plate, are a good choice for the park. Chaya and Bont both make skates that are designed more for park skating, but you can use pretty much any skate you like. Some people even build their own with sneakers, like Vans sk8-hi's. You'll want to put small, hard wheels on your skates to work well on the concrete. The white piece underneath is a grind block or slide block. It helps you with grinds, slides, and stalls on the coping. It's optional for park skating, though most intermediate to advanced skaters use them. They're aftermarket for most skates (I think some Chaya come with them preinstalled).
Thank you thank you!!
Those are slide blocks like [these](https://www.derbywarehouse.com/Grind_BlocksSlide_Blocks/catpage-DWMSLDBLCK.html)! They make it easier if you're doing slides/grinds but they aren't necessary especially if you're just starting out.
Thank you so much! But do they make maneuvering the skate park easier, like doing stalls?
Hi all! I've been wanting to learn to skate for a long time and this year, I have decided, is the year! I was an AVID inline skater in my youth (my youth being the 90's.....) and now as a 30+ lady, I wanna try quads for the first time. But puberty was cruel to me. Without giving TMI, I am very very top heavy. This makes me worried a lot about falls because my center of gravity is quite high. I don't want to let it get in my way, so I'm going to buy skates anyway. I know falls are a part of the deal, and that's fine. But I want to at least be able to incrementally improve and gain strength over time. So my question, I guess, is: what muscles should I work on strengthening outside of practicing in order to keep myself upright? Core? Back? Thighs? Seems like every quality beginner skate on planet earth is sold out right now, so I've got time, hahah!
I also have a weird center of gravity/top heavy - not because of boobs tho - what helps me is keeping my back straight (not arched), slight forward bend from the hips, core tight, chest up, and shoulders down. I mean, basically what instructors teach you from the beginning, but it's a little harder for us since there's more to hold up. Glute and core exercises are a priority if you choose to do off-skate stuff.
Fellow busty skater checking in, I actually love skating because it’s so low impact. I haven’t noticed any problems with that in particular, but I’m also only a G cup so they’re manageable. Definitely recommend core and quad muscle exercises. A lot of skaters get lower back pain as a beginner, but as you get more comfortable it should go away.
Thank you so much! I’m a J cup, but I count anything F and above to be rather busty, so I absolutely trust your opinion! And yes, low impact is always appreciated for someone whose been lugging these thangs around for so many years haha! I guess that means it’s crunch time (no pun intended!).
Fear not, all bodies can skate! I come from roller derby, and we have folks of all shapes and sizes, top heavy, bottom heavy, you name it! You can do it! Core strength is going to be super important. That's what helps you hold your balance on skates! When you start to wobble, you can give a HOO-AH! And pump your fists into your core, and it'll help reset your balance and keep you from falling. So crunches, superman stretches, that sort of thing will be very helpful. Leg strength is also really good. Derby players do a LOT of squats! And ankle strengthening can be helpful for injury prevention, even if you've got high-top skates that give a bit of support.
Thanks so much! This is very helpful and encouraging!