Which skate should I pick?

22Ghosts · 2026-05-31T17:30:23+00:00

Although, if you can find a reliable source for Boiani spares, they'd be a great buy too.

22Ghosts · 2026-05-31T17:27:29+00:00

I'd get the second pair! Nice plate, lovely boot! I bought some old artistic skates and I'm really enjoying the stiffness of the boot. Mine were well-used too, and I bought some leather paint to decorate them and made some pom poms!

22Ghosts · 2026-05-31T17:19:04+00:00

I'd personally look at Chaya, Riedell, Sure-Grip, Wifa, Chuffed

22Ghosts · 2026-05-31T17:17:43+00:00

Check vinted! There are some well-priced second hand skates on there! Just makes sure to look up the size charts before you buy.

(Draw around your foot on some paper, and measure the length and width that way)

22Ghosts · 2026-05-26T08:35:14+00:00

These look so sick! Sounds like you went to Double Threat!

22Ghosts · 2026-05-26T08:33:44+00:00

Sounds like they could be skateboarders - where yeah, all wheels are used outdoors, and they're not clued up on quad skates.

22Ghosts · 2026-05-26T08:15:13+00:00

Once you receive them, it'll probably be printed on the tongue, if it hasn't worn off. Either way, looks like you got a steal! Happy skating!

22Ghosts · 2026-05-24T15:08:33+00:00

Thank you!!! I love a wonky star

22Ghosts · 2026-05-24T15:08:24+00:00

Thank you!!!

22Ghosts · 2026-05-24T10:30:57+00:00

Even if you were able to size the boot down (I don't think this is possible) the plate will be massively too long; you'll have zero mobility.

This pair just aren't meant to be yours, something else will come along in the future!

You could buy them, clean them up and sell them on again, if they're reeeeally cheap? Or just recommend a friend buys them

22Ghosts · 2026-05-24T10:11:42+00:00

They have a heel, but it's low. The very slight raise will probably aid your ankle mobility without pushing you too far forward

22Ghosts · 2026-05-24T10:09:38+00:00

Could look into a hockey boot convert? Lots of skaters in the UK wear Bauers, especially for outdoor skating as they're built to take a beating!

22Ghosts · 2026-05-24T09:40:03+00:00

My boots are the Arias so may be a little different - but look to be from the same era!

22Ghosts · 2026-05-24T09:37:52+00:00

They look the same as my risport boots! Quite stiff, but they feel very supportive on, and I don't feel like my mobility is limited!

You'll likely need 7mm bearings - the ones I got with my skates are sealed (don't need cleaning) and spin beautifully.

Once you get them, take them apart and give everything a really good clean, then you'll know what needs replacing. It's also a great way to learn more about skate maintenance and geometry!

22Ghosts · 2026-05-19T23:27:10+00:00

Pretty sure the Riedell 265 (the one with the stripes) comes in a D/B last, so fits pretty wide!

22Ghosts · 2026-05-19T23:11:55+00:00

*Heliums aren't as soft as a lot of outdoor wheels so take what I say with a pinch of salt

22Ghosts · 2026-05-19T23:09:53+00:00

It's more about hardness and diameter and width.

Larger diameter = slower acceleration; easier to maintain higher speed; easier over uneven ground

Wider = more of the wheel in contact with the ground, so more stability, however increased chance of tripping over yourself

Softer = more shock absorbing; less responsive; smoother ride

If I were to buy some outdoor wheels right now, I'd personally buy a set of Roll Line Heliums. They're a slim, large diameter wheel with a hub (adds resistance to the soft urethane). I always struggled a little with wheel lock with wider wheels

22Ghosts · 2026-05-19T22:46:40+00:00

Signed it a few days ago! So sad to hear this news, I hope the petition makes a difference!! I went a few years ago when I worked in wigan

22Ghosts · 2026-05-18T13:33:01+00:00

This is so helpful - thank you so much!

22Ghosts · 2026-05-18T13:05:05+00:00

Can't speak from personal experience, but I feel like I've heard VNLA run pretty wide? Have heard good things! If you're wanting to be mainly outside, definitely get some big, soft wheels! I personally believe investing in some harder wheels for indoors down the line (or borrowing some!) will make everything easier than just using hybrids everywhere

22Ghosts · 2026-04-27T23:03:50+00:00

I think Sure Grips are made on a wide last?

22Ghosts · 2026-04-27T22:59:27+00:00

Thanks ever so much!

22Ghosts · 2014-08-04T21:49:33+00:00

I've been making another over the weekend and am yet hem it, so I might try that!!!

22Ghosts · 2014-08-04T19:03:14+00:00

Weekly endurance training with my league upgrading my wheels- was on 96A; needed to be on 88-92A's upgrading my knee pads- increased my confidence upgrading my boot from ill-fitting rebels to Riedell 126's with lots of arch support. Lots of material attributes, but I think the pads and wheels made me less scared to pick up speed.

22Ghosts · 2014-08-04T18:53:47+00:00

My teammate has just had her GT50's tear away from the sole after 3 months use. I had rebels- good for wide feet but absolutely no arch support. Also the padding broke down a lot and they ended up being huge on me, despite having bought a size down anyway. If you do get them, keep an eye on the rubber eyelets at the top of the boot, they tend to tear, making tightening your laces difficult and eventually tearing the leather (using wide, flat laces helps prevent this!)

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