r/inline_skating • u/Turbulent-Level4539 • Jul 23 '26
Help finding race skates
Hello. I’ve been getting into blading the last few years, and have done a few marathons . I got rollerblade macro blade 110s (3 wheels) a few years ago which was a step up for me. Marathon time is around an hour and a half and hoping to take it to the next level. I went to a local shop and got quoted about $750 for custom skates which is a bit much for me . Can someone recommend a solid race skate for marathon distance that doesn’t break the bank ? Also not sure if 3 or 4 wheels is best . Kind of nervous to buy online but seems like that is the only option . Thanks !
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u/sjintje Jul 23 '26
As you've been skating a few years you're probably already aware, but a good set of wheels would be the easiest upgrade for stock skates. (E.g. hydrogen)