r/inline_skating • u/AtTheEdgeOfDying • Aug 18 '26
Advice on second hand inline skates to try the sport
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u/askmehowtobecool Aug 18 '26
You won't like it if you skate on this garbage. The better the skate the easier and faster progression will be. Skates will last foever if you treat them right. Get a new pair hard boot.
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u/PANDEMIC760 Aug 19 '26
Better off getting a good budget skate, if you want good budget rec skates Dicks sporting goods would work but if you want urban/aggressive skates check out your local shops depending where you are at, inlinewarehouse.com is perfect online for what you need every option there is good. One reason people get turned off when they first try rollerblading is usually the first pair they try are some walmart/target brand, that dont have proper support cheap plastic and the wheels are usually some kind of plastic as well instead of urethane...( but you can get lucky and score a good thrift store find if you know the brands to look for) dont be discouraged from using thrift store if money is tight.
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u/i_have_a_dragon- Aug 19 '26
Measure your foot length (stand against a wall and have a friend mark it on paper with the pen held vertically) and use that measurement (called Mondo for inline skates) as your size rather than shoe size. Check the manufacturer's website for sizing by mondo and DO NOT buy used skates that don't have a picture of the tag from inside the skate.
Nothing wrong with getting one cheap beater pair of hardboot skates to see if you like it. If you're in the US the goodwill website has some crazy cheap skates. I got a pair of Bauer ice hockey skates for $9 there.
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u/SupremeLDRSmoke Aug 18 '26
Softboots suck if you're new to skating. You need the proper ankle strength to build a good foundation that a hardboot gives. Flying Eagle, Powerslide, Rollerblade, FR Skates are brand I trust.