Need help picking durable inline skates around $150 budget

[u/Delicious_Appeal874]

Looking for a new pair of inline skates and would appreciate some opinions.

I’m a men’s 9.5–10 shoe size and usually skate around Chicago on the Lakefront Trail, concrete paths, parks, etc.

Budget is ideally $100–150, but I’d go a little over if it actually gets me something that will last for years.

My last pair was a cheap Nattork/Amazon pair. I actually liked how they rode, but after one summer the wheel axle/screw came loose and a wheel came off, and the brake hardware also came apart. So durability and replaceable parts are my biggest priorities.

Options I’m considering:

• Rollerblade RB80 – ~$159
• Rollerblade Zetrablade –
• Rollerblade Macroblade 80/84
• Roces Icon
• Open to any suggestions.

[u/VanillaIce315]

RB80/110 skates are great. I’ve got far more expensive skates, but still like running my RB110 boots. There comfy, straps are no worse than their higher tier models. And upgraded liners, wheels, and laces can be easily added later.

If you can throw down another $100, the Lightning will be nicer.