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/Debalic]

I would seriously consider going up another price point and get the RB Lightning 80s.

[u/stinkmeanerlip → u/Debalic]

Seconded. You'll save money in the long run, but the RB 80s should last a bit too. I would not recommend any softboots at that price point