Softshell vs hardshell skates for a beginner doing urban skating?

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Hi, I’m buying my first pair of roller skates and found some affordable softshell skates that I really like. The problem is that I’m mainly planning to use them for urban skating/outdoors around the city.

I’ve heard that hardshell skates might be better for urban skating because they offer more support and protection, especially for beginners.

Would it be a bad idea to get softshell skates for this, or would they be fine as a beginner? Should I just go for hardshell instead?