2022 THEM Skates // First Look - White 909 Unboxing & Breakdown

[@bladeworks5012]

At first I thought yet another 909 review? which we have seen plenty of them for the last a few years, but I must admit that haven't seen it in this much close look and details, thanks a lot!

[@iRollerboot]

Really appreciate that. I was kinda thinking the same thing going into this one. I’m glad it was worth your while. 👍👍👍

[@trico8]

THEM and Julio have the best customer service. If there's anything that goes wrong with the skates, the team at THEM take care of you.

[@iRollerboot]

I've heard that. Which is amazing, especially for a company that doesn't have massive economies of scale.

[@Travis732]

Jon has pursued his dream! A legend in the blading brotherhood! It's so awesome 💗

[@JoeyHintz]

As much as I love the Them team and their progress within rollerblading, I never really enjoyed the look of the skates. But these look clean and I’m a sucker for white skates!! Awesome video as always.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

I feel EXACTLY the same way. 🔥🔥

[@SherLock55]

I agree, do not like the look of the boot, not sure what it is just comes across as ugly.

[@RusPitman]

I think it’s the tight lace area. Creates more blank space on the side of the boot. Also the wavy bit on the side feels a little weak, I’m glad they removed most of it from the 908 but IMO it still needs reworking.

[@JC-ReRollin]

just recieved my grey 2022 about an hour ago, soooo happy!

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

HELL YEAH! Love your username as well!

[@theslowesthare4831]

"and then they have these really nice gel silic..." 🤣🤣 Those do look really nice. You can tell they are made by skaters, the new style hardware and the fact the soul plate bolts and the frame bolts are the same hex size! That's a small touch that's huge. Great stuff Ben! Also those cuffs are height adjustable with that oval nut, it'd be really cool if that became a standard to dial in a perfect feel.

[@iRollerboot]

lol glad you caught that. You can DEFINITELY tell they are designed by long-time skaters. Wish I would have thought to mention the height-adjustable cuff. :/ This literally appears to be the best skate to "work on" I've ever seen....by far. Well done THEM. Well done indeed.

[@piratematt]

Love the video and review. Thank you! I'd been toying with the idea of trying to put some 909 cuffs on my 908s, and now I see the difference in the bolt receivers for the adjustable cuffs. Guess it's not impossible but I don't want to dremel my 908s. I originally had trouble fitting my Medium 908s and got the Large Them v4 liner and it made all the difference. Then I just put the v3 soul plates on. Also a big difference. Now I’m thinking I’ll just get the gray 909- 2022 edition. Thanks again!

[@vermili0n9]

"and then they have this nice silica gel" Oh thank God, I was worried there for a sec. If they didn't have that, it would be a deal breaker for me.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Hehe 😎😎

[@xiuxiu60]

i just got a pair of the braindead 909s and they're honestly my favourite boots ever hands down

[@jakerios27]

I think THEM looks amazing I would get a pair and of course Jon Julio is the man! Awesome review as always

[@JSClark1984]

Top video as always mate. Would be keen to know how the M fits your foot.

[@iRollerboot]

Would have tried them on but didn’t want to overstep my boundaries.

[@haggiscaliente4723]

I can’t wait to get back in town and skate those, they look so sick.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

You’re the man. 🔥

[@bladingisdad]

Looking forward to a new skates session on these!

[@flyingonblades]

The 909 is actually a fairly light skate, but the THEM street frame is one of the heaviest(which is fine because they did that by design)... that’s the only reason they feel a little heavy. If you throw some featherlights on there they’ll feel just like your Cults. Honestly you might skate really good on them skates. That’s my favorite skate on the market but I can’t skate a raised heel because of my back. That’s why I was on the quest to try the rollerblades and aeons I assume that Sam threw the mesmers in the trash 😅

[@iRollerboot]

Someday I'll have a pair of my own lol. Those frames are definitely BEEFY huh? Definitely will be getting a pair in the future. I have too many skates to skate right now!....and my ankle is still finishing up healing. :3

[@flyingonblades]

@@iRollerboot Yeah it’s easy to end up with a lot of skates. The collector part of me likes the idea of collecting skates but anytime I have more than like three pairs it stresses me out. They are a lot bigger than action figures and video game cartridges 😎

[@iRollerboot]

@@flyingonblades This is random but honestly thank you for letting me skate your extra skates over the years. It has kept me in the sport and it really means a lot to me.

[@flyingonblades]

@@iRollerboot anytime! I sent you off to the air force with the K2 varsitys but I should’ve sent you a pair a year after that 😋

[@haggiscaliente4723]

Lol not in the trash but the fact I’m still getting foot discomfort after almost 5 months skating them is pretty disheartening. I have noticed the flex on the cuff is just too much for me now too, had some sessions where I thought my cuff bolts had fallen out cause they were flexing so much.

[@fasnimo0]

Great review, the cuff bolts can rotate up and raise and lower the cuff!

[@iRollerboot]

wish I would have remembered to mention that on the review dangit! Thanks for pointing that out!

[@Franz_giblet]

Is the silica gel designed by Jon too, it looks 🔥🔥🔥🤣🤣

[@strangebrew1988]

Do you think those lace eye holes will hold up after prolonged use?

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Tbh I think they will be just fine.

[@ma7939]

So sick

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shadowrider2918]

I’d love to try a pair of THEM skates, but they are so dang expensive! 😒

[@allestic]

Super nice video!

[@iRollerboot]

Much thanks my friend.

[@fairyforest9556]

Those are the new “them” buckles Ben. Much love

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

They are!? Oops lmao.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

I was under the impression only the new all grey Thems have that. After looking at the new all-greys, it looks to me like a different buckle that include the •••• (them logo lol)

[@haggiscaliente4723]

The them buckles only started coming out on the black and grey ones released a few weeks ago and have Them branding on them. They look really cool.

[@lander1603]

The new buckle is not available yet for sale individually....its either on the way or might get released at Blading Cup(fingers crossed).

[@paolaarletty6525]

Love these skates! Can I switch the smaller 58mm wheels for a 78mm or 80mm so that I have a wider option of terrain use with these skates? Thank you

[@iRollerboot]

Hey Paola! You’ll have to get different UFS frames in order to be able to accommodate wheels of that size. Thanks for watching!

[@paolaarletty6525]

Thank you for your response, this is helpful ☺️@@iRollerboot

[@lander1603]

I just went to Them Skate Shop the other day to pick up my pair....shot out Jason Reyna for the help....People thought I worked at the shop jajajajaja

[@haggiscaliente4723]

I think you were in the chat the other day, that same night I ordered these after you said you were going to get a pair lol, thanks for the inspiration. I ended up finding these on ssense

[@lander1603]

@@haggiscaliente4723 yes sir Sam....I was listening on the livestream and had to call the store before they were out....you guys sparked the idea!

[@haggiscaliente4723]

@@lander1603 that’s awesome two way inspiration love it!

[@lander1603]

🤙

[@Alexno1992]

I love the idea of THEM but I feel people over look some quality issues like cuff bolts , hardware , cracking boots and souls because it’s skater owned

[@bryce_is_Bryce]

Or maybe because JJ takes care of you if you bring these issues to him. I had a bad liner on my v1 909 and he sent me another set. Had a friend with a boot issue and he took care of that too. But these were earlier on and out of at least 10 other pairs skated in our group we never saw these issues.

[@yrzayrza]

Is it ok for beginner ? Or only for experienced

[@iRollerboot]

Plenty of beginners ride THEMs

[@fudmaster4444]

I love ‘em ❤

[@SuixdeCity]

i want to buy these but i would out grow then i cant wait til my foot fully grows and thats gon take a long time

[@BanditMonz]

Which store did he order from?

[@iRollerboot]

Not sure my friend

[@ravenouspathogen]

As good as those frames look with the boot, I would still be locking on my 50/50 primes.

[@nickpuncekar3767]

Hopefully he wasn't expecting to get the updated buckle with his skates...

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

He wasn’t, he educated me on the matter before they came in lol.

[@Habeev07]

Those are sugically clean looking skates. I would actually buy these. Now if we can just get these people to stop pulling their damn pant legs over the cuffs looking all dorky in Thems and Mesmers... STOP COVERING CUFF WITH PANT LEGS!! PLEASE. NOT HAMMER ERA APPROVED.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Surgical is a good word for them…(s).

[@wrennable]

PLEASE!!!! Don't take this the wrong way.... but how the hell did you grab scissors to open this box? We both know damn well there is a leatherman, or a really nice knife SOMEWHERE in your house.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

Oh you’re very correct. I have more sharp object than I know what do to with. Next unboxing stay tuned for………I have JUST the “knife” to cut the box open with.

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

The Epic Grind Shoe Unboxing knife is for you ♥️

[@stigzroom]

They look great... now make them thems a different color bro

[@iRollerboot]

lol. XD

[@haggiscaliente4723]

Don’t give him ideas, I’ve got a week til I’m back in town to get them and want to keep them the way they are 🤣🤣😂

[@stigzroom]

@@haggiscaliente4723 I've got it... he dyes them glow in the dark so they only look cool/different at night. Lol

[@okthisisthelasttimeipromise]

@@haggiscaliente4723 🔴🟠⚫️🟣🔵🟢🟤⚪️🟡

[@santanaaazxturbo]

Kinda off topic. But hey Ben do you have a Patreon? If not you should consider getting one because I’d definitely support! 👌🏼👍🏼

[@iRollerboot]

I really appreciate that thought, right now I'm going to try to keep the channel self-funded. Before too long I'll probably look into a patreon to help fund some of the cool new ideas for the channel :)