FIRST IMPRESSION & REVIEW OF IMPALA ROLLER SKATES

[@KarentheKarrot]

Who wants to see a more in depth review on these skates after some wear and overall all the parts it comes with?

[@kaylaglazz]

yess I have wide feet and moxis have scared me on buying skates I can't find a good fit.

[@jessicafletcher5131]

yes please!! :)

[@anyelysrivera291]

Jessica Fletcher Honestly-

[@cocon1410]

me

[@brits72]

Can I be a carrot 🥕 too ❤️🇬🇧

[@jayfergee_]

I feel like the roller skating community is nicer and more accepting than the skateboarding community. I always feel like I’m being judged as a newish skateboarder and haven’t made any skating friends lol but the roller skating community seems so nice and encouraging all the time. I’m excited to join. I won’t abandon skateboarding though , i still love it :)

[@lolllsksksk4616]

You aren’t wrong

[@Anna-xf8xt]

For real!

[@Anna-xf8xt]

Actually I went to a skatepark recently and most people were doing their own thing, but a couple people were really nice

[@emiliasanchez973]

for real!!! i feel like there’s so much sexism when it comes to skate boarding that when someone mentions they want to learn they don’t really want to help😭😭

[@hannahandkeyanna4215]

Right and they always make fun of penny boarders

[@24hourcinderella64]

I’ve had my impalas for a month and only recently got my skate tool and omg it made a huge difference XD I thought I just sucked at skating (particularly at stopping) but as soon as I loosened up the nut I could tell a HUGE difference

[@KarentheKarrot]

aww nice ! im glad this video helped you out with that! sometimes it jusst takes time and practice and moving things around to see what we like the best. best of luck on your skate journey ! ❤️

[@nyxiia23]

How is it now?

[@violetabardhaj8794]

@@KarentheKarrot ..wuT...shes so kind i dont get it

[@CoffeeeriLP]

“This breeze on my pits feels amaaaazing!” -Karen, 2019 #sorelatable

[@KarentheKarrot]

Haha 😂 i love me some good pit ventilation 👍

[@sorudesarutta]

i ordered a pair of impalas and been worried about the quality. i mostly see negative-ish reviews about impalas so this video really reassured me that it's not gonna be as bad as people have made it seem to be. I wanted to see indy jamma jones's try-on review on them but there isn't one :/ but there's a try-on review of the candid girl. I thought that was kinda unfair cus we never got to see how the impalas actually perform. So thank you so much for making this video

[@icandy8802]

Girl, I've been wanting a pair of these so bad. Thanks for the vid! I guess I'll get a tool, so helpful.

[@KarentheKarrot]

thank you so much! im glad it helped 😊

[@ndjdjdj986]

What tool did you end up getting?

[@H20fanatic20]

@@ndjdjdj986 the T tool, or the Y tool

[@adelmny]

So when u loosened the wheels in the very beginning how do you figure out how much to loosen them?

[@awwa655]

Maddies __edits they need to be as loose as possible but they should not be clicking if you move them

[@andreamp09]

You tighten them all the way (till the wheels are barely able to spin at all), then you incrementally loosen them (like one quarter turn at a time) until they can freely spin for a good while without stopping. If the wheels are so loose that they “rattle”, you know you’ve loosened them too much.

[@NiaMSnow]

@@andreamp09 ty 🌻

[@MissTiffanyTynes]

So glad I watched this! I need new skates and was wondering how Impalas are! Now I need to figure out if I want purple or holo!! 😂 Thanks for the honest review!

[@KarentheKarrot]

i have both and i love them so much! i named my holo ones alien babies 👽

[@MissTiffanyTynes]

KarentheKarrot Love it! I ended up getting the purple ones! Lol- I’m gonna get the holo ones too 😂💜

[@snowyotter]

after watching this and one other review i just purchased two pairs of the holographic ones for my wife so i can make sure to get the right fit for her and return the other! I've heard you gotta get them bigger. thanks for the help! I'll be out there with her on a board this summer around the lake in minneapolis if you find yourself that way!

[@KarentheKarrot]

aww thats so sweet that you got your wife some skates! i hope she loves them very much 💜

[@faisamohamed2292]

This is really late but how is skating in Minneapolis? I'm moving there for school soon and I'm hoping to be able to skate to class. Is it skater-friendly overall?

[@snowyotter]

@@faisamohamed2292 i guess i wouldnt know as far as transport. theres a lot of bike lanes in minneapolis though. i live close to downtown. lmao my wife left me about 2 months after i left this comment (super neat) and so i didnt end up getting to spend the time skating with her that i would have liked!

[@arlo476]

Did the size up fit well or would you recommend your regular sneaker size

[@caylee2529]

@@snowyotter omg! Im sorry!

[@ninjakitas]

I've had rollerblades my entire life and I've tried switching to skates and MAN let me tell you IT IS HARD to switch. I can do so much on my blades but when on skates I can hardly move forward and maintain my balance xD

[@KarentheKarrot]

Nikita Stubbs omg my balance sucks on blades lol

[@jhowardsupporter]

skates are for losers. blades are for cool people. Barbie Patins is the the only cool person who rides skates.

[@lisztomania1317]

GasoLINA INK! Why do you go around on the wonderful skaters videos to just hate?

[@jhowardsupporter]

@@lisztomania1317 hahaha! Are you from the other video? Your from the other video! Oh my god man! Yeah you know I go around try to ruffle some feathers. It's skating it's hardcore. You hit your head into the cement. Whatever man. I think these moxi👎 rollers they just stand on these things like it's a platform like it's easier than walking. We from the blades apparently easy day for us we're hitting 21mp/h or 30km/h, someone had a fitness tracker with speedo. But yeah it's fast. Like you guys think you can ride but I think your posers.

[@Revealthereal_]

I’m the same way! I love blades way more than skates. Blades make me feel like a bad ass and skates make me feel like a baby guppie.

[@seancurtin5131]

Great video. Impala Roller Skates are excellent value for money and I'd recommend them to anyone wanting to start out in Roller Skates and own there skates, an excellent starting point and with a simple bearing upgrade you will get a lot of use out of them. Best of all they feature a metal plate which prevents a lot of twist like you get in the nylon plate skates. I own a pair of Riedell roller skates that cost twice the price of the Impala's and I didn't even get a metal plate with them. There nice enough skates but I'm definitely going to get an arch support pair at some point for tricks and figure skating moves. PS. Blue hair rocks, I once got my hair a nice electric blue and it was great to see the reactions on some faces.

[@KarentheKarrot]

Sean Curtin yes I agree they are such a good skate for the money ! And I don’t like plastic plates . I like to feet sturdy with metal plates 👌

[@seancurtin5131]

@@KarentheKarrot 100% advantage having metal plates, especially for beginner skaters. Some people like a spongier feel but for speed and accurate skating you really want a metal plate as the twisting of nylon and other plastic plates has a negative effect on skate performance.

[@TheOneYouLeastExpect]

This just makes me so incredibly happy. Look at how that brought everyone together with all their wheels! It looked so much fun!

[@melissavinent2807]

I was super back and forth on what color I wanted and this video made me fall in love with the purple ones, they look so much better in this vid than they do in the pics, thank you!!!

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

Chicago's shouldn't even be used in a rink. The ones with metal plates...the plates are awesome...but the boots SUCK! LOL I get them because I do shoe builds. $30 for a decent plate versus $60 + the cost of hardware for a cheap plate? I'll go for half the price any day! Which reminds me I really need to work on my next build. Got the shoes, Chicago plates (I just pitch the boots), the wheels and stops I wanted, just have to put everything together now.... P.S. I'm now also tempted to get a pair of the Impalas...because, I really NEED 8 pairs of skates. LOL I have 2 speed, 1 derby, 2 high tops, and will have 2 of my own shoe builds once I get this new pair set up. Eh...some of the Impalas are really cute, though. Yep...definitely need an 8th pair! :)

[@KarentheKarrot]

yes ! i think you definitely need some impalas in your collection ! i have 7 skates and i still want more lol

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

@@KarentheKarrot As I always say...the number of pairs of skates you need is equal to the number of pairs you have.............plus one! :) One of the Impala's, Vanilla Code Red, Moxi Lolly Fuchsia, and eventually the Moxi Jack (in the Taffy color) are my next 4 pair. LOL

[@happyhiker7266]

Hey MystiqueRisingSun Could you do a video on how to build skates from old Chicago plates? I have an 8 year old pair of Chicagos that taught me to skate well. The boots have died but the plates, trucks and even wheels are all still in great shape! Thanks!

[@MystiqueRisingSun]

@@happyhiker7266 Unfortunately, I don't have those capabilities. But it's really not that difficult. Get a wrench and take off the mounting bolts. Pull the bolts - and any washers or plates that are in the boot out of the skates. Label them (just "L" - or "left" - and "R" or "right"). Get whatever shoes you like. I prefer new ones, but you can use an older pair as long as they're still in good condition without much wear on the bottom. If your favorite shoes are starting to fall apart, considering getting a new pair of the same model...and size if they're still comfortable. Recruit a friend to help and grab a Sharpie and possibly a flashlight (a cell phone's flashlight will do). Put the plates down. Put the shoes on, tied and all. Stand on the plates, with the shoes on, until they feel comfortable. You don't want your foot too far forward, nor too far back. This is where the flashlight may come in handy. Move your foot gently to adjust where the plate is under your foot. Use a wall to help you remain stable if needed. Once you figure out that "sweet spot" for where you want your plates, have your friend mark the soles of the shoes where the holes are in the plate with the Sharpie. (Note, use a silver or gold Sharpie if the soles of the shoe are black or a darker color...any other colored soles, or white soles, you can use a traditional black Sharpie.) Once marked, remove your shoe's insoles and simply drill holes where the marks are. Handheld drills work best for this, preferably a battery-powered one (no power cords to get tangled in while you work). Then...put the mounting bolts through the inside plate (or washers) that came on your original skates, then through the shoe, finally put the plate on the bottom of the shoe and put the bolts through the holes in that. Once all 4-8 bolts are in place (different styles have a different number of bolts used, 4 is the most common, though), simply put on and tighten the nuts that held the plates together. NOTE: If the plates are much older (15 or more years) I would recommend a trip to the hardware store for new nuts. Take one of the originals and ask an employee to help you find ones that are of similar size and that are threaded the same way. Don't forget to place your shoes' insoles back into the shoe before putting your new skates on! Standing on the bare metal of the mounting bolts/plates/washers tends to hurt! LOL As long as you know how to work a wrench - and a drill - it really is that easy. :) Just remember, athletic shoes do have a softer sole than skate boots. You can now buy metal insoles to help stiffen the soles of a shoe build, but it's not "absolutely" needed. It does take a little time to get used to the different feel, but honestly, that "odd" feeling only lasts for anywhere from a few minutes to a couple hours depending on how much you skate....those with more experience will get used to that feeling faster (since different skates always feel tad bit different). Someone who is newer to skating, it may take a little longer if they're used to rental skates. Those who've never skated at all won't have much of an adjustment time either, since skating itself is new, they - of course - wouldn't know what an actual skate boot feels like compared to the softer sole. Mounting a dress shoe or boot, those usually have thicker and harder soles, so no real "adjustment time" is needed to get used to the feel of those whether you'e new to skating or have been on wheels for 20 years. Happy skating! :)

[@carlfxy]

Wow you did a great job recognizing that you needed to loosening the wheels! You were really skating good, i was going to pick up some new bearings but clearly the stock ones work! nice review and skating ~!!

[@destinyzroom]

So glad to see a video so recently on this thank you. I’m debating on ordering the leopard or the pink ones lol.

[@KarentheKarrot]

thank you for watching ! ❤️ omg the leopard ones are next on my list! those cherry red wheels and toe stops 🍒 ooooof

[@jessicafletcher5131]

me too! stuck between the white, leopard and pink! how does one make this decision haha

[@corinne9181]

ChérieDestiny which ones did you get?!

[@destinyzroom]

Rin I got the pink ones!

[@destinyzroom]

Rin you can see them in one of my vlogs thumbnails! And in the Vlog!

[@noinoi6360]

Do you think that some who just buys the skates should also loosen them right away?

[@KarentheKarrot]

Your Fav Sukii only if they come too tight out of the box . Not all skates come like that but if you notice that the wheels are not turning then you should loosen them 👍

[@noinoi6360]

KarentheKarrot ok thank you😂❤️

[@paytonwhite4279]

Thank you for this! I just got impala skates and watched this to see what there like, after watching I immediately went to amazon and bought one to have on handy keep videos like this coming and I’ll gladly keep watching 😃

[@paytonwhite4279]

Bought a skate tool just to clarify lol

[@shanicecogswell8125]

Sick vid! You’re already so much more comfy on camera it’s awesome. Only question about the impalas is can you/how do you change the toe stops when they get worn down?

[@KarentheKarrot]

Hi there ! And thank you 😊 getting more used to talking to myself in public now haha These are bolt on toe stops so you’ll need something like a screwdriver to unscrew the worn down toe stops and then re-screw the new ones on. I think I’ll make a video on this topic soon 👍

[@suzydelrey7335]

Just bought these and i fell, dived across the store with just one skate, and u going down that hill, wow! Much love n respect from Old East Dallas Tx.💕

[@minecraft1113]

I bought a used pair of sure grip boardwalk skates for 40$ they're my typical shoe size but they're bigger on me so hopefully with some extra stuff I can learn how to skate better 😁 I'm just so nervous

[@annamaiaroli8848]

I've been using these skates for about a week and a half (i do figure skating but wanted to try out "sidewalk skating") and the toe stop is pretty plastic-y and difficult to use until worned out. The wheels are also a mix btw gummy and hard but they wear out really really EASILY. The outside of my wheels is scraping off... pretty disappointing. The boot is also beginning to detach from the sole (idk if that makes sense). I know they are pretty cheap for skates but there is an enormous difference btw impalas and my figure skating skates (i dont expect them to be like my figure skating ones obviously, but I wanted to point out that they're really bad quality). I reccomend moxi beach bunnies instead. I know they're more expensive but totally worth the money

[@Aliensarethinking]

From one skater to another - Keep Rolling

[@GraciieVegan]

This video was soooo helpful! Thank you. Looking forward to your next video 👍🏽

[@harleyquinn3097]

Graciie Parra yeah

[@verenamaschke9413]

I just started my Roller skating journey two Months ago and i got a pair of impalas. My First impression of These was really good, i liked the Look of my Skates and They seem really comfy to me. After one month the Heel starts to loosen itself from the Shoe..and i never took them to a Park .The wheels of them are totally worn down now.So i dont really feel Save when im skating in these. So i saved some More Money and spent it on some Luna Skates and i totally love them. They are so much smoother then my First Pair of Skates and im feeling very free when im rolling in these.Suddenly i was able to do every move i want to do! I dont know why my impalas did not last very Long and i dont know of im the Only person with a Problem Like that. I think Impalas are good for persons who never ever skated before in their lives and for persons who take a Long Time to learn things like that ,sadly they didnt work for me. P.s: i love your videos please never stop making content Like that! Greetings from Germany ✌🏽🛼❤️

[@katherineclara01]

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video!! I ordered my skates today and didn’t order a t-tool with them! But thanks to this I just ordered one, rather be safe then sorry!

[@roshii2789]

I just ordered the black impalas! Can't wait for them to get here. Thanks for your video! It helped me decide on the impalas.

[@roshii2789]

@@avagro7 haha I commented not having registered in my mind that you already have the impalas... you don't need tips from me lol 😅. Yeah, they work great. I love them. Haven't gotten to use them much tho... no time, and the weather has sucked whenever I do have time

[@harleyquinn3097]

Hi this is the girl! Welcome to my queen squad u are so nice I’ve been to California before

[@janiyahsheppard320]

Actually, I recently got some impalas, and they’re the same kind that one of the baby carrots! I absolutely love them, they take some breaking in to do, and adjusting of the bolts, but after a few hours of skating, they feel amazing and i have no complaints!!

[@cgonzalez1445]

I’m doing it!💁🏽‍♀️I’m buying Impala’s cause Flaca from OITNB told me they were great! Love you, Karrot-Flaca!💕

[@KarentheKarrot]

Ahahaha ! 🤓

[@gj4257]

Great video. Helpful review. You remind me of a young Kat Von D.

[@KarentheKarrot]

George Jefferson omg i love her ! Lol thank you 🥰✨

[@marilynmendez4909]

Oh I was actually thinking about buying these, so thanks for the vid!! It was super helpful!!!💓💓

[@KarentheKarrot]

Marilyn Mendez you’re very welcome! 😊👍

[@holly1687]

I just ordered a pair of impala skates. I wanted something affordable for beginners. I plan to practice around my house until the weather is nice then I’ll take my son out skating. Your video gave me the push to buy 🖤 So excited 😆

[@natthekat69]

I normally wear a 7 1/2 in woman, should I size up or size down for the skates? Awsome video

[@KarentheKarrot]

natthekat69 i would get an 8 👍

[@lisadiaz9271]

I wear size 7. I ordered size 8,they fit perfectly

[@rntoro1]

I’m ordering impalas soon, several videos including yours say to size up. I think I just want to double check that if I’m an 8.5 in like Vans then I should get a 9? This was also really helpful. I’ve been obsessed with skating and I’m excited to get out there.

[@KarentheKarrot]

yes i think that if you are an 8.5 a 9 would fit you better :)

[@sumaiyahj]

I’m a 9 but in tennis shoes I think I can fit a 8.5. I got 9 impalas and they fit perfectly.

[@keekeekee7722]

I just unboxed my black impalas!!! I was so excited to get them today.... I went skating on a paved trail with lots of sticks,leaves and small pebbles...I did not fall once ,these skates are smooth ..I had to loosen them a little before skating..I wear an 8 womens shoe I ordered my skates size 9. ...perfect fit with thick skate socks 💖💖💖💖💖

[@victoria-hm6fm]

how long u’ve been skating ebfore?

[@keekeekee7722]

Feb. 27th 2020 we had a girls night at the rink..... but before that I probably skated 10 yrs ago when my kids were younger . I am 42yrs young🤣 We had planned on going to Friday adult skate nights 2xs per month but Coronavirus shut that down.....so I ordered Impalas for outdoor skating now I don't want to skate indoors anymore....it's an adventure and feels so free to skate outdoors.....I grew up rollerblading,so I bought blades and fell ..i kept skating but ordered Impalas when I got home ...these are my first quads and I love them..🤗 Once I get really good I'm going to change the bearings for speed

[@Itslex56]

I love drifting! My dad works for STR and they used to sponsor a lot of big drifters! Forest Wang, Kenny Moen, and more etc.. And one of the drifts we went to was Longbeach and it was a lot of fun but such a walk!

[@ashdaddy93]

Now I HAVE to get a pair! They’re all sold out online tho :( and I’m on the east coast! Love ya channel girl 💖

[@Eden-rd2tc]

Follow them on insta! thats where they post their restock updates!

[@dajzhavu]

Great video! Thanks for helping me make a decision! I love my impalas! And i did not know i should loosen my wheels, great tip. I can't wait to cuatomize them!

[@momomuta]

So I recently bought some skates and the wheels are a bit hard to turn but I don't have the tool to loosen them. Any tips on how I could?

[@KarentheKarrot]

Autumn Greymountain hi there !hmm my best suggestion would be to use an adjustable wrench and measure it to the wheel/ nut size . Hopes this helps ! 👍✨

[@carrieacosta9659]

Thank you for this review! I don't derby anymore because Im a bodyworker and would be out of work if I got hurt... but I miss skating so much! I loved my riedell vixsons even after they stopped making them. I feel these will be similar to them. Thanks for commenting on the ankle and boot padding. you hit all things important with skates!

[@arlenetalkington3420]

I just got these skates and my wheels are the complete opposite! They spin a little too fast. I'm a beginner and was wondering if i could tighten them a bit and not damage them?

[@KarentheKarrot]

yes you could tighten the nut a bit if you are not that comfortable with speed. just make sure that they are not too tight so that youre barley spinning at all. that will make skating harder for you

[@GhostsWithSocks]

Also, if you tighten your trucks you'll have more stability at faster speeds (but there will be less mobility on your edges/with turning).

[@paigewilliams1514]

I’m getting impala skates on Friday

[@huiyiluo6760]

I like the stickers when u doing stops lol it’s so vivid

[@CozyAsha]

She is so pretty! I tried to look for these and you took the last color 😡😂😂😂! I can’t wait to get mine. I got some cheap ones but I want these so bad and I’ll get them next week.

[@lisadiaz9271]

I just received my purple impala's, because of this video.. I fell in my kitchen, on my butt, it was doggie monster fault.lol

[@jenessamcdonald3342]

I just got mine not that long ago and the first time I tried them was on a tennis court and they worked great, but when I tried them on the road I could barely move. I dont know if it is the roads are bad where I live or if it has to do with my skates

[@KarentheKarrot]

did you loosen the wheels before hand ?

[@jenessamcdonald3342]

@@KarentheKarrot yeah I did

[@Lavantte]

Jenessa McDonald Might be more the road than the skates, are your roads similar to the roads in the video? Like are the smooth or not.

[@jodicargill3272]

Omg I got the impala ones and I was so worried they'd be shit outside so this is helpful.

[@CocoFranklin]

I loved everything about this video. So hilarious!!! xxxx

[@KarentheKarrot]

Thank you so much for the support! 🥰✨

[@aaliyahhalsey808]

Thank you for this video! I just got some and didnt realize that my wheels were tight since ive never owned any. Glad i fixed it before using them!

[@JohnnyGhostghost]

So proud of you.

[@KarentheKarrot]

Jon Romero thank you !!

[@towadychea7132]

I needed this review. I only been hearing bad stuff about impala 😭 It is nice to hear good stuff for a change

[@caseywilliams5405]

Thanks you for this girl! I’m thinking about getting a pair of roller skates and a pair of roller blades from Impala!

[@RaeTechnicolorsquirrels]

Thanks for sharing! I’ve been wanting skates for years and love the moxi style but they aren’t vegan :’(

[@annamaiaroli8848]

I heard the jungle style is vegan (for moxis)

[@fh11235]

Good news, Moxi recently released vegan skates!

[@LilGagaChick]

Try the beach bunnies!

[@cjp0989]

Thanks for this video! I'm def thinking about replacing my Sure-Grip Fames with the Impalas so I'm looking for reviews everywhere lol.. the Fames are really comfy and well made but the size I got is too small and the short wheelbase bugs me as a beginner. Impalas sound versatile.

[@KarentheKarrot]

Christina Parks oh nice ! Yes I hate when skates are too tight ! Leaves my toes all numb 😭

[@cjp0989]

@@KarentheKarrot yeah! also definitely would love to hear updates on how the Impalas hold up over time. :)

[@rat4069]

This was my first roller skate video, this video made me a roller skater you are my idol

[@tvbbcakes]

Im looking to get myself a pair of skates, and came across your video. Thank you for this, it was really really helpful! Cant wait to get started, hope you’re doing well ❤️

[@TheCamaroguy1967]

I just ordered the purple ones last night, cant waaaait

[@leahsonpoint4518]

I’ve been binging your videos today!! Love them! Also, I love your yellow backpack! Where did you get it?

[@koali7841]

Do the wheels they come with do really well outside and when they encounter sand and little rocks? 🤔

[@KarentheKarrot]

Kali i use them outside all the time ! 🖤

[@valv7648]

Hello I need to buy new skates and I was wondering if you have any recommendations ( I am thinking about candi girl or impala )

[@KarentheKarrot]

i have not tried the candi girl skates but i really really love my Impala skates ! and im pretty sure that they are more affordable if thats what you're going for 😃

[@adrianbarnabyc.1739]

I used Indy Jamma Jones's review of candi girls and purchased mine, theyre coming in in just a few more days and I can't wait for them. I can't vouch for them myself yet though. Good luck!

[@adrianbarnabyc.1739]

​@@KarentheKarrot Candi Girls and Impalas are actually both at the $99 mark!

[@KarentheKarrot]

Rita Rogers well the only Impalas that are $99 are the holographic ones . The rest are $95 👍 also the Impalas are vegan so they’re better for the environment and the animals 👏🐄

[@adrianbarnabyc.1739]

KarentheKarrot that’s fair! I’ll probably get them next, I just know that the price point is the main thing ppl focus on.

[@morgannemusic]

I love this video/ vlog so much!!!!! It's amazing

[@taylorcarpenter801]

Ordering a pair tomorrow 😍✨

[@corrineg7468]

I have about a month and half until my birthday and I want to get skates! I’m so excited and impatient I can’t wait

[@saltycat2830]

I'm wanting to buy my first skates but I don't know whether to get Impalas or Moxi beach bunnies. I've heard that impalas are known for having the heels rip and sometimes even come off! But Moxi skates are just so expensive for a person who doesn't have a job yet! Are the impalas worth it and do they last for a year or two before becoming unusable?

[@pneaplpizza]

Nice video! I just ordered mine I’m so excited :)

[@kcordeliastarr6310]

🤣 I am upgrading from Chicago's as well ( indoor use only ). Great review! Thank one for sharing.

[@iflykaya]

Would you recommend getting a tool to loosen the impala skates when you get them? Does that make it go faster or make it smoother? Also where can I purchase a loosening tool?

[@musickeeper1062]

I'm planning on buying a pair of Impala Skates but I'm worried about the tightness of the wheels. Where'd you get that t tool?

[@KarentheKarrot]

musickeeper you can get them at any skate shop 👍 or online

[@maddy5271]

I'm looking to get holographic impalas and I'm a size 9 in converse but some videos I've seen I've heard the sizes are fine so I wanna know if I should get a size 10

[@KarentheKarrot]

Maddy Vlogs I only recommend getting a size up if you are used to wearing close toed shoes in a half size bigger. For example I wear a size 5 1/2 in closed toed shoes so I always get a size six in impalas and they are very comfortable to me 😊

[@maddy5271]

@@KarentheKarrot thank you for the help 😄 I was able to convince my mom to take me to the roller skate shop in long beach on Sunday ((:

[@thevivalaviolet]

What kind of tool are you using to loosen it? I love your style!

[@edengarden6811]

I love the fact that these skates are vegan. I have chaya melrose skates but i wish i had bought a chaya with adjustable toe stop. I did upgrade them, radar energy wheels and swiss bones bearrings, you can tie them all the way up and they keep on rolling!. They ride like a dream and they are very comfy because of the soft padding. Never had any pain right from the start. Gonna stick with chaya and get a better pair

[@KarentheKarrot]

i wanted to try those vegan chaya skates so bad! but do they not ship to the US? because i feel like there was an issue where i was not able to get them

[@edengarden6811]

@@KarentheKarrot i live in the netherlands so i have no issues with that, i hope you can order them as well!

[@valarienixon1695]

So funny I looked up impala skates and your video was the first that popped up, and the I realized I already follow you on Tik Tok 💖😂

[@ninjakitas]

Where can I buy a not loosening tool for skates?

[@KarentheKarrot]

Nikita Stubbs planetrollerskate.shop

[@streetglamtv5937]

New here. Not sure what a baby Karrot is but your skate style is so smooth. It was nice of your to loosen her wheels for her.

[@karinawashere]

Soooo, im slowly getting into roller skates.. what am i looking for performance wise? just trial and error? i hear something about a plate? 🤔 wheels? im more familiar with skateboards n shit sooo wheels i assume softer for cruise/rinks and harder for “street cruising”? is it called cruising in the roller skate community? 🤔🤔🤔 lol really interested and anxious to start

[@tionalashawn7888]

I bought the holographic ones yesterday love em

[@magnolia2]

How much did you pay for them? I’m looking at them on Amazon now and they’re almost $300! They were about $100 last year according to the comments. I don’t appreciate the price gauging. It’s bad customer service..

[@a4c2s0THC]

I have the holographic impalas and I wear a size six but had to size up to sevens for my impalas. the six was tight around the toes. I also have the holographic candy girl skates but I like my impalas better. I did put outdoor wheels on though. I’ve herd impala fall apart quickly I’ve had mine 3 months and I beat the crap out of them but they are still good.

[@lovemetwo22]

Hi Karen :) which skate tool are you using to fix the wheels on your Impalas? Thank you

[@nataliespark4748]

I have a pair of these. I have not loosened the wheels. I find I get caught on cracks and pavement really easy, will loosening the wheels help with this?

[@In_time]

Natalie Spark yeah, boo! 🙌🏻Wheels should roll. Period 👌🏻 Freely and easily (when you “slap” them up or down, they should spin without hesitation) When/if they don’t, you’re gonna have problems 😬

[@nataliespark4748]

@@In_time thanks, I loosened them yesterday and gave them a go over a really rough surface. It made a world of difference. Nearly tripping every time I went over something not remotely smooth made me so scared of skating. I feel so much more comfortable now. Also takes allot less effort to skate now lol.

[@KarentheKarrot]

yes ! speed is your friend when it comes to going over cracks and racks. the slower you go the more you'll get stuck :)

[@nataliespark4748]

@@KarentheKarrot thanks. I was skating for two months on them how they were, and became terrified of cracks etc because I would constantly stumble. I thought I was doing something wrong, cos my husband was breezing over cracks and rough terrain in his skates with no issues. I loosened them after watching this vid, and immediately noticed a massive difference.

[@Killerbunny1000]

Do you wear a size 5 in men or women plz help I’m looking to buy the pink ones

[@MagickalPirate]

Random found. And I’m glad. Been looking at these impala skates for a long while and I’m ready to bite the bullet lol thanks for this video and too down in the LBC woo lol ps: purple rocks 🌙✨💜

[@svgstarlight]

i heard that these skates die kinda quickly so now i’m debating whether or not to just go for these since i’m kinda a beginner or just save up for moxis also you are so gorgeous !

[@MsCrazy3601]

somniagirl try to purchase extra wheels

[@pcrmz]

I'am in the same situation, idk if i should buy the impalas or moxis, and also i'am scared of the size i mean if my feet is going to grow lol

[@missimperfectlyfine7]

Paola Ramirez i think you should get moxi’s. i believe they last longer?

[@pcrmz]

Thank you!! A don't dicided yet but i think i'am going to choose moxi 😁

[@mayramartinez9605]

I’ve had mine for over a yr so far so good 🙌🏼

[@going2bejaydawayda582]

I really enjoyed watching this 💕✨

[@bella4969]

Hey! in the beginning you loosened wheels up. i'm going to buy roller skates and i possibly might buy these. could you tell me what told you used so that if i get them and there to tight i know what to use? thanks!! :) Edit: also when yo loosen them how do you know if there to loose ?

[@JoJoMaMa_]

Thanks for the review!!! 🙌🏼

[@gamingwithmishtm6407]

Hey Karen the karrot, so I got my impala skates today in coral, Everytime I tie them up they make like a little denting and I end up re tying the laces. I don’t know if it’s just my impala skates or that’s just how it looks

[@Scienceybrujeria]

Hey Karen ! Where did you get that tool to losen the wheels ? Thanks in advance!

[@jolietess4126]

I’ve heard some people have some problems with the paint scuffing and not looking very nice, have you had that problem?

[@MadameCorgi]

I sized up and they fit my feet perfectly. The chart says that I should be US8 but I got 9s.

[@KarentheKarrot]

thats great news that they fit perfectly! did you get them after i posted this video or before ?

[@MadameCorgi]

@@KarentheKarrot Adter. I was worried you'd hate them 😂

[@angelicamontes7289]

Hi, thanks you for the review there's a few and yours is so helpfull because you use them actually, i have a question i Want to buy the black ones but the plate it's sooo diffrent, can you tell me why is it? It would be so helpfull

[@KarentheKarrot]

i also have the black ones. i think its the same plate. or what do you mean by different ?

[@deedledumb790]

AFAIK, some skates have nylon plates, which are quite strong, but better for looser advanced styles like skate dancing, tricks and downhill slalom type skating. But if it's plastic, avoid like the plague! Aluminium is good for straight outdoor skating. Hope that helps. All information was learned from Indy Jamma Jones, I am not an expert.

[@alysserafael2895]

Wish I could skate with youuu 🤗

[@BigFran19]

What is the name of the second tool you use to loosen the wheels ? I’ve been looking for that exact one but can’t seem to find it.

[@MAYALALA]

Ist the Y3 Tool :)

[@jessicabur1807]

Can u plz help me?😫 I just got my new impala skates yesterday and when I was skating on them I noticed my wheels are crooked on my left skate which is causing me too make my foot lean inwards when I roll.. do u have the same problem or do you know how to fix it 💓

[@SapphireeCos]

Omg im soo late I hope yours are better now!! Maybe the plates weren't evenly screwed on the boot

[@lolamartenez8923]

Will they be okay to skate in if they are a little tight,bc I dont have a tool for them if i get some.

[@KarentheKarrot]

Lola Martenez you can always try to loosen them with an adjustable wrench 🔧

[@waffle_fries9322]

The only Karen I will stan

[@audreycabrera4562]

I tried rollerskating till this day but I keep falling in my ass LMAOO

[@lina5648]

Hello, can you help please?I want to buy news rollers skates but I don't know which rollers are great or bad. Which brand is the best? Moxi or impala?

[@maddie-xk2uv]

Moxi fs

[@lina5648]

@@maddie-xk2uv thank you

[@kimberly8366]

Some help please👏 . I’m a size 10 for women’s shoes. Usually when I go roller skating at some places they give me a size 9 and it fits perfectly fine. Should I still get a size 10 impalas?

[@xcloudy.alex.gachax3481]

I just ordered impala roller skates I’m so exited to get em