Oxelo MF500 and MF900 Ankle Pain FIXED!

Oxelo MF500 and MF900 Ankle pain FIXED!
Finally! I've found and removed the source of the ankle pain associated with the Oxelo MF500 and MF900 skates.
I tried many things to remove this but nothing seemed to eliminate it.
If you are having issues with this here's what worked for me and I hope it works for you!
Music by: Cheel
Skates: Oxelo MF500 Freeskate
Size: EU44 / UK9.5 / MP280mm
Frame: 243mm; max wheels size: 80mm
Mounts: 165mm, 180mm, 195mm
Wheels: Oxelo 80mm 86a
Bearings: Wicked Abec9 Rustproof Twincam
Retailer: Decathlon
Skates: Oxelo MF900 Freeskate
Size: EU44 / UK9.5 / MP280mm
Frame: 255mm; max wheels size: 110mm
Mounts: 165mm, 180mm, 195mm
Wheels: Oxelo 110mm 86a
Bearings: Abec 7
Helmet: Ennui Elite
Camera: Insta360 One R
Stick: Insta360 Invisible tripod pole.
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[@jeroentseyen2198]

Thanks for the info I’ll transfer it to our product manager to try to fix it in our future models… keep making these great videos! Happy to see people loving our products!

[@marialidiana9516]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤

[@RichHayterSkater]

This is great to hear, thank you! I’m a real fan of your MF skates. My aim is to promote skating and show that you don’t need to spend a fortune to have a great time on skates! 👍

[@drewlawrence696]

I bought my MF500's after extensive research and seeing Rich' reviews, both the initial review and long-term follow-up....

[@jeroentseyen2198]

@@RichHayterSkater Amazing mission! I'm sure it will help a lot of new people to start with skating. We will keep improving our skates to make skating accessible for the many. Love to hear all the feedback you have! Have fun on our skates and keep striving for your mission!

[@RichHayterSkater]

For sure! I know cost can be a barrier that can put people off; I want people to see that it doesn’t need to be that way, and your Oxelo’s are helping to do that! I always recommend these skates when asked by beginners. It’s a team effort! 👌😁

[@g3nj0]

Thank you so much for this discovery! After skating for two days in a row with the MF500 my ankles were aching and my friend got a nasty blister. I'm heading to the store immediately to pick up some of these.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Hope it works for you! Enjoy! 👍

[@tobigodic7107]

Dude you are my hero! I had the same experience after getting these skates 2nd hand ... and I was sooo happy to find out the screw was the problem. I solved it by filling out the space around it with a glue. After all of this I found your Video and I love how you also did not give up and found a way to fix the issue :) great mindset! Keep producing your content. Best wishes from Vienna, Austria!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thanks Dude! I was determined to fix this, it was the bigger issue with these, otherwise great, skates! Enjoy rolling your MF500s! 👍

[@argusfilch1111]

Can you please explain your solution with the glue? The solution in the video didn't work for me (maybe I just didn't find fitting floor protectors), thank you.

[@BraydenWolframe]

Just ordered a pair today! Your previous videos on them convinced me that they were the perfect starting point to get back into skating. Thanks a bunch!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Awesome! Enjoy your new adventure! Know that there will be frustrating times ahead, but if you stick with it, you will be glad you got back into it!👍

[@patihmaron8492]

I started inline skating 5 month ago and decided to buy Oxelo because of your video review. It feels great for me, no pain at my ankle or feet, it just fit my leg perfectly. I have try some skate brand of my friends like powerslide next and flying eagle, but it cause pain at my feet.

[@RichHayterSkater]

I am glad the Oxelos work for you! I am sure you will enjoy playing on them! 😁 👍

[@SirchBehindTheBeat]

just got some new beginner tri speed skates and been experiencing alot of ankle pain. definitely going to try this out before i decide on getting different ones

[@jorgeloroperez5267]

Nice review. It's amazing how you've resolved the ankle pain. Thank you very much.

[@RichHayterSkater]

How it helps! 👍

[@peterRod]

Many thanks!! Not the fix to my oxelo problem with a bridge pain only in one side. Truly appreciate the effort to solve the problem, recorded and explaned to all of us :D

[@kamaszatutaa]

Same for me have u found anything that helped u ?

[@peterRod]

@@kamaszatutaa unfortunately no

[@marcinslawinski4213]

This worked a treat. Don't even need the ankle guard anymore. Thanks.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Nice! 👌

[@h.m6619]

Nice engineering and testing done there, they should recruit you for testing and finding the problems (Also designing solutions since you find out a solution for us here haha). :D Going to buy floor protectors.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thanks! Yeah, those floor protectors woke a treat! 😁

[@uu3903]

Brilliant, low cost fix. I've had several skates with T-nuts installed cock-eyed which could be felt through the liners and caused pain. After reseating the nut and tightening then covered with a bit of puffy tape (or furniture slider 😉), the pain issue was solved.

[@RichHayterSkater]

And it works very well! 👍

[@lukeorlando4814]

What an easy fix. I don’t own a pair of rollerblades. I used to skate 20 years ago when I was a kid. My daughters 6th birthday is coming up and I got her a cheap adjustable pair. I’ll get her better ones if she sticks with it. But in the meantime I’m thinking that I might have to get some myself if I intend on keeping up with her. So I have been looking around and your reviews have been most convincing that these are what I should get

[@RichHayterSkater]

These ARE what you should get! As a good Dad, you owe it to your daughter to show her that playtime doesn’t end just because you’re an adult! Trust me, she’ll think you’re the coolest Dad! Until she gets older, quits skating, and is suddenly embarrassed by you. At this point you’ll be such a good skater you won’t even care! 😁👍

[@lukeorlando4814]

@@RichHayterSkater I love that you are readily replying to a 2 year old video and STILL recommending these.

[@starostadavid]

Decathlon should have paid you big bucks. Best channel about Oxelos. I used to troubleshoot the pain with thicker socks, that helped to some extent. But like 60-90minutes is the limit when it starts hurting. Can't wait to try the fix. Btw I've done all the molding and cutting that you tried hehe.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Hey! Thanks for your comment!🙏 I had the same issue and even the ankle guards were inconsistent, sometimes they seemed to make things worse. But this completely changed that. I hope it works for you. 👍

[@blackyraypatrick9041]

decathlon is not producing these skates.

[@RichHayterSkater]

@@blackyraypatrick9041 They are still selling them here in the UK.

[@blackyraypatrick9041]

@@RichHayterSkater yes because they have exclusive distribution rights

[@DjiBalz]

Thank you for this info, I too have ankle pain everytime I use the MF500, I will definitely go and use our fix on my skates

[@drescherjm]

I had quite a bit of an an upper inner ankle problem which I solved by adding a pool of hot melt glue under the clasp of the the upper buckle on my FR1s. I also trimmed the top thick upper strap off a few cm. This keeps a little space between the plastic outer shell and the liner around my ankle area and reduces the pressure in that area but still allows the top buckle to be tightened to the desired level.

[@drewlawrence696]

Excellent Rich. Many thanks. has also alleviated the pain in my boot (left only for some reason, exactly where the cuff fastener sits). I'm now pain-free :D

[@RichHayterSkater]

Glad to hear it! 👍

[@berryjoongie7497]

Thank you so much Rich! I have been playing with the idea of skating for a while now, because due to the pandemic and so all the rinks being closed, i still cant continue ice skating:( I just collected enough money to buy a pair of skates, and after several reviews and such i found mf500 would be the best choice! I planned to buy them today in a few hours, but before that i really wanted to make sure its good for me, and i just came across this video!! Luckily we already have some of those sticky stuff at home! Thank you so much for making my first inline skating experiece a lot better! Cant wait to get them!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Enjoy! 👍

[@westter1]

YOu are the reason why IIve decided to acquire these roller skates!! thanks man!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Glad to hear it! 🙌

[@StreetBladerBloke]

I have applied this fix in past on powerslide imperial as well. There was additional issue with screw protruding on 45 degree strap. I added washer to it. All sorted. So for anyone if ankle strap screw is pinching might be worth adding a washer to shorten the length inside the boot.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Great idea. 👍

[@PlantbasedRunners]

Thanks Rich I have that precise problem on the right MF900 boot. It is a direct pressure issue which indents the skin (now a permanent red mark) on the right inside ankle. I was using 3mm neoprene, but may try to cover the strap stud. 👍

[@RichHayterSkater]

Hope it works out, Dude! 👍

[@miguelangelespinosagasca5091]

It worked?

[@PlantbasedRunners]

@@miguelangelespinosagasca5091 yeah worked on the right.... Left needs a thicker pad stuck on the fixing that protrudes into the liner

[@archier589]

Post this on r/rollerblading, I think the community will appreciate the elegant fix. (I'd do it, but you deserve the credit and the 'karma :) Thank you!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Ha! Thanks! All done! 👍

[@skuko1980]

great video rich! i use these same type of protectors for covering up the FR1 cuff strap screw receivers on the inside, because they're literally scraping the outside of the expensive intuition liners, works like a charm :)

[@Jackevolution88]

Dude, you are a real hero, thanks! ❤️

[@RichHayterSkater]

🙏😁

[@jgosto1967]

the outro beat with the wind blowing was perf

[@alexfrance3141]

Thank you so much for the advice. I changed a lot !!!?

[@shekhar81]

Hey Thanks for the tip brother. I tried my friends Mf500s a year ago and faced this pain in the very first try. I own Nivea skates and never had this issue but i was thinking of switching to mf500 and pain was stopping me. Love from skaters from India.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Enjoy! It’s probably not a perfect solution, but it will let you skate a bit longer pain free.👌

[@oscargarciahinde4247]

Oh wow, I'm IMMEDIATELY gonna do this to me and my missus' skates. Great research!

[@RichHayterSkater]

I hope it works for you. 👍

[@oscargarciahinde4247]

Ok I tried it and the pressure is pretty much gone! Were you feeling it mostly on the inside ball of your ankles?

[@RichHayterSkater]

Yes, that was always the pressure point for me.

[@oscargarciahinde4247]

@@RichHayterSkater Science!

[@akblader]

Very nice and practical solution!

[@anhlong4463]

Exactly what I have pain, thanks for sharing

[@user-uw3lx7bv2u]

Hello. You are good at rollerblading. I have a question about the MF 500 model. What size do you have on the MF 500 video? How many centimeters is your foot? Thanks to.

[@RichHayterSkater]

I wear size 44, UK9.5, length is 280cm. These fit me well. 👍

[@kinc128]

Thanks for this fix, it eased the pain a fair bit, but it's still there. I find that there is a plastic sheet inside the liner that wraps around the achilles. The inner end of this sheet is what digs into my ankle when i tighten the buckles properly. I love these skates to bits, using them mosty with a rockered 4x90 setup, but this ankle pain really limits how long and often i can skate. For this sole reason i am looking for another boot. Anybody else had this same issue? Maybe a solution for it, or a different liner that fits this boot well?

[@homeworkouthealthhub3158]

I just found you and I love your channel! I always skated on the old fashioned skates but recently changed to inline skates! Ankle protection is so important. There is so much to learn! I am not able to do all the tricks I used to be able to do on the inline skates yet. How long do you think the transition will take? Any advice? Thanks for your time! -Valerie

[@RichHayterSkater]

Hey thanks! It depends on how often you practice and what level you were at before. I imagine it’ll come back quicker than you think, just be patient and stick with it! 👍

[@jimmyadrift]

I love your dedication to this skate. I'm just beginning and have ordered a pair of MF500s from Decathlon here in Canada. I play hockey and have experience skating but I haven't touched a pair of roller blades since I was a kid. In addition to cruising around, I'd also really like to play roller hockey. I've looked into hockey inline skates but it seems like you have to dish out a fair bit of money for anything not crap, especially for hockey specific brands. The MF500s seemed like the best balance that was available locally. Do you think that the MF500s would perform okay for a sport like roller hockey? Thanks for any insight!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thanks! My loyalty to this skate stems from the fact that it’s, not only affordable, which will allow most people an entry into skating, but that it’s also just an awesome skate for that price! Do not hesitate in getting this skate. I have had nothing but great experiences with these and I am certain they will do everything you want them to! 👌 Good luck!👍

[@antonslobodskoy6442]

Thanks a lot for your video!

[@urbanskatinginindia2068]

floor protector that is key word in your video anyway finally my problem solved 100% thank you so much I want to pay some amount for you for your idea. thank you

[@RichHayterSkater]

👍

[@RRJ2010]

Thanks! Now I can but me a pair of MF 900 and go straight to the hardware store.

[@matel9477]

Brilliant

[@m0rg0thb4u9l1r]

The bolt is one problem, the other if you tie it firmly the inner shell bends inward too much and cuts into the liner. The edge of the shell is too sharp and it shouldn't bend that much. In my case that's where a liner wore out and the shell rubbed before and above my ankle bone until it bled. It happened both on my feet.

[@RichHayterSkater]

This is good to know. With my first set, I heated them and bent them outward. Initially I thought this made no difference, however, when combined with covering up the bolt, I now feel this would be significantly better than simply covering the bolt alone.

[@caoticaxeda]

wow, creative!

[@Skatafossy]

I tried the anklets but it's worse, they make thickness, instead you have to REMOVE thickness to feel good, so I made holes on the hull at the malleoli, and I completely solved the problem

[@RichHayterSkater]

Yeah, I found the same at one point, they actually tested pressure points.

[@AndreiUrsuFilmmaker]

Massive thanks!!

[@RichHayterSkater]

👍😁

[@argusfilch1111]

Thank you so much for this important video! I tried your solution but it didn't quite solve the pain. Can you explain a little bit more about the floor protectors? Wich ones to use? Size, softness, position, any other relevant issue? I tried a few combinations and I didn't nailed it yet. Do you have any other solutions (besides replacing the liner)? I mean, maybe another thing to stick there or any other solution you found. Please help me, you, or one of the commenters who had the same problem and maneged to fix it. Thank you very much. love your videos!

[@RichHayterSkater]

The protectors I use are pretty flat and soft, you may have to try a few different things to find something that works. I even considered sticking a thin strip of cardboard across it. It needs to be firm enough to protect your ankle from it, but not too thick or tough that it’s going to cause a new pressure point.

[@jan7712]

Nice video

[@marcinslawinski4213]

Was the seba liner you swapped same size as oxelo one? Mine is worn out so I am going to order a seba fr one. Just wondering if sizing is the same as oxelo.

[@RichHayterSkater]

The Oxelo was EU44, which is a UK9.5, and the Seba liner was a EU43/ UK9., so the boot may have been a half size bigger, though something makes me think they were both MP280.

[@marcinslawinski4213]

@@RichHayterSkater thanks a lot

[@xaviergerard2656]

Hello ! tanks you for your all vidéos . It’s very Nice . Do you have try the new oxello mf500 ? If yes , what do you thinks ? thanks 😉

[@RichHayterSkater]

I have not tried the new MF500. It’s the same skate, only the colour is different.

[@danielesainidesign]

Thx you're amazing!

[@RichHayterSkater]

Hey thanks! 🙏😁

[@andrepedropedro196]

Hi there, purchased mf500 im out of skating world for 20 years. Where i can buy the spacer for the wheels??? I want to purchase complete wheels to Change it more easy.

[@RichHayterSkater]

Do you mean the axel bolts for the wheels? If so, you would need to switch out the entire frame as these frames do not have threaded axel holes. This was a complaint I had with these skates I ,initially, as having to use two Allen keys was frustrating. However, I’ve since learned that most of the time, I can use a single Allen key and simply press my thumb against the opposite side to stop it rotating. There are very few occasions now when I require twoAllen keys. I hope the helps.!👍

[@andrepedropedro196]

@@RichHayterSkater thank you so much for the quick answer. I really enjoying seeing your videos. I mean the spacer inside the wheel, between the bearings. I really want to try out other set of wheels, without changing bearings from one to another.. The axel itself and the bold, doesnt bother me that much. BTW what you recommend as chassis replacement? It could be an option having 2 chassis and different wheel sizes.... Do you recommend 90mm ? Or even try Tri 110mm?

[@RichHayterSkater]

Thank you!🙏 I understand what you mean. I don’t think you need to purchase a specific type of spacer, any regular spacer you can buy online from a skate retailer should work with these. As for frames, 3x110 is ok but my personal favourite is 4x90 rockered. It’s a versatile setup that offers a nice blend of speed and manoeuvrability, and it’s a lot of fun!

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Would you still recommend these? They're going for about 105€ atm, or have you seen a better pair out there?

[@RichHayterSkater]

Yes, these are great skates for the price! I always recommend these to new skaters! 👍

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@RichHayterSkater This or the Powerslide Next 80's? 🤔

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I'm not necessarily a beginner, a bit rusty, yes. But I've really used my Lidl fitness skates, so much that the cuffs are loose, and I need new skate's haha.

[@seemak2916]

These felt so heavy on my feet when I tried 😅 should I still buy them? I'm like 45 kg with size 41

[@RichHayterSkater]

In reality, you probably won’t find too much difference in weight between these and most other entry level hard boot skates. On the plus side, these are seriously robust!

[@edgar1013]

Brooooo I just checked my seba 45 degree buckle and the rivet is sticking right in my ganglion making it painful. I'm currently tearing down the house looking for those chair floor guards! I just saw them the other day.

[@RichHayterSkater]

👍

[@jessiecassio8349]

So how come the issue goes away with the fr1 liners? I sized up a shell size so no pain issues

[@RichHayterSkater]

The liner must be padded enough to absorb the pressure caused by the cuff bolt.

[@user-ee7pp6px5w]

Hi, what is better oxelo mf500 or seba e3 80?

[@RichHayterSkater]

I’ve never used the E3, but I imagine they would be quite good. I’m not a fan of the velcro strap, however. If I’m doubt, the MF500 is a solid skate. 👍

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

Would you say these boots are worth he 100buck price tag (despite using to cost around 79 bucks a few years back)?

[@RichHayterSkater]

These are sitting at £80 in the UK at the moment.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@RichHayterSkater 99€ in Germany for the blades and 120€ for the tri skates :(((( here

[@MrMokey24]

I know this is off-topic, but my soul slides are looking exactly like yours right now, but I am pretty sure this is not the proper soul slide... I wonder if it has to do with flexibility or something different. The internal hip rotation is pretty damn difficult to get right. I've found better success getting really low to the ground and pushing my sliding foot out away and forward. It almost feels like doing a split haha.

[@RichHayterSkater]

I know what you mean. Neither my Souls or Magic is the way it should be right now, but they are works in progress!

[@supremetuna]

so TLDR use the floor protector to cover those cuff bolts?

[@RichHayterSkater]

Yes!

[@lestreox_so2]

I use rollerskatin 8 year , Im 13 years old so you do fast , buy mf900,but you do trick and fast you buy mf500 🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@kaugurid1608]

can you recommend with one for beginner better 4 wheels or 3 wheel skates ? regards !

[@RichHayterSkater]

I would always recommend 4 wheels to begin with. 👍

[@kaugurid1608]

@@RichHayterSkater thanks , hi from Northampton

[@RichHayterSkater]

👍

[@Bedevere99]

Yay new vid.tq for the informative vid.👍👍👍

[@RichHayterSkater]

👍😁

[@mecrayavcin]

What is its diameter in milimeter?

[@RichHayterSkater]

The diameter of the pad is about 50mm.

[@JohanLiebert322]

Wich skate of these two is better?

[@RichHayterSkater]

If I was forced to choose? MF500. I’m a 4x80 kinda guy. 👍

[@blackyraypatrick9041]

@@RichHayterSkater its depending on what you are seeking for. Easy and stable 4x80 but will be always routh on bad surface. Or Fast and smooth big wheels.

[@RichHayterSkater]

@@blackyraypatrick9041 Kinda... I still feel the best way over the rough is to negotiate the cleanest line through rather than simpling trying to bulldoze over it, and a 4x80 generally allows me to do that a little be easier than with a larger-wheeled, less nimble skate. Each have their advantages, imho.

[@rajuvolg5732]

Hay bro I am from Bangladesh. This country is very poor 🥺🥺 and I am very very poor man 😥😥 and I am very very poor man 😥😥😥 please give me this sketting bro oxloo mf 500 please 🥺🥺❤️

[@Adam2731]

brilliant! thanks so much Rich for the solution, will test it tonight!

[@RichHayterSkater]

👍