The Best Inline Skate For General Use

Too much choice and too many 'categories' of skates can be overwhelming when you just want to buy an inline skate for general skating (recreational and leisure skating both outdoors or indoors).
Here's the most popular rollerblade for people who want to get skating but are overwhelmed by the unnecessary amount of choice. You're welcome.
Locoskates has the largest (most unnecessary?) range of skates in the UK.
With: Jake Eley
Graphics: Duncan Barton
Info about brakes:
The FRX 80, FR3 80 and FR2 80 fits the following brake (bought separately):
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Strangely, the FR1 80 and the FR1 80 deluxe only work with the following brake by Powerslide:
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ALL 3-wheel FR hardboot models (e.g. FRX 310 and FR1 325) fit the following brake (bought separately):
www.locoskates...
The Rollerblade Cruiser skates comes with a brake unit in the box (both housing and brake pad included)
The Zoom 80 skate fits the following brake (bought separately):
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...but you also have to buy 2 of the following bolts:
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The Zoom 100 fits the following brake (sold separately):
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The Zoom 'Pro' models fit the following brake:
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[@thestutteringskater]

Yes! Couldn't agree more. Folks just want something out of the box that works and works well. It can be so overwhelming with how many options there are out on the market. Thanks for this guys!

[@D-Love2947]

Yes. We meet up again. 😂😂

[@aradoran]

How fast are you going backwards in your videos bro? You’re an absolute mad lad. I just started blading with my kids after about 18 years not doing it. Your videos are inspiring but intense 😅

[@AmnesiacSai]

You inspired me to start skating at 26 🙏 you're incredible dude

[@Rafaelinux]

The backwards riding God himself

[@thomasthetankengine8418]

I was recommended the cruisers, not disappointed at all, need to get used to them as my feet and ankles ache 😂 a rolling stone gathers no moss, a rolling older generation has gathered some dust.

[@Ronjon86]

Started skating again after 25yr break. Got the FR3s and love them.

[@TonyHarrison78989]

You guys were so helpful getting me back to skating, forever grateful 🙏

[@ericwerner3605]

Thank you for the straightforward explanation. One of the best reviews I have seen on KZbin.

[@mellowmoony]

The FRX was my first skate and I loved it! I have more skates now but I still use the rockered frame and the velcro strap on my FR1s. You can't go wrong with them. I still skate them too because they're still the most comfy skate I own. Also the FR laces are the best.

[@liudizzle]

If you’re a wheel addict like me you need multiple setups, my quiver: Seba High Light 4x84, Rollerblade Twister Endless 4x90 and Powerslide Kaze 3x110

[@D-Love2947]

8+ years ago i got my frx. Was seba back then. After upgrading the 45 velcro to a rachet its been doing me well since. Id love to upgrade to endless but just isnt possible at the moment. Think ill be going for different wheels next and some new bearings. 8 years is a bit long. 😅 You seriously cant beat the money per product.

[@EaterOfBirds]

Only issue once you're started is keeping the number down at 1... Ya boi thinking about that wizardy set up now

[@ericbernardi8116]

...know what you mean... I got over 20 pair by now 🤯

[@EaterOfBirds]

@@ericbernardi8116 I need to sell at least one pair to justify getting another now, farewell m12s you are too narrow for me

[@AyaEgbuho]

Just bought these today! So excited ❤

[@samuelsanabria4969]

what a useful and educational video! props to you my guy! subscribed

[@Foodofthesoul]

Just wanted to say thank you so much for this content. So informative, thorough, and well put together. Watching your videos encouraged me to buy some skates after 20 years away from skating. Thanks

[@Boris_V]

"I'm gonna recommend 1 pair of skates" Recommends 3.

[@yt.damian]

I started skating again 6 weeks ago after a 20 year break. I bought a pair of FRX80s and am very happy with them!

[@filipivan5125]

How is it going, did u stick with skating ?

[@yt.damian]

@@filipivan5125 yes mate. mostly street/urban skating but started a little in the skatepark too. Im mostly wearing Roces M12 with an 80mm frame though rather than my FRXs.

[@yt.damian]

@@filipivan5125 my reply might have been nuked. Im still skating - couple of times every week. Im mostly skating street/urban but have also started at the skatepark about a month ago. I still ride my FRX but I mostly ride some Roces M12 with an 80mm frame.

[@yt.damian]

@@filipivan5125 living in bizarre world where even my comments on inline skating are getting censored - too funny

[@yt.damian]

@@filipivan5125 still skating - mostly street and urban and have started to try out a local skatepark too... intimidating for an over 50s

[@thenatmann1]

I got the fr3 and put a bont speed frame with 110mm light up wheels on them and I couldn’t be happier! So I would agree that FR is definitely worth it, I’m pleased with my purchase, love ‘em!

[@cold-frontin_penguin7902]

Where you find light up wheels? I'm new to this hobby.

[@phillipp1399]

Would be awesome to hear about general sizing for each: wide, narrow, runs big, etc. Even if relative to each other, FRX is the widest of the bunch, XYZ is the narrowest, they’re all about the same toe box, etc.

[@darrenp2096]

I couldn’t get my wide foot into the FRX comfortably. Had to go with the power slide. Fits like a glove

[@mangogator]

⁠@@darrenp2096i also have a wide foot and have been looking for skates, what specific model of powerslides did you get?

[@rcppop3090]

I bought a set of inexpensive k2 trios I haven’t skated in 30 years up until last Friday. Last Friday I took my kids to a roller rink and rented a pair of inline rental skates and they were painfully uncomfortable but I skated for a couple hours and had a blast! If I wear these k2’s out and keep on skating I’ll buy a better more expensive skate in the future.

[@MPFben]

I bought a pair of these from you after your top 5 skates video. I love them. I have just started trying the rockered setup. Love it. Nothing bad I can say. I might swap out the bottom Velcro strap for the same as the top one.

[@ITzjammiedodger]

Eyyyy, called it. Though did forget it’s not seba anymore 😅 those new frames are sick!

[@danielames3937]

What roller skates would you recommend for someone who lives in a small country town with rough/bumpy chip and tar rodes? I prefer speed first, then comfort. When I say comfort, I mean less vibration. These skates will just be used to go up and down roads and sidewalks; no tricks or anything. Would it be this skate?

[@LocoSkates]

Maybe consider the 3 wheeled version of the FR skates for bumpy roads: www.locoskates.com/products/fr-skates-frx-310?_pos=5&_sid=c4f75bee1&_ss=r Or, the Zoom 100 is a good option too (slightly smaller wheels than the 3 wheeled FR skates if you want a bit more control around town): www.locoskates.com/products/powerslide-zoom-black-100-skates?_pos=1&_psq=zoom+100&_ss=e&_v=1.0

[@tonybrown9779]

100% agree with comments about FR FRX. Bought a pair of FRX80 during COVID and a year later FRX310. They are so comfortable and responsive. I've skated over 1000kms in both pairs and the liner shows no sign of wearing out. It has packed down ever so slightly. You need to go up at least one full size in the FRX. My foot measures 280mm and 295 is a nice fit. Suggest replacing the stock laces with waxed ones and consider the model up with ratchet ankle buckle over the velcro strap. I bent the D ring on the velcro strap trying for a tight fit.

[@TheTrace8]

Dude, you have summarized some thing I have ranted about for 10 years: the sport raged when you went in and bought blades that had a break and could optionally rocker and had four reasonably sized reasonably soft wheels. The only choice we made in the early days was will I have to tile laces or do they have three buckles? The entire sport has died because the skate that everybody should buy now has incredibly unsexy names like fitness and recreation. that is the barrier that has prevented a true resurgence where city parks routinely have groups of people skating through cones and pick up hockey games are all over the city

[@TheTrace8]

Make a video: go to a skate park with a skateboard and get the video reactions of kids if you offer them a “fitness skateboard” or a “recreation skateboard“ That would be how to kill skateboarding: make every beginner think they are supposed to buy one of those two kinds of skateboards

[@pysordes]

the problem with the FR is that they do not have the 3 fixing points at the plate. This requires them to be tightened very frequently. otherwise I confirm that they are very good

[@MiguelExhale]

I got the 3x100 power slides after watching a few of your videos and loving them so far. I wanted to order some softer wheels 82a for outdoor and some harder wheels for indoors but they seem hard to find. Thanks for the tips.

[@NISHIAKI]

One thing to consider with a riveted frame skate like the PS Zoom: I know someone who got a pair that had a misaligned frame, so each skate's frame was positioned at a different angle. Obviously this is a manufacturing defect, but if you don't want to mess around with returns in the case of that happening, go for something with an adjustable frame. Also, I think they may have ordered from Amazon or something, so this isn't meant to reflect on Loco or any other skate shop - just something to consider!

[@ericbernardi8116]

I know someone (me) who got a Zoom pro and they managed to screw in a bolt so aslant that it destroyed the mounting for good... Never save from defects 😅

[@kansasfarmlife]

I've been skating with hockey skates for about 5 years now with the same pair and they're wore out I just ordered me a pair of fr fr2 skates and let me tell you I am excited

[@kansasfarmlife]

yes I used to play roller hockey until a knee injury and just haven't felt the need until now to use something more comfortable then a hockey skate

[@Montrealcyclist]

I’m a beginner and just got a pair of Rollerblade RB Cruiser size 12, two days ago. I have wide feet. The Cruiser fits me well, very comfortable. The shoelace locking system is very sturdy. Cons: the boots are a bit heavy. I recommend this roller skate.

[@xXSummonNightXx]

I’m somewhat of an intermediate rollerblader. My first skates were Twister Edge XT and honestly they were a terrible fit for my feet. I think it’s the shape and not the size, I had to stop after 30+ minutes of rollerblading because of either pain or numbness in my entire feet. After 2 years I decided to sell the twister and I bought the FRX80 minty. The FRX80 actually fit my feet shape better.

[@lesleydamon691]

Do you have an updated list of recommendations?

[@LocoSkates]

This one still stands. Might change next year when the Loco boot comes out 🙂

[@teresaalcobiasousa1274]

Started skating again and bought impala in-line skates actually just for fun. Now I really want skates for skating on the streets (I live in Lisbon), for more speed, stability and comfort but at the same time with good response. In Lisbon there’s a lot of irregularities in the floor and the impala’s aren’t great for that. What do you recommend? Thank you so much

[@GarrettsGear]

I don't even know how old my Bauer Vapor rockers are but it's gotta be like 20 years by now... thanks for the recommendation lol

[@gadgettv2023]

People still go “Boy, I’d break my ankles.” I’m like I REALLY DOUBT IT. 😂😊 But it is possible. So be careful.

[@kylevilme6351]

I am currently looking at the Rollerblade Macroblade 84. Are these skates better than those?

[@fjorddenierbear4832]

Cool. I want to get back in the game, so gonna start with these before going high-end later.

[@108mmbb]

Thanks for this. I played hockey for years and still occasionally skate my hockey roller skates but I could really use something more comfortable to be able to skate longer.

[@Casual_BackPacking]

I bought the frx big brother the fr spin with the low cuff and carbon bottom

[@holmzcat8493]

I'm new to all this. All the shoes here look awesome, but they look like they would be hot as hell in the summer time. There so big & thick. Man my feet would be sweating bullets. Is there a high quality skate that has good air flow & takes this into consideration

[@diegobokserramirez6417]

Rollerblade Twister X

[@GregoryBingII]

Dude thank you! Ill definitely pick some up.

[@lewpage9773]

I was expecting a UFS Aeon 🤣

[@khyatijain83]

I HAVE THAT ONEE LETTSS GOOO I AM CURRENTLY TRAINING FOR SLALOM

[@geoffreytfelt5334]

For me it was Powerslide. Put them on had the best fun ever.

[@gadgettv2023]

Oh I suffer. I’m sufferin’. 😊 But I got my doozies.

[@Hbabyface81]

I agree Seba/FR SKATES are the best in my opinion they can do it all I own a Seba FR 2016 Deluxe it came has standard with 243 mm frame and 80 mm wheels, the skates in this video is the same boot shell, I’ve just upgraded the frame and wheels for a 3 wheel skates and I never looked back, the most comfortable skates I’ve owned, the main difference from the skates on the video and mine deluxe’s it’s the Velcro strap the deluxes comes with two buckles instead of one. And for that buckle you will pay more around £120 crazy

[@dothemostrav]

I appreciate this video i was looking at so many options 😂

[@filipivan5125]

I spent about a month looking around youtube and such. Ended up with Rollerblade RB80 pro (£175 at the time). Looked amazing, nice army green colour. It was good. Years later when I improved I splashed on the best looking skates without a doubt: Powerslide Hardcore Evo 😊 My feet sweat a lot so wonder how long they or my feet last without incidents 😢

[@physixtential]

This was very helpful thank you. Exactly what I needed to finally pull the trigger. Also thanks a lot for the mention of frx running small. I'm 11.5 US so I got the 12s and hoping that means they will fit perfect.

[@FeralSnarf]

how was the fit?

[@physixtential]

@@FeralSnarf It's perfect. They are so smooth and comfortable. I've already recommended them to a few people. I rockered them almost immediately and I can jump into reverse arabesques and all kinds of funky footwork. I do feel like getting the tongue situated properly and balancing the tightness evening along my foot requires an annoying amount of effort. I wish I could put them on faster, but once they are right they are really right. They have never given me any bruises or pain.

[@Dailyroach]

I have a wide foot currently skating in a remz hr boot and i find nothing so far fits as good . Is there anything out there that will fit like a remz boot because they are not available any more .

[@LocoSkates]

First thing I'd try is a Razors Genesys: www.locoskates.com/products/razors-genesys-all-black-skates?_pos=4&_sid=300afafc7&_ss=r

[@Aquoscapture]

I’m in a dilemma regarding frx and ps zoom and even tempted to try a 3x100 zoom (which I never used 100mm wheels) my interest is to commute in the city which has not the best roads around can LocoSkates or anyone guide me to the best scenario of choice. Plus I consider myself and intermediary rider

[@isaacmera8308]

Are Oxygen and Roces still in the market? What is a good brand that can compare to them nowadays?

[@OfficialMyse]

i have a question can you grind whit the side of your inline skates (normal inline skates, no aggresive ones) and can you got to the skate park with them?

[@FatherFunguz]

I’ve thought about in-line skating since playing sonic adventure 2 battle as a little boy. Now that I’m 22 and have seen this video….it’s better now than never. I just wish I made the choice sooner.

[@marshall3759]

So when I first hit the slopes on a a snow board, I had been on a ski trip as a small child, skateboarder for a couple decades and immediately took to the triple black diamond, in which i has to pull my both feet out of the boots n ride on my toes. My ankles and feet are destroyed from running sports and common foot destroying brands in running and skating. Going on 35 I'd like to rebuild my knees and hips - is there a wide footbed and narrow ankle with flexibility?

[@mattoseloy]

O meu FR1 chegou ontem.

[@anul6801]

3*110 is best for me.

[@ericbernardi8116]

FRX is a masterpiece... If I will ever need a new FR I'd go for FR3 though, because it has a 7 hole plate... If PS brings out a Zoom 90 I'd buy it... I got an old pair of Roces Razors, riveted frames are awesome for power transfer and responsiveness 😉

[@toni-annewalker8978]

I need help. I'm trying to start skating again, but I have put on weight, my legs are big, and now the inline strap is too short and won't close.

[@successmentor30]

Great vid! You recommend any of these for wider feet? Especially in the middle of the foot?

[@r00kiet80]

What do you think about the oxelo mf500 from decathlon?

[@Zeke090807]

I'm 350 lbs would it still be ok for me?

[@LocoSkates]

So, almost all adult skates state a limit of 100kg (220lbs). That figure is not actually based on any load testing, the manufacturers are using it as a caveat to cover themselves from liability. I can't advise you to buy the skates, but what I can tell you is that they are as supportive, durable and capable as any other skate model out there.

[@gadgettv2023]

Fffuuunnn.

[@Hooked-To-A-Monster]

hey 👋🏼 i wanted to get the seba E3 80 are they good, its that or the micro mt plus

[@David_R._8108]

Thanks a lot! Really helpful, I'm looking to get an upgrade from Zetroblades, and get more advanced, and into slalom, so I love the FRX's rockerable frame!

[@parallaxhunter1476]

the frx is 550 CAD the rollerblade is about 500 CAD

[@GraceKi92]

Thanks for the video! Id like to buy the FRX 80 4 wheel; I wouldn't say I'm a pure beginner but i would like to add brakes to my pair, the link in the description for the recommended brake for the FRX 80 doesn’t work. Which brake would you recommend buying from the locoskate website?

[@LocoSkates]

Hey Grace - Thanks for the heads up. The link is not working because the item is currently sold out. They'll be back in stock in 3 or 4 days! :-)

[@GraceKi92]

That's good to hear. Many thanks for the update! ​@@LocoSkates

[@L.A.LUX7]

Rollerblade skates are not made for wide feet they fit tight even if you size up.

[@Hereisaless]

I brought mine today. I'm very excited to try it on (I'm a roller skater) 😅

[@daniellewinton2398]

Nice!. Happy with what I got from you!

[@rumorscameras]

What s the rollerblade rb pro x against the frx

[@n_if]

3x100 or 4x100?

[@twelvenation6393]

4x90 . Iv been skating for over 20 years. Hell even 4x80 might be ok but if you want speed still without it being to massive Id get those 4x90s

[@n_if]

@@twelvenation6393 what abt 3 110

[@strahinja95]

@@twelvenation6393 Why wouldn't you want 4x100 instead of 4x90?

[@michellependergrass2584]

@@strahinja95I haven’t seen many 4 x 100, 90 is usually the largest I see in 4, most 100s are 3 wheels

[@raymondmontandon6300]

Can’t find the zoom 80s in America for less than 200??

[@LocoSkates]

Price from Loco is $185 including delivery. Delivered in 3 business days. 🙂 www.locoskates.com/products/powerslide-zoom-80-black-skates-2024?_pos=4&_sid=56baeeb75&_ss=r

[@rashadpitsenbarger8378]

@@LocoSkates Where do we find that last one he showed the Powerslide Zoom One... he shows a 4 wheel version, but all I can ever find is the 3 wheel version kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZTKgKGgn9V7asU

[@LocoSkates]

@@rashadpitsenbarger8378 www.locoskates.com/products/powerslide-zoom-80-black-skates-2024?_pos=4&_sid=3b4875b67&_ss=r

[@heliflyer7]

Superb review, thanks!

[@playbackphantasy]

🔥

[@robertsine8812]

Thank you. Much appreciated Sir.

[@CANIHAZURDREAMSPLS]

does it matter how heavy of a person you are for selecting the right model?

[@LocoSkates]

Everything we sell is rated for the same weight, so no not really. (This probably doesn't apply to cheaper items sold in sports shops or catalogue shops)

[@RavensEagle]

Can I ask which of these 3 is the best skate to buy? From what i get from the video it's the 3rd one the zoom because you compare it to higher price skates. And the brakes I can simply buy them from the link in the description right? Also the rockering the wheels the other ones can't do that right?

[@LocoSkates]

It’s a matter of preference, but the Zoom is best if price is your biggest decider. Yes to brakes And Yes, zoom can’t rocker and FRX can, but if you wanted a rocker on the zoom you could buy 4x 76mm wheels and use the and outer wheels (keeping the inner wheels as 80mm)

[@diegobokserramirez6417]

Recommend FRX

[@NinjaSquirrel30]

What about K2 Freedoms?

[@veronicaheaven1529]

Nicely done Jake, super helpful!

[@RichmondChaffin]

You hardly mention k2 in your vids. Not a fan?

[@LocoSkates]

K2 haven't been all that active here in the UK. It's mostly to do with the shift towards hardboots (instead of softboots). We did do a vid about their new hardboot skate which is about to come out though. Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXeVeGqDqseUmpY

[@spacenfeld]

Ordered (from Loco as well 😉)

[@noellekfilms2977]

Would you say the RB cruiser is shock absorbing?

[@LocoSkates]

Less so than the FRX… but it’s lighter than the FRX.

[@toms1637]

This really hit home for me. Thanks

[@prettylittlepsycho4766]

Thank you so much 💯💯❤❤❤

[@rumorscameras]

all skates sre made in china today, pity

[@gohjohan]

I bought my FR skates from a shop in Singapore and the salesman told me that FR is made in France, not like Seba that is made in China but founded by Sebastien, yes, that same Sebastien who founded FR. Anyway, if you know the story about Seba and FR, you know. I bought the last FR skate for my size and the rest have to be ordered from the FR factory in France.

[@David_R._8108]

Would the FRX be a good skate for getting into slalom/freestyle?

[@LocoSkates]

Yes, that's actually what the skate was originally designed for... before it was inherited as a great all-use skate

[@David_R._8108]

@@LocoSkates Thank you

[@cloudguru3018]

Will frx or fr1 80 support 120kg person?

[@LocoSkates]

Both will be fine, although this would be a situation that it might have some advantage to pick the FR1 over the FRX because they have extruded aluminium frames (it's not that the 'cast' frames on the FRX would break, you will just get a better ride out of an extruded alu frame which flexes less). Additionally you will have to replace worn out wheels more often than a lighter skater but other than that there shouldn't be any issues at all. 🙂

[@cloudguru3018]

@@LocoSkates thank you very much for the clarification!

[@humanbeing2420]

Are heel brakes no longer a thing?

[@michellependergrass2584]

I feel like they’re usually only on 1 skate, like the left or right, so it might be that these are the one that doesn’t have it

[@djmiserablecunt7932]

What's the benefit of moving the wheels up n down?

[@lali_ho_1363]

more agility meaning being able to make your turns much sharper. 100% recommend them rockered (front and back wheels raised) might be slightly more difficult for beginners but I learned on them rockered and got along wonderfully