Novice Skater Compares // Moxi Lolly vs. Sure Grip Boardwalk

[@thejonnuhh]

This was exactly the type of video I was looking for, thank you so much for making this!! I adore my boardwalks but I see so many people wearing moxis so I was wondering if it would really be worth the switch for me. It was nice to hear comparisons from someone else who loves their sure-grips, and after listening to all your points I think I will stay with my boardwalks- I just love the ankle support and thickness and extra grip of the wheels. Thanks for helping me make my decision!

[@Freyjaarts]

I just got into skating and started looking and of course everything was moxi lollys, so first for practice I got just cheap 80 dollar ones... but I said im not buying into these moxi lollys like everyone does, so I bought the boardwalks just recently and omg I love lobe them!!

[@cleetus_]

@@Freyjaarts Yes, I’m glad i looked into moxies, everyone said that they’re the best but i need stability and support, so i’m going for the boardwalks!

[@eyeseerosie]

Love the transparency and the honesty with your review, especially when it comes down to how you feel IN them. Everyone can deny it all they want, but we all feel a little prideful when we put on our skates, made by a company we support and have loyalty to. I appreciate this review so much!

[@Amberwardell]

Thank you!

[@kairilaicreampuffs]

Why can’t people see things the way you just explained this 😩

[@Ed-rf3ye]

Had to get the sure grips. Apparently most brands dont cater to bigger men sizing. We like skating too!

[@jeramiew8967]

I’m a 38 year old guy , I want to get into one of these skates, I have played hockey and inline skated in the street but new to quad rhythm skating. It is hard to finding men’s size in stock. But I found these two skates the sure grip boardwalk and Moxi lolly… what should I get ? My foot is a 9.5 / 10 , mostly 10 but a little wide. Thanks for the advice

[@jerryhelm1345]

I been on sure Grips for over 40 years there is no other skate for me between my. Skates are over 40 years old.. She is 100% correct it's all about what you want and what you're happy with👍

[@rochellemurrell4146]

Thanks for the review. The Riedell Zones/135 boots are basically the same as the Lolly’s except the only come in Black and Tan. A lot of people get the tan color and dye it if they want another color. Also the black color is a “D” width and better for slightly wider feet. You can also get the Zones with an adjustable toe stop.

[@plutoshottestgremlin6016]

They also have them from the Colorlab in every color!!

[@sarahdohring1551]

Thanks for this info! I was just able to snag a pair of pink Lollys, but I was also eyeing the black ones. I definitely want a black suede skate in the future, and I also have wider feet.

[@JBlack-es4le]

You are absolutely correct. Riddell makes Moxi its like getting an Avalon or Lexus same company Lexus is just a higher end Toyota

[@time2heal]

Wow! So helpful! Thank you!

[@elleyj1754]

I am the rare exception then, I do have buyer's remorse over the Moxis. They are pretty but they produce bad foot pain in a short time. I can skate longer in Boardwalks with no pain. I will never buy Moxis again.

[@jamivice166]

Literally dropped 400 on the lolly's and returned them within 3 hours. I hated them the minute I rolled on them. If I have to skate on Moxi's I will choose the Beach Bunny's or the jack boot.

[@BlueHazyDreams]

Yeah, I started with Moxi's for my first pair to get style and substance from a relatively inexpensive beginner's model, and while I don't regret those, I don't think I'm going to go with the Lollys when I upgrade. I got my eyes on the Boardwalk Retros now.

[@puffybar]

It’s crazy I can skate in mine for 6 hrs and have no blisters or pain !!

[@brcsephina]

@@BlueHazyDreamsthe standard lollys are pretty mid for the price point anyways. 370 dollars and you get a nylon plate

[@arieswaters]

​@@puffybar in your what??

[@SJLamb-te3dt]

When you are breaking in skates and the tops of them are biting/chafing around the ankle you can wrap some ace bandages around your ankles to give yourself a bit more protection while they are breaking in.

[@shavette27]

I love my Moxis and I see everyone has sure grips. This is my first pair after returning crappy impalas. I have been indoor skating with them not realizing they are outdoor so now I am looking for indoor skates and I see that sure grip has good ankle support and much cheaper than what I purchased my Moxis for. So Thank you for your input!

[@Nightabovethestarss]

Just change the wheels to outdoor wheels, you don't need completely new skates bruh

[@lindsay3793]

The Boardwalks now come with different wheels than mentioned in this video. With this season's release of the pastel colors they now come with 57mm 82a which is smaller and a little harder than Moxie Lolly stock wheels.

[@Amberwardell]

Thanks for the update! ❤️

[@jaxxiet5851]

These are still ok for outdoors though right?

[@lindsay3793]

@@jaxxiet5851 Yeah, still great for outdoor

[@gloriajean8024]

I just got my Sure-grip boardwalk outdoor skates and they came with the same wheels as the in this video. There looks to be more than one line of Sure-grip boardwalk skate available and that the ‘Outdoor’ specific ones have the larger softer wheels.

[@csaint6780]

I'm going to get the Sure Grip Boardwalk, thanx for the info!

[@caustic9921]

I’m 17 and love ur content😭 wow it’s always so informative but like not in a boring way. Ur delivery is always entertaining and I learn so much

[@jadefrancescaepperson3124]

On my gosh, I'm glad I found you, a random suggestion on your first roller skate video, thanks KZbin! I'm a new Mom, and love roller skating wanting to get back into it, without videos by experienced skaters that I find hard to understand plus I'm stoked how you explain, and seeing your love for roller skating still and your explanation is perfect. I also love supporting fellow women entrepreneurs and owned businesses. While I'm at it you're naturally gorgeous beautiful hair and eyes Mama! Happy to be a new subscriber. ❤❤

[@porsha2172]

That was an excellent review! Very thorough! I’m looking forward to getting my Lollies, but I’m going to recommend the Sure Grips to my sister. 😘

[@denisejaydub]

Great video!! My friend and I started skating at the same time.. I bought Lollies and she bought BW. After skating in mine for a while I tried hers on and they felt like shoe boxes on my feet! Not comfortable at all- however definitely more sturdy. But she has to wear moleskin with her skates or else it rubs on her skin! I also hear the width of your feet should determine what one you pick out of the two :)

[@heartsongquilts3925]

This was really helpful! I have a pair of Lolly skates, and have been super curious about getting purple Boardwalks, so thank you for making this comparison video!

[@rlvr5990]

I was in San Diego over the weekend and had to stop by fritzy’s and they had ONE pair of strawberry pink Lolly’s in my size! I’ve only been skating for a month, but I had to get them. I originally bought impalas, but my feet cry every time I put them on. I’m so happy with my Lolly’s 💕

[@angieblevins1478]

Out of all the videos I've watched, yours is by far the most educational on these two skates I'm debating over. I want both but haven't skated in a while so I'm doing sure grip first then the Lolli 😊 Thank you! And thanks for dropping the stores too. I'll be shopping yours and the skates shop you mentioned 🎉

[@margaretespinoza4492]

I know I may saying something most people know, but new skater may not know that all skates can be used indoors and outdoors. The thing that matters the wheels on your skate harder are better for indoors and softer wheels are better for outdoors trail skating. For park skating hybrid or trick wheels are ideal. Also get toe grards for your skates it helps stay in good shape longer.

[@eveinmotion]

Been debating between these two thank you for making the video!

[@Mcoarr]

Great video! Thank you for making it! Can you please make a video on how you go down big hills? I’ve found other videos but you explain things so well!

[@jeaninejulian2596]

Hi Amber, you have a lot of comments on this video, but I still wanted to say thank you for posting it. I’ve watched a few times since owning both Sure-Grips and Lollies. I sold the Lollies, and held on to the Sure-Grips. I have a pair of Chuffed Wanderers too, which I also love for the boot (padding and roomier toe box) and plates. The Boardwalks are comfortable around the foot and I love the 65mm gummies and lower heel drop. I added a Sunlite plate and Roll Line toe stops. I just feel more confident in them than in the Moxis. I do court sessions and skate on trails and streets and I simply move differently in them. I just ordered another pair because I think they’re beautiful skates too. I hope you kept them! 😉

[@hatfieldw]

The sure-grip boot's sole is stiched & glued I think the Moxie is only Glued. Can you confirm? if so the sure-grip boot would be better constructed.

[@cyntianunez2089]

I would prefer the sure grips bc of price. But I don't love their color selection. If they have sure grips in the light pink, I would get them!

[@rochellemurrell4146]

You can get the Riedell Zones/135 boots in tan and dye them. They are a similar price point to the Suregriop and are built on the same plate and they are basically the same boot as the Lolly’s because they are also made by Riedell.

[@1218nana1218]

Hey they just came out with these cute strawberry milk color “tea berry”

[@time2heal]

@@rochellemurrell4146 where do you dye the skates? Any company you recommend?

[@rochellemurrell4146]

@@time2heal there are some KZbin videos on dyeing skates. People do it themselves. Most seem to use the suede dye from Angelus.

[@BlueHazyDreams]

Huh, the boardwalks at least some models (I'm currently looking at the Retro 65mm) seem to come with 75A wheels, that'll do it. I feel like getting those just for that reason as I'm skating on 78As now which are great, but I don't remember seeing anything softer than 78A when I was shopping for separate outdoor wheels. The ankle support is good to know though as I've sustained an ankle injury since my rink rat days as a kid, and I love how stiff my first pair is there. Makes such a big difference in my confidence. Thanks for the rundown!

[@heathere244]

I got my Lollies today and took them out! I had the sure grip boardwalk wheels on my other skates. I noticed the same thing you are talking about!!!! And here I am on youtube trying to see if it was just me. Because I was thinking while skating, I wanted to switch to my boardwalk wheels. I noticed mine were slippery on the out kick near the toe. Almost like they skip or skid or jump. I do think that the stock wheels are quieter than the boardwalks on trails. However the stock wheels hit a twig and I stumbled a couple times or went on a rough part of the road and I felt like I was going to topple forward. whereas with the boardwalk I did t notice that being the case. Okay, Im switching mine. And no, its not just you!

[@kiraragirl200]

I'm planning to pick up on roller skating, I'm starting out with the Sure Grip Fames (originally planning to start with Impalas but they run too small 😩), and was curious on what to upgrade two if I end up liking it. Looks like I'll try the boardwalks next. (Moxis also don't carry my size 😭)

[@stacybee8339]

Super helpful. Wasn’t sure which one I want for the park

[@Ellen2511]

The Lolly has no aluminium plate and ABEC 5 bearings and this for these expensive price!?? No! There are so many other roller skates to buy - you can buy Rookie, Chaya, BTFL roller skates for example. If you‘re a beginner and you want Moxi roller skates, buy Moxi Beach Bunny or a Rainbow Rider.

[@melodikos]

You're paying for their ads,not for quality.If only ppl would read the specs and not buy only for the looks....

[@elleyj1754]

@@melodikos yup! I learned the hard (expensive way). :( Also Moxis are uncomfortable if you have a wide foot.

[@lukesluckylife4661]

@@melodikos Lolly’s are handmade in the USA. You are paying extra for the domestic made products.

[@MsLashun]

@@lukesluckylife4661 And they're made by Riedell

[@gbaca07]

What about the insoles?. I thought the Moxi lolly were missing the Insoles when I first got them. They are hard as a rock, not what I expected. Size down in the lolly. I wear a nine, got an 8.

[@noodlecatcountry]

I have boardwalks and I LOVE them. I did have chaffing but found that putting some cheap stick on shoe pads in the areas that hurt helped so much. I got the smaller 82a 57mm boardwalk wheels on mine, so I did switch out for some 78a 65mm wheels. I do wanna try some Moxi's though, cause I love the brand and Estro. Idk if I should just save up to get the Jacks eventually or get the Lollys first. 😅

[@Spamber]

Hello fellow Amber! :) I know it's not your primary focus, but I'd love to see a skating update from you. You convinced me to get the Boardwalks and I saw you say in another comment you're now a fan of The Moonlight Roller over the Lolly.

[@Shehasasmile]

This is such an amazing comprehensive review. Thank you. 💞 The responsiveness you were feeling may have more to do with the looseness of the trucks and the plates on each skate!! Just a suggestion! 🙌🏽💞🛼🦋 I'm so glad I found your channel. I'd love more skate content. But I love all of your content you put out!

[@anothersoulintheuniverse]

I’m new to skating so I have a ton of questions… One of them is, if I get a pair of skates with outdoor wheels, does that mean that I won’t be able to use them indoors, like in a skate rink? Would I need two pairs of skates for outdoors and indoors??? 😨😨😨

[@kellyjean4981]

Hey Amber, loving your updates and comparisons on your roller-skates. I was curious, did you ever change the cushions or bearings on your Boardwalks? Or feel the need at all?

[@risingphoenix2442]

This video was extremely helpful, thank you. I have two questions. Does the Moxi Lolly have narrower boots than the Sure Grip Boardwalk? (I have narrow feet and I do own a pair of Sure Grip Fame skates which are really wide for my feet, so I'm thinking of getting a pair of Moxi Lolly skates.) My other question is, would you be able to tell me how many centimeters long is the insole in your size 6 Moxi Lollies, please?

[@hollywood5703]

Do you have Boardwalk stock hard cushions? I always change the cushions to softer ones, but going down hill maybe the harder cushions are better and maybe that's why you feel more stable in the Boardwalks? I agree about the Boardwalk stiffness on top.

[@Anna-wd8ox]

Can someone help me out here. I’m looking into the sure grip boardwalk but as I’m shopping I’m seeing a boardwalk “plus” skate that’s like $100 more. Can someone tell mw what the differences are there???

[@richarddepoy3640]

Moxie is made by Riedell as are Boardwalk. Riedell owns Moxie and also Sure grip.

[@SkatewithTess]

Thank you for this! Gumball toe stops will change your life, by the way :)

[@rosebuffalo7283]

Are these retro Sure Grips?

[@PicklesFiona]

Do you notice the difference in the wheel base size between the two? I have heard that sure grip are short ( the front wheels are closer to the back etc) than other skates, so you can do more fancy footwork, but the balance in the back can be a little treacherous...what say you? Thanks

[@sgteduardo2146]

Just bought my wife Sure Grip Prism Plus. Anyone have any info/reviews on them not much here on KZbin. Thank you.

[@Mike_Santana]

The regular Suregrips cause corns on my feet; get the Boardwalk plus.

[@MsLashun]

I'm going with the Sure-Grip. Moxi does a great job with branding and influence marketing but I think they're skates are overrated.

[@Amberwardell]

I’ll be honest, as I’ve used mine more and also experimented with other brands, I’m beginning to think the same thing. My new favorites are Moonlight Roller, but Sure Grip is a very close second

[@MsLeatte]

@amber wardell, what brand are the wheels on the Sure Grip skates? I want grippy outdoor wheels.

[@johnh1001]

Good day Amber : At time about 5:35 , I really like that nice purple boot . It is certainly very modern appearing . They give a look of freedom and bourgeois . Lighted wheels might go nicely with them . Would this be a woman's boot , or a men's boot ? Or is it unisex ? Please get back to me , I'm going to buy my first skates soon . John ...............

[@Forelsket4]

Hey can you please go in detail about which size you got and how to pick your skate size? I wear a us 8 and got a 7, my vans are also a men’s 7 but I feel like my lollies are wayyyy to big! I’d really appreciate any tips and comments you might have :) thanks for the vid!!

[@julie99nl]

Sure grip plate mounting is terrible! The mount is all over the place and if you feel like you're falling over, it's because the mount is off. They also chaffed me to the point of bleeding. I skated on them for weeks and weeks and ended up having to add a cushioning to the top of the boot.

[@gaylabiggers8661]

I agree I love moxis because of the vibe and community around it, as well as the aesthetics! But my lollys make me feel NAKED! There is no support anywhere, no arch support or ankle support. Since skating in them daily I’ve noticed my ankles and feet having more problems than I began with. But I think my experience doesn’t reflect most, other ppl seem pretty happy with them.

[@111PanteraBlu]

I like your hair colors!

[@ijustthrewouttheloveofmydreams]

That’s exactly the opposite for me haha I have very weak ankles which is strange that the lollys don’t hurt my ankles. I actually find the support perfect for me. Also have you tried lacing your skate tighter? That helps

[@neecey2222]

What are toe grips for?

[@stokrotnie]

If you have weak ankles and you’re a beginner, you might regret lollies or at least have second thoughts… ;( A great review, though! We simply have different experiences with skating. :)

[@HolyMamii7]

What would you prefer ?? I am both of those haha

[@Bez81]

Thank you 🙏

[@Erinnestatic]

Thank you for this video!

[@kristenhouser2684]

What brand of toe guard did you say you have? I really like the look of them. I am still debating between the 2 skates, but this was helpful. I am also curious about the sizing - I wear an 8 street shoe & have the Moxi Beach Bunnies in a 7 which is a perfect fit. My sister wears a 9 street shoe but has the Boardwalks in a 7 which fits her. Are your skates identical in size or do you find the SureGrips to be just a bit more snug?

[@Amberwardell]

I get my skates from XoNeloXoNaija on Etsy - it’s not letting me copy the link for some reason, but search her on Etsy and she’ll come up! And as for sizing, I’m a pretty consistent size 7 in my normal shoes, and a size 6 in both my Sure Grips and Moxis and find them both to fit pretty normally!

[@terrassascott8896]

Kristen what’s your sister’s foot width like? I technically wear a 9 in sneakers and am looking for boardwalks.

[@kristenhouser2684]

@@terrassascott8896 she's on the wider side. Moxi's are too narrow for her. She doesn't wear a "W" shoe - so the wider side of average.

[@katnisscoverdeen5828]

Do you have issues with the suregrip tongue moving to the side while you skate? When I take my skates off I can’t even see the tongue it’s so far to the side. Idk how to sew, otherwise I’d maybe add one of those shoelace loops in the middle of the tongue to keep it more in place :/

[@AJ-pu2em]

I bought the sure grips boardwalk. I based my decison on your review I also have bad ankles

[@KS-op5hb]

where did you get the toe guard on the suregrip ?

[@Miajuana444]

I LOLed when you found your tool 😂

[@perisankittysk]

I’m so glad I saw this vid

[@liliannguyen4365]

this is the advice i needed!!! thanks so much 💖💖

[@Prince_Charming_1]

Good review!

[@badgalraerae]

Thank you. This saved me a lot of indecisiveness.

[@mlo71598]

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@reynavictoria9805]

I recently purchased some BW skates and they chafed at my ankle bone, peeling my skin a little. I’m not sure if this is a normal part of getting used to them or if it means they don’t fit me.

[@mariaserban3297]

maybe just wear longer socks? The chafing could be prevented that way or by tightening the string a little more i think :)

[@tamaraconforti3013]

Who are the toe guards from?

[@sarahramirez8002]

Do you know where the Suregrip skates are manufactured? I know the Lollys are made in Redwing Minnesota. That might be a factor in the price difference.

[@cazd5398]

Google says they are also made in the USA

[@PicklesFiona]

Cali

[@sarahramirez8002]

Suregrip is a USA company. However, I’ve been informed by a retailer that the “Boardwalk” skates are not made in the USA. FYI

[@emmanuelmeyermeyer1083]

I will pay the difference for American made.

[@stephaniemcmath4969]

What kind of toe stops do you use? The link isn’t working. Thank you?

[@Amberwardell]

I use the Carrera toe stops: fritzysrollerskateshop.com/products/carrera-toe-stops

[@stephaniemcmath4969]

@@Amberwardell thank you so much! I had just ordered some wheels and laces from them! Love their customer service.

[@alanna4148]

wow thank you so much for the detail in this video. very helpful

[@IndianBeauty02]

Thank u

[@lepanchooo2950]

Hello!! Just popped by to let you know that Estrojen actually uses they/them pronouns!! :)

[@Amberwardell]

Oh wow, I really appreciate you letting me know! I had no idea. I’ll use the correct pronouns from now on 🥰

[@lepanchooo2950]

@@Amberwardell :)

[@jennaturner5224]

These specs are not identical. There’s no such thing as an “outdoor skate.” All skates can be used indoor or outdoor, it’s the wheels that determine the type of use. The wheels are not identical. Moxi gummies are wider and they are made of a more dense (heavier) material. This is why the wheels you first referred to as “identical” feel different. You can order the Lolly with the carerra toe stop. The soles/heel material are not identical on the skates. This is a very newbie review, no offense intended. Just FYI. Lots of inaccuracies.

[@Amberwardell]

Thanks for the corrections. I’m obviously a newbie as my title says. Trying to be helpful and was using the information I found online. It’s hard to not feel a little bruised by the way this comment was presented, but I appreciate your help so that my viewers can know where I went wrong.

[@maggmeme]

@@Amberwardell don’t feel bruised, I appreciate your review as well as her added comments. I just bought the bw’s, but of course want the Lollies, you made me feel better about my purchase. 💗

[@richierich4604]

you are beautiful

[@AnaLaChola]

Do u actully skate ??