Top 7 most popular inline skates (Freestyle / recreational)

We took a look at the 7 best selling rollerblades. The list is based off of sales of freestyle and recreational style skates using sales data for the past 6 months.
You can find out more about the skates mentioned in today's video here:
Playlife Aztec (1:12)
www.locoskates.com/products/p...
FR Skates FR1 models (2:30)
FR1 80: www.locoskates.com/collection...
FR1 80 Intuition LIner: www.locoskates.com/collection...
FR1 310 Intuition liner: www.locoskates.com/collection...
FR1 325: www.locoskates.com/collection...
FR1 310: www.locoskates.com/collection...
FR1 90: www.locoskates.com/collection...
FR1 310 Red: www.locoskates.com/collection...
Rollerblade Cruiser Models (3:38)
Unisex: www.locoskates.com/collection...
Pink/blue: www.locoskates.com/collection...
Rollerblade Zetrablade (4:41)
Mens: www.locoskates.com/products/r...
Womens: www.locoskates.com/products/r...
Flying Eagle F5S Eclipse (5:12)
Back: www.locoskates.com/collection...
Pink: www.locoskates.com/collection...
FR Skates FRX models (6:08)
3x110: www.locoskates.com/collection...
4x80: www.locoskates.com/collection...
4x80 Orange: www.locoskates.com/collection...
Powerslide Zoom models (6:42)
Zoom 100: www.locoskates.com/collection...
Zoom 80: www.locoskates.com/collection...
Zoom Loco 100: www.locoskates.com/collection...
Zoom Loco 80: www.locoskates.com/collection...
Camera/Edit: Jake Eley
Drone: Joe Morley
Titles: Duncan Barton
Music: Skogsra
Track: Primadonna

[@SirPrancelot1]

Very interesting video, thanks. Good to see so many in the lower price range.

[@morning_sounds]

I also love the zoom liner. I wish the loco zoom liner was available to buy separately. I prefer it over my skinny boy and fatboy liners.

[@RobKellett]

Yooo!! Love this 🙌 next zoom in a dark grey with white accents would look freshhhh!

[@MentoringBA]

I was drawn oddly to the powerslide skates when i saw it and its been my best skate ever coming from an oxelo mf900 which i still keep as a spare. I do love the review

[@Muslim_Student]

I'm about to get the oxelo mf 500 any advice?

[@redminute6605]

Just like you said: the RollerBlade skates are solid classic good skates, maybe not the most innovative but always reliable, but you forgot to mention, that even though PowerSlide are very innovative, they lack of that good quality! the screws can jump off their spot, the bands are really thin and cheap felling, the only thing that feels really solid, is the trinity frame (Zoom Pro 100x3)

[@thevanityproject6480]

Some pink loco zooms! Or purple. Something loud, the colour variation in all inline skates is pretty bad, but aggressive skates are improving with wild designs from Roces and Them - the colour options in freestyle skates is awful. The current loco zoom is the best looking freestyle skate on the market right now though.

[@dominickgarey5330]

"12 point mounting system" Love this guy.

[@thingsjoshdoes3906]

Great video! Lets go yellow!!

[@jordskates]

Liking these videos! Would be good to hear a similar one for wheels. Also I think the next Loco collab Zoom skate would look good in grey . Maybe the same grey as the new USD Aeon Lomax skate.

[@beastfromtheeast8611]

When will the new loco zoom be released? I'm looking for a new pair of skates and would wait if it was soon. Thanks!

[@sanadnaw3422]

Need information on the fit of the F5S Eclipse, I'm 261MM(26.1CM) in length and 104mm (10.4CM)(4.1 Inches) of width, I should get size 41 EU but according to the size chart, i should go 42 EU? and will the skates be too narrow for my feet? thanks. I need an answer as soon as possible.

[@kevinline]

Can you please make a video for the most responsive boots/shell for freestyle/wizard skating.

[@LocoSkates]

Only one skate above £150 / $200. Also, interesting that 6 out of the 7 best selling skates are Freestyle skates... showing a trend towards hard-boot models.

[@koalavibes6476]

Which do u think I should get Flying Eagle F1S Mantra Skates or HARDBOOT INLINE SKATES MF500

[@Darkhell87]

Anyone know where to find wheels that are soft and narrow shaped for rinks that fit K2 aggressive skates? A local skate shop used to have some in a big bin for cheap but they're long gone and I can't find them online.

[@morning_sounds]

I love the zoom but when you hit size 10 and up, the frame is a little short imo.

[@danishalishow]

ordered the flying eagle fs6, super great quality but sadly too narrow for my feet which hurt quite a bit after trying them on for 30 minutes so have initiated return on amazon.

[@aliashraf2398]

Your foot problems or skates?

[@juanleezy5748]

I'm looking to get a new pair of inline skates for my Dad who is going on 80. He has a pair of schankel inlines , 4x110mm, that he got 10 years ago. He used to run marathons until he couldn't anymore so he picked up inline skating as a form of his daily exercise. He likes the 4x110 setup. with the shoes on the frame, for its lightweight, rather than the boots . Please help me find a solid and reliable pair of inline skates for him! Is there a brake system for the 110mm? Hoping to grab a pair for him this holiday season.

[@jacedragon]

How do these fit compared to ice skates? I wear a size 13 shoe and size 10.5 Bauer ice skate and size 10 mission mw03 There’s no stores near me so I have to order online and want to make sure I get a size close enough to fit right

[@MavpDump]

If you were given a choice would you rather pick the RB cruiser or the Flying eagle F5S eclipse?

[@LeslyL7]

Are this good for wide feet compared to the rollerblade brand which is not? does it come with a brake? And what about weight limit? Please and thank you.

[@natpagle2132]

Is the Zoom Loco collab available anytime in the future?

[@riseup9112]

Hello guys.. Playlife Aztec or FR X for a man who stayed almost everyday in his childhood with skates on the streets but didn't skate since 2005! I think i still got that balance and can do also couple simple tricks or running fast with them.. Does it worth to pay +50Euros for FR X or just go with the Aztec for 100€.. I personally love the look of the boot from Aztec and the wheels from FR X.. Thanks!

[@wfd666]

hey man, im going for my 3rd pair of rollerskates now and i need your help on this quest. my first skate is the Rollerblade RB cRUISER 4X80 and i loved it. but Now i want a faster skate and a more confotable liner than the One in the cruiser. my second rollerskate is the Powerslide Zoom Pro 3x100. i liked it, but got very disappointed with it cause it was supposed to be way faster, BUT......the hurricane wheels are too slow man. and the cuff gets me ankle pain. that annoys me. i was looking for a Rollerblade twister. the red and black one, but got worried about the narrower fit, comparing to the Cruiser. cand you shed some light on the differences? please? thanks in advance. btw i want a 3x110 this time. Cheers from Brazil JP

[@NoirLouisStream]

I would love to get a red and white zoom

[@woooshbait9696]

Is k2 kinetic 80 for wide feet people?

[@Msantor1605]

Bro those loco PSs are siiiiiick

[@DashDrones]

Have the FR1 310s and love everything about it. So comfortable, amazing quality components, well built and fast. A massive upgrade from my 2019 Twister Edges.

[@kenmastersmaster]

Definitely a Downgrade from twisters. Worse liner, worse wheels, worse bearings and mold that's 20 years old and not breathable at all. Flimsy straps.

[@DashDrones]

@@kenmastersmaster that's your opinion, pity it's completely wrong. I used to love the rollerblade brand but after the pain, struggle and poorly constructed frame with the edge 110s, never again. One positive note, the hydrogen wheels and bearings were decent.

[@kenmastersmaster]

@@DashDrones pity you have flat feet and have to wear inferior wide skates from 20 year old engineering/moulds and cheap Chinese wheels because you couldn't figure out how to size the twisters correctly. The twister frames are extruded and the fr frames are cast, so you clearly don't know anything about frames either... The fr310 are 231mm vs 255mm twister 3wd makes them way more stable

[@lonelyberg1808]

what are the best freeskates under 200$

[@DashDrones]

@@lonelyberg1808 FR FRX would be a decent option.

[@tonyli9249]

How about the brand K2 roller skates?

[@Dynamic_Flyer]

Can you do a similar video about the best selling tri skates?

[@JesusHF37]

How about Powerslide Zoom pro?

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

this is nice

[@SerialWheeler]

Quite surprised the RB Twister wasn't present, but a good list nonetheless, especially for people getting into freeskating and freestyle skating. Btw, would you know what size Intuition liner fits perfectly in a size 42 EU FR1 boot? Thanks and hope the sales go crazy 🤠

[@kenmastersmaster]

Seems like whatever made the list is whatever they have in stock that isn't selling. Twisters are always sold out 👍 this is a clear shill video. Put those shitty zooms at number 1??? Right....

[@Jin_Jon]

@@kenmastersmaster He literally said that those skates sell the most. You're just a typical hater. These are their best selling skates.

[@12dougreed]

Hi just a question. Have you any idea on how to stop an irritating rattle on my powerslide 110 next skates ? Yes I know that this is an out of the blue question but up to now no one has been able to help. Like your video 👍

[@Spcght]

Been a while since I have skated. But is it just on one skate? I assume you have a bad bearing

[@darkpetka1]

No sizes available in stock for loco zoom

[@jayknight139]

LMAO the smoke in the trunk. 😂

[@sharingmatters]

Finally some good top rank! Zoom Loco collab looks amazing but why have you downgraded bearings from ABEC7 to ABEC5?

[@chowder9719]

Abec5 but I think they are out of stock now

[@hisnameisiam808]

Are there any skates made in the USA?

[@1Three8Fiver]

Yeah thanks for watching today is a lot more friendly and less cliche than like and subscribe, if people do like it and want to sub they will, it's become that monotonous hearing it that it means nothing anymore. Now someone saying thanks for watching today in a friendly mate chat manner will make me 'feel' like doing it, because I hate being told what to do. Bent the frame on my old hockey skates that I've been using for leisure so looking for a new pair and can't decide if I want to settle again and grab some Loco Zoom for that continued 80mm feeling or if I want to go silly for an FR1 to be able to try alternate wheel sizes...the inner conflict of trying to justify the extra budget continues... Also when are you getting some more snapbacks in? I'm sat here wearing my current one with all but 3 of the pins snapped off and continually super gluing the two straps together...

[@LocoSkates]

Nice... Hopefully some points in this video can help with your conflict! No hats imminent I'm afraid... worldwide hat shortage (??!)

[@RafaelSantos-xq6lv]

Hey, thanks for sharing your input. Have you used the Twister Edge? I wanted to buy those but I don't know if the price is proporcional to the quality, when compared to others like the ones you showed.

[@LocoSkates]

Yes. The Twister Edge is one of the best skates out. Build-quality wise it's the best on the market. Only reason it wasn't featured here is because there was very limited availability at the end of 2021.

[@RafaelSantos-xq6lv]

​@@LocoSkates Ok, thank you. My problem right now is to find them. Since they are not on Rollerblade's website and since no store one is selling my shoe size. I'll keep searching though, Thanks again ;)

[@LocoSkates]

@@RafaelSantos-xq6lv Hold out a few weeks, there should be a bunch of new models arriving in Spring. There's not much available just yet.

[@RafaelSantos-xq6lv]

I ended up buying the skates at a store in Porto 'cause the Twister XT had just arrived. Pretty cool skates! Good performance. I'm new at it and with only 3h30min of practice I can already do a lot of stuff and I feel comfortable wearing them. Pretty smooth, and the shock absorber helps a lot! Probably with different skates, the experience wouldn't be the same 😉✌️

[@perze_]

I've bought a PS Zoom as well, but the Pro 80 version with Trinity frame. I've never regreted it. Only thing though I hate about this skate is its liner. It's a complete disaster and trash. The liner's inner coating came off/became lose after the first 2 hours of skating and became much more baggy with the time. It begins to scour off my ankles after 2-2,5 hours of usage so I always plan my sessions within this timeframe. Finding a cheaper liner, what fits in this skate and doesn't feel too tight either, isn't an easy task. To be honest, I don't want to intvest half the price of this skate in a new liner. It would be ridiculous :D So I gave up on the hunt and roll with the original till I can use it. Than I want to buy a Seba High Light Carbon Competition or a PS Harcore Evo Pro because I really love the Trinity mounting system. I have to try both and than I can decide which one will be the winner.

[@petergauld4232]

As an american, whenever you start to describe the price of the blades, I am just thinking to myself, "Wait, how heavy are these skates?"

[@StreaminFreedom]

what about usb sway team iv vs powerslide zoom next core 80?

[@StreaminFreedom]

I mean power slide next core 80 oh and curious about the k2 uptowns as well.

[@superapekid2815]

Powerslide Zoom Loco Edition in Coral dualcolor please

[@UKFISGODLIKE]

My tendency is more to get aggressive skates, but I'm a bit older and will probably just hit the street and not grind and jump much anymore..do you think aggressive skates are good enough for casual street driving ? Or should I go for some of this video

[@LocoSkates]

Don’t get aggressive. Go for 80mm+ wheels

[@UKFISGODLIKE]

@@LocoSkates yea that's what I will do, just wanted to get the power slides in the white model that you offered, sadly I'm 2 years too late 😭

[@pavlospoutoridis9202]

Any1 tried playlife aztec? what is your opinion? Thank you in advance! :)

[@stevanasmusic]

I do love Rollerblade, and I use the Zetrablade for inline freestyle slalom. I tried the Cruiser, found them too heavy and cumbersome. If I could have the Zetrablade with aluminum frames, I'd be happy😂

[@LocoSkates]

That exists, it's called the Rollerblade Spark: www.locoskates.com/collections/rollerblade-skates/products/rollerblade-spark-80-w-skates-grey-turquoise 🙂

[@stevanasmusic]

@LocoSkates Wow, really??? These look super cool, I'm going to do my research on them, never even heard of them. Thank you so much!!!!!!😍

[@03cnj]

Where can I get those white loco zoom?

[@LocoSkates]

Keep an eye on the website over the next couple of weeks, there's a few sets being re-uploaded - locoskates.com

[@MrMokey24]

Put Intuition liner in a properly sized Zoom shell and you got one of the best skating experiences ever. The riveted frame is amazing. One thing I don't like about skates is how confusing it is to get the proper size, with shell size, liner size etc. Also skates for children are a horrible mess.

[@stubear]

The zoom would be a lot more tempting with a longer frame, the 4x80 or worse the 3x100 is really too short on the larger sizes. Either stretch it out or do 90s or something.

[@LocoSkates]

A few people have mentioned this. Interesting that the Zoom always gets singled out for this issue when all the other skates (FR1, FRX, Cruiser, Flying Eagle) also use a 243mm (ish) frame across all sizes. Is it that the frame is placed quite far forward on the zoom do you think? (ie accentuating the shortness at the back)

[@stubear]

@@LocoSkates exactly that, there's a real risk of a sore bum because it's so far forward. Generally speaking I think those frames are always too short for a UK11, but it seems to be an industry standard for whatever reason. Stretching out the wheelbase would be nice but I can hardly blame a manufacturer for not bothering with a niche size.

[@DBMelly]

What do you recommend? I haven't put on skates in 20 years... I'm so lost in what to buy... I'm US10 size by the way

[@Aquoscapture]

For 9us would a ps zoom 3x100 frame be really short

[@firmanerdogan]

Where is powerslide next & rollerblade twister edge?

[@kenmastersmaster]

Probably out of stock hence "not popular"

[@robertwest4299]

If anyone can help I will be greatly appreciative. I use to aggressive skate but quit probably about 10 years ago (I’ve been on skates but I mean frequently.) my daughter is wanting to start skating which gives me a reason to get back into it. I really want a freestyle skate (I think) for smoother faster glides and just cruising with the kid but can be a fast flow skate with enough soul area to do a simple occasional grind.

[@LocoSkates]

You could chuck a pair of GC 8 frames on any aggressive skate: www.locoskates.com/collections/frames/products/ground-control-80mm-hd-complete-frame-black Or if you can find your size you could go for USD Aeon 80: www.locoskates.com/collections/all/products/usd-aeon-80-skates?variant=39673279774763 (more sizes will arrive again in the coming weeks)

[@robertwest4299]

@@LocoSkates sweet! Thank you so much! Can’t thank you enough!

[@lukokiquartadacosta1204]

I have a oxygen skate what your thoughts on that skate bruh.

[@udihu]

so no trinity zooms on the list? On the next Loco Zoom: Now you have white black next shoul be black white ;) Just kiddin'. My favourite skate color is white-grey (think of the aeon 72 white with the really light grey top) or white - dark blue, and I also like that Rollerblade green (lime?)

[@LocoSkates]

The regular Zoom price is just a bit more appealing to people I think!

[@udihu]

@@LocoSkates yeah I got you. Also it might have been my converted sway but it felt a bit too flexy to me.

[@freshasadaisy4782]

6 years on the 2015 FR2 and I doubt that the metal plate on a FR1 makes a difference in power transfer at all. And when you think about it it wouldnt even make sense. It is not possible to deform the plastic mounting block with a frame that is flat connected to it.

[@kenmastersmaster]

And yet all the boot breakages you hear about on Reddit are always from cheap plastic mounting plates where the bolt cracks right through the plastic. Even $90 oxellos provide metal plates. Fr must be very cheap to cut costs by not including it except in the overpriced models. That pretty much tells you everything. Yes the power transfer will be better with less flex in that area.

[@freshasadaisy4782]

@@kenmastersmaster funny that you liked your own comment. Provide evidence for the claim that FR skates break at the mounting bolt. I made a direct comparison to FR1 skates and there is no better power transfer at all.

[@kenmastersmaster]

@@freshasadaisy4782 you mean like you liked your own comment??? Pretty obvious all your comments have 1 like - yourself. Sorry you couldn't afford an fr1 or real skate. You must weigh 50kg and skate 5km an hour that's why your $100 skates don't break.... Plastic mounts are all garbage as to be expected from rec skates

[@kenmastersmaster]

@@freshasadaisy4782 I have posted links to Reddit of broken mounting plastic but KZbin deletes Reddit threads as spam. Guess you will have to Google it lazy boy

[@freshasadaisy4782]

@@kenmastersmaster Learn how to post links the way they dont get deleted. You cant provide evidence for your claim, thats what i thought. I hade a conversation with you in the past about wheel size and speed, you showed the same behavoir then, stupid claims, lack of understanding of the matter and complete ignorance. You can't take someone like you seriously. Keep liking your own comments out of insecurity, so funny.

[@TheusBrasil2008]

🔝Zoom 🔝

[@vladimirlopez7840]

I can’t agree with you on the power slide I think the plastic is cheap with a lot of reports of plastic cracking and frames getting loose.

[@latuya8388]

good video but please get a better microphone 🎤 🙏🏽

[@erif682]

FRs hurt me pretty bad with just 5 miles of skating. Blisters on both feet. They were new and a half size bigger. They were too tight.

[@LocoSkates]

We recommend going one full size up on the FR skate. I would still pursue wearing them a couple more times though, blisters often resolve themselves once the skate is broken in... you might find the size loosens up too.

[@thememelords9491]

im trying to find new skates to get I asked on reddit and they sent skates for beginners because of my small budget I just want something to do tricks on that isnt too small for my feet :( cmon

[@LocoSkates]

Do you want to do aggressive tricks? (ramps/rails/skatepark) ...or just floor tricks (footwork etc)

[@thememelords9491]

@@LocoSkates just floor tricks

[@LocoSkates]

@@thememelords9491 The Aztec skates (number 7 in the video) are perfect... and cheap!

[@thememelords9491]

@@LocoSkates O h wait I thought everything on here was out of my budget by leaps and bounds The aztec ones are just within it thanks

[@waileddine1151]

I just want inline skates that just wont break even if i weight 99 kg 😂

[@troyvlody1365]

No.1 should have been powerslide next 80's

[@codeman3639]

vid too quiet

[@ravenouspathogen]

You guys need to normalize the audio, that intro music is like twice as loud as your commentary, try having headphones on with that changeover..

[@LocoSkates]

Hope your eardrums are ok! (That one slipped the net during upload, apologies!)😅

[@george5120]

"Popularity" has never been an important criteria, for me, regarding any consumer product, because popularity can be influenced by what people can afford. All that I care about is what is the best skate, regardless of price.

[@WesWimbo]

SOLD OUT 😢

[@Radicxlsuicide]

you made a sale with the zoom loco, they better fucking work for your sake lol

[@Aquoscapture]

How was it

[@Radicxlsuicide]

@@Aquoscapture peak skating

[@kenmastersmaster]

Oxelo mf500 is the best skate under $150... In fact it's under $100 and same mold as the flying eagles. The play life looks good but no metal mounting plates but is a direct twister clone. I also call bullshit on the macroblade instead of seeing a twister edge on the list. The zooms are also pieces of crap

[@LocoSkates]

Hey. The list is based on sales figures. Macroblade is cheaper than Twister... so has higher sales.

[@Madman9mm]

I need you to use your big boy voice next time. I could barley hear you.

[@christopherknowles]

This is reinforcing the stereotype that rollerblading is gay.