Rollerblade

Rollerblade Crossfire TFS
Posted: May 2, 2009 6:43:08 AM
Reviewer: Todd from New York City and elsewhere

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Great potential, PAINFUL FIT!Bought this 2007 model because I love the closure system, and they were $100 less than the new 8.0 model, and I don't need the 8.0's 100mm wheels either. I'd tried on the 8.0 model and they fit great, so figured the older ones would fit the same. WRONG. The frame comes together on the sides of the ankle where your round bone joints stick out, and it is incredibly painful to skate. Popped into Paragon in Manhattan to ask about this, and the salesman asked me, "The blue ones? Yeah, we got a LOT of complaints about that with those." I am returning them and getting a different model.

Rollerblade Lux Plus 3-Pack
Posted: Jan 16, 2009 4:20:42 PM
Reviewer: from Louisiana

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Rollerblade pads are great except for one - Rollerblade pads are really good and are more substantial than my prior set. However, the size M elbow pads are way too big and probably would slide upon impact. The others can be velcroed to fit knees and wrists appropriately.

Rollerblade Wing 10.0
Posted: Jan 14, 2009 7:24:54 AM
Reviewer: from Chicago, IL

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Rollerblade Wing 10.0 - I decided not to keep these rollerblades in favor of another Rollerblade style. I did not feel as if I could secure the skate well enough with the velcro closure and did not want to have to have 3 systems: a buckle, a shoelace, and the velcro closure to contend with.

Rollerblade Lux Plus 3-Pack
Posted: Aug 12, 2008 1:12:26 AM
Reviewer: Christian B from Sacramento, CA

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Elbow pads don't fit - The knee and hand pads work fine, but I can barely keep the elbow pads on. I'm not anorexic, but am at the low end of the height/weight chart. I'm going to have to buy something else for my elbows.

Rollerblade Wing 10.0
Posted: Jul 17, 2008 4:50:09 PM
Reviewer: from Anaheim

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Rollerblades looked great. Comfort and padding excellent, except I like to wear heavy duty socks when skating and these felt a little bit snug. I returned them for a half size larger. Also the service I received in returning was excellent. Zappos credited my account and was willing to send a new pair of skates before I returned the ones I had. Thanks Zappos.

Rollerblade Crossfire II 90
Posted: Jul 11, 2008 9:22:44 AM
Reviewer: Scott from Indianapolis

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Disappointed - I bought these blades last July (2007) after having excellent success with my first Rollerblades. Unfortunately, they hurt my feet every time I would try to wear them. I can push on my old blades for an hour without stopping. With these I have to stop in less than 10 minutes - my feet get too sore and tired. I don't know why there is such a big difference. I have tried having the skates adjusted, rotating the wheels, adding insoles, adding heel pads, and replacing the wheels (nothing helped).

Rollerblade Lightning II
Posted: Jul 8, 2008 1:41:24 PM
Reviewer: from NYC

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Rollerblade Lightning II - I skate approx. 5+ hours a week. This boot makes my foot raw just above the ankle the size of a quarter. I've tried extra padding, etc. etc. It simply is a poor design. I wiped out at high speed and the buckle broke off so I am hoping the updated model (Speedmachine 6.0) has solved the problem.

Rollerblade Lightning II
Posted: Jun 23, 2008 5:18:15 AM
Reviewer: Katy from Rochester, NY

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Love the rollerblades - Bought these on a recommendation. They are for my husband. He says they are the most comfortable rollerblades he's ever worn and loves how smooth they are. We recommend them. They fit true to size also.

Rollerblade Lux Plus 3-Pack
Posted: Jun 2, 2008 7:42:49 AM
Reviewer: from Lebanon, New Hampshire

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Too small and uncomfortable - Even though these pads were size "large" and I'm not that large of a person, they felt awfully small on me. They do not give that much protection. Furthermore, the hard plastic that goes between the thumb and forefinger on the wrist pads is uncomfortable. I would have returned these pads to Zappos, but I did use them once and I put a minor scratch in one of the wrist pads at the end of my skate when I brushed a piece of granite. So I'm going to attempt to sell them locally.

Rollerblade Crossfire II 4D
Posted: Jun 1, 2008 7:06:24 AM
Reviewer: Chris C from Brooklyn, NY

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Worth Every Penny!I'm 27 years old, and it’s been about 7 years since I was last on a pair of inline skates. I loved it growing up so I looked around and purchased the Crossfire II 4D's. AMAZING! It’s easy ratcheting buckle is one of the greatest features. They are a high quality and comfortable skate and the ride is very smooth. The first day I got them I went blading for 3 miles and felt fantastic.

Rollerblade Astro ABT
Posted: May 3, 2008 6:12:25 AM
Reviewer: from Indianapolis, IN

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Wheel durability - I bought these rollerblades about a year ago. They worked very well at first, but the wheels only lasted about a year before giving way. I tried to replace the wheels, but that only severely diminished the performance of the blades. So this year I am going with a different brand.

Rollerblade Activa II 90
Posted: Jan 23, 2008 9:46:30 AM
Reviewer: Cristina from

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Love my Rollerblades!I first saw this skate on a girl on the boardwalk here in Huntington Beach, CA. She was gliding with such ease so I asked her what brand skate she wore and she said they were by Rollerblade, said they were a great skate and very comfortable. She skates at least three days a week around 8-10 miles. So, I went online to Zappos and ordered. She was right, such a nice skate, nice fit, very comfortable, a great performance skate, great mechanism that tightens the laces by pulling on a lever and another to tighten around your ankles. Very quick and easy. It looks intimidating, but I found it to be very easy, just a push of a button and a pull on a lever and the skates tighten. I love these skates!! I have had many pairs of inline skates in the past, but never a pair that was as comfortable as these. And Zappos.com was great as I returned two pairs because I just couldn't seem to get the size right and turned out I should have just ordered my shoe size…unlike most skates, these run very true to size. I highly recommend this skate to anyone looking for a comfortable, performance skate.

Rollerblade Crossfire II 90
Posted: Jan 4, 2008 5:15:20 AM
Reviewer: Laura from NY, Boston, CT

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Great skates!I got these for my boyfriend after he kept lamenting how he didn't want to replace his old skates because he loved that the old ones only had clip closures, no laces. He chose these and loved them! They give great support even though he has really wide feet. The wheels are really big too, which gives more speed and comfort.

Rollerblade Lightning II W
Posted: Nov 7, 2007 6:47:11 AM
Reviewer: from Florida

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Just okay - Zappos is great, but I am not loving my Rollerblade Lightnings. I have always worn K2 skates and wanted to try these as I race marathons and really spend a lot of time on skates. Wrong move. I will go back to K2s sooner than later. The K2 Softboot is SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE! And the $$$ for these is crazy. Try the K2 Celena or Radical 90. Sorry, Rollerblade.

Rollerblade Lightning II W
Posted: Sep 4, 2007 8:01:51 PM
Reviewer: from New York

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Love these Rollerblades plus 5 STARS for ZAPPOS - Great rollerblades love them! Plus shopping on Zappos is the best online shopping experience ever (and I do shop online often). At first the prices on Zappos may seem a bit higher than on other websites but do a little bit of research and Zappos will match the lowest price you find 110%! And I got free next delivery too! Can't beat such a deal! But what pleased me most of all was amazing customer service. I called them couple of times to ask some questions and all the people that I got to talk with were very helpful and so very nice. It's a pure pleasure to shop here! Absolutely recommended. Thank you!!!

Rollerblade Crossfire II 90
Posted: Sep 4, 2007 6:56:19 AM
Reviewer: from N.J.

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Great Rollerblades...Bought these for my 15 yr old son. He loves them. Very comfortable, fast and the lacing system is great. Just pull the cord to tighten.

Rollerblade Activa TFS 4D
Posted: Jul 24, 2007 3:34:32 PM
Reviewer: Sandy S from Seattle, Washington

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Activa TFS 4D - These skates are of very good quality. I wish I was a better skater but I obviously have a lot of work to do on flat land. Hopefully I will get the hang of them, have only used them once for 20 minutes before I fell!

Rollerblade Crossfire II 4D
Posted: Jul 10, 2007 11:12:43 PM
Reviewer: Nemesis from Minnesota

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Great skates - I would recommend these skates to anyone who really enjoys roller blading and wants more speed and comfort. These are high quality roller blades and you get a lot of free stuff with them like replacement parts with specialized washers. NOTE: I would recommend that you know how to break your speed because these works of art go as fast as they look.

Rollerblade Astro ABT
Posted: Jul 6, 2007 7:56:25 PM
Reviewer: Jack D from New York

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First time rollerblader.I am a new rollerblader and I am just starting to skate. I am a little unsteady on my feet right now, but I guess it will feel steadier as I practice. I do feel good about the rollerblade Astro with the ABT brake system. The skates feel comfortable and look good. I was very surprised that I received the skates as promised within 24 hours after placing my order on line. I will definitely place another order with Zappos.

Rollerblade Lightning II
Posted: May 8, 2007 3:43:45 PM
Reviewer: from Doral, Florida

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I just got back into rollerblading after a several year hiatus. Decided to update my 12 year old pair of skates with the Rollerblade Lightning II.This skate offers excellent adjustment options with laces, velcro straps, and plastic adjustment straps near the top of the boots. Buuuttt.....I'm finding my inner ankles getting awfully sore after 4+ mile, moderate skating sessions along a flat route. Could be a combination of tightening the boots too much for maximum support and my ankle bionics. May try wearing some well padded ankle braces and loosening the boots up a bit to see if that helps.Otherwise, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting back into blading with this skate.

Rollerblade Crossfire II 90
Posted: Apr 24, 2007 6:55:16 AM
Reviewer: Jerry from Seattle, WA

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Very good product - Great Rollerblades. Great adjustment, fast, light, perfect for my level and use. I added a "Superfeet" insole" to get it perfect.One thing, the shipping box was very large and it just contained the heavy duty Rollerblade box. Perhaps a smaller package would have been more convenient for both the shipper and relative to cardboard recycling.

Rollerblade Astro ABT
Posted: Mar 12, 2007 8:36:17 AM
Reviewer: Brian from Dallas, Tx

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They're ok, but not as good as my old Bravoblade - I have a wide foot, and the skates fit well. That's the positive.I've Rollerbladed almost constantly the last 15 years on a single pair of Bravoblades. Bravoblade was one of the first Rollerblades created with the ABT braking system in the early/mid 90's. After countless wheel replacements and bearing upgrades, I decided to try something new (old skates were getting pretty yuck after years of constant use). The ABT light in the Astro does not compare to the ABT system of years past. The older system was much sturdier. When you brake with these skates, the brake tries to wobble to the left or right, depending on where you place your weight. Not so good for a brake which is supposed to make stopping easier for a beginning skater. I still think it is better than not having ABT at all if you're a beginner, but I'm disappointed at the lack of quality of this brake.There is also another flaw that I'm not too happy with. I skate hard, and find that I constantly need to pull up on the strings to tighten the fit over my feet. The laces loosen while skating, and I have yet to figure out how to keep them fully fastened. My old skates used several buckles, and no laces, so no retightening was ever needed.The laces are too long. One day, the laces got caught in the back wheel of my left skate (almost causing an accident). If you buy these skates, I would recommend shortening them.With the loose brake issue, and lace issue, I may not wait another 17 years to upgrade. After this experience, it would be nice to find a new pair of old Bravoblades.

Rollerblade Astro ABT
Posted: Dec 3, 2006 6:45:40 PM
Reviewer: Nikhil from Los Angeles, CA

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Great rollerblades for the price- Zappos rocks - The blades fit really well and perform wonderfully. They look good too and are very comfortable. Highly Recommended! I am really happy with Zappos as they not only matched the price but delivered the blades quickly. Excellent retailer.