Sure-Grip Boardwalk Unisex Outdoor Roller Skates - Retro Boots with Suede Leather & Rubber - ABEC 3 Bearings & Aluminum Trucks - Boardwalk 82A Outdoor Wheels

I've been wanting to get back into skating and after looking into what skates would be the best, I decided on boardwalk! I bought from Amazon as the overall price was cheaper, the only difference from the listing on the Sure-Grip website was that these ones said they had Abec 3 bearings instead of Abec 7, which I didn't mind. However, after getting the skates, I found they do have Abec 7 bearings!Onto the details.The skates themselves are very well made. The boot is a nice fabric and very comfortable!It took me very little time to break them in, probably around an hour?I usually wear a size 8 US women's, or 39 EU and I got a size 6 in men's (7 in womens) and they fit perfectly! If you prefer a slightly looser fit I would get a size bigger, as they are a little snug.The wheels roll very well, they glide over old hardwood floors, and when I finally took them outside I could barely feel any bumps in the ground! They're also really fast! The only thing I had to do after getting them was loosen the back wheels a little as they were too tight. Overall, I'm in love with these skates, they're beautiful and comfortable and great for outdoors!

Beautiful and obviously well made skates. All the bearings roll smoothly, the sole is sewn to the boot, the plate is riveted to the sole and the exterior suede is gorgeous. I didn’t have any of the issues other reviewers had with off center seams, mine were perfect. I thought I might have to return them because, while the exterior suede is quite soft, the interior leather was so hard it was pinching my toes and blistering my ankles. I know leather breaks in but this was too much pain to push through. I ordered a shoe stretch spray and 20 minutes later I had skates that were molded perfectly to my foot and extremely comfortable. I wear a size 7.5 in sandals and size up to an 8 for shoes or boots because my toe area is a bit wide in proportion to the rest of my foot. I also know I wear a size 6 in men’s shoes because they tend to be wider by default. I struggled with the decision to order a 6 or 7. I went with the 6 and I’m glad I did. My toes do not hit the end of the boot and now that the width has stretched it’s perfect. The 7 would have been too big. I have 3 pair of skates, all of them suede and with a very similar boot structure, these are my favorite. Ironically I think it’s because of the stiffness of the leather. It offers more ankle support. Worth the extra effort to break them in.

I’ve had these skates for almost two years now. I’m usually size 8.5, and I ordered a size 7. They fit perfectly. They take a couple skates to break in, but are now the most comfortable skates I’ve owned. I’ve used them heavily the past two years, consistently skating every weekend while doing jumps and various tricks. I’ve had no issues with the quality and they are still as sturdy as day one. Granted I have toe caps on mine to avoid severe scuff damage. These skates are probably one of the best on the market for price and quality. The colors are cute and easy to personalize with accessories.

I very rarely write product reviews, but I had to really work at finding quad skates that measured up to what I demand from them...and these Sure Grip Boardwalks fit the bill almost perfectly. My only complaint after the inaugural break-in skating for a couple of hours at a Roller Rave is that the tongue bunches up a very small amount after lacing with no-slip laces (from Moxi). The trucks are springy, the wheels and bearings responsive and smooth, and the boot is very comfortable and soft enough to allow for enough give to do tricks like Shoot the Duck. I got back into skating last year as a 50+ woman, blowing through two pairs of cheap skates knowing they wouldn't stand up to the abuse of active skating a few times a week, but using them anyway to redevelop some skills. The Boardwalks work equally well for rink skating and street/park skating. They did not come with a tool for adjusting the wheels and trucks, so if you don't already have one a Y-wrench is an invaluable and affordable investment (and you will need one to loosen the wheels, which come tightened from the factory). The stock wheels are really nice, smaller for more responsiveness and designed for outdoor use but work well indoors if your venue allows outdoor wheels. I tried on multiple models and brands of skates and the only ones that felt right were the Moxi Lolly (which my husband got, the Chuffed Panther (which are very hard to get in some sizes) and the Sure Grip Boardwalks, but they weren't in stock in my size so I chose to purchase through Amazon. Unlike the Lollies, the dye did not bleed during use. The toe stops are a perfect size, short enough to allow you to do tricks like the Manual while still providing excellent braking. It took me a long time to find skates that passed my personal litmus test and I'm extremely pleased with these. A tiny bit heavier than the Chuffed or the cheap starter skates, but my muscles adapted to the extra weight easily (the weight comes from superior trucks, so it's a good trade-off).