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4.5
Long story short: If you’re serious about skating save your money and buy something higher quality.These are great beginner skates- they are cute and get the job done. For the price point or if you were looking to spend a little more you can get much much higher quality skates right here on Amazon! It really does make a world of difference. These were the first skates I ever purchased (May 2020) and rode them until I ripped the boot/warped the bearing. They helped me learn the basics of skating but looking back I would have gotten a lot better a lot faster if I was using higher quality skates.I really liked my Impala skates as a beginner. I’ve seen them run anywhere from 60-100 on Amazon but if I could go back I would get the Moxi beach bunny skates. They are a little pricier at 169 but if you really think you’ll love skating they are worth saving up for. They also have a skate called the rainbow rider which is in the low 100s.Honestly just a girl who taught herself how to skate and trying to help people save some timePurchased for an older niece. I wanted to get her some real skates with real wheels, something more durable than those at Walmart and Target. These are gorgeous; they really glimmer in the sun. The perfect compromise of quality and price for an older kid who will eventually outgrow the size. Metal trucks with nice indoor/outdoor wheels and nice bearings that aren't crazy fast. I switched out the wheels/bearings for Crazy Illumin8 wheels to make them more fun for her (highly recommend BTW; they're a great deal for beginner skaters and kids since they include the bearings so you don't have to worry about flipping the nut like you would with luminous light up wheels or similar models that don't include the bearing.I recommend digging out a 1/2" socket or crescent wrench and loosening the wheels (check that they are equally loosened).Her skates were rolling perfectly straight right out of the box but the wheels were super tight and not evenly tightened. I didn't loosen the trucks for her since they were rolling straight but I can if she has trouble turning later as she progresses.The quality of the skates are pretty great. The boots are thick, supportive, comfortable, and the perfect size. I kind of wish that the color on the tongue would go all the down. I added some Sure Grip pompoms.It has been a long time since I’ve skated frequently and I want to start skating outdoors. I usually exclusively skated indoors. These skates seemed to be indoor/outdoor skates when I read the description, so I thought they would be a good choice. After skating outdoors with them when they first arrived, I realized that they were more difficult to skate with outdoors than expected. Indoors was good. I couldn’t find the size of the wheels that came with the skates, but I figured they were better suited, and too hard, to skate easily outdoors.So, I bought some Sure Grip boardwalk outdoor wheels. They are 78A, so better suited for outdoors. Not only do they look great because the colors of the wheels happen to go so well with the boots, but my skates are now excellent for the outdoor skating I want to do.I highly recommend these skates for indoor skating. If you want to skate outdoors mostly, consider getting these skates and some outdoor wheels.These skates are truly great!!! I’m a new skater, and could not love my skates more! I did a ton of research before purchasing.They’re the perfect pair, especially if you love sparkle! They’re comfortable, well made from a reputable company in Australia (Crazy Skates are legit!). There’s a skate shortage now and I was able to get mine on Amazon in less than 2 weeks!I’ve been enjoying them indoors and outdoor. They come with hybrid 82a stock wheels, which I haven’t wanted to swap out. I’ve been able to adjust with a skate tool to make the feel of the trucks and spin of the wheels just right.They have great ankle support, but still comfortable, with a cutout and cushion in the back. I wear size 8 and ordered a 6 and they fit perfect, but check the sizing guide on their website to make sure you’re getting the right size. No break in time was necessary.What are you waiting for?? Get them!!! ?✨First pair of beginner skates I bought and don’t regret it! Super cute skates, extra comfy, and the wheels are great for outdoor skating. They are true to size as well. I’m an adult womens 8 and they fit like a glove. I wear my fluffy socks for extra comfort.I love the skates. They are worth every penny. Super well made. Comfortable. Other reviewers had issues that I surmise are from inexperience. All skates should be worn with sports socks. Just as a runner wears "running socks" to keep their feet safe from damage. No matter what you see on youtube, you should lace and secure your skates all the way up. If you are brand new; don't run right outside or right to the rink. Skate in your house and driveway or front street and practice. From my own personal experience, I have never ordered skates using women's sizing. I can only recall using men's. I wear an 8.5 in women's shoes. I ordered a7.5 for these skates and they fit exactly how I would expect. I highly recommend.Great Value for really great skates. I had tried getting some Impalas but they were too big. The sizing chart for Crazy Skates isn't complicated. My skates feel snug but in a good way. They feel really supportive around my ankle which is something I need . The wheels on them are great. I had to do very minor adjusting out of the box. The skate isn't very heavy and the wheels are good for indoor wheels. Love the color combo of Glittery Purple and gold for my Glam Crazy Skates. Get a pair if you are looking to pick up skating again.
