CHICAGO Skates Deluxe Leather Lined Rink Skate Ladies and Girls

My skates were nice. But I have learned that they are not true to size. I wear a size 7 1/2 shoe in women, I bought a 7 in skates which where to big even with think socks. So I know now with this brand you should size down.

great skate, quality!

I absolutely love them.They are beautiful and they are leather.

First of all, Chicago skates are one size larger than your shoe size, so if you wear a size 9 shoe, you need a size 8 skate. This confused me, causing me to wind up with two pairs of skates instead of one, so they don't have much incentive to change that. Snug skates are absolutely necessary if you hope to learn skating tricks. Imagine trying to jump around in roller skates that hang loose on your feet! The leather is very soft from the moment you put these skates on! One reason I do love Chicago's leather skates is there is no breaking in time. You shouldn't have to learn to skate with bloody, chafed up feet!The smooth nuts and bolts on Chicago skates are easy to loosen and tighten but, unfortunately, also easy for them to come loose while you are skating! Despite my best efforts to tighten everything, I eventually lost a toe stop on the rink when I was skating and also had my front wheels swinging from side to side. Get yourself some blue loctite and glue all nuts and bolts where you want them and they'll stay, no matter how hard you skate. One thing I hate about Chicago skates is you will likely want to replace the ball bearings as soon as you get them. The wheels rock a bit on the bearings. Get some Bones bearings first thing, and you'll be able to skate better.The thing I hate most about the size 9 skates is that the back wheels are further forward than they are on the size 10 skates! I wish this was not the case. I have both sizes, since I didn't realize I should order a size down. Once I got the size 9's, I still kept the 10's, because the placement of the wheels on the size 10 is better for balance. The back wheels on the 10's are further back, preventing me from falling backwards and hitting my head on the rink any time somebody unexpectedly zips in front of me. No, this is not a function of the 10's being bigger. Chicago's size 9 and 10 skates are actually built differently, with size 10's being built the way skates should be. Size 9's fit my feet, but I feel like I have to lean forward whenever I am on them. I feel unsafe standing straight up while roller skating, because the back wheels on the size 9's (and only the size 9's?) are too far forward. The size 10's are too big for my feet, but I can side surf in those, because the wheels under my feet are just right for balance. I can't side surf in the size 9's, because the front and back wheels are too close together under my feet for my ankles to be able to push against the skate from that angle and still maintain balance. Despite all of these problems, I still only order Chicago skates, because the comfort makes up for everything, once you know how to deal with Chicago skates (what to replace on them). I just wish I could get a size 9 boot with a size 10 heal and truck, for better balance. My old roller skates were perfect, but I don't remember the brand. They had more width between the front and back wheels to allow for better balance. Those skates allowed me to not only side surf but jump while skating forward and land skating backwards, and then just keep skating! Yes, I'm afraid the build of the roller skate does make a difference in how skilled of a skater you will appear to be.

Back to skating after 45 years. The skates are sturdy and steady with very smooth wheels. However; quality control could be improved. My laces were completely different from one another by type and length. One of the skates has some glue running out of the front, but not worth returning and replacing. They definitely need to be broken in which I would expect. The fit is perfect. I also purchased the C Seven skates and had to return those as there was no comparison in quality. I would purchase these again.

I bought these like five years ago. They work really great.

I recommend these skates. I had to exchange the other pair with the pink wheels because the size was too big. These fit just right and they are very comfortable. Chicago skates are a very popular here and I owned a pair when I was little. 5 stars for sure.

This skate company does not make reliable or good qaulity skates at all. For starters the boot offers little support and no cushioning. Skating can be painful and uncomfortable when using them, I've had to layer socks on in order to protect my heels and ankles. the wheels are a joke. Since theyre plastic you end up slipping and sliding everywhere which can be very dangerous, and they dont have grooves either meaning they have little traction making this issue worse. I switched them out with my moxi wheels so this wouldn't happen. Sizing is weird as well. I'm a US womens 7.5 and I ordered a 7. They are way too big and super heavy making it hard to manuever. The plate and trucks are metal which is a plus as plastic parts are a huge no no. Unfortunatly, I did little research before purchasing and I'm super dissapointed. No skate should be like this. Don't listen to any positive reviews these skates are horrible and no one should be considering them. Good quality skates aren't made like this. It doesn't matter if you're a professional or beginner. DO NOT BUYTHESE!!