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!

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.

UPDATE: 1-9-24. I’ve had these skates for about 8 months now. The boot feels great on my feet now. Still don’t like the pink, but the price was great! I’ve worn these skates both outside and at the skating rink. I’m not an aggressive skater so these work for outside and I feel I have the ankle support I need.This is a long review and some tips but in short:Pro: suede is easy for breaking, sizing is easy to follow, sturdy boot for ankle support, ready to roll but have the tools if needed to make adjustments. Good buy for starting and good quality so should get long wear of them.Cons: break-in period (about 12 hours), be patient. Personally, not a fan of pink, but price won over.I've had my skates for about a month, but have only taken my skates out for a total of 2 hours (four sessions). I had returned a previous pair because the skates were "too tight". In reality, I took the skates out of the box, laced them, took them off, then sent them back. Maybe all of 10 minutes of wear time. Not a good indicator of true fit of the skate after break-in.I'm still breaking in my pink Boardwalk skates. Most sources say about 12 hours are needed to get the boots to naturally break in to your feet. I have 10 hours to goBefore I ordered my skates, I read a bit more about boot fitting and break-in period. When I ordered my Boardwalks, I also ordered a pair of Beach Bunny's. Both were used and only the boxes were damaged. Saved a good chunk of change.Why did I keep the Boardwalks vs the Moxi? The other pair was a stiff vinyl boot and pinched my toes, even after reading about boot fitting. What I did like about those boots was the padding around the boot and my foot felt secure in them. I have narrow feet but found the toe box a bit too small for me, even after relacing the boot for a better fit.For me, the Moxi did not work. I ordered a size 8. I kept them long enough to roll around my home to determine I was not going to get through any sort of break-in period. About 10 days. I did send these back.I also skated with the Boardwalks during the same time in my house. I kept the Boardwalks because of the suede and a slightly larger toe box, but not that much larger then the Beach Bunny's. Overall, the boot fit my foot in terms of length and width. I wear a size 10 women's shoe across all brands. I ended up with a size 9 for the Boardwalk.The color pink is almost a bubblegum pink, not my favorite color, but they were used and cheaper then the blue at full price.My only real complaint is the top of the boot. I feel like the top rubs, regardless of how tall or how thick the socks are that I wear. It may be related to the break-in period.In summary: Good skate overall but research boot break-in period, be patient, the boot is not like a standard shoe so don't be discouraged when the boot feels tight right out of the box. There are some really good videos that address brand/material break-in periods.

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).