Rollerblade Macroblade 90 Inline Skate Review
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- The Macroblade 90 by Rollerblade is a decent inline skate but at the $280 price point but there are better options available to be honest. In my opinion the Macroblade 80 or even the Zetrablade is a more solid choice. They do the same job, are more comfortable, lighter and cost less. If you're going to spend around $300 for a new pair of inline skates you better off going with the Macroblade 100 3WD.
I found the Macroblade 90 to be the most uncomfortable skate in the Rollerblade lineup. Not sure why as the boot seems the same as the Macroblade 80, perhaps it's because this skate is so much heavier. Maybe it was the lace system. Maybe I just got a shitty pair.
That being said, if you are looking for a inline skate with 90mm wheels the Macroblade 90 is better than the competition (K2 FIT 90 BOA). The Macroblade 90 is WAY more comfortable than the K2 FIT 90 BOA.
The Macroblade 90 comes with 90mm 84A wheels paired with SG9 bearings which wear exceptionally well and provide reasonable value at this price point.
NOTE: I am NOT an affiliate and didn't get JACK SHIT for doing this review. I am just an independent inline skate enthusiast who would like to help as many people as I can find the right rollerblades so they can get outside and be healthier by doing more cardio.
Thank you for watching! Thank you even more for liking the video and commenting on it.
Cheers!!
There is just no damn way no one else has complained about these in the comments here. Something aint right. Macroblade 90s are crap. And id almost bet, so are the rest of Rollerblades products. Maybe the were better in the past, but not today.
Im in a pair of 13.5 mens right now, they are very skinny and short. Heel doesnt go all the back because the monocoque gets in the way. The laces are so long, theres nowhere to put them. The wheels themselves dont feel properly aligned beneathe the boot. I dont feel centered in the skates. The front of your heel will have no room and the tongue will almost not stay in the boot around the inner heel. The sides of your heels will be squeezed. The boot feels like they didnt scale all the dimensions up properly for the big sizes. No one alive has feet shaped so long, skinny, and short.
I was very very excited to finally get a decent pair of inlines after months of consideration. I was originally going to buy the Zetrablades but figured i didnt need such entry level skates. Then i waa going to get the Macroblade 80s but came to the conclusion that i wanted a little better design quality. So i went for the Macroblade 90s.
I may as well have just gone to Walmart.
@@thevoicestoldmetoagain4627 for some reason this particular size and skate are just like you said: crappy. Sorry to hear that happened and I hope you find something better!!
Great review. I just grabbed the new lightning 110s to replace the macroblade 100s for neighborhood cruising. 100% improvement over the pain of the macroblade.
Awesome! I'm hoping to get some of those too now, didn't know about them until I saw your comment! Thank you!!
I felt like I need come back here after switching from the K2's to the Macro 80... I endorse every single word he said. I am so glad I was able to watch this video! Thank you so much, you made my skate sessions and my summer even better!
Awesome that the macro 80 work so well for you too! Thank you so much for coming back to comment, happy skating brother!
Just returned my k2 90 boa today after a stitching defect. I was between the macro 90 vs 80. This video is EVERYTHING I needed to make an informed decision. Thank you very much sir.
Thank you for taking the time to leave this comment, knowing these videos actually help people like yourself get the best skate for you for your money makes the whole thing completely worthwhile! Enjoy your new skates man! Hope they are perfect for you and you get out lots this summer, -Jamie
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer Absolutely! I felt like this video was made exclusively to me, just so you know how helpful it was.
Just wanted to thank you. I just got back into skating after losing some weight and wanting something easy on my knees. Had not owned a pair of Rollerblade's since the early 90's, went K2 and never looked back. Just bought the Macroblade 80's and could not be happier. They are everything you said.
@@xrobertcmx love hearing that man! Thank you for the comment it is much appreciated! Awesome you found a good pair and are getting back into it. I've not found a more body friendly way to stay in shape either. Happy skating man!!
Thanks to your review I just ordered a pair for myself and a friend. I went from a lost buying the macroblade 100 to the 90 but I settled on the 80 because im a beginner.
Awesome! Happy to hear it. You can't go wrong with the 80's, after 6,000 kms of skating in the past few years I still love the 80's in the rotation. Enjoy!
Here watching fully king of roller blades my dear friend. 🤴🏼😊✌haha my hubby bought me same pair of slippers like you. I like the red detailing on these ones. And honestly bro your thumbnails are amazing.
Thank you :) photoshop is pretty fun once you get the hang of it! NICE...Those slippers are the most comfortable ever!! Thank you so much for watching and commenting it's is massively appreciated 🙏 watched and liked your video today it was a good one! Hope you and your family are having a great weekend Shadae🙂
Hi!! Thank you for your time making a honest review, Im a US soldier who enjoys rollerblading in my free time for cardio & fitness, Iam an advance beginner skater, I got a pair of 2018 K2 80 Kinetic Pro, they are really good, however I would like to upgrade my performance and speed. My first thought was the K2 Fit 90 Boa, but you destroyed it with this video review 😂 I found a super great deal on new Macroblade 90 for $150.00 much more cheaper than the K2Vo2 90 boa and I would like to know your opinion on which one and why should I buy. Thanks
@@frankernestochibas5065 thank you man! Best cardio for sure, so fun and low impact.
I would suggest looking at k2 vo2s100 as you won’t feel much difference on the 90mm wheels. Or macroblade 100 3wd.
Personally after trying 90mm, I find 100mm are just a tiny bit faster, last a lot longer and are so much smoother than 90mm. And they usually cost exactly the same amount. Hope that helps!
If you’re set on 90mm I would say go with the least expensive pair as mostly they’re the same (I find anyways) in terms of comfort and durability. Currently I have quite a few pairs in regular rotation: macroblade 80, K2 v02s100 (x2), macroblade 1003wd, k2 mod 110 (just saying this so you believe both brands are just as good as the other and so you believe in the 100mm over 90mm is from experience.)
Cheers bro! The 90mm-100mm is really just splitting hairs, just wanna help you get the best ride and most enjoyment!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer wow! What a quick answer.
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll check out the K2 VO2 100. I appreciate your insight on the 100mm wheels being faster, smoother, and longer-lasting compared to 90mm. Your experience with both brands is reassuring. Cheers!
Happy to help! If you have any other questions ask anytime brother.
Good info! Was about to buy the 90's tomorrow...I think I'll go for the Macroblade 80 now since I'm a newbie and looking for something to start out in. Also the price difference is a winner as well! Thank you!!!
You're welcome, thank you for taking the time to comment! I think you're making a very good decision, that's exactly what I recommend doing no matter your skill/experience level. Grab the 80's, get comfortable skating them and then if you want more speed step up to the 100. Once you have a good cardio base the 80's are pretty dam quick anyways (with good wheels and bearings). Let me know how they go for you! Enjoy!!
Tough decision for me. I almost bit the dust yesterday on 90s after hitting a rock I didn't see. The bigger wheels are more appealing for that reason, but I, like you, want a good workout without down time from injury. Also, Thuro has both for $150 right now in the states, but only the 100 3wd in my size. Not sure if they ship to Canada though. Anyway, thanks for a great review as always!
$150 is a steal! The 3WD is a wicked skate. Love mine. Fit is PERFECT
I’m just starting my rollerblading journey and just gotta say you really represent your channel name hahah
Thank you Luiz :) Enjoy your journey!! Inline skating is the best.
Just taken delivery of my first pair of macroblade 80, I've been skating since I was about 12 and I'm now 38, done mainly agressive scating so this will be a subtle change, also if any of you guys are into indoor skating I suggest the mission skates, very quick in a straight line and in the turns ...
Awesome! Never tried the mission skates but would like to. Hope the macros work out for you well!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer you should try them you won't regret it, gonna give the 80s a whirl today if the weather holds off here in the UK...
@@jeffsoal7269 keen to do so, hope I can track a pair in my size down over here!
Awesome let me know how you like them!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer had a quick hour on the 80s and they didn't dissapoint, really compfortable to say the were only £150. Feels like I can skate for hours in these things...
@@jeffsoal7269 Sweet!! Exactly man, it's so cool to be able to skate an hour In brand new skates first session. Happy you find them that comfortable as well. Can't go wrong for the price! Happy skating brother
Hi, I just bought my first pair (the 90’s). I did feel a much better rolling resistance with the 90’s over the 80’s. And the shoes are personal how they fit, the 90’s did feel better dan the 80’s. So I think the way you think about this is really personal experience... Do you know from your experience, if better wheels make a much difference in how they react? Or is this more depending on the frame?
Hello, I would say the wheels definitely make a difference in how they react. The larger the wheel the faster you will roll but the harder it will be to make sharp turns. That is why I suggest a 3 wheel 100mm skate over a 4 wheel 90 or 100mm. Just my personal opinion of course, I prefer an 80mm wheel or a 100mm 3 wheel as I find then you can choose your skates exactly how you want them to feel based on what kind of skating you will be doing that specific training session. I find the 90mm wheels to be not the best at anything just sort of right in the middle...but maybe because they are your first pair they will be perfect for you. To be honest I am being really fussy with my skates because I've been skating a long time. As a beginner you might not even be able to notice these differences until you have a few hundred kilometers of experience. The Macroblade 90 is still a solid skate and if they were my only choice I would certainly take them and still get great training sessions. Hope that helps! Happy skating and thank you for your comment.
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer thanks for your reply! My choice for 90 was that it would go a bit faster than 80. 100 maybe a obvious choice than but I want to roll of objects and from what I’ve seen, 4 wheels give more stability then since you don’t have a wheel in the middle of your feet. Maybe for experienced skater this is no problem but this was my conclusion to prefer 90’s over 80’s. And from testing two pair of rollerblades I did notice a difference in 80’s vd 90’s in rolling resistance... well my next pair will be an 80’s or 100 I think as soon as I know what type of riding I prefer 😂 (or both 🤪)
@@bernovanderwal You were right to choose the 90's then because you're right about the 4 wheels will giving you a more stable feeling...which is a huge benefit when you're first starting out! Ha ha that is exactly what happened to me! I ended up buying them both because I like them all for different reasons/surfaces depending on where I'm skating. It's awesome you're getting into inline skating man, it's the most fun, most enjoyable form of cardio and a really easy way to stay in shape. If you do try the other models (80's or 100's) please let me know what your thoughts on them are! Have a great day man
@@bernovanderwal yeah honestly if you don’t have experience then getting a 3 wheel setup isn’t ideal. It’s higher off the ground and less stable. However, I had a really cheap pair when rollerblades first came out (wheels were a very cheap hard plastic) in the early 90’s and I used them from street hockey games to tricks and going down an incline I got a rock caught in between the wheels on my lead skate and I took a nose dive head first (we didn’t wear helmets back then unfortunately) into the concrete, which might not have happened had I had a softer wheel like the 80’s do. Like he said bigger wheeled 90’s will be faster with a harder wheel but the 80’s have a softer wheel which makes for a smoother ride but the wheels will wear quicker depending on how often you skate and how you stop. These rollerblades now (even the cheap ones) have much better bearings and the materials for the wheels are much better than what I used almost 30yrs ago. I will say the blades I had back in the day had a full solid plastic boot and gave great support and you could take the insert out. These budget-mid blades don’t seem to offer much support IMO from the pics I’ve seen. I’m 40 now so I’m looking to get another pair mostly for fitness and recreational use on the bike path. I do love the color scheme of those 80’s with the bright fluorescent yellow and grey but looking at them makes me question the support available. But I haven’t had a pair recently so maybe they’re ok
@@bernovanderwal
Fyi, the Macroblade 80 frame can take 84mm wheels, if you think 80mm is too small.
I’ve had two pairs of k2 in my life and they kill my feet…especially ankles near the buckle. Wish I had found your channel sooner!
Very common experience with K2. They take a long time to break in and you have to really be mindful with the adjustment near the ankle, takes a lot of messing around to find the sweet spot. Happy to hear the videos are useful! Thank you for the comment!
If you were to change upgrade your wheels to at least the Supreme wheels, you get a better ride, the 90's are the sweet spot for enduranceI training. I won a half marathon in my first Gen Macroblade 90mm. I avg 10 to14. My Macroblade 90mm came with Supreme wheels. I upgraded to to the SG9 bearings and I only skate on the Hydrogen wheels. You get the, you'll never go back.
Congratulations that's sweet you WON! I absolutely agree, upgrading your wheels and bearings is the way to go. So much more fun.
Thanks for the video! Going with macroblade 80
Nice! They're the better deal and a great ride imo. Thank you for the comment, happy skating!
Sir, can You please advise what to choose for long time cruising without any jumps, etc, just rolling and enjoying. I am thinking about Macroblade 80 (after Your video) and Twister XT... which one is better? I have normal experience (after surfskates, ski's) to stand on rollers thank You!
Great question! I've never tried the twisters so I would have to say the Macroblade 80 because they have worked extremely well for me skating exactly as you have specified. Because the Twisters are a hard shell boot and you have experience I would steer clear of them. I find the hard boots to be uncomfortable and hot for cruising. Just my 2 cents and personal preference. Hope that helps!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer I am living in Dubai temporary for few years so I think You are totally right.. hard shell could be extremely hot... thank You for Your notice! is there any better RollerBlades models after 80's?
@@personalmail7484 Wow! You definitely want a more breathable skate then. The next model from Rollerblade I most highly recommend is the Macroblade 100 3WD. Unfortunately Rollerblade doesn't make a 100mm 4WD skate if you're set on that configuration.
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for the comment! Much appreciated
Thanks for the detailed review! I'm a beginner skater, but a marathon runner looking for another way to do long distance. I've found a pair of barely-used Macro 90s for $50 on the market, and am considering those over the Zetrablades, as it seems like a good deal. You seem to favor the Zetras, but for long-distance skating and the low price point of these Macros, which would you pick?
For $50 I'd take the macroblade 90's in a second, especially for long distance cross training. For someone like yourself used to long frequent training sessions the macroblade will stand up better and the wheels are likely a bit higher quality. When it comes time to replace the wheels if you have a hard time finding 90mm for a reasonable price 80mm wheels will also work just fine. Buy them asap!! Great question and please let me know how you like them!
So I got a lot out of this review, thank you. I have decided to go for a pair of 4x90 fitness skates as I personally like the wheel set up for my road layouts where I live and would like to get your opinion on lacing systems.
I am considering the VO2 90 Boa and these Macroblade 90s. I know you said you that the 90s are not your thing but if you had to select one of those two what would you lean towards ?
Hi Casey sorry for taking so long! Absolutely id go with the Vo2 90 boa. My boa 100's are my most comfortable skates now that I changed the insole in them. They are the fastest to put on, they lace up the best and fastest and they're my favorite skates ever. 4000km+ on them and counting! Hope that helps!
Thanks! Very informative. Cheers, Mw
Thank you for taking the time to comment!
My Macroblade 80 are good, but the stock wheels went in about 30mi. Never have gotten the fit right. Need to find something more comfortable.
Some of the stock wheels from Rollerblade are brutal. Very inconsistent. What about the fit don't you like? I've had to play with how I do all of my different skates up to get them to fit how I like. It's an art in itself....
I got the Macroblade 80's but upgraded the bearings and the wheels to 84mm 85A.
Nice! Bet that made a huge difference
Hello.
Have you tried Macroblade 110 3wd by any chance? Thank you for this review!
Thank you for your comment friend! I haven't been able to track down a pair of those yet in my size but believe me I'm looking for them and I'm looking forward to trying them! What I can offer you is right now I'm actually skating my macroblade 100 3wds with 110 MM wheels. And they feel freaking fantastic.
I'm not a fan of 110 MM wheels on four skates because 110 they make skinnier to save weight 100 mm wheels are thicker and wider so to me they feel better on a four-wheel skate but the 110s with the skinny wheels feel phenomenal on a three-wheel skate I have every reason to assume the macroblade 110 3wd is going to feel exactly like the 100 with the 110 wheels and I would guess that it's amazing but that's the honest to God truth. Hope that helps have a good one!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer You are amazing! Wow, I haven't thought about trying 110 mm wheels on Macroblade 100 3wd. Thank you again!
@@youngmokkim7903 you're very welcome and thank you for the nice compliment you are very kind!
Here is a video explaining the 110 wheels on the Macroblade 100: ua-cam.com/video/l-uy4D5e3T4/v-deo.html
The center wheels rubbed a tiny bit so I have 100mm wheels in that position for the time being. In the video I was running them with only two wheels to wear them down just a fraction so that I could get all three in but I found by sneaking in a 100 mm wheel in the middle it definitely makes the skate feel more stable and safe when going over gaps. Hope that helps!
I do see the benefits of 80mm wheels, but being 6'2" with a 307mm foot (size 13 macroblades), I am leaning towards the macroblade 90 for the longer frame . Does that make sense or am I overthinking the frame length thing?
Hi Alex! Just my personal opinion (being a larger heavier person with big feet as well) I've found that wheels size changes the feel of the skates much more noticeably than the frame length. It's so tricky with blades because we all like a different feel bit it's so hard to determine what we like without being able to skate all the different size frames and wheels. The reason I'd steer clear of the 90mm now is this: the 80mm and 100mm wheels are far more popular and easy to find replacements. And you'll go through more sets than you think if you skate a lot. I like the feel of 80mm and I like the feel of 100 but the 90's are just a strange size for me. The 80's you're low to the ground and can cut hard corners they feel neat for a change. The 100's you're up high and they feel so fast, smooth and glide with way less effort. The 90's don't have either of those benefits they just feel, meh. Just my opinion tho, you might love them and if you find a pair of 90's for a good deal I'm sure they'll be great skates. We're really just splitting hairs here. Hope that helps and doesn't make it harder ha ha! Happy skating and thank you for the comment!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer thanks for the reply! I'm going to order both and return the one I don't like (indoors testing, as much as that can tell me lol)
@@AlexK-no2gs excellent call! That's exactly what I do too. Hope you find a great pair and if you have time please feel free to come back to let me know what you went with, always curious as to what people are crusing in and why. Thank you Alex!
Great review
Thank you!
Any reason why you find the 90s more uncomfortable than the other macroblades (80 and 110) if the boot is the same?
The boot looks exactly the same but the materials and construction are slightly different. I should have been more clear about that in the video.
Thanks for the great review, really helpful! I'm still undecided though what I want. Do you know if you can easily swap the frame with any 165mm frame out there, or are there compatibility issues with the Rollerblades? Those two screws you can see from the side kinda irritate me, doesnt look like a standard frame..
Thank you for the comment Johannes! Sorry but I'm not sure if you can swap the frame, I've not ever attempted to do so. It such a tough decision on which model to get I agree with you 100%. They are very similar but the subtle difference can have a huge impact on the skating experience. I was really surprised this season how different the 3wd models feel compared to the 4 for instance. Anyhow hope you find the perfect pair and have an awesome summer of blading!
Whats yoh think about sirio 84 mm. I am beginer
Those look like a great pair of skates for a beginner!
Hey nice review. Do you think a beginner could learn on the Macroblade 100s? Looking for good rolling speed without feeling like I need to upgrade my setup after a few months of learning on 80s.
Hi Ryan, some people can definitely learn on 100's. The gf bought a pair of 3WD 100's as her very first pair this year (against my advice!) They only have ankle high support, basically the hardest skate for a new person to learn on. It was a steep learning curve but after a month she loves them now. So yeah man I say go for it. Your logic is solid, if you only want one pair why risk outgrowing them (which you probably will quickly with little 80mm wheels). I'm liking my 100mm's more and more, the speed is a blast. They are a lot smoother as well. Happy skating man! Please come back and let me know how you like them. Cheers
Do you think in general, 4x 80 is superior to 4x 90?
Yes but that is just my opinion and experience
You said the 90s are much heavier, but have you weighed with a scale each skate to compare the 80, 90, and 100?
Great question! I actually did, i used my kitchen scale... although I can't remember which darn video I did it in as it's been so long!
Hello, I am skating for many years just for fitness but just using Filha skates! I am about to order Rollerblade and I am between ROLLERBLADE Macroblade 90 W and ROLLERBLADE Macroblade 80 ABT W. Any suggestion? Thank you in advance ;)
Hello Nena! If I was deciding between those two models I would choose the Macroblade 80 because finding replacement wheels will be much easier. The 90mm wheel size is not as popular as the 80mm or 100mm so they just don't make as many 90mm replacement wheels.
Even for an experienced skater such as yourself you won't notice much of a positive difference in terms of speed or a smoother ride with the extra 10mm of diameter in the wheels. 100mm is where I start to notice those positives in my skates. For that reason I believe the extra cost of going to a 90mm wheeled skate is also not worth it either. That's just my personal opinion, I'm sure some would disagree but those are the reasons I skate two pairs of 80mm skates and two of the 100mm.
Hope that helps! Enjoy your new purchase! Nothing like the first ride on a new pair of blades. Happy skating!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer Thank you so much for your prompt response!! I will go with 80 mm;)
Happy to help! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do! If you're ordering them online and the website has good replacement wheels available it's always a good thing to have some around and save shipping :). Feel free to come back and share how you like them! Have a great day -Jamie
Acan you share your thoughts on 80 versus 100 mm wheels? Just the wheel size difference..Apparently the larger wheels are smoother and you feel bumps less, but on the other hand you're higher from the ground and I don't know what that does… Also have you tried some of these cross country type rollerblades w bigger wheels. Maybe they're more stable for use on flat surfaces?
100mm wheels are my go to now. Smoother, faster, last longer and just feel better all around for the type of skating I do (fitness). I have a pair of marathon skates with 110mm and don't like them at all. Feel too high, they're so much heavier and they don't corner worth a 💩. Hope that helps!
Please compare macro 80 vs 84! I have outlander my macros 80 loved them. I trail ride and am curious about going a small level up to macro 84 boas... a little faster but still have control on dangerous downhills... wyt any advice??
Get this question a lot you’re right I should do a video on this!
You will hardly notice speed gains going from 80mm to 90mm.
The only thing you will notice on 84mm is the extra cost. Some people say the wheels last a tiny bit longer, it’s almost imperceptible, you won’t notice them being faster (I definitely did not).
My advice to you is if an 84mm skate with 84mm wheels is the same price as 80mm then it’s ok to get them, but then when it’s time to replace the wheels go with 80mm replacements as they are usually way less expensive and just as good. Just my two cents hope that helps!
Yes it does. I bought the 84 boa before reading ur reply🫣 they are killing my ankle bones, I keep trying to break them in but they hurt so bad I have to take days off between. Im Returning them, I've never experienced such a thing with any blades. Back to my 80s I go. Maybe the boa messed me up too... idk
Hey, do you have any recommendations whether to buy Rollerblade Macroblade 90/2021 or K2 Vo2-S 90 (women)?
Hi Iris! If they were the same price I would buy the Vo2-S 90 because they come with ILQ-9 plus bearings (amazing) and also because the single sided frame on the V02's makes rotating the wheels so much easier and it does seem to cut down on vibration a little bit. Hope that helps! Thank you for the comment and happy skating!
Just make sure you try them on first. I find the V02's fit small and needed a half size larger in them. They still arent quite as comfy as the macroblade but unless you're skating for over an hour every day you probably wont notice a huge difference in comfort (I have to go long and often to notice in mine). Cheers!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer Thanks a lot! I'll try them both before purchasing haha. Although I already had a slight preference for the K2, you just confirmed it 😅
Do these run big or small just curious, i wear a 9.5 mens shoe size so wondering if i should get a bigger pair like a 10 or 10.5??
They are true to US shoe size my friend. For example I have a 12 US shoe and these fit perfectly in 12. Hard to believe isn't it? I've been screwed so many times with K2 skates some of them fit too big some fit too small so your question is perfectly valid. Cheers.
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer thank you
HI, I just bought the Macroblades 90's because they were the only ones available in my size. I have K2s but they are killing my feet. Which one did you recommend for comfort? If the 90's are as challenging and uncomfortable as you say, I may return them and search for ones that are better for my feet. I will use them outdoors for leasure and excercise.
Hi Wendy! Sorry to hear that about your K2's. Some models are so uncomfortable.
The macroblade 90's definitely aren't the most comfortable model from Rollerblade but they will be better than the K2. Personally I'd go for the macroblade 80, spark 80 or macroblade 1003WD.
In what way are the K2'S hurting your feet? Are they just too small or?
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer Thanks for your reply. The K2's are just hurting the ball of my feet a lot and my ankles. They aren't small, I actually wear fuzzy socks for a better fit. I saw the 90's on sale in my size so I bought them without checking reviews. Now in loking at your video I'm afraid I bought the wrong ones. I'll look for the 80's and see if I can find them somewhere in my size. Thanks
@@wendys5314 that's too bad, sounds like the K2'S just aren't right for you then. I have a pair from them that are like that. Switching out the insole helped a little bit.
Hopefully you can find the other macroblades and you can get out for some comfortable skating sessions soon. If I can assist in any other way just let me know!
I'm looking for a recreational inline skate to practice hockey with my 6 year old in the driveway. What do you think about the macroblade 80.
Great question! It depends on your skill level. If you're very comfortable on ice and inline skates you could get away with a soft boot skate like the macroblade 80...but if you're doing street hockey type skating with hard short turns and stops etc a hard boot would be your best bet IMO. Hope that helps!
Softboot skates like the marcoblade 80 are more of a 'fitness skate' ie long sessions in a forward direction (mostly straight forward). Hardboot skates are better for trick skating and inline street hockey (on the whole)
It's the same boot as the 80, how could it be so more uncomfortable?
Great question! They seem a lot stiffer and heavier. They look almost the same but feel completely different to me.
I regret my macro blade 90 women’s rollerblades. The boot is too soft, and the break is annoying. They would be fine for a long smooth trail and you’re just going forward. I prefer my cheaper pro advantage blade runners.
Good to know, thanks for your comment. How are the wheels on your blade runners lasting? Mine didn’t make it 10km 🥲
The lasted a season and that’s all, and the cuff broke. So, you get what you pay for, hah!
So true
Do you find the macroblade boots to get flimsy and stretch out easily? Or are they supportive over time
Not at all to be honest. They do pack out a little bit but they maintain their rigidity in all the right places. I find them to be still be supportive even after 3,000 kms of skating.
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer cool, I noticed you like the 82a wheels. Aren't they kind of soft? Wouldn't you roll a lot faster on an 85 or 88a wheel?
Hi, thanks for the super video. But I could not decide between the Macroblade 80 and the 100. You said that for longer distance and hard training the '80 is the best and for performamce the '100. But a longe distance requires performance and the fast I can go the longer I can make, isn't it? Please help give some ideas in order to make a decision between them. Thanks for advance! BR, Péter!
Hi Peter! Basically the biggest difference is your crusing speed. If you want to cruise at 20kph on the 80mm it takes a lot more work. So if you have a nice long straight path and you like to go faster, get the 100mm. If speed isn't your thing or you have more stops and turns to make I'd go with the 80mm. Hope that helps! Any other questions fire away!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer thanks for the fast feedback. One more factor can be maybe the quality of the avarage tracks, if I have not the best road-quality to go on in my sourrandings than it would be one more point for the 100 I guess, isn't it? Another question, do you have experience with the Rollerblade SIRIO 100 3WD 2021? I could buy it for the same price as the macroblade 100 3wd. Which would be better and first of all more comfortable? Thank you again! :-)
@@Toresz999 you're absolutely right, the 100mm are so much smoother on rougher surfaces that a huge benefit to the larger wheels too. I've not tried the SiRIO but based on their design I'd say they will be even faster than the macroblade as the ankle angle is a tad more agressive and a few mm higher on the frames. The soft boots look very similar so I think they would both be very similar in terms of comfort. Hope to get a pair of the SiRIO to try this season, they look sweet. For the same price that's what I would go with!
Noteworthy! Thank you for this interesting video! Thank you very much for sharing, stay connected, pls.💜.💕.
Thank you for the comment Alin! Much appreciated ☺️
I would love to get back into skating, but am struggling as to what to purchase. I am beyond athletic, but haven`t skated in 20 years. I was told the three wheels are for people who are very experienced only! Also, there are so many wheel bearing sizes. Is a abec 7 a better choice over a 9?? Thanks
The options are overwhelming at first. I don't notice any difference between abec 7 and 9 to be completely honest. If you have skated before (even decades ago) 3 wheel skates would be fine. The difference is you can corner sharper on 3 wheels and accelerate more quickly but your top speed isn't as fast as 4 wheels. I find 3wd skates lighter and easier on my hip flexors and joints but I only noticed that when skating over 20km every day last summer. Inline skating is such a great low impact form of cardio, I hope you go for it! Any other questions feel free to ask :). Hopefully that was useful info.
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer Thanks for your info/help. Only trouble with 3 wheels for me is I would prefer a brake on the skate. Not sure if there is one on three wheeled!
@@catherinelavernedickinson3620 all my 3 wheels pairs have brakes. Brakes are a must! They save you from having to use your expensive wheels to slow down and keep them all worn even. I hope you find the perfect pair and enjoy many happy miles of cruising this summer Catherine (and or LaVerne)! Have an awesome day
Has the Macroblade 90's comfort level improved any since your initial trial?
They took a lot longer to break in but after about 1500kms the toe box does seem to be a bit roomier but they definitely aren't my most comfortable go-to pair.
Hi,
which Rollerblade among these 2 would you recommend? Crossfire or Twister XT...thanks
Wish I could give you a recommendation but I don’t know much about either of those models and haven’t used them. Sorry!!
Man, I can't find any Rollerblade Hydrogen wheels 100mm size, even emailed Rollerblade and they said their presence in Canada isn't great, you got any recommendations in the States?
Amazon.
This place has them from time to time: www.inlinewarehouse.com/Mens_Inline_Skates/catpage-FITMSK8.html
Like Jeff said, you can usually find them on Amazon as well. Hope that helps!
Macroblade 80 is my favorite
They are super solid skates
Second ✌✌😊
Always so fast! You get so many comments it's hard to be first on your vids ha ha. One day I'll snag a #1 😜
Are you kidding? Great boot and nice blade especially for rougher surfaces. You'll skate more with a better blade. Thus better shape and performance. You want drag, put on a 50 lb backpack.
I’m not kidding Kim Johnson 8827. You’re out to lunch bro, sorry. The macroblade 1003WD is WAY better. So is the K2V02S100. The macroblade 90 should t exist. If you own them I’m sorry about your luck.
Rollerblades the best for speed with 4 wheel..who?
Um...yes?
Bought these for 252 bucks. Very very disappointed. Horribly poor design choices.
@@thevoicestoldmetoagain4627 sorry to hear that. Thanks for your comment!
the 100 3wd's are so much better than these 90's there is no compairison
agree!
The middle is never a good place to be.
Polar extremes for me too sir. Thank you for the comment
FIRST 🥇
Holy moly that was quick! Gracias 👀
the wheels are trash
Have to agree with you. At this price they should come with better stock wheels for sure.
What would make it a better wheel?
What if you could get light weight 90mm wheels?
Lightweight 80mm or 100mm wheels would be better
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer I'm hunting for the boot that can swap frames and wheels. But they make it expensive it seems like they want you to buy multiple pairs. You can get the rollerblade blade runner with their 84 to 100 mm frame with the wheels for cheaper than two pairs. It's under $300 bucks.
@ArcolaBridge good to know! Yeah having multiple pairs is super expensive, the route you’re going is smarter for sure