Impala Roller Skates Review
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I’m a beginner skater and my first pair are impalas and here I thought they were expensive and you were talking about how they’re cheap like are you serious 😣😫
Oksana I live in Canada and ordered straight from the impala website and paid OVER $100 pretty much $200 Canadian :( I really am relations to this vibe.. Makes me wish I just went with Moxis since I know I’m going to use them long term..
$180 Australian. Being in disability pension, this was a HIGH END PURCHASE
@E Forever is platypus legit?
Chelsea I’ve not adjusted them yet but will be before my next skate, the wheels arent spinning as freely as they should when given a test spin, but i think with a bit of adjustments will be totally fine. I’ve gone on 3 skates on them now, each time a good few hours long, and they’re holding up great so far. Lets hope they can last until my next birthday when i can get some Moxis!!!
Andrea Delfino i bought direct but they were the same price from impala to platypus. And I usually by all my regular shoes from platypus and love them, they stock amazing quality shoes. They are legit imo
"how's my mustache? good? alright!"
😂😂😂 i love how you don't care about how ppl see the hair on your body. it's beautiful, and you're gorgeous 💜💜💜
She said “how’s my mustache” I’m deceased 💀
This is the absolute best way to diffuse something that you already know is coming. So many people would've been distracted enough to post about it in the comments. She totally was like "sh, I know, let's move on" LMAO. Adore!
We were all thinking it
I love how she owns it. Yass Queen!
It's a condition termed hirsutism. Indy's is nothing compared to how far it can develop in certain ladies. Like, we be talking beards.
@@zshocksoda1128 could also be pcos
So here's my experience with Impala skates. I like the boot but off the bat I hated the wheels for outdoor skating. The wheels became chipped quickly with just a few outdoor skate rollouts. Also, the original bearings are very slow, feels like skating thru mud. Which I think would be ok if your just learning. I have since switch over to Energy Wheels and Bone bearings and I've been able to go much faster and make them work. With all that being said tho I do regret getting the Impalas instead of Moxi's of the bat because I know they won't last very long! I would only recommend Impalas for beginner rink skaters. Outdoor no good!
Thanks so much this is super good info!
I think you might just have to loosen the bearings a bit
I skate in my impalas outdoors on the daily with no problem 🤷🏻♀️
@@katex2467 how are they now
Nyxiia i still haven’t had any issues with my skates 😊 I’ve well and truly got value for money out of mine.
My impalas were enough to give me that spark. They are definitely a starter skate. About two and a half months of use (4-5 times a week 1-5 hours at a time) the tongue began ripping and the boot began to loosen. Like I said, it was enough to show me how fun and incredible skating is, and I have recently made the investment of the vegan jack boot. I'm cautious of being too aggressive in the impalas or taking them to the park, but it was a good starter skate, just wish it held together a lilll bit longer haha.
I just bought a pair of impalas. I want to see if I enjoy skating before investing in a better quality skate... but, I'm kinda curious. no one has seemed to mention that the impalas seem to make quite a bit of squeaking noises because of the material... did you experience this? did it lessen once they were broken in?
I ordered a pair of Impala roller skates last week! They should be coming in the mail today!!
By the way, I’m deaf. It says closed captioning is unavailable. A little help please. Thank you!
I will start captioning right now!
INDY JAMMA JONES Thank you! ❤️
@@shellibabick Aw thank you so much for the support :) I got started on the captioning, but I have to take off for a bit. I will have this done for ya ASAP !
@@INDYJAMMAJONES I used to do online translation for a company that also did captioning but I quit because pay was low. I'd rather just donate my time for free to good causes. If you want someone to just caption all your videos for you (maybe in exchange for a few pairs of Skater Socks lol) I legit will 100% do all of them for you. I really appreciate this video! I'm the person who has been most vocal about these quality issues over on the /r/Rollerskating/ subreddit so I really am so happy to have this to link people to!
INDY JAMMA JONES there’s still no close caption...😕
A little help please. Thank you.
Great review, thanks Indy. Super detailed and hit all the important points. I think you've already seen my comment on Instagram, but repeating here for everyone's benefit. I'm a 30 year old total beginner skater. I bought the aqua Impalas 3 months ago from my local skate store in Australia. They were recommended to me as a good beginner skate, with a great price point and the versatility to try skating both inside and outside. My sister and I both bought a pair. We've now been skating for 3 months, for around 5-10 hours/week. We skate both outside on smooth trails and also in the rink. Neither of us has had a single problem with the skates and continue to enjoy learning in them. Now that I've fallen in love with skating and know that I'll keep at it, I'll consider buying something like a Moxi Lolly or Beach bunny, but I'm still getting great mileage out of the impalas and plan to keep using them until they are well and truly thrashed.
Sophie Hamilton which store did you buy them from?
My sister and I also just bought Impalas and are beginners. I’m really hoping ours last a good while before I have to start saving to buy something more intermediate. I’m so excited though.
I wish this video came out before I bought a pair of impalas. I bought mine in June ‘19 and I dont think they’re going to last through to June ‘20. Heel is coming up after skating a couple of times a month since June on tennis courts and indoors. I fell once very lightly and the entire toe shredded. I’m a beginner on a budget which is why I bought impalas but honestly feel like I did not get what I paid for especially after hearing more about the brand from other skaters. I would have rather saved up for moxi’s instead 😫 i’ll end up retiring my impalas as indoor skates if they dont completely fall apart on me.
It's called taking care of your equipment. I bought a pair of "entry level" skates when I was a beginner. I'm about to take my grand daughter out on her first pair of skates next week. They're Impala and she can't wait to start learning. My entry level skates I got when I was in my late 20's, I'm now in my early 60's and they're still going strong. Me I've slowed down a bit but I'm still having a blast. Skating will keep you young!
Tips for taking care of them for so long please
@@fjdosmdj8674 For most people it’s putting in the effort that determines how far their/your skates will go. It’s like everything in life if you don’t care it won’t last. Quality of life! Good Luck :-)
The heel ripping up I found out was my fault. Taking the boots off without unlacing them properly like yanking your foot out the boot it pulls the back up
“They have a holographic sk-“
Me: instantly goes on site to see
Sure-Grip Prism skates are also holographic. :) Good luck choosing. My youngest and I both have a pair of the Prisms...mainly because I trust the Sure-Grip brand more...we love them, but they do run a bit narrow and are SUPER stiff at first. It took me about 12 hours, and my daughter only around 6, to break them in, though so the process isn't excessively long.
MystiqueRisingSun impalas look cuter
@@ItzLionxss Just prepare for the break-in period. Vinyl skates are all notoriously stiff, of course. Vinyl is a form a plastic. Printed designs (such as the holographic/shimmer printing, animal prints, etc.) on vinyl make the boots even more stiff as they tend to be even thicker than "basic" vinyl. Good luck and happy skating! :)
Desbomb_Love15 ok...well that’s your opinion not mine so I think you waisted your time commenting this.
I have those holographic skates! It takes abit too break in, But they are so comfterable and amazing! Though, the shoe laces suck ass.
I got my impalas for Christmas and I was skating everyday (as a beginner) but now I take them to the park, rinks, and streets and they haven’t broken down on me. I definitely am planning on buying different skates but they get the job done
(Edit) sooo the boot completely ripped on both lmao they definitely can’t hang
I'm a new skater and have bought these. They're really, really fun.
I obviously don't have much experience, but I've done a few hours at a time of street skating (commute) and mucked around on my driveway. It's been half a year now. Going to go to the skate park soon with them.
I live in NZ and it would be cheaper for me to buy about 10 pairs of impalas Vs say, a pair of moxis.
I'd obviously love to buy moxis tbh. But it's just not in my near future. I'm reasonably committed to destroying a few pairs of these before I actually get a pair of moxis..
But, I really don't the difference. They fantastic. I feel secure on them. They look awesome. Even with my kind of ugly handmade toe guard. I hope to get another year out of them at least!!!
Hey I live in NZ as well!! And have a pair of impalas and have been skating for maybe just over a month a couple of times a week I've scratched the hell out of the front of them which Idm to much but I've noticed the heel is starting to lift before the 3 month warranty 😢 so sad I hope they last till I can afford moxis
@@questashae3122 Oh, gutted! That sucks that yours started lifting on you. Do you think you'll get another pair? It's cool cause they seem to be coming out with more and more cute patterns. It's like... fast fashion for skates almost!
Or are you able to afford something more expensive. What are you thinking = you'll do?
Hey wear did you get your skates?
I live in NZ too
@@georginamangu I actually bought mine online, but since have learned you can buy them in those surfer/ skate shops that are around the place. In Auckland they have them in Silvia Park Mall. In Hawkes Bay I've found them on Heretaunga street
So glad I watched this before buying a pair if I’m gonna spend a huge chunk of money on skates might as well buy the best money can buy ! Now I’m just waiting for planet roller skate to restock !
what are you planning on getting
I pre ordered moxie lollys !(: so exited
Moxis are so hard to find and buy rn goddd
chaotic_gabby I know , I couldn’t find them anywhere so I pre ordered mine from PRS and they finally shipped (:
@@leemarryann2982 so lucky! I swear they were completely out of stock for preorders now too
*yeets my ripped up impalas out the window*
*stroking my candi grl’s* “don’t worry babies mumma loves you”
are candi girls better than impalas? i’m looking for skates around that price point and they seem promising but i’m not sure
@@sofiadzierzek6302 Same. I'm torn between getting impalas or candi girls as my first skates. I've heard that the candi girls have great wheels for outdoor skating, but the toe stops are kinda troublesome.
@@froggie1241 toe stops aren't too bad to replace tho, I think when I can afford it I'm gonna go for a pair of candid girls even tho I like the look of impala more
@@sofiadzierzek6302 i have candi girls and theyre amazing!!!! the toe stop isnt durable but its an easy upgrade :)
sheccid luna where did you purchase your candigirls. I can’t find them in stock anywhere and what style did you get
I just bought impalas from prs on Black Friday. I’ve skated the past four days since I got them and they’ve been really good for me. I’m a beginner and feel really comfortable in them. I have wide feet but I wear two pairs of socks and it doesn’t hurt when I do that. Sometimes I do feel like on my right foot the front right wheel feels weird when I’m skating, it’s not loose though so idk why it feels weird lol. I’ve skated inside on wood floor and outside and I absolutely think this is my gateway pair of skates haha
Hannah B Did you size down or did you get your true size?
So this is my experience with Impala skate, everyone has a different experience but here’s mine. I am a beginner skater and didn’t have money for expensive skates especially since I didn’t know if I wanted to keep skating or it was just a phase. First thing off the bat, the bearings are horrible. The wheels were okay but I like outdoor wheels that are bigger and softer. I didn’t have money to buy new skates so I bought Red Bones bearings and Moxi gummy wheels. And the impala skates went to a 3 to a 10. Changing ur wheels and bearings makes ur skates 10x better. I hear a lot of peoples impalas ripping and mind have hold. I now have had my skates for over a month and no signs of ripping. I like how my impalas are really padded so they are very comfortable and a lot of ankle support. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on new bearings or wheels, I recommend buying from third party sellers or apps that sell clothes like Mecari.
Hi! I had the impala rollerskate from Jan. to Nov. ( I got new the sky blue /yellow impala today and I think it is reinforced ) I also have bunions but not very wide feet so I would like it if they made it wider. I am not doing high jumps yet but I do skate one-footed, do double heelys, and so on. ( I would describe myself as a beginner-intermediate) I skate almost every day for 2-4. My skate on my (IMPALA QUAD SKATE - WHITE) I think is an old impala so I do not think it is reinforced. It has completely had almost no problems except for the heel tearing off. I think the new one is reinforced so I will wait and see and come back and tell you!
Also besides my negative review, I WOULD TOTALLY recommend them!!! They are a great beginner skate and you can skate for hours in them. BUT if you are skating hard, doing high jumps, and being rough I would recommend Moxi most definitely!
This is a really fair review. You get what you pay for (to the people complaining re price), but as she says, they do a fine job as an entry-level skate. Personally I couldn't get them on my wide feet and they were super stiff and plasticky, so went for Chaya Voyagers.
I got pink impalas for Christmas as my first pair of skates, and I can’t wait the 25 of december to practice roller skating !
I really love your work, it’s so inspiring and your videos mede me obsessed about roller skating!
( sorry if my english is bad :(( )
How are your impalas now
Your English is better than most Americans' 🤗
Bought some leopard print Impala's earlier this year and they only lasted 2 months before the boot started ripping away from the heel. Terrible quality skates! Plates seem crooked too
lol when she spins that wheel on those "ready to roll" bearings and it stops after 2 sec
Thank you so much for your honesty. I’ve had my coral impalas for about 2 months as we decided to start skating as a family 😊 which was a seriously expensive venture. Not having skated since being a kid myself (and having to buy 4 other pairs) I was definitely in the category of a skater on a budget, not knowing if this would be yet another thing to join the hobby graveyard along with watercolour painting 😂 I am pretty happy with mine. Skating on the path is.. ummm... challenging, but that could also be and more likely the wearer 😂 my current mission though 🤔 trash em so I can get me some moxi’s because this is the most fun I’ve had in years and we are all hooked!
I’m getting them for Christmas now I ain’t excited thanks a lot everyone
I’m a beginner skater that is 200+ pounds and have had many hard falls and mine are still like new, no ripping or anything I’ve had them for about 2 months and use them 3-4 times a week, if they can hold my big butt and work fine you should be ok
@@ItsMarygayle yea I have them now I don’t fall over on my butt and everything is smooth
If you are going to get roller skates I recommend starting to skate on a carpet floor or just a carpet or grass. It gets you used to the skating motion. Also when you think you are ready to go on the concrete or the hard floor ect. Hold on to a chair or table and just make a motion of moving your legs back and forth. It will get you balanced and ready for the slippery floor. Hope this helps! :) Edit: I just realized that she/he/they already got the roller skates but this basically goes to anyone who is getting roller skates or roller blades)
@@pyramidobama8014 I’ve can do tricks and I skated around the house first and learned to toe stop I skate around the skate park
@@_nerdy_potatos7982 which one did you order?
Yay for finally seeing this review. I love your breakdown! I hope you don't mind me offering a suggestion for skate reviews, but for future product reviews would you be able to include videos of you or others actually testing the items out? Thank you for all the content!
She has in the past with other skates, but she's just been cleared to skate again after a broken ankle. Now is not the best time for her - personally - to try a new skate on camera yet. Hopefully she'll be back to her old self again soon. :)
And there is a video where she is wearing impalas without making a point of discussing them or mentioning them by name. ruclips.net/video/RmszZGhGbec/видео.html
Thank you for this video on Impala's! I just got mine a few days ago and I love them so far. I knew they would wear down quicker because they are vinyl, but they are great and affordable so far. :)
i got some impalas not too long ago and after a couple weeks of having them, the laces started to rip through you boot:( i returned them and got a refund but i was pretty bummed about this.
This happened to me too. I have slashes throught the tongue. I ice skate though, so I was lacing super tight like I would my figure skates, I think this may have caused it.
I got the holographic skates and one of the trucks became crooked within the first few minutes of skating. I was a beginner skater and didn't realize why i wasn't getting it for about an hour. Personally, I would recommend shelling out the extra 50 bucks for the moxi beach bunnies. I got a pair of those and I love them.
Same thing happened to me when i went to adjust my trucks they were crooked af and i was never able to fix irn
"How's my mustache" that was such a powermove lmao
It's great btw
I am an ABSOLUTE beginner so keep that in mind. These are my first skates and I think they are great I never do anything more than just skate in like a straight line or around the park and they are perfect for it.
Lol perfect timing Indy 😂😂🥰
Dude! Your opener to the video is awesome! I’ve been shaving my face since middle school because I always got teased! Owned it girl, owned it you did!
So i got my first pair of impalas in summer, June. After about a month of skating 3-4 times a week for 4-5 hours the heel started to rip on both sides of my skates and lift from the heel. Impala was very nice and sent me new skates (which i still currently have and use). however, with these new skates, it has been about 4 months and I have had minor problems with them as well. For one I believe my pivot cup was missing since I got them in the box, impala sent me replacement cups since the local shops didnt have the sizes for impalas. Despite replacing the cups, I lost another cup again a month or so ago. Lastly I noticed my skates ripping again but this time in the middle where the laces pull through and tighten. In total ive had 2 pairs of impalas in about 6 months and have had problems. I still use them as they are skateable but it is unfortunate. I mostly rink skate and sometimes go to skate parks
I ordered a pair of Impalas and I hope they’ve fixed the defects since these incidents. Or that I’m lucky enough to have a good batch
I’d love to see a review for the SureGrip boardwalk skate!
Thank you so much for this! This is exactly what I needed! I'm about to buy my first pair of skates & I can't wait to get into the roller skating community!
Impala skates are good for beginning stages, learning and getting the feel for it all. I’m about to upgrade for Moxis 😍 so excited!
All i have to say is..........
FINALLY!!!!!
i am a beginner skater, i bought the white impalas. they hurt my feet i must have a wider foot. i have also done some research in regard to how to adjust your skates, from factory i found them to be very stiff and theres no movement in the truck from factory, so ive noticed when i skate it was difficult to turn due to the stiffness so i have to loosen the truck so it would be easier for me to turn. i think once i build my skills ill purchase a different brand.
They didn't pay their PoC promotion team until they got called out by the two PoC skaters, while paying their other promo team $400 and "couldn't afford to pay" two more people. I do not support this company.
Karen the karrot made a video addressing this. Sounds like they did end up compensating the skaters
NoooOoooooOoo
@@alexisschlegel9160 after complaints
Is it possible some chose to ask for pay and others didn't bother? Seem's like there's a deeper story than what it appears
@@The420Patriot The company's benefitting financially from the skaters' participation so they should be guaranteeing pay regardless. The only instance where pay wouldn't be necessary is if someone is acting as an extra or doing an unpaid internship. They have the funds to pay everyone who participated.
Hi there,
I have impala and as a beginner on a budget, I love them! My heel did rip of, but the company exchanged them for me and so far its a good experience 💚
You definitely need to consider a bigger size though as the boot is quite narrow at the front 💚😎
I've had mine 2 year. I don't skate everyday but they have alot of wear and they are still pretty good for only 100$! Good at skateparks. All the original parts still intact . Only thing is one of the sets of wheels get loose after awhile but that may just be mine that I broke myself 😂
I just wanted to thank Indy and the people in the comments for all their info. I used to skate when I was in elementary school. I lost the time going to an academically rigorous middle/high school. Now that I'm in college and have more time to focus on my health and fitness this video was great for a 'new' skater. I appreciated all the info on how to keep myself safe when looking for skates.
I've got moxie jack boots and the holographic impalas. I've been skating for 20 years and I love the impalas. They're definitely for cuter occasions but I think they're excellent.
My Impalas ripped at the heel my second day skating them, so that being said I don't think I'll be getting another pair. Which really sucks because I love the colors of mine
I’m a beginner skater and I decided to go with the coral impala and I’ve had them for almost 3 months and my boot started ripping. I’ve contacted impala about but haven’t heard back. I skate about 1-2 times a week for about 2 hours either outdoor or at a rink!
Yeah thats what tends to happen with cheaper skates
I recommend moxi for a safer boot
So I live in Australia and got some Impalas the other week, $150 for the plain black pair, on my 4th skate on a basketball court I noticed on my non-dominant foot ( left ) the heel was peeling, so I immediately contacted Impala and they were super cool about it and organised a free return/replacement. So now I'm waiting for the replacement pair, fingers crossed!
how's it?
@@HarekaTysiri same thing happened with the replacement pair, they just took longer to start peeling this time.
@@dylansnow95 oh damn, it's unuseable then huh :(
I got my impalas at the start of March and they were good for a while. I didn’t have to break them in much and they were comfy and easy to use. I skated a few times a week at my local ramp throughout March/April and stopped for a while due to covid. I went on my first long distance skate the other day and discovered that one of the plates is on crooked. I then put them on today to work on some footwork and found that both of the heels are separating. I haven’t had any issues with scratching of the vinyl but that is most likely because I haven’t fallen on the skate much. Definitely would be good for beginners or people who want to skate more casually but they aren’t the skate for someone who wants to do more intense or frequent skating
I just got impalas and I see no huge issue. My skates have gelly like wheels and they are very smooth outdoors, they are fast. But if you're more advanced you would probably want them faster. My wheels rolled when I unboxed them. I don't know the name of them because I received them as a gift,but the particular skate I have is on the box of the skates. They are white, pink wheels, teal laces.
You are so confident "how is my moustache" like OMG
I skated HARD for a month and my heel is already ripping. Worth the money, it was my only choice, 100% got $99 worth of joy, but ultimately disposable. But it made me learn a lot about what I want in my next skate
Thank you so much for this review and for everyone in the comments I have wanted roller skates for about a year and a half and im so glad I finally found something that fit my price range and that will be great for me as a beginner.
This is cheap?! I literally thought “oooff those are 100 euro’s, and they must be such good quality” 😂😂😂
Great video!!! I’m tired of people bashing Impalas. I’ve learned all my basics and did a 365-day challenge and my skates have held up. I purchased the Cynthia Rowley pair because they were just sooooo cute and Impala sent me 3 extra pairs of the Rose Gold skates ANNNNDDDD a brand new pair of wheels for my Cynthia Rowley ones that had began to come cloudy. I LOVE my Impala skates even though I have upgraded to a Lolly. I will still order a pair of Impalas in the future just for the fun colors and because they are so lightweight.
Love this honest review… even though it was 2yrs ago and here I am on a snow day in Texas browsing skate videos… because hey, I love skating😅.
I’m waiting for my pink impala skates to arrive in the post, ordered them after watching your videos and tutorials 🥰
How are your impalas
Got a pair for Christmas and wear them at least 3 times a week, have had some issues with pinching but had the same issue with our other skates. But do love them after changing out toe stops because the material for their toe stops don't seem good for outdoor use. We have been rough on them from the beginning because we love skid out for adrenaline rush so the right toe is wearing down because of our habits.
I have Impala rollerskates for two years and they started breaking they started breaking about a month ago and I have two pairs of Impala rollerskates I have a black sparkly pair which are use now I have a mint green one which are too small for my feet and I am getting a pastel rainbow in polar rollerskate for Christmas and they’re really good after a year and then they started break like a side of wearing and tearing and then the heel started ripping
Been skating 2 miles outdoors 5 days a week for about 2 mo and shredded the wheels just put new wheels and barrings on today so much better..... I got the aqua
I bought these skates as my first pair six months ago, as they were my first pair they had road marks and tears all over them within a week. The skates held up during my phase of learning, but when I got better and started to become a more aggressive skater, the boot started to come off at the heel. These are good skates only for beginners and calm skaters. The brand is not the best, so look into that further if you plan on buying these.
I have the cynthia rowley pattern and they were my first skates! It was a gift so I didn't get to choose the size, my feet aren't particularly wide but I would've gotten a half size bigger for sure. I had a problem with the bearings in the wheels after only three wears outside in dry conditions. I didn't check them straight out of the box but they might've been that way when I got them. Luckily I had someone who knew how to fix it by cleaning and oiling them but I will need to replace them soon. The toes of the skates are getting a bit scuffed and I need to change laces because the ones that came with them are a bit weak. There is also a bit of wear where I tie the laces around my ankles, but overall I'm really happy with them!
Thank you for this review! I needed to know if these were going to be worth it for my first pair of skates 🤩
I just ordered a pair so I hope the answer is yes! here we go
I subscribed when she said "how's my mustache"
I just purchased the black impala and thank you for this I'm a beginner and even tho I should've looked up review more in depth before my purchase this really assured me as for being a beginner that I made a pretty good choice until I get seasoned in the sport ...THANK YOU ❤️
Never bought the impala, So cant say much about them I will say the beach bunny will be my fav cheapo skate till the dawn of time, love the support it gives you and you can jump a 5 stair with them! I've been aggressively park skating with mine for about 2 years now they've held up very well a little seperation on the back of the boot but as you say thats normal and the boot hasn't completely separated yet at all! I have mine of course updated for more of a park set up I have CIB vertex wheels, cheezeball bearings, spark derby laces, and gumball toe stops! You can add a CIB slide block for grinding and your completely set for the park! The only thing I'm scared to adjust on the bunnys are the trucks! Not so sure about those! (I'm wanting so bad a jack boot but they are so dang expensive and I spend all my money on funky clothes to skate in LOL!)
I got my imapalas in March at the start of quarentinte so about 5 months ago and the back is starting rip off, but other than that they are good.
That's because I have been at the skate park a lot tho
I got my skate from Santa on Christmas so I didn’t know what it was gonna look like. My mom got skates and they are those SUPER shiny ones and she doesn’t like them :( I got the new pink boot with yellow inside and laces
I aggressive skate and so far they are still lasting me. I have scuffed the whole front of my right boot off just because I don’t have toe caps and I’ve taken some pretty nasty falls, but I skate 3-4 times a week sometimes. Sometimes I skate for 1-5 hours. I love these. If I started with toe caps my skates boot probably wouldn’t be so scuffed
Skated religiously on the impalas they held up past 6months, however I am still a beginner/ intermediate skate and with hitting a year mark with these skates I've just notice the heal starting to separate. I'm not mad at all.. well worth the money and time I put into them. I am definitely getting a better quality skate after my pregnancy though.
I’ve heard that certain skates run too small or too large sometimes. If I’m a size 5, what size impala should I buy? Are they true to size?
they may be very affordable but the impala company does not care about they’re customers or poc affiliates
I know Karen the Karrot made a video addressing the whole issue and it seems that Impala has fixed that and is trying to be a better company.
Funny how I brought a pair of the Sure grip stardust skates today from Planet Roller skate... I found your videos after I already ordered from your company . Can’t wait for my skates to come in now !!!
I bought mine from a BC surf. I’m so excited to get them. I have skated before but it’s been a long time and I am just seeing if I really want to make it a hobby I’m willing to spend monies on. So these sound perfect.
I actually had the heels rip on my first pair after 3 days. After I returned them I got some black impalas. I’ve had them for 5 months and they haven’t ripped still after skating a lot .My first pair was the voltage but I’m glad they gave me the black ones after. I went through a lot to return them at the time. I suggest these impalas as a cheap skate but they have other options !! Only thing I replaced was my bearings. Wheels are expensive so I haven’t replaced them yet but mine are still going
So long story short is that impala is for me i am a fashionista begginer on a budget that will skate sometimes
i have impala skates and the first time i stopped a chunk of the foot stop came off and i got holographic and i have scraped it a couple of times and it has torn the holographic of at the skate especially at the toe (i suggest to get this skate in one color) there also not good for outdoor skating but since im just starting i don't really get bothered by this.
I had a pair of impalas that ripped I had them for 2 weeks and they ripped. I got the holagraphic skates. Had them for 3 weeks and they ripped aswell. I am more of a advanced skater so I am going to get the sure grip skates :) although impala is a great company especially for beginners!!!
I couldn't agree more! I have the holographic ones, they got me into skating and now I'm ready for some better ones because I'm in this for life now haha
I have a pair of black impala skates, and they have so far lasted over a year. I skat outside for about 2-3 hrs a day and have had to replace the wheels due to general wear and tear only once.
Wish I would have seen this video before buying the holo skates. I wear size 71/2 got size 7, my feet are wide and my skates hurt in the toe box. Eventually they broke in tho, and I don't have as much pain anymore. Been taking them to the skatepark and they're still holding up so far.
Candi grl skates coming tomorrow 😭😭😭 finally
Abby Ruddock I’ve been indoor/outdoor and park skating with these for four years now and they’re great! My only recommendation is upgrade your toe stop and wheels if you plan on being outside, and go to a shop to get help with the toe stop bc it’s a bit of a weird size. Congrats, you’ll love them 🥰
Rachael Noel don’t have a skate shop in my area 🙁
Abby Ruddock I actually got my toe stops at sparkles skating center! So a rink might be able to help out 😋
So what about the people who got dooped into buying Impalas before they thickened the material? I bought a pair and after less than a month I had to send them into be replaced. Got a new pair and same issue so I just gave up on impala skates!! Not worth the money or hassle. Better to save up your hard earned money for a better quality skate. Also I was skating with the first pair and my left toe stop rolled off! It was frightening!! Thanks for bringing more awareness to this situation! I hope impala does better for the skate community!!!
My skates mainly had issues with peeling, I changed the wheels and got personal upgrades and it held together from my 16th birthday to now my 18th and I’ll be upgrading to a skate that can handle a more aggressive skate styles. I jumped staircases and went to the skatepark but my boots looked like they’d been through it.
The ones with REPORTED defects are smaller, most people won’t report problems since they don’t see “rougher” (skatepark or falling excessively) skating as “normal” use
As someone who has a goatee going on due to to hormones I freaking love you!
I just got impala skates and I am happy with how they roll on ramps, however the paint started coming of on the toe area on the first skate, I was doing some bigger tricks though, I have a friend however that has impalas and she has had them for two years! They lasted her about one year and a half years, at two years they broke but impalas give you a pretty good run!
Im a complete beginner what should i buy? Candi Girl or Impalas?
Impalas were my first pair of skates.I skated them for about 5-6 months before i couldn't skate them anymore.. I used them pretty much everyday. I also have wide feet and it took me a month to break them in.
So I’ve been skating with the sure grip boardwalks for about 9 months now and was wondering what “advanced” skate should I set my eyes on for the future. I wear size 12 in men so my options are VERY limited. Most companies (moxi *cough cough*) stop at size 10 😢
Thanks so so much for your video. It helps me to decide which skates to get.
I only have one question and that is do you have skates for ten year olds Because I'm ten yrs old and I want some skates hahaha😂😂
Impalas come in sizes that will work for you. I think, if I remember right, they have amazing leopard print ones that I personally love!! Have you ever skated before? I learned when I was about 8. It took me like 3 years before I was very good at it but then when I was 14 I stopped skating because I got boy crazy haha. Now I'm 46 and this past year I decided I wanted to start skating again, and I remember everything!! It's so much fun. Your feet will still be growing for awhile so the Impala sounds like the absolute perfect skate for you IMO (I'm a mom and I hate rebuying expensive stuff too soon, but I also hate buying bad quality stuff. Impalas have quality that should last about as long as they keep fitting you, since you're still growing, which should be perfect). I'm so excited for you lol, wish they had cute skates when I was 10 but mine were white with red wheels. Which still do look great! But I would looooove some in purple or something!
My impalas we’re a great first skate or fashion skate if you’re not going to go too hard, for ramps the heel came up in just a few weeks, and was unusable in 5 weeks off ramp/street skating the reinforced heel may help though. unlike most I prefer impala wheels since they are softer but smaller and I found the trucks to be a little tight for later on but good for beginners, and really good for recreational skating in not so rough areas, since they look so bomb
Thanks for the review!! I just bought a pair of black impalas because moxi is completely sold out! Hopefully I will get a few months out of them and then upgrade to moxis !!:)
I bought impalas for my first pair of skates, I hated the wheels for outdoor use and the heel is separating from the boot already (bought in February). I upgraded myself to some customs and buying Sure grip Boardwalks next. They were great to learn on though!
Should you loosen the wheels a bit if your a beginner?
Mustache on fleek!
Natasha Estrada how incredibly rude of you.
Wht beginner skates are good for wide feet?
Don’t buy impalas
Buy moxis
Make a Rookie Roller Skates review 🥰🥰🥰
I love your channel Indy 😘😘😘
My impalas are amazing but after seeing this video it's clear the reason I've been struggling is because I need something better. Ik what I'm getting with my tax return😌👌🏻