Hi I have a question I hope you'll answer me , so can we make dance figures with flat skates ? Because I don't have high heels skates but I want to make dance figures , thank you so much
I learned how to roller skate on flat roller skates, and it was way harder to learn to skate. I’m a very clumsy person, so I fell really hard many times, and I messed up my lower back. (It didn’t stop me from continuing though) When I finally decided to switch over to a heeled roller skate (I was still a beginner), I found that it was way easier to learn tricks, and to keep my balance.
Thanks for sharing that, Shelley. Your comment is brief but very helpful to a noob like me. I used to skate at the rink a lot back in high school (many years ago), but always on rentals. Now my daughter is getting into skating and I like skating with her so I’m in the market for my own skates. This video and you comment are the kind of information that I need right now. 👍🏻
This is so interesting... Your video is the only source of information I found on the internet about this topic. Thank you! Buying skates as a gift so I wanted to make sure I make the right choice.
I started skating last year and have always worn a heeled boot, I had some basic no-name skates and then a pair of Moxi Beach Bunnies. I loovvee my beach bunnies for cruising and leisure skating, but I got super into the skate park and wanted something better suited for the park. I actually only got a flat skate because the Chaya Kismet skates were the only semi-affordable full park set up out of the box (grind blocks and park wheels can be really expensive). It actually wasn't too hard for me to adjust to the flat skates because I already knew about falling backward so I just focused on leaning forward, and now I'm OBSESSED. I dropped in with my flat skates for the first time yesterday and they're SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE. I also feel way more in control when I'm jumping and landing so I can get way more air. If you love the skate park I highly recommend a flat skate!
Thanks for this info - I am the same with the beach bunnies I love them but want to try flat for more speed. I don’t do skate parks tho, just cruise up and down a beach strip for fitness. If you were just cruising….would you say flat feels faster? Thanks!
I use them all - artistic skate, speed skates, and one I made from my last pair of shoes with no extra stability. The shoe skates did take some getting used to due to the softer sole, but you can find many "tennis" shoes with a harder sole that you can use as well. I love all 3 styles, indoor skating and outdoor, for all types of skating. However, I've been skating for 43 years, so definitely NOT a "new" skater! LOL Once you get used to one style, while the mechanics are slightly different as far as balance and such, it's not really that difficult to go from one style to another. I've been known to switch which the skates I use in a single session at the rink and often bring them all when we go.
MystiqueRisingSun ... same here ... I do that and we started skating at the same time too 🤣 Have you tried skating on one of each to compare? That's entertaining 😎👍
Hello ! You seem very knowlegeable and I was wondering if I could ask you some questions? Firstly I am an intermediate to advanced skater and I am looking for good high quality skates that wont tear or part away from the heel when I jump and turn; what would be your best recommmendation? And Secondly I have very large feet do you know brands that sell boots for lager footed women ? Thankyou so much!
@@fatal_goose4017 If you're in the U.S. - Riedell has many models for wider feet, but I wouldn't worry too much about the "women's vs. men's" thing. MOST of the mid to upper level skates are sized for men...and are available in a wide range of colors. Growing up, I had my choice of white, black, or "rental brown". (Honestly, I think that's just part of why I have an obsession with skates today...SO many pretty colors/patterns to choose from! LOL) As for a "perfect fit", measure your foot and ask the company which size you should get once you decide on a model you like. It's the most accurate way. Many brands will say "Down one size" or "Up two sizes", etc. to convert from those men's to a women's size...but it's not always accurate. Measure twice (trace your feet on plain paper, in the socks you'll most likely use while skating)...measure the length and width (at the widest point) of BOTH feet in inches, centimeters and millimeters. As far as good quality - almost anything that isn't vinyl, and be sure the boot is stitched as well as glued to the sole. Some suede and leather boots have the issue as well, but it's less likely for them to come apart like vinyl boots do. Just a note: if you're looking for a vegan boot with the same quality, unfortunately, you won't find it...they all come apart eventually. Looking at skates online (or if you're fortunate enough to have a rink/pro shop near you), you'll clearly see the stitching on the bottom of the boots. Sometimes the plate does cover the stitching though. If the whole surface of the sole is covered by the plate, do your research on the specific brand/model you're interested in to see if it is stitched, glued, or both.
@@mandybarlow Sorry I didn't see this until today!!! :( But, I HAVE actually skated both at the same time...since I do that mainly at the rink - all those left turns - I use a speed/derby boot on my left with the high top/heeled boot on my right. I did try it the other way, but crossing over felt like I had to "step up" with the heel on my left and flat on my right. Very odd feeling. While I do feel like I'm stepping "down" with the way I do it, it is a bit easier to manage...and I can get up to speed with as much control as I normally have when skating one or the other. I still do that about once a month at the local rink (started before everything was shut down for the pandemic) just to see people's faces when they realize I have two different skates on. :D
I skate with the Chaya Jump skates and I fell backwards when I first changed from my raised heel skate to the Jumps and it hurt like heck but that's cuz I'm a garbage skater . My feet feel more comfortable in the flat skate to the raised heel boot though and the Jumps are fantastic I'm obsessed
I tested a pair of flats for the first time a few weeks ago, stood up and immediately fell right on my ass! But once I got myself standing I found them to be very easy to adapt to. I still prefer heels though.
I think body type/shape/posture and how you carry your weight plays into this. I have a propensity to fall forward way more, as a matter of fact I almost never butt plant. "Flat" skates seem to keep me balanced better. I also can't walk in high heels bc I feel like I'm I'm lurching unnaturally forward in them.
Where did you live back then? I'm an 80's kid, too, but from around '78-'79, speed skates vastly outnumbered the "artistic" skates at the rink I grew up at.
Great topic! I've skated for years in both. I like the flexibility in my ankle when in a 'shoe'. I feel super light and agile in them, as if floating 👍 The Chaya Emerald is my best ever. Looks gorgeous and such great value ♥️
Thank you...I have really wide and flat feet. I was looking at Chaya but there are no real reviews on this brand. I liked Impala mostly for the aesthetic. They are really pretty. Thanks...I really think I will go for the Chaya skates! Thanks again! 😄
Thankyou,my Impalas hurt my little toes,i was trying to decide which skates to get next,your comment was most helpful, im going with Rios. Happy Skating & Cheers!
Update: My chayas are nicely broken in now and SO COMFY. I recommend them! Also, change the wheels that come with them for some thicker polyurethane for extra cushion, bounce and control
Hi! I love to skate with my roller skates right now i have flat roller skates but i wanna buy a high heel roller skate to try another model. The flat and the high heel roller skates is from Rio Roller😁
went skating after 37 years tonight, way back then I used flat and the rental ones tonight were heeled making it harder as it seemed (and slower as you said!).. I'm going to get a new pair and go more often now, I'll be buying flat type again--thank you for the breakdown and difference between them!!! :)
I decided to get into roller skating and looked on ebay. I just ended up winning both my biddings and I will soon have both heeled and flat rollerskates! 🤩
Great video! It's confusing for beginners when social media is flooded with mainly people on pretty heeled skates. I chose flat for my first skates (Chaya Vintage Voyagers), more comfortable for my wide feet plus heeled skates felt claustrophobic so high up my ankle. I fell backwards a lot learning transitions, but I also learned to go fast, stay stable doing crossovers, weaving, slalom and awareness of my different centres of gravity on them. I got heeled skates recently (Chuffed) for nights out when I want to groove / socialise / dance. They're slower and feel chill. I'm glad I learned on flats, rather than the other way around, I'm more confident in many skate styles now. My main skates are Bont Prostars (flat) - they're like little sports cars. :)
I fell on my bum today first time ever. I avoided many times before when that happened but this time I couldn’t. It hurts a bit. So I ordered heel lifts to add 4cm heel lol. And I felt strange when I was ordering that. Because in the comments, so many short people would like to look tall and and they are happy with that. I never thought of adding some height to myself as I have no issue with that
Great info! I've decided on a "flat" pair because of this video. I'll be a first time rollerskater :) I can skate on ice and am a yogi, so balance is stable.
For better or worse, that really means very little. I have, quite literally, tripped over the painted lines in parking lots...sprained my ankles walking down the street (NOT mis-stepping off of a sidewalk or anything, actually just plain walking)...but I can skate an entire lap at my local rink on one foot.
My mum got me rookie skates for Christmas. They're flat skates and watching this made me really nervous about learning on them. I've only ever used a skateboard and I'm still a beginner on that. I'm super scared about falling backwards and messing up my back. Trying not to let this discourage me though!
@@erindurrant2341 no!!!! 😊 Hopefully you'll come back to it when (if) the time feels right. I've only just had my third lesson and I'm hoping I stick at it 👍🏽
I think it boils down to what style you’re looking towards. I’m almost 💯 a rhythm skater and my indoor and outdoor skates are both a heeled boot. I tried a flat heel a few years back and I felt like a duck lol. Plus if I tried to do any skating up on the toes which I do a lot it was far more work without the heel because otherwise you have about an inch head start. I grew up skating in rental boots though. I’ll still hit the vert at the local skatepark here and there with my heeled boot but I could see where one would want the flat shoe style for park skating.
So many good points were brought up in this video 👍🏻 I’m a beginner skater looking to buy my first pair, and while I think I’d prefer a flat skate I’m thinking I should get a heeled one just so I can get myself comfortable with learning to balance, especially if it redistributes your weight forward with the back heel being so high. I think once I get my way around it I could get my dream flat skates lol
I wonder if there are differences when it comes to feet composition. Like what if someone is flat-footed? Would the raise heel not work for them, or would it just be uncomfy?
I've always preferred inline skates because on quads I tend to fall forwards even when standing still. This might have been the problem, having raised heel skates. Now I'm really looking forward to trying flat quads!!
TL;DR: it was easy to switch from derby skates to skates with heels but not the other way around. I started as a fresh meat in derby, but had to take three months off due to injury...then I started skating again on skates with heels but the boot was cheap (glued, could not afford the good ones) so it came apart and today I had to put my outdoor wheels on my old derby shoes and it was challenging to skate around indoors...I was definitely putting way more weight on my back wheels than I should, haha. Going out tomorrow in them, cannot wait to slam my butt and relearn the tricks XD. My friends are going to help me make my own skates with vans shoes soon (cheaper option, as I already have everything from the other skates, only need to replace the boot and add aluminium insole) but in the future I would love to own the Chaya karma AND Moxi skates with the Jack boot. :)
With this video I feel so much better now. I got plain shoes because they were the only ones left, even though I wanted ones with heels. Every video I saw said skates with heels were better because of the balance but they didn’t say much apart from that. I’m a beginner, though I’ve been in a rink before, so I’m not afraid of falling back. THANKS 💚
What do you think of Impala roller skates? Was thinking of buying a pair. I havent had much experience on roller skates; I just want a pair for fun, and skating around the neighborhood/and around the home. 😊
I think Impalas are perfect for what you're looking for. I got back into skating last August and started up on a pair of Impalas. They're incredibly comfortable. This said, I quickly learned what a daredevil I am.. I'm REALLY rough on skates... so within a month or so the boots started separating from the plate at the heel. Impala was kind enough to replace them since they were very new, but I still ended up just buying a pair of suede Moxi boots (just got them in January). But for the kind of skating you're talking about, the Impalas should be perfect! @rollingintune is my insta where you can see me skating on both pairs, or use hashtag #jaclynskates
@@tylarice5106 If you go to my channel page, or just search "roller flute" you'll see my latest music video of me (on flute) skating/playing with a friend (on cello) where she is wearing my Impalas and I'm riding on my Moxis :) But yes... they're SUPER comfortable!! Enjoy!!
I just bought a pair of flat skates off of amazon, after having skated a while ago when I was younger. I haven’t skated in a while so I immediately regretted the decision. However I watched this video and I realized that flat skates are literally perfect for me because I’m looking into ramp skating, and speed. Thanks :)
Really appreciate you making this video, despite its age its been incredibly helpful for me as I'm currently trying to decide what type of skate I want to get.
👋👋👋 Excellent video thank you. I just bought my skates on Friday and I asked the guy in the shop about the heel height difference and he said it was for artistic value. 🙄 So glad I watched your video.
I tried Moxis for the skatepark and even though I could drop in, I didn’t vibe so well with them.Currently, I use my flat old roller derby Bonts at the park. Hope to get my Bont Parkstars set up soon (higher boot but no heel).
Great video! I wonder if you, in the future, could make a video about learning how to use the toe stops on rollerskates. I am a new skater and at first I thought standing and walking on the toe stops would be easy, I was greatly mistaken. Is there any tips and tricks on how to learn how to use them? Thank you!
Hi! Is wearing a flat skate the same as wearing a hockey skate? I’m better on hockey skates than figure skates. I own a heeled pair of impala skates and i was thinking of investing in a pair of flat skates like flaneurz. Thank you!!!
Helpful information man, thank you. I bought some flat skates recently to get back into skating (mainly because I wanted the better ankle supports) and this gave me the confidence that I made the right choice.
I just want to say thank you. I’ve been skating for so many years, and did a dash of some derby. But one Christmas I really wanted some boot style skates, one blue-one purple. For the Life of me, I just could NOT, figure out why I couldn’t skate them.
I picked up a pair of rollerskate around a year ago from a thrift store for 20$. They were flat speed skates from the late 80s and after I repurposed some hardware and got new wheels I learned pretty quickly. But oh my goodness when I switched to a heeled boot (another thrifted pair of chicago's for 7.50 no wheels) and smaller wheels... The game was CHANGED. I used to dance competitively so maybe the balance of the toe makes more sense to me but if you're struggling with tricks and anything other than crossovers, get a raised heel dude they are amazing. I still use my flat skates with soft, chunky skateboard wherls for outdoor cruising on trails but I use my boots at the skate park with smaller wheels.
One of my main concerns is, that i have a hallux valgus, which leads to me getting intense foot pai when I walk on raised heels (even if they're small) and I would hate for that to happen on skates.. I'm wondering if its different bc of the weight distribution or if I just can't go for heeled skates. I played it safe for my first pair and went with flats but I'm kinda intrigued by the heeled ones
I have the same problem! I can dance in Latin sandals because they don’t squish my feet. I like the look of the heeled skates but I’m worried they will crush the bones in my feet 😭
thank you very much for the video....i am beginner and ecperimented with flats. i was falling backwards brooken my wrist. so now i know, when i start again, i will do it with high heels. love it!
I am super flat-footed as well, but bought all-leather riedell boots. Someone at my local roller rink pounded the inner ankles down a bit for me! Still got blisters to break them in, but now they're awesome and I've been skating indoors and outdoors for years on them!! All leather boots always eventually form to your foot! 😉
I’ve got a pair of flat-ish? skates, the antik mg2’s, for roller derby, I’ve seen so many people use heeled skates for ramp skating, and it made me want moxis.. but now I’m wanting to get a 2nd pair of antik skates, for the park (wide trucks, grind blocks etc..)
ElectriKitty do it! I broke my leg on a ramp at the park in a pair of Moxi Lollys. I still have them but prefer my flat Chaya (Emerald) skates ... and now just stick to road skating 🤣
I've been skating in heels skates for 1 year, but it began to gives me a lot of knee problems. So I made my own skates, added up a low heel and it just feels perfect. Today I feel that the heel in those skates are way more taller than they needed to be, but it's really easier to learn and dance on these.
I skate on heeled skates all the time but on one occasion, my skates were with my dad cuz he was replacing the bearings and plates for me so I put on my friends old flat skates and immediately fell. I couldn’t get used to then at all, especially cuz these skates didn’t have any trucks at all.
Great video. I have a pair of oxello quad skate,it's flat and for me it's hard to balance.so i decide to buy a new pair with heels,after watching this.beetwen chaya and impala
What a great video!! Back in the day (80s....yes I'm old AF 🤣🤣) we only had the Sneaker style roller skates so that is what I was used to. So when I recently visited your store I picked up the Roces Kolossal. Great skate 🔥🙌🛼
Heyy thanks for this, it was really helpful. I’ve been skating for about 3 years now, my current skates, which were also my first pair are flats. I bought them completely by coincidence not knowing the difference between flats and heels, absolutely loved them but I’m now needing a new pair and was thinking of getting heels.
Weird question what makes it so easy to fall backwards? I used to inline like 20 years ago. I have roler skates on the way, cuz my gf skates and i want to tag along sometimes. I never really fell backwards rollerblading. I know you have more stability forward and backward, but i never really had a problem staying over my toes a bit.
Thank you for your wisdom and experience! You answered my questions about boots, what magnesium plates are good for outdoor street ? Maybe you can do a video?. Also what do you know about skate breaks ? Thanks
I haven’t skated in 10 years before now, and I love the Chaya Karmas, but I have ehlers danlos syndrome (my joints are floppier and dislocate easier) and need a skate with a little more ankle support that I can still jump in. I’ve been researching, but I’d rather learn from people who are actually skating.
What about when I just want to skate in my neighborhood with the sucky rough pavement full of potholes and loose gravel and imperfections from weather over the years?
I don't know anything about roller skating but from my understanding you need to consider the size AND the hardness of the wheel; maybe this will help(?) ruclips.net/video/ItUpCEeTxSA/видео.html
Since your a wheel guy... why do vintage Pacer skates have ribbed wheels? And whats their purpose? Are smooth wheels better? I'm not referring to hardness or the size of the wheels. Just wondering about the ribbed wheels... thanks for any answers
Cool, I used to skate rollerskates like 25 yrs ago, before inlines (those that you tighten to shoes with leather bands). Wanted to try it again and saw a video about putting some frames to a UFS boot but now can't find more that the video... You know something about that?
** Buca You could pop into a good local skate shop. Don't look for the cheapest pair. but skates are so much more affordable now, you don't have to spend a fortune for good skates that will help your skating. Try them on and roll on one foot (just don't smash anything - hence one foot) 🤣 Great way to get a feel for what you might like 👍
THE LINO LIFE I currently use a Riedell boot with a generic set of plates, since I'm still new to skating. Once I have the money though, I'm going to try to go into business selling skates. I understand the mechanics of it all, and there's literally nowhere withing 300 miles of where I live that sells skates without buying straight out of a catalog.
recently discovered that my feet do n o t like the heeled skates. i’m gonna keep trying them to see if i adjust but i had the same issue as a kid when i skated. thinking about looking at flat skates cause they seem so much more comfortable
Very helpful video. Can you suggest some brands and where to but flat roller skates. I am not a beginner, I used to skate as a kid but I have lost touch from skating so I have no clue what are the brands out there right now. thanks in advance 😀
Yes, most that do dance tricks have heeled ones. Like the all-leather Riedell model 172 boot. I have these - way above my skill level, but the ankle is flexible and they're so comfy!!!! (you will get past the break-in blisters)
I have a question, but first I want to explain my experience so far. I learned to ice skate, I have raised (but not suuuper raised) stiff fake leather skates. I'm still a beginner but not a total novice, I have a feel for the basics now. I always did well with not falling backwards. I hate the restriction on my ankle. In the long run I really want optimal control and flexibility. It seems I have a good feel for the dangers and all the support feels restricting to me, even as a beginner. In the long run I really want low cut soft shoe flat quads and soft shoe inline skates which cover the ankle but are still soft, maybe hard on the sides somehow but soft for the backward and forward movement for sure. I want to feel the soft shoe all around and have the freedom to tighten it and loosen it wherever I want. I found exactly these types of skates online and they're quite cheap used! Here is my concern - although I think I do quite well with not falling backwards, I feel like you just need to fall back hard once to break a bone or something. I don't want any serious injuries like that. Could I put some type of insole, maybe diy, and glue it or something, just to raise the back a little bit, like one centimeter or less? Is that risky for a low cut boot? Does anyone have experience with that and how to secure the insole well?
Thanks. This video helped me decided I want flate skates. Now to figure out which ones. Help, someone decide for me lol. Want to casually skate again after not skating since over 40 years ago. Dream of skating at a skate park but my old ass would probably break myself. Lol Chaya Jump 2.0 ? Chaya Karma? Although I don't see them readily available in the U.S.. (as well as being $$)
I have heeled skates for dance mooves tricks and for cruising around. Now i have starten to speet skate Outdoor. I reach 25 Kmh on a flat ground. Now i want to buy a flat skate. What is better for my aim? A Derby or Park skate? I
Great video thanks for the info. I been skating ramps for 4 months now and getting really good. Thanks for the video because my next skates i wanna buy are either chaya ruby or chaya jump skate i love them both just dont know wich one to buy yet heading more twards the chaya jump skates.😅 right now i have riedell R3 demon skates
Quick question. I skate inlines (Powerslide Next with Kizer Flux frames 4x90mm) and I want to transition to also skating quads. My assumption is that a flat skate setup would be best for me. Is that correct, and also, what skates (other than the Chaya Jumps) would you recommend? Thx!!!👍🏾
What roller skates should should i get? HEELS or FLAT?
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Hi I have a question I hope you'll answer me , so can we make dance figures with flat skates ? Because I don't have high heels skates but I want to make dance figures , thank you so much
"Does that make sense to you? I think it makes sense to me." You're adorable dude. The wa you talk, the pacing and tone, made me smile.
Lumi aw ikr!
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Flat skates for ramps, heels for tricks and any time you don't want to fall backwards.
i still fall backwards
Heels for ramps. 🤙 It works.😂
Heels still works for ramps
@@THEY-ish While heels still work for ramps, a lot of people find it easier to drop in with a flat skate
I learned to skate in flat skates as a child. Thirty years later I am now trying to learn again, got heeled skates, and am struggling just to balance
I learned how to roller skate on flat roller skates, and it was way harder to learn to skate. I’m a very clumsy person, so I fell really hard many times, and I messed up my lower back. (It didn’t stop me from continuing though) When I finally decided to switch over to a heeled roller skate (I was still a beginner), I found that it was way easier to learn tricks, and to keep my balance.
Thank you for this comment 🙌🏼🙌🏼💓
Thanks for sharing that, Shelley. Your comment is brief but very helpful to a noob like me.
I used to skate at the rink a lot back in high school (many years ago), but always on rentals. Now my daughter is getting into skating and I like skating with her so I’m in the market for my own skates. This video and you comment are the kind of information that I need right now. 👍🏻
Thank you for sharing, such a peach ❤
Thank you. I will listen to you. 🙏🏻💕
I’ve been learning on flats for a few months now, and I’m curious as to how skating in heeled boots would compare - thank you for this comment!
"for beginners, if you are scared of falling backwards".... Well, I wasn't before I watched this video 😶
My thoughts exactly 😂
Oh cmon man up 😂
i use heels all the time because it looks nicer for me
This is so interesting... Your video is the only source of information I found on the internet about this topic. Thank you! Buying skates as a gift so I wanted to make sure I make the right choice.
I started skating last year and have always worn a heeled boot, I had some basic no-name skates and then a pair of Moxi Beach Bunnies. I loovvee my beach bunnies for cruising and leisure skating, but I got super into the skate park and wanted something better suited for the park. I actually only got a flat skate because the Chaya Kismet skates were the only semi-affordable full park set up out of the box (grind blocks and park wheels can be really expensive). It actually wasn't too hard for me to adjust to the flat skates because I already knew about falling backward so I just focused on leaning forward, and now I'm OBSESSED. I dropped in with my flat skates for the first time yesterday and they're SO MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE. I also feel way more in control when I'm jumping and landing so I can get way more air. If you love the skate park I highly recommend a flat skate!
Thanks for this info - I am the same with the beach bunnies I love them but want to try flat for more speed. I don’t do skate parks tho, just cruise up and down a beach strip for fitness.
If you were just cruising….would you say flat feels faster?
Thanks!
I use them all - artistic skate, speed skates, and one I made from my last pair of shoes with no extra stability. The shoe skates did take some getting used to due to the softer sole, but you can find many "tennis" shoes with a harder sole that you can use as well. I love all 3 styles, indoor skating and outdoor, for all types of skating. However, I've been skating for 43 years, so definitely NOT a "new" skater! LOL Once you get used to one style, while the mechanics are slightly different as far as balance and such, it's not really that difficult to go from one style to another. I've been known to switch which the skates I use in a single session at the rink and often bring them all when we go.
MystiqueRisingSun ... same here ... I do that and we started skating at the same time too 🤣 Have you tried skating on one of each to compare? That's entertaining 😎👍
Hello ! You seem very knowlegeable and I was wondering if I could ask you some questions? Firstly I am an intermediate to advanced skater and I am looking for good high quality skates that wont tear or part away from the heel when I jump and turn; what would be your best recommmendation? And Secondly I have very large feet do you know brands that sell boots for lager footed women ? Thankyou so much!
@@fatal_goose4017 If you're in the U.S. - Riedell has many models for wider feet, but I wouldn't worry too much about the "women's vs. men's" thing. MOST of the mid to upper level skates are sized for men...and are available in a wide range of colors. Growing up, I had my choice of white, black, or "rental brown". (Honestly, I think that's just part of why I have an obsession with skates today...SO many pretty colors/patterns to choose from! LOL) As for a "perfect fit", measure your foot and ask the company which size you should get once you decide on a model you like. It's the most accurate way. Many brands will say "Down one size" or "Up two sizes", etc. to convert from those men's to a women's size...but it's not always accurate. Measure twice (trace your feet on plain paper, in the socks you'll most likely use while skating)...measure the length and width (at the widest point) of BOTH feet in inches, centimeters and millimeters.
As far as good quality - almost anything that isn't vinyl, and be sure the boot is stitched as well as glued to the sole. Some suede and leather boots have the issue as well, but it's less likely for them to come apart like vinyl boots do. Just a note: if you're looking for a vegan boot with the same quality, unfortunately, you won't find it...they all come apart eventually. Looking at skates online (or if you're fortunate enough to have a rink/pro shop near you), you'll clearly see the stitching on the bottom of the boots. Sometimes the plate does cover the stitching though. If the whole surface of the sole is covered by the plate, do your research on the specific brand/model you're interested in to see if it is stitched, glued, or both.
@@mandybarlow Sorry I didn't see this until today!!! :( But, I HAVE actually skated both at the same time...since I do that mainly at the rink - all those left turns - I use a speed/derby boot on my left with the high top/heeled boot on my right. I did try it the other way, but crossing over felt like I had to "step up" with the heel on my left and flat on my right. Very odd feeling. While I do feel like I'm stepping "down" with the way I do it, it is a bit easier to manage...and I can get up to speed with as much control as I normally have when skating one or the other. I still do that about once a month at the local rink (started before everything was shut down for the pandemic) just to see people's faces when they realize I have two different skates on. :D
I skate with the Chaya Jump skates and I fell backwards when I first changed from my raised heel skate to the Jumps and it hurt like heck but that's cuz I'm a garbage skater . My feet feel more comfortable in the flat skate to the raised heel boot though and the Jumps are fantastic I'm obsessed
i really loved my jumps too :) so comfy
I tested a pair of flats for the first time a few weeks ago, stood up and immediately fell right on my ass! But once I got myself standing I found them to be very easy to adapt to. I still prefer heels though.
I was struggling with high heel skates and so I switched to a derby style skate and I feel so much more in control and balanced. So weird right?!
I think body type/shape/posture and how you carry your weight plays into this. I have a propensity to fall forward way more, as a matter of fact I almost never butt plant. "Flat" skates seem to keep me balanced better. I also can't walk in high heels bc I feel like I'm I'm lurching unnaturally forward in them.
@@ammasdtr19 come to think of it I can’t do high heels either so it does make sense that I’m balanced better on flat skates. I’m front heavy 😂
Back in the 80s, those heeled skates were all you could get. That's probably one of the reasons inline skates took off so well in the 90s.
Where did you live back then? I'm an 80's kid, too, but from around '78-'79, speed skates vastly outnumbered the "artistic" skates at the rink I grew up at.
@@MystiqueRisingSun the north end of Georgia, well outside of any larger cities. I'm sure we weren't getting all the latest fashions and designs.
Great topic! I've skated for years in both. I like the flexibility in my ankle when in a 'shoe'. I feel super light and agile in them, as if floating 👍 The Chaya Emerald is my best ever. Looks gorgeous and such great value ♥️
Thank you for this video!
Note for anyone looking which one to buy: Chaya is awesome for wide feet, Impala for narrow/normal feet. 👍🏼
Thank you...I have really wide and flat feet. I was looking at Chaya but there are no real reviews on this brand. I liked Impala mostly for the aesthetic. They are really pretty. Thanks...I really think I will go for the Chaya skates! Thanks again! 😄
Thankyou,my Impalas hurt my little toes,i was trying to decide which skates to get next,your comment was most helpful, im going with Rios. Happy Skating & Cheers!
Update: My chayas are nicely broken in now and SO COMFY. I recommend them! Also, change the wheels that come with them for some thicker polyurethane for extra cushion, bounce and control
@@kbs1212 are these kind of wheels good for indoor rinks?
@@JLNive Yes! You can also get the smaller ones for dancing and better motion range.
Hi! I love to skate with my roller skates right now i have flat roller skates but i wanna buy a high heel roller skate to try another model. The flat and the high heel roller skates is from Rio Roller😁
Now I understood why I kept falling backward with my first roller skates which had no heals
Those Chaya park skates are sweet! I’ll invest in some in the future but I’m learning ramp skating in old school skates for now.
contrabassoon awesome. Just keep doing it and your find what works egger for you. I love my karmas
went skating after 37 years tonight, way back then I used flat and the rental ones tonight were heeled making it harder as it seemed (and slower as you said!).. I'm going to get a new pair and go more often now, I'll be buying flat type again--thank you for the breakdown and difference between them!!! :)
I decided to get into roller skating and looked on ebay. I just ended up winning both my biddings and I will soon have both heeled and flat rollerskates! 🤩
Great video! It's confusing for beginners when social media is flooded with mainly people on pretty heeled skates. I chose flat for my first skates (Chaya Vintage Voyagers), more comfortable for my wide feet plus heeled skates felt claustrophobic so high up my ankle. I fell backwards a lot learning transitions, but I also learned to go fast, stay stable doing crossovers, weaving, slalom and awareness of my different centres of gravity on them. I got heeled skates recently (Chuffed) for nights out when I want to groove / socialise / dance. They're slower and feel chill. I'm glad I learned on flats, rather than the other way around, I'm more confident in many skate styles now. My main skates are Bont Prostars (flat) - they're like little sports cars. :)
I fell on my bum today first time ever. I avoided many times before when that happened but this time I couldn’t. It hurts a bit. So I ordered heel lifts to add 4cm heel lol. And I felt strange when I was ordering that. Because in the comments, so many short people would like to look tall and and they are happy with that. I never thought of adding some height to myself as I have no issue with that
Great info! I've decided on a "flat" pair because of this video. I'll be a first time rollerskater :) I can skate on ice and am a yogi, so balance is stable.
For better or worse, that really means very little. I have, quite literally, tripped over the painted lines in parking lots...sprained my ankles walking down the street (NOT mis-stepping off of a sidewalk or anything, actually just plain walking)...but I can skate an entire lap at my local rink on one foot.
My mum got me rookie skates for Christmas. They're flat skates and watching this made me really nervous about learning on them. I've only ever used a skateboard and I'm still a beginner on that. I'm super scared about falling backwards and messing up my back. Trying not to let this discourage me though!
And? How are you now?:)
6 months on and how's it going now Erin?
Ahaha well I gave up quickly 🙃🙃 I'd still like to skate but I never have the time to practice
@@erindurrant2341 no!!!! 😊 Hopefully you'll come back to it when (if) the time feels right. I've only just had my third lesson and I'm hoping I stick at it 👍🏽
@@toddie3910 I think I just need to pull myself up by my boot straps an get on with it! I'm too scared of falling
I think it boils down to what style you’re looking towards. I’m almost 💯 a rhythm skater and my indoor and outdoor skates are both a heeled boot. I tried a flat heel a few years back and I felt like a duck lol. Plus if I tried to do any skating up on the toes which I do a lot it was far more work without the heel because otherwise you have about an inch head start. I grew up skating in rental boots though. I’ll still hit the vert at the local skatepark here and there with my heeled boot but I could see where one would want the flat shoe style for park skating.
So many good points were brought up in this video 👍🏻 I’m a beginner skater looking to buy my first pair, and while I think I’d prefer a flat skate I’m thinking I should get a heeled one just so I can get myself comfortable with learning to balance, especially if it redistributes your weight forward with the back heel being so high. I think once I get my way around it I could get my dream flat skates lol
This was soo useful! I’m glad I watched this video before purchasing my first rollerskates
What did you pick?
I wonder if there are differences when it comes to feet composition. Like what if someone is flat-footed? Would the raise heel not work for them, or would it just be uncomfy?
Thank you for making this! It’s very difficult to find this information for some reason.
I've always preferred inline skates because on quads I tend to fall forwards even when standing still. This might have been the problem, having raised heel skates. Now I'm really looking forward to trying flat quads!!
TL;DR: it was easy to switch from derby skates to skates with heels but not the other way around.
I started as a fresh meat in derby, but had to take three months off due to injury...then I started skating again on skates with heels but the boot was cheap (glued, could not afford the good ones) so it came apart and today I had to put my outdoor wheels on my old derby shoes and it was challenging to skate around indoors...I was definitely putting way more weight on my back wheels than I should, haha. Going out tomorrow in them, cannot wait to slam my butt and relearn the tricks XD. My friends are going to help me make my own skates with vans shoes soon (cheaper option, as I already have everything from the other skates, only need to replace the boot and add aluminium insole) but in the future I would love to own the Chaya karma AND Moxi skates with the Jack boot. :)
don't know shit about roller skating, found this video super helpful cheers!
With this video I feel so much better now. I got plain shoes because they were the only ones left, even though I wanted ones with heels. Every video I saw said skates with heels were better because of the balance but they didn’t say much apart from that. I’m a beginner, though I’ve been in a rink before, so I’m not afraid of falling back. THANKS 💚
What do you think of Impala roller skates? Was thinking of buying a pair. I havent had much experience on roller skates; I just want a pair for fun, and skating around the neighborhood/and around the home. 😊
I think Impalas are perfect for what you're looking for. I got back into skating last August and started up on a pair of Impalas. They're incredibly comfortable. This said, I quickly learned what a daredevil I am.. I'm REALLY rough on skates... so within a month or so the boots started separating from the plate at the heel. Impala was kind enough to replace them since they were very new, but I still ended up just buying a pair of suede Moxi boots (just got them in January). But for the kind of skating you're talking about, the Impalas should be perfect! @rollingintune is my insta where you can see me skating on both pairs, or use hashtag #jaclynskates
I agree! Just got a pair of impala after years of not skating and after 4 days I’m feeling confident - super comfortable
@@tylarice5106 If you go to my channel page, or just search "roller flute" you'll see my latest music video of me (on flute) skating/playing with a friend (on cello) where she is wearing my Impalas and I'm riding on my Moxis :) But yes... they're SUPER comfortable!! Enjoy!!
They are really good skates. Good heel support. They are nice and stable and amazing for sharp turns
Try looking at Karen the karrot’s channel, I love her roller skating advice!~ 💕
I just bought a pair of flat skates off of amazon, after having skated a while ago when I was younger. I haven’t skated in a while so I immediately regretted the decision. However I watched this video and I realized that flat skates are literally perfect for me because I’m looking into ramp skating, and speed. Thanks :)
Really appreciate you making this video, despite its age its been incredibly helpful for me as I'm currently trying to decide what type of skate I want to get.
I died using both with heel and without
😂😂😂😂😂😂 lov this
Hope you haven't given up G! It's been a year!!!
im inline triskating but lacked knowledge on those type of skates,
learned something new, thanks
MicroPunkz Edit 👊🏻I try to bring some general skate knowledge to everyone 🙏🏻
👋👋👋 Excellent video thank you. I just bought my skates on Friday and I asked the guy in the shop about the heel height difference and he said it was for artistic value. 🙄 So glad I watched your video.
I tried Moxis for the skatepark and even though I could drop in, I didn’t vibe so well with them.Currently, I use my flat old roller derby Bonts at the park. Hope to get my Bont Parkstars set up soon (higher boot but no heel).
Oh!and also the roller skates with heals you use for roller skate dance
yes.. where you usualy need them to be super flexible..so thats why most of the times they wear them loose. :)
THE LINO LIFE Yes!You do have to be flexible but I am haha!
Great video! I wonder if you, in the future, could make a video about learning how to use the toe stops on rollerskates. I am a new skater and at first I thought standing and walking on the toe stops would be easy, I was greatly mistaken. Is there any tips and tricks on how to learn how to use them? Thank you!
JDoe I can make one 👌🏻😉
Looking forward to it! Thank you! :D
Hi! Is wearing a flat skate the same as wearing a hockey skate? I’m better on hockey skates than figure skates. I own a heeled pair of impala skates and i was thinking of investing in a pair of flat skates like flaneurz. Thank you!!!
I just ordered rookie skates with heels so I'm really excited and I only bought this cause of you 😊😊
Helpful information man, thank you. I bought some flat skates recently to get back into skating (mainly because I wanted the better ankle supports) and this gave me the confidence that I made the right choice.
I just want to say thank you. I’ve been skating for so many years, and did a dash of some derby. But one Christmas I really wanted some boot style skates, one blue-one purple. For the Life of me, I just could NOT, figure out why I couldn’t skate them.
I picked up a pair of rollerskate around a year ago from a thrift store for 20$. They were flat speed skates from the late 80s and after I repurposed some hardware and got new wheels I learned pretty quickly.
But oh my goodness when I switched to a heeled boot (another thrifted pair of chicago's for 7.50 no wheels) and smaller wheels... The game was CHANGED. I used to dance competitively so maybe the balance of the toe makes more sense to me but if you're struggling with tricks and anything other than crossovers, get a raised heel dude they are amazing.
I still use my flat skates with soft, chunky skateboard wherls for outdoor cruising on trails but I use my boots at the skate park with smaller wheels.
One of my main concerns is, that i have a hallux valgus, which leads to me getting intense foot pai when I walk on raised heels (even if they're small) and I would hate for that to happen on skates.. I'm wondering if its different bc of the weight distribution or if I just can't go for heeled skates. I played it safe for my first pair and went with flats but I'm kinda intrigued by the heeled ones
I have the same problem! I can dance in Latin sandals because they don’t squish my feet. I like the look of the heeled skates but I’m worried they will crush the bones in my feet 😭
thank you very much for the video....i am beginner and ecperimented with flats. i was falling backwards brooken my wrist. so now i know, when i start again, i will do it with high heels. love it!
You should do more videos on roller skates
Would heeled skates be good for dance skating?
I was gonna buy flat ones because im flatfooted but im also very clumsy and a beginner so i guess ill try heeled first 😅
I am super flat-footed as well, but bought all-leather riedell boots. Someone at my local roller rink pounded the inner ankles down a bit for me! Still got blisters to break them in, but now they're awesome and I've been skating indoors and outdoors for years on them!! All leather boots always eventually form to your foot! 😉
I’ve got a pair of flat-ish? skates, the antik mg2’s, for roller derby, I’ve seen so many people use heeled skates for ramp skating, and it made me want moxis.. but now I’m wanting to get a 2nd pair of antik skates, for the park (wide trucks, grind blocks etc..)
ElectriKitty do it! I broke my leg on a ramp at the park in a pair of Moxi Lollys. I still have them but prefer my flat Chaya (Emerald) skates ... and now just stick to road skating 🤣
can i put a wedge in the flat skated to give it more of a heel feel?
I've been skating in heels skates for 1 year, but it began to gives me a lot of knee problems. So I made my own skates, added up a low heel and it just feels perfect. Today I feel that the heel in those skates are way more taller than they needed to be, but it's really easier to learn and dance on these.
Im gonna be buying new skates soon, this video is super helpful!!
I skate on heeled skates all the time but on one occasion, my skates were with my dad cuz he was replacing the bearings and plates for me so I put on my friends old flat skates and immediately fell. I couldn’t get used to then at all, especially cuz these skates didn’t have any trucks at all.
Great video. I have a pair of oxello quad skate,it's flat and for me it's hard to balance.so i decide to buy a new pair with heels,after watching this.beetwen chaya and impala
Can you talk more about the build? And the dynamics of it based on what your wanting to do? I’m referring to building vans. Plates, wheels etc
I needed flat skates cos of my big ass wide feet that aren't made for wearing heels, even a tiny one lol
I just bought a high heels skate and kept feeling pressure in my toes!😭, I’m assuming it’s because of my wide feet so i might shift to the flat ones😔
Great info! Lots of good examples on the use of each boot heal type 👍
You can also get heel raisers for flat shoes!
I learned on a flat skate. Horrible!!! When I got a heeled skate it changed my life and improved my skating so much! I do casual and Park skating!
What a great video!! Back in the day (80s....yes I'm old AF 🤣🤣) we only had the Sneaker style roller skates so that is what I was used to. So when I recently visited your store I picked up the Roces Kolossal. Great skate 🔥🙌🛼
If they made cute looking flat ones I would use but the heeled ones look too damn dope!
Heyy thanks for this, it was really helpful. I’ve been skating for about 3 years now, my current skates, which were also my first pair are flats. I bought them completely by coincidence not knowing the difference between flats and heels, absolutely loved them but I’m now needing a new pair and was thinking of getting heels.
Weird question what makes it so easy to fall backwards? I used to inline like 20 years ago. I have roler skates on the way, cuz my gf skates and i want to tag along sometimes. I never really fell backwards rollerblading. I know you have more stability forward and backward, but i never really had a problem staying over my toes a bit.
This was very helpful. Thank you so much!
Thank you! I was looking into getting skates and the flat vs heeled just threw me off.
A few months ago I bought the Chaya sweet lavenders to start out with! So a raised heel ( ;
way to go :)
I think the skate shoe style is cool. If i could quad skate id get those!
Thank you for your wisdom and experience!
You answered my questions about boots, what magnesium plates are good for outdoor street ?
Maybe you can do a video?. Also what do you know about skate breaks ? Thanks
I haven’t skated in 10 years before now, and I love the Chaya Karmas, but I have ehlers danlos syndrome (my joints are floppier and dislocate easier) and need a skate with a little more ankle support that I can still jump in. I’ve been researching, but I’d rather learn from people who are actually skating.
The flat ones are also good for the knees... They have girdles and padded skating shorts on amazon to protect your tailbone and back when/if you fall.
thank you! i learnt a lot from this video! i was unsure of the difference too!
Could you show us the process of heta moulding these quad skates? I have wide feet and I'm scared to purchase something that wont fot
Great video!!! Now I understand the difference between both skates thanks for sharing ❤️❤️
Very informative. Thank you!
Excellent video.
What about when I just want to skate in my neighborhood with the sucky rough pavement full of potholes and loose gravel and imperfections from weather over the years?
sadly the wheels will get stuck in them :( bigger wheels will get you over some of the smaller gravels tho!! good luck ✨
@@herbertmorales333 Oh! so bigger wheels is the key! Thank you!
I don't know anything about roller skating but from my understanding you need to consider the size AND the hardness of the wheel; maybe this will help(?) ruclips.net/video/ItUpCEeTxSA/видео.html
Since your a wheel guy... why do vintage Pacer skates have ribbed wheels? And whats their purpose? Are smooth wheels better? I'm not referring to hardness or the size of the wheels. Just wondering about the ribbed wheels... thanks for any answers
What if you’re heavier and a beginner? Should u still choose the heels?
I was wondering the same thing. I personally think that the boot may be better for me cause my ankels give alot.
Cool, I used to skate rollerskates like 25 yrs ago, before inlines (those that you tighten to shoes with leather bands). Wanted to try it again and saw a video about putting some frames to a UFS boot but now can't find more that the video... You know something about that?
** Buca You could pop into a good local skate shop. Don't look for the cheapest pair. but skates are so much more affordable now, you don't have to spend a fortune for good skates that will help your skating. Try them on and roll on one foot (just don't smash anything - hence one foot) 🤣 Great way to get a feel for what you might like 👍
I use raised heel
Awesome. on what skates are you ate the moment?
THE LINO LIFE I currently use a Riedell boot with a generic set of plates, since I'm still new to skating. Once I have the money though, I'm going to try to go into business selling skates. I understand the mechanics of it all, and there's literally nowhere withing 300 miles of where I live that sells skates without buying straight out of a catalog.
Amazing video and very helpful. Thank you Lino I`m glad I came across your video.
I started roller skateing in 1983 at the rink
recently discovered that my feet do n o t like the heeled skates. i’m gonna keep trying them to see if i adjust but i had the same issue as a kid when i skated.
thinking about looking at flat skates cause they seem so much more comfortable
Thanks Mr. Lino
Very helpful video. Can you suggest some brands and where to but flat roller skates. I am not a beginner, I used to skate as a kid but I have lost touch from skating so I have no clue what are the brands out there right now. thanks in advance 😀
I know I'm quite late, but which would you say is better for roller dance?
I think, for dancing and tricks,the heeled ones are better
Yes, most that do dance tricks have heeled ones. Like the all-leather Riedell model 172 boot. I have these - way above my skill level, but the ankle is flexible and they're so comfy!!!! (you will get past the break-in blisters)
Terrific video! Very informative! Thank you!!
SemitaVitae Bro terrific means bad 😂😂
I really like that Chaya flat skate you have there. Does Chaya not make that anymore?
I have a question, but first I want to explain my experience so far.
I learned to ice skate, I have raised (but not suuuper raised) stiff fake leather skates. I'm still a beginner but not a total novice, I have a feel for the basics now. I always did well with not falling backwards. I hate the restriction on my ankle. In the long run I really want optimal control and flexibility. It seems I have a good feel for the dangers and all the support feels restricting to me, even as a beginner. In the long run I really want low cut soft shoe flat quads and soft shoe inline skates which cover the ankle but are still soft, maybe hard on the sides somehow but soft for the backward and forward movement for sure. I want to feel the soft shoe all around and have the freedom to tighten it and loosen it wherever I want.
I found exactly these types of skates online and they're quite cheap used!
Here is my concern - although I think I do quite well with not falling backwards, I feel like you just need to fall back hard once to break a bone or something. I don't want any serious injuries like that. Could I put some type of insole, maybe diy, and glue it or something, just to raise the back a little bit, like one centimeter or less? Is that risky for a low cut boot? Does anyone have experience with that and how to secure the insole well?
Thank you for this great video! It was super informative!
Thanks. This video helped me decided I want flate skates. Now to figure out which ones. Help, someone decide for me lol. Want to casually skate again after not skating since over 40 years ago.
Dream of skating at a skate park but my old ass would probably break myself. Lol
Chaya Jump 2.0 ?
Chaya Karma? Although I don't see them readily available in the U.S.. (as well as being $$)
I have heeled skates for dance mooves tricks and for cruising around. Now i have starten to speet skate Outdoor. I reach 25 Kmh on a flat ground. Now i want to buy a flat skate. What is better for my aim? A Derby or Park skate?
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Very interesting. Thanks !
Great video. Very useful, thankyou!!
Whats good for beginners?
Thankyou for uploading this was really helpful x
Great video thanks for the info. I been skating ramps for 4 months now and getting really good. Thanks for the video because my next skates i wanna buy are either chaya ruby or chaya jump skate i love them both just dont know wich one to buy yet heading more twards the chaya jump skates.😅 right now i have riedell R3 demon skates
Quick question. I skate inlines (Powerslide Next with Kizer Flux frames 4x90mm) and I want to transition to also skating quads. My assumption is that a flat skate setup would be best for me. Is that correct, and also, what skates (other than the Chaya Jumps) would you recommend? Thx!!!👍🏾