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(More customer reviews)I've been skating for 20 years or so, and I have to say: these are a really good pair of skates for commuting, amature speed skating, and general recreational skating.
For commuting, they're surprisingly fast to get into and out of. There is a velcro strap, a quick plastic ratcheting buckle, and fast-pull laces. The fast pull laces are great: they run into a little ratchet, so to tighten the laces you just pull up on them. To loosen again, press the button on the ratchet. The boots also have large hand loops for the back and tongue of the boot, making it really easy to just grab and shove your feet in. For lazy people like me, fast in / out like this is nice, especially when going off to stores / houses / etc.
The wheels have a nice soft durometer, and the 90mm-ness helps. Skating over brick sidewalks is a lot more comfortable on these than my last pair. The 90mm wheels seem to add a little to speed, but not tremendously. Mostly I notice how the larger wheels seem to grip a bit better before slipping, and the skate's overall lighter weight. Do note that if it is wet out, for some reason water seems to slip in through the heel. Why just the heel, I don't know.
For my particular foot, these skates just *feel* right. I'm not a woman, but the ankle cut on these is a lot more comfortable than the ankle cut on their mens, or the Rollerblade equivalent. It does seem to be a bit narrower than many, so those with wide feet might want to try on a mens or another brand. Of course, trying on different brands / sizes before you order is always a good idea, since for skating the feel is the most important thing.
This may be obvious, but extreme trick skaters might want to look elsewhere. Sure they can jump / ramp / etc. But the bottom wheel frame is a light plastic, and was clearly never intended to take a grind plate. Also note that colors might vary from the photo. The skate that I was shipped was a really stylish white, grey, and black. I'm happy with the difference, but realize that there may be a difference.
Overall, I love these skates. I never thought I would skate a K2, but I'm really happy with the fit and structure of these. They've made my morning commute a more fun and comfortable, and have me thinking of long-distance tour skating. And for the price, these are a great deal.
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