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(More customer reviews)I researched and tried on quite a few low-top speed skates in the $100 range -- I didn't intend to become a figure skater or a derby queen, I just wanted a good quality skate so I could get exercise and rediscover a little bit of youth at the rink. I finally settled on the Riedell R3s. I'd heard that they were the quality of a $150 or $175 skate for a lower price.
After skating on these for several months at my local rink, I have to agree. Of course, these aren't the fastest skates in the world; you can spend closer to a thousand dollars and get some really speedy skates. But for the price, these are an excellent beginner's speed skate.
They'll need adjusting out of the box (as all skates do), to make sure the wheels are all spinning evenly, and none are tightened down too hard. If you're skating at a rink, there's probably someone in the pro shop who can help you get them even. They have adjustable double-action trucks, which can be tightened up when you're just starting, and loosened as you get more comfortable.
The bearings, ABEC-5s, are a sizeable step up from the ABEC-1 found on most $50 skates. The wheels themselves are wide and a bit grippy, which can help with balance for a beginning skater. The skates also have adjustable toe stops that can be replaced with plugs, another step up from the fixed toe stops on lesser skates. The white version of this skate comes with two pair of laces, pink and white. They also come with a skate wrench, although I prefer to carry around a socket wrench in my bag (it's easier to get into tight places).
On the pro side, they have a wider toe box than other skates in the price range. On the con side, the insole is very thin; if you need arch support or more cushion, you'll have to add in extra insoles.Also, the tongues are a bit stiff when new; they'll take a few hours of skating to soften up.I had such a good experience with these skates, two of my skating chums bought them too.
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