How to choose
your inline skates
You have questions and we have answers; follow our guide to find the perfect inline skates for your needs and skating style.
INLINE SKATE ANATOMY
INLINE SKATE BOOTS
Soft boots
- Supreme comfort.
- Lightweight.
- Integrated liner.
- Flexible.
- Abundant styles and colors.
Hard boots
- Enhanced durability.
- Supportive.
- Removable liner.
- Replaceable components.
- Enhanced protection.
Blade & Walk
- Lightweight.
- No liner.
- Standard footwear.Convenient.
- Best for transportation and commuting.
Hybrid boots
- Balanced support and flexibility.
- Assorted styles and colors.
- Integrated liner.
- Increased durability over soft boot skates.
High cut
Increased support.
Better for beginners.
Less muscle fatigue.
Improves stability.
Low cut
- Free ankle movement.
- Performance-focused.
- Efficient power transfer.
- Lightweight.
- For expert/advanced skaters.
TYPES OF INLINE SKATES
NARROW or WIDE?
Our inline skate collection offers a wide range of fits with five different lasts.
Features:
Β· Low front toe part for control and effective power transfer
Β· Low volume midfoot area for no movement inside the boot and great controlΒ
Β· Wider front foot area for more room and relaxed toe fit
Β· Touching inside and outside sidewalls for skate feeling and easy edges as well as great reactivity and agility
Β· Very narrow heel and Achilles area for custom fit and perfect heel lock
Β· Narrow ankle area for performance and control without sacrificing comfort
Β· Medium volume instep
Β· Normal to low arch
Length: See size chart
Width:
Β· Medium toe, front
Β· Top end custom fit super tight to the foot
Recommended:
Β· Roman and Egyptian foot shape
Β· Flat feet and normal arch
Β· Standard and normal feet with not a lot of extra bones or bruises
Products using Pro fit:
Racing skates
Β· Accel
Β· Accel Race
Β· Swings Mk I
Β· Swings Jr. Mk I
Features:
Β· Low front toe part for control and effective power transfer
Β· Low volume midfoot area for no movement inside the boot and great control
Β· Touching inside and outside sidewalls for skate feeling and easy edges as well as great reactivity and agility
Β· Narrow heel and Achilles area for more control and heel lock
Β· Narrow to medium ankle area for performance and control without sacrificing comfort
Β· Medium volume instep
Β· Normal to low arch
Length: See size chart
Width:
Β· Tight, narrow toe, front, and heel
Β· Top end race fit close to the foot
Recommended:
Β· Roman, Greek, and Egyptian foot shape
Β· Flat feet and normal arch
Β· Standard and normal feet with not a lot of extra bones or bruises
Products using Ultimate fit:
Racing skates
Β· XXX, XXX Jr. = XXX kids, Core Performance, Arise
Urban skate:
Β· Arise
Features:
Β· Medium to low front toe part for control and effective power transfer
Β· Medium volume midfoot area for no movement inside the boot and great control
Β· Touching inside and outside sidewalls for skate feeling and easy edges
Β· Medium heel and Achilles area for more comfort and still good heel lock
Β· Medium ankle area for performance and control without sacrificing comfort
Β· Medium volume instep
Β· Normal arch.
HC EVO special:
Β· 5mm higher heel raise for better freestyle performance.
Reign special:
Β· High front toe part to give room against impacts.
Length:
See size chart.
Width:
Β· Wider toe, front, and heel compared to ultimate fit.
Β· Performance fit for race, hockey, and high-end fitness fit.
Β· Narrow to medium at front.
Β· Medium on the heel.
Recommended:
Β· Roman, Greek, and Egyptian foot shape
Β· High arch, normal arch
Β· Standard and normal feet with little extra bones or bruises.
Performance last skates:
Racing skates:
Β· Manta, Icon, Final, PS One, R Series with Trinity shell, XXX Kids adj. , Puls.
Urban skates:
Β· HC Evo, Tau ,Kaze ,Imperial
Fitness skates:
Β· Swell, Pheme
Hockey skates:
Β· Ares, Triton, Atlas
Features:
Β· Medium front toe part for comfort and control
Β· Medium to high volume midfoot area for comfort
Β· Medium to wide heel and Achilles area for more comfort and still good heel lock
Β· Medium to wide ankle area for control and great comfort
Β· Medium volume instep
Β· Normal arch
Length:
See size chart
Width:
Β· Medium on the toe
Β· Medium on the heel
Recommended:
Β· Roman, Greek, and Egyptian foot shape
Β· High arch, normal arch
Products using Sportive fit: Racing skates
Β· R Serie 195mm
Urban skates
Β· Imperial skates, Jet Jr.
Hockey skates
Β· Demios, Ares Jr.
SUV skates
Β· 4-Cross
Features:
Β· Low front toe part for control and effective power transfer
Β· Medium to low volume midfoot area for no movement inside the boot and great control
Β· Touching inside and outside sidewalls for skate feeling and easy edges
Β· Medium to low heel area on the bottom
Β· Medium ankle area for performance and control without sacrificing comfort
Β· Medium volume instep
Β· Normal to low arch
Length:
See size chart
Width:
Β· Medium to wide on the toe
Β· Medium on the heel
Recommended:
Β· Roman, Greek, and Egyptian foot shape
Β· High arch, normal arch
Products using Comfort fit:
Urban & SUV skates
Β· Next urban skates
Β· Next SUV Skates
Aggressive skates USD
Β· USD Shadow, AEON, Carbon & carbon Free, Transformer, Throne kids Jr.
Features Men:
Β· Medium front toe part for comfort and control
Β· Medium to wide volume midfoot area for control and comfort
Β· Medium to wide heel area for more comfort
Β· Medium to wide ankle area for performance without sacrificing comfort
Β· Medium volume instep
Β· Normal to the low arch to fit also fallen arches and flat feet
Features Women:
Β· Low front toe part for look and control
Β· Low to medium volume midfoot area for no movement inside the boot and great control
Β· Narrow heel area fitting women anatomy
Β· Narrow to medium ankle area for performance and control without sacrificing comfort
Β· Higher volume arch and instep area to fit the higher arch of women feet
Β· More volume on the lower leg on rear for lower women calf muscle
Length:
See size chart
Width:
Β· Medium to wide on the toe
Β· Wide on the heelΒ
Recommended:
Β· Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Germanic, Celtic foot shape
Β· High arch, normal arch, low arch
Products using Universal fit:
Urban skates
Β· Zoom and Zoom Pro urban skates
Fitness skates
Β· Phuzion Adult
Aggressive skates
Β· USD Sway
SUV skates
Β· XC Trainer, Zoom Renegade
Kids skates
Β· Phuzion Universe, Rocket, Stragaze, Jet Pro
Β· Khaan Junior LTD, SQD, Pro
Features Men:
Β· Wide front toe part for comfort and control
Β· High toe part for more volume in this area
Β· Wide volume midfoot area for major comfort
Β· Medium to wide heel area for more comfort
Β· Wide ankle area for performance
Β· High volume instep
Β· Normal to the low arch to fit also fallen arches and flat feet
Length:
- fits about 0,5 size bigger
Width:
Β· Wide on the toe
Β· Wide on the heel
Recommended:
Β· Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Germanic, Celtic foot shape
Β· High arch, normal arch, low arch
Products using ADL fit:
Β· Iqon ACT Serie
STEP-IN SKATES?
Step-in skates, or βBlade & Walkβ skates are designed for convenience, allowing you to use your regular, everyday footwear rather than a liner. These special skates have a skeleton structure or binding that allows you to easily step into the skates, strap in and get rolling. Lightweight and incredibly functional, step-in-skates are perfect for commuting and everyday transportation.
Discover our DOOP collection of step-in skates and βMake it a DOOP dayβ.
BEARINGS
The unsung heroes of inline skating, without bearings you wonβt be rolling anywhere. While they may look similar, there are many different types of bearings that offer different features and benefits. Discover WICKED our renowned co-brand dedicated to making high quality bearings.
PROTECTIVE GEAR
SKATE BAGS
Often underestimated, a good bag is an essential piece of your skate gear. A functional, durable bag will last you years and make skating and travelling a whole lot easier. Whether youβre commuting to work or travelling the planet with your skates in tow, a well-designed bag will carry your skates, gear, clothes, and everything you need for a skating adventure.
Discover our wide range of backpacks and bags designed especially for skaters.
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