HEELS or FLAT? What roller skates should you choose? 

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 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

My thoughts exactly 😂

Lumi aw ikr!

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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!

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 😂

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!

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 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.

😂😂😂😂😂😂 lov this Hope you haven't given up G! It's been a year!!!

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.

contrabassoon awesome. Just keep doing it and your find what works egger for you. I love my karmas

MicroPunkz Edit 👊🏻I try to bring some general skate knowledge to everyone 🙏🏻

SemitaVitae Bro terrific means bad 😂😂

What did you pick?

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...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.

way to go :)

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.

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 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!~ 💕

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 🤣

JDoe I can make one 👌🏻😉

Looking forward to it! Thank you! :D

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!