K2 UPTOWN INLINE SKATE REVIEW 

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Good thorough review. I researched these skates and bought last years model. The boot is very stiff for a "soft" boot, very responsive, comfortable and fit well. Overall, great support, not unlike a hard boot.But to each their own, I could not get comfortable with the flat, UFS style. I tried for months but wasn't able to adjust to it. I did like the rockering adjustability but Unfortunately, these now just sit on shelf in garage while my other skates go out and play!

I wonder - as regards grinding, d'you think it would be possible to fit an aluminium plate to the bottom of the boot, cut to the boot's sole shape? This would definitely protect the boot plastic. Maybe make it a wee bit smaller than the boot so it doesn't become a blade & slash your ankles, but you could drill holes for the frame's mounting bolts & have them clamp it all together. A couple of milimetres thickness would probably be enough, and it'd be cheap to replace & very slidey.

How do these skate roll? Do you get that feeling of falling backwards? You point out a lot of deficiencies like the axles, forward flex, etc (thank you) which makes me skeptical of buying them.

Hey do you know a good website where I can buy good cheap skates. Trying to get into inline skating.

Cool review! Few things-- They grind fine, as long as the surface is metal, just takes an old school stance "Natural rocker" is more complex than 3rd wheel down & won't give you speed wobble if done correctly The frames are closer to 250mm IIRC to accommodate for the rockering The spacers set the axles 1mm off center in whatever direction Just don't lace the top 2 (4) spots, that'll fix your forward flex

Two words: duct tape. May look like shit, but it protects your skates. Oh, and those one-key bolts are called carriage bolts.

I was skating on 2016 Midtowns for much of the year (same length frame, same rocker system, but composite plastic, not aluminum like the uptown frame, boot is probably a bit softer as well, very comfy) and totally agree that the naturalish rocker is a bit unstable at high speeds. I actually bounced my head off the sidewalk and kinda messed up my shoulder after a speed wobble on a rough street got the best of me last month. Super fun for messing around, but for commuting, I'm running a toe rocker now - toe up, back three flat low. Still plenty maneuverable, but a bit more high-speed stability. I've since found a used pair of 2016 Unnaturals, and put my midtown frames on them, since I'm not a small-wheel grinder at all. Loving the higher ankle support.

I have the 2016 uptowns, you're totally right about the wide fit. Love the frames and the rocker. 6mm axles are a pain in the ass. I manage to do soul tricks on the 'souls' but only do them in parks not on rough ledges. You can fit the varsity souls to the skate which I bought recently. I like the versatility of the skates being able to put aggressive frames on them. Thanks for the review of the new ones, had seen a few pics on instagram nice to see em properly!

Thanks very much for your thorough review. i like the way you explained things in detail. i hope you'll make more reviews of different skates in the future. it's hard to find reliable skate reviews here. Inline warehouse for example just talks about what the skate is for advertising purposes, but not a review.

Thanks good review. I just bought the 2017. I’m a leisure skater trying to move towards urban and free skating...so you think that the uptown is a good starter over the sodo

i got those from 2016. by skating i hear something like my rolls are moving leftright.

About the absence of the forward flex, would you gain more forward flex as you continue to ride and possibly break in the skates more? Or is it just a permanent part of the skate to have limited forward flex.

Are there any major differences between this and the 2017

Thank you man, I almost end up buying the Powerslide Doop because of my wide feet. But i'll definitely buy the K2 Uptown, i'm sure now the boot is real soft hehehe.

Thanks for being such detailed. Greetings from Italy!

Would someone with narrow feet be swimming in this?

Can I ask, how would this compare to the unnatural? And are they suitable for wizard frames

i have the blue K2 midtowns.

I wish the uptown’s had the speed lacing systems like their other skates. I have the 90mm wheel k2 skates and I love them

How can I get a t-shirt?

Great review !!

can we agree the fully black version looks more dope?

Great video homie. What you think about the sizing? Websites are giving me mixed reviews on if to go with exact shoe size or lower. I usually wear size 10.5 shoes.

I've had my K2 Enemies for almost 15 years.. We have short summers where I'm from, I also don't grind which is why they last so long .. I really don't wanna switch to a different style of skate.. Not sure if you've ever has a pair, but if you have do you find its the same feel? Mainly in the ankle support.

Question: Does this skate come with a break? Or can a break be added? Thank you.

Only person on youtube for this review

Groovy!

can you put break on them? do you remeber if they come with break in box?

Thanks for this review

Nice Job!