Riedell 172 OG Express Unboxing & first impressions 

And you know this! Sk8Life Allllll Day!! Thank you!😁🙏🏾💯

I’m super late, and Thank you!!!!!🙏🏾 Yes, they are SUPER🤗 comfy! I can skate all day in these bad boys! Lovin em! Now I can’t wait to get another pair. Custom!🤗

Awww snap!!! You about to be out here flexing!! Never saw 395s with the shearling tongue!! 😱 Very nice skate!! I'm not done. I will be getting a low cut boot as well. Maybe an Antik, colorlab set-up! Gotta customize my next pair and stand out!😁👍👍 Congrats!!! Please make a video! I'd love to see them!! 😁😁😁

Thanks!!! Much appreciated!!! Yes, I am enjoying the hell out of these OGs!!! Can’t wait to order a custom set!😁

@@808onSK8z so is the express og just the regular one but with a upgraded plate?

Yes!!! I'm late!! Still working these OGs @ the rink!!! And they still feel GOOOOOD! 😁😁😁😁😁

You’re still waiting?

@@Bucck_50 yep, I was notified even when I went to a local place that didn't have my size that there was gonna be a 3 month wait. It was the same thing with my Lollies, and I think they came in about 8 weeks.

@@SensationallySilky 😫😫😫 it’s too long lol

@@Bucck_50 I'm looking at it as time to get my weight up so I can look REALLY cool on them instead of like a baby giraffe. and I'm planning some other mods that are going to take a while. (but I FEEL YOU!)

@@SensationallySilky yeah. I was looking at 172,336, and 3200s. But I don’t want to wait lol but your way of thinking is making me feel better about waiting. Gives me time to get better and beat up on my old pair and not my new pair.

Same here about to pick back up after 20yrs pray for my hips and legs 🤣🤣🤣

Not sure if it's the same waiting time for low cuts boots but it only 8-10 now if is the same!

I wish I could afford these

Sk8r Fam My reg shoe size is 10.5. I wasn’t able to try on an OG boot either. I went with the 11, so it wouldn’t be right on my toes. Sizing was PERFECT!!! The 11 fits perfect, with about 1/2” room for my toes. If I add an insole, I think I’ll still be fine. That shearling tongue makes the fit SOOOO comfortable!!!! It’s so lightweight compared to my juice skates!! It’s feels fantastic! Found mine @ sk8ratz.com, price went up $200 after I got mine!😱😱😱

By all means, try them, before you buy them...if you can😁👍

@@808onSK8z i started with inlines from a local shop, and have flat feet. Can't skate but 10 mins. I use sure grip rink rentals and skate entire time. So now I'm thinking OGs thanks to your vid lol

Did they arrive?? How do you like em?!? Don't keep us all waiting! 😁

Hi! 😁 There's no padding in the ankle, it's an all leather upper. However...because it's so tall, it provides as much ankle support as you want, based on high you decide to lace it. I've got mine tied halfway for more ankle freedom. It can be tied up to ankle height or higher, for EXCELLENT ankle support.

So idk what skates u got but its all abt what style and what ur gonna be doin like for outdoor just skating ppl like more ankle support but for the rink or JB u want more ankle freedom so u can do more

Won't he do it though!?!? LOL!!! Congrats!!! I know you're loving em! Especially once you get em dialed in, to your liking! 😁👍

I am loving these plates! Very light feeling, and easily adjustable. I've loosened the trucks quite a bit. It Feels great! Feels Solid. 😁👍

@@808onSK8z gotcha, they give you good sway out the box?

Yes, the trucks are pretty loose , out of the box. I had to tighten them and get used to them, at first. Then I loosened them back up, and now they feel great!

@@808onSK8z gooooooootcha, much appreciated my g!🤝🏾

Thanks for checking out my little video😁👋 It's all about finding what works for you. Don't fix it, if it ain't broke! 😁👍💯

Hi, and thanks for checking out my video 😁👋 The OG seems to stretch once it breaks in I ordered the usual 1/2 size up, and now mine feels too big I’d suggest ordering the same exact size, or 1/2 size down, to allow for the stretch, with break-in

how long did it take for it to come?

@@d1ogman456 i was luycky enough to find someone on offerup who was selling his brand new and he sent them to me right away

I'm glad you were able to get em! Apparently skates are difficult to get nowadays. Enjoy that luxury fit!!! 😁👍👍

@@808onSK8z yes but that heel I'm still not use to. Feels like im in high heels

@@Jr-nd9kd you are sooooo lucky, congrats

I'd say yes, they ARE. I wear 10.5, which is an exact fit for me. I ordered 11's. It gave me just a little extra room in front, which is what I wanted. I wanted to make sure my toes weren't touching the inside of the skate. This way you can wear an extra pair of socks or add an insert for comfort. Or order an exact size & wear one pair of socks. Your choice

Gotcha! Thanks for the tip bro!

@@gclark244 Fa Sho!😁👍

You too can be the proud owner of the Riedell 172 OGs! 😁😁😁 I’m Lovin em!

True however in this climate work is scarce and it will take much longer to make them a reality . .😢

I completely understand. You will arrive at a state of “Y.O.L.O”...Once you’ve ascended and realize that your happiness is paramount. 😁 Sk8 On! 👍

@@808onSK8z thank u ...im no hustler yet i am making moves to get that paper...just taking little longer..but i will get my skates..till then i still have 5 other pairs i can use..lol.

LOL!!! Nice!!! They'll definitely be well worth the wait, when you get yours! 😁😁😁

Thanks for the question and checking out my video😁👍Keeping it real, these are pretty skates. They're great for skating wherever you want to use them. Just know that if you fall outside with these, they're gonna get scraped up REALLY badly, really quickly. So it's completely up to you, where you wanna use them. Outside or inside.

@@808onSK8z Oh I see! Thanks so much for the response appreciate it!!

@@mangadud No problem! Anytime!😁👍

If you go to a shop you can get sized. I think Riedell does mens sizes so women's may be one size down. 5.5? A shop is best if you have one around.

@@RollsRight8 okay thank you!

@Kyrah Barker, heKs definitely right. Usually I’d say go down a half or 1 full size, but you can’t be certain UNLESS you go and try it on. Plus...if you order the wrong size, I don’t think they let you return them. I will say that they DO break in a little after you wear them. So they’ll loosen up a bit, if you get them and they feel tight. Again, definitely get to a rink or shop that can let you try them on. 😃👋

Hi Leticia. I have the Juice too. The juice is definitely heavier than the OG. When I put my juice back on, it feels like a brick! The OG is Sooooo comfortable! It’s comfy AND light, in comparison to the Juice. The juice is by no means a bad skate. I loved it...until I got my OG’s. So enjoy ur Juice until you get an OG. It’s still a great boot!!😁👍

I have the Juice (120) and it's slightly heavier...finally got my OG's about 2 weeks ago...had to come down on those wheels (too much slide), but other than that they are amazing 🛼👊🏾

Skateratz.com had them in stock. It only took a few days to get mine. Currently, they’re out of stock everywhere. If you order, shipping times are anywhere from 4-7 weeks. Depending on where you order

For me, I did t know. This whole purchase & unboxing was to find out what all the “hype” over this boot, was about.😂 Now it’s my daily driver! All night smooth!