Why are roller skates so EXPENSIVE?! 

I think it would help people get into the hobby if they don't think Moxi is the only quality skate that exists. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Moxi is bad quality, but they are incredibly expensive for what you get. They just know how to market really really well and you can get just as good of a skate for a lower cost.

I bought my Jackson vista vipers with the alloy plate and atom pulse wheels for around $300 and I used afterpay. It’s an amazing skate and I didn’t have to change anything on them because they come with all great quality parts. I got a helmet from Walmart for $20, and used protective gear from Poshmark.

I’m getting roller skates today and it’s 6:40 in the morning- BUT IM SO EXCITED!! a it’s a 45 minute drive

I had no choice but to buy seriously over priced used skates because I waited MONTHS for something to be released during this high demand. It really financially sucked, but there were also a lot of positives that came out of that sacrifice. When I received my overpriced Moxies, I automatically felt obligated to use them. This was not a hobby to drop like it’s hot bc I was determined to get my monies worth. I also felt less pressure to keep my skates in perfect condition so I could skate however I felt like since this was my first pair of skates. I feel like I improved quicker because I wasn’t in my head as much. I didn’t feel comfortable yet at a roller rink bc I couldn’t even stand up without falling, and with the pandemic I didn’t feel comfortable skating like a noob around so many people. Now, I take my skates everywhere and feel good skating indoors or outdoors. I still feel like I’m working towards getting my monies worth with these skates and that’s part of what keeps me skating on the days I wanna take a break. I’m not encouraging anyone to buy overpriced stuff (that would be stupid). I just want to show that everyone’s skate journey is different and sometimes you gotta turn those lemons into lemonade ☺️❤️

Rollerskating is my cheapest hobby 🤭 Snowboarding is significantly more expensive.

There's a special hell for price gougers. That being said, I pre-ordered my custom Lollys in Apr 2020 and used Afterpay since I knew it'd be a while before I got them. Finally got them at the end of August 2020 and they were everything I wanted and more.

I pre-ordered my Lollys last year and got them July first. I didn’t realize quad skating was an expensive hobby. But I love skating so much ☮️💖🛼

Many new skaters fall into the trap of thinking that having the best skates will immediately make them great skaters. I'm not saying start super cheap, but $100-200 is more than enough to get you started. Skating is fun, but hard. Building skill safely should be the primary goal, not aesthetics.

Great video! It is very hard for a beginner to understand why "real skates" are so expensive. There are so many "posers" out there! I was lucky enough to get a pair of Moxi Lolly's from someone i met at the skating rink. She had literally only worn them 2 or 3 times and she sold them to me for $300!!! I also did what you suggested in this video and got a old pair of derby skates online and put all new components on them; which probably ended up costing $400 when all was said and done. But i love them...they're super cool vintage derby skates.

Lollies are not the only good skate out there, people.

Business, or the free market, “supply and demand”, is supposed to include an informed consumer. Sure you could ask for $1000 for a pair of Moxi skates, but no consumer should be willing to pay it. That’s what I don’t think consumers understand. We actually have a lot to do with how prices are set based on what we’re willing to pay for things. Unfortunately there are people stupid enough to pay ridiculous prices for items just to out bid someone, or just to get something faster. That’s idiocy. And it hurts the entire process.

I used afterpay to get my beach bunnies and it really helped me get skating while it’s still summer

Indy, you are amazing and I can’t thank you enough for the daily inspiration you give me to skate and keep skating. I think it’s really improved my mental health. When I first started looking for a good pair of cheap skates, I found a pair of green/black Riedell skates on marketplace for 35$, bought some Atom Pulse wheels, and Bones bearings and threw those bad boys on and they are killer!

I wish companies would put more love into vegan boots. For example moxi's vegan jack, they should try and branch out with those. Add new colors etc. The focus is so much on leather boots. Not sustainable really.

After your previous video I ordered a pair of candi grls, thank you for recommending them! ☆彡

Why can’t I find men’s roller skates that look like this?! I would even wear some of those Impala skates but there’s none in my size...

Currently I noticed skate shops are getting in decent to good quality skates. Skate shops use social media and announce current skate inventory.

I bought a pair of semi expensive roller derby skates. Because I knew I'd be doing this sport a good while. With the intention that the boot would remain good enough to switch a better plate once I felt ready for it, which I did, after I actually broke both nylon plates. For the freshies I always recommend to start with a decent basic skate, and skate around on those for a good while. Because from the start you really don't know what skate style you'll like. And then start investing in better parts or an entire new skate. As for protective gear, with roller derby, DO NOT cheap out on the knee pads .. sure you can start on some cheap ones when learning how to skate, but once you actually start to play derby, please get some high quality knee pads! You only have one pair of knees ;)

I bought skates from the brand Rookie for £60, in my non-professional and beginner opinion, they're good skates so I'd suggest checking them out if you're on a really low budget

I got an older pair of " roller derby" skates (ebay 25$) to start with, I've replaced the bushings, wheels, and bearings and they're much better. They are some fairly solid boot skates and fit well. I'm learning now but sometime I will get a better pair (or two), right know I'm also educating myself on what is a great pair of skates. Thanks for all your videos, they are so important for newbies to learn what is what in skating.

Actually,... one of my skateboard completes costed $250 and the other one that I got a few years ago was $280 for a cruiser complete board & custom setup.

I’m pretty sure Bont makes everything.

Okay, I know you specialize in quads, but what about inline skates? Same thing, as far as "you're not gonna find even halfway decent skates for under $100" kind of thing?

I cant find anything for my f*cked up ballet feet! Half sizes are not made and I simply do not understand why skate sizing makes no sense. Forget the charts. You can study charts all day long and each brand will have a different sizing system. Its much better to get fitted but many people have to order online then resell the skates because the store wont accept returns after a few wears. Womens skates should not be in Mens sizes. It just adds to confusion. Also they should carry half sizes and widths in narrow, medium, and wide. Most shoes are sold this way, why not skates?

I love that you are helping so many skaters and looking out for them!

To buy skates is SO expensive in NZ. I have brought impalas. I street skate and park skate and I've had a great time. But yeah... Even impalas still cost 200 bucks to get here. I couldn't justify roughly 700 bucks to buy something better. I made my own toe protector out of leather and it has kept them in good nic. I've been skating for maybe a year now? And they've shown no sign of wearing out. I told myself if I wear them till they break or become unwearable, I was going to treat myself to a moxie skate even if that ends up costing me near to a bijillion dollars lol.

When I tell people how much me and my daughter spend on our skates. Their jaw hits the floor. And we have a different pair for each discipline. We skate in Edea and Roll Line only. We spend approximately $900 for each set up. We do this every 2 seasons but some of our teammates buy a new boot every season. Just a boot is $200 to $800. This doesn't include our lessons, competition fees, uniforms and other expenses. It's a very expensive sport.

omg i thought the skates in this video is lolly, those jacks looks floppy af. do they still have support?

Price gouging indicates that the seller values money over that item going to someone in the community who wants it and will put it to good use. I'm not saying it's good or bad, but their actions show where their priorities are.

Indy! I got into skating becouse if you.. While waiting the 6 months for my skates to arive I binged your channel. I was so excited to start skating. And then I got my skates and still would reference your videos for inspiration and just fun positive videos to watch. Even now seeing you speak about skates reminds me I need to get on my skates!!! I miss your content so much like full videos of you exploring the world on skates and enjoying life.! And tutorials, I have skates now so I don’t watch your reviews on skates since I don’t need skates I know that content is a great thing for you and your viewers like I was when I was in the market for skates but girl… the New York skateing and the little skate park and highlighting other amazing skaters videos.. man! I miss those so much!!! I still go back and watch older videos. But I hope sometime you will start making planet roller skate videos again. I miss them!!! I miss you!! Hope all is well thank you for all you’ve already done! Later skaterrr… 😜

Amy West you are iconic ✨

I'm proud you have your mojo back girlfriend they can never keep a good one down all evil weapons formed against me shall not prosper when your soul is pure... #NoSnakesAllowed 🐍 🚫🐍 🚫🐍🚫 Keep staying true to yourself Amy Pie

Its not only the high demand, but also because of covid and the fact that many of the materials used are made overseas, its very difficult for the major skate companies to keep up with demand. Many of them are having major supply chain issues...

I once got a decent pair of skates for 1 € (plus shipping) in an ebay auction ! Produced in 2003, never been used, still good :D

Secondhand for the win! I'm just getting started and found used Rio Rollers for $30, and intend to use them mainly for outdoor, but now in the beginning with different wheels also indoor. I'm starting my roller derby fresh meat training in a month, and decided I'd wait until I've gotten to try more skates on from others before I order good new derby skates, as we do not really have local shops for trying and fitting in person and I don't want to risk putting $300+ into something I'll totally wreck in the first weeks or that doesn't really fit well.

Hi Indy! Can you make a review on the cheap roller skates on Amazon. It would be very helpful for me and maybe even others that are beginning roller skating.

If I get skates I’m gonna get them in person so no wait lists.

I personally think a 10% to 15% markup isn't bad at all in order to get something now instead of wait, but in my opinion if someone is able to find a buyer who is willing and able to pay WAY over retail price (25%+ markup) to immediately obtain a luxury item (which is what skates are, they are NOT necessities) instead of waiting, then that's fine. If it's not in your budget (like myself), then don't let instant gratification get the best of you and cause to to break bank or go into debt. Simply wait (which is what I did), no need to be bitter that someone else can afford it or is making money off of it. I'm thankful that the skate companies aren't upping the price themselves, leaving us with NO options for skates. I think it would be neat if there was someone out there who took beginner skates, modified them to make them better and then sold them for profit. I would have gladly paid more money to get some Rainbow Riders that had ACTUAL outdoor wheels (not that 82A "hybrid" BS) and quality bearings.

I just dropped $800 on Antik Ar2 boots with Atom Pilot Falcon plates, new bearings, wheels and let me tell you, compared to my $200 Bont Prostar set that I started on, the comfort difference is night and day. The Ar2 boots are like putting on a glove, they just feel so good. It immediately leveled up my skating. I can just innately do things on these that I wasn't at all able to do previously.

Have you ever talked about custom skates? What do you think about those?

I'm a guy and we're a 44-45 euro size in skates and it's so hard finding options for skates. I'm struggling to find a great pair 😭 I don't mind spending the money just can't find sites that sell good ones

This is a really good and detailed breakdown. As someone with Scottish ancestry I am inherently stingy so the cost of things such as roller skates is always a concern. LOL But I understand it so much better now, thank you for sharing this video!

30.00 for a used pair of suregrip boxers. Skate rebuild so far wheels bearings 97.00. Ankle brace and new toe stops ??.??.

I got my skates for $200 (expensive brand anyhow) but i keep seeing people selling their used skates online for $150 and i find this ridiculous, when the same one brand new is only maybe 10 or 20 bucks more in the store/online

Some people just want to earn money that way.. I want to get skates, but my mom wants to take me roller skating somewhere before I really buy any. Get why skates are a little expensive now!

Is there any way to stretch the Moxie leather? I bought my skates and absolutely love them and I had a injury to a bone in my foot and ever since then I need to wear a bigger size or I have nerve pain in my foot. I’m wondering if there’s a way just to stretch the toolbox out a little bit. Anyone know?

Where to go to purchase my 1st pair and where to begin street skating? I am 50 year old man, overweight and looking for something fun and healthy, also never skated and don't know anyone that does roller skating

There have always been crappy fashion skates ... it's not a new phenomenon.

Like I do like moxi but they are WAY to expensive and I use roller derby

I got some good beginning roller blades for cheap

First hehe

Great information, thanks Indy for the analysis lets keep healthy the skate community! By the way what about cheap skates? There are a lot out there, specially in Amazon, I think they copy many cool designs and sell them at price point of $35 USD. KEEP ON SKATING!

Manufacturers are currently making a lot of money and do excessive pricing. E.g. Radar Energy wheels by Riedell. 25% price increase in summer.

Mass production will leave you confused. I checked on a pair of Sure Grip 37 boots to swap the Boxers that my Quadline setup is mounted on. The boots weren't even sold in a pair. Just separately and cost more than my stock Fames. I was very upset. But I got lucky with some extra bookings and have ordered some Lollies. I hope I get them before 2022...

Hello, I am from India and I want to learn roller skates, in India I can't find skates, and for me to buy moxi skates, Riddell roller or chicago is way too expensive as beginner, I don't know what to do now, I am just so passionate about skating, watching your videos daily, day by day my curiosity of learning skates is increasing, somebody help..to find a affordable pair of skates.

I have the lollys back in February 2019 love them and the jack boot is my dream skate 😍🥰

Please review Circle society skates

Which skate is best for wide feet...I keep seeing mixed reviews for both of these skates. I'm definitely going for comfort. :)

Are you Nick Jones sister?

Maybe the solution is some kind of skate buyback scheme run by the brands or in collaboration with them, like what they do now with concert tickets to stop gouging and put a cap on reselling prices.

How much do Moxi lolly cost new ... And how much should they cost heavily used???

You can add grind blocks ?

I bought 2 pairs of moxi lolly from a skateshop in California I only waited 1 week for them

It’s not just the skating prices but it’s the Bikes too also it’s going up

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Really informative video: also there are scam sellers on FB now that are offering Moxis at a fifth of the price. I keep reporting them

Yeah that price shoot up is crazy my skates that were only suppose to be like $100 came out to be $300

I love this sexy ma and all u lady rollers out there keep it up. peace love and roll ❣️ gbam

I already have a good pair of skates. But they each have one blade. I've been wondering what my sale a program would look like on a half pipe. Yuk you wore mouth guards? What's it like?

When I first got interested in roller skating I bought the cheapest skates I could find, as I didn't have a lot of money and even the 70€ for the cheap skates where almost more than I could afford at that time. And I really regret that decision. It's been years now and I can count the times I've used them on my hands, while skating itself is enjoyable (the few times I got to skate on other skates made that abundantly clear), the experience on my cheap skates is not in the slightest, so I just don't. I wished I had known back then, what I know about skating now, and would have saved up a bit more money to buy better ones right away.

You are an interesting person ☀️ could you please make more rollerblading videos as well? You have some, but I am hungry for more blading videos 💞

This was TOEtally informative!! Thanks Indy you’re the best!

Can you please do a review of Chaya Melrose skates!!!✨🛼

I didn’t recognize you since you look so tan or maybe it’s the colors lol idk 🤣

2:37 Is that an elbow pad or a kneed pad? It looks big 😂

Cant wait for the next video, love you indie, I look up to you quite a lot🤍🛼

What are some skates good for skateparks aside moxi lolis?

Sad but true, expensive hobby but it's worth it

I don’t believe that there’s any roller skate on the planet that should cost close to 1,000 dollars.

What outdoor wheels would you recommend

Lots of good information and advice here!

Hey Indy! Good to see another video!

Ok I think if we're to the point that we have to finance skates we got a problem. 🙄

Thanks!

Niceeee

Great point about all the component parts that make up a skate, not so bad after all price wise. As for buying up skates and reselling higher, it’s business. Moxy sell at profit initially, so how is a reseller different ?

hey indy im an intermediate getting back into skating so do u think that impala pastel purple wheels and the black impala skate is good for an intermediate? the wheels are hy'brids btw

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my mom got me glam crazy skates for 109. i dont have any gear or anything