Thanks, I've seen a lot of that and I'm working to change that!

Completely agree with this 💯 🙏🏻

Thank you so much! I've been kinda down lately, but I plan on doing more soon!

The sure-grip super cushions are *that* upgrade, go check out my video on them!

Glad to help!

Yes he did! He answered all of my questions in the exact way I needed. Glory 🙌🏾

I just bought some and I have better balance on these then I do my other skates that the wheels are not so close together how he was explaing... I love mine and smooth ride

Any time! They build em a lot better than they used to!

Thank you! They're a great skate and pretty versatile

I want some red skates and i have wider feet so im debating between the red Jackson Vistas, which seem decently wide (more than a Lolly or Panther), would you agree?/ Or the red Boardwalks, or the red Chaya Melrose Premium (I have 2 pairs of Chayas and theyre so comfortable and wide but the red Vistas look better than the red chayas in my opinion.... Would you say theyd be good for wide feet? are they nicely padded? Chaya has thivk padding and feel like a sneaker ...anyway thaNKS...

@@redzgirl2476 the vista's are a great choice

@@redzgirl2476 Vistas are the best choice i think. They come with pulse wheels and bionic bearings so they are high quality right out of the box. Totally worth the investment.

Of course!

Glad to help!!!

Of course!

@@rollerskateuniverse6763 I got my Sure Grips can't wait to try them out. I used to skate in my younger days now I have gkids and I have to stay active with them

looking at a supposed vibtage pair used online, they dont have a tag on the tongue but are there any markings that say sure grip? maybe on the inside? Im trying to authenticate them somehow. The thing thats making me doubt them is thr fact that the sole isnt stitched. As far as I know they are, are yours? Ty for any info

@@Tiffany-Rose The only Suregrip branding I can find on mine is on the bottom of the sole. It's embossed with the company name. Yes my soles are stitched. The big thing I notice is the soles from the generation I own are a light grey with a light grey rock plate instead of the wood texture or dark grey and a black rock plate like the current line.

The mystique has padding to it, so if you like something a little on the squishy side, go for those. The boardwalks start off a little on the painful side sometimes, but mold to the foot over time and weigh a little less and act more like a sock.

They're both the same exact plate and nylon formula, they're available in several different colors. I've personally owned the gray, white, 3 black, and pink sets and they're all the same. Hope this helps!

@@rollerskateuniverse6763 thank you for that...... I feel a bit more informed about my choice of skate now thanks to you My foot length is 23cm so gonna take a chance on the size US men's 5. I think they are the last pair left in this Polish shop! 😅 just hope they haven't been already snapped up during my pondering 🤪

Yep!!!!

Reactor yellows are a great option on those. If you need arder cushion, the labeda pro-line cushions are a direct swap to those plates and the entire reactor series!

Great question! As a starting point, the rollerbones teams are very good, but it also depends on application. The backspin wheels by VNLA are also a great choice, especially for speed. For speed/derby and jam, the atom savants 95a and up work very well

Great question! For general recreation and light dance use, they're all great options, but the boardwalk has just the right amount of durability (a long track record of it), comfort, and most importantly, replacement parts availability!

The stock ones are pretty good all around

@@rollerskateuniverse6763 thank you!!

Good question. Typically a mount that is aligned between the 2nd and 3rd toe is centered. When factories build them, they typically get close enough, due to high production volume, versus a builder that takes time with every mount. These small differences generally will not affect anything tangible for a recreational skater. On the other hand, someone that skates 30+ hours a week and competes, it will be noticeable. I skated these on a factory mount, and there was very little that was noticeable regarding the mount. Lately there's been a lot of mass hysteria over factory mounts. A lot of people are blaming the mount for their inability to do things on their skates. That being said. It takes a LOT to be off far enough to make a tangible difference in the skating experience

I noticed when it began to cause me pain that both my pairs were noticeably off. I trail skate, rec and jam.

The a la mode and parfait are far superior

@@rollerskateuniverse6763I’m just getting into skating and am indecisive between the Sure Grip Boardwalks and the VNLA A La Modes. In this video you say stitched soles are the way to go. However, the A La Modes don’t have a stitched sole. What are the qualities that make you feel the A La Modes are the better skate? I never would’ve thought buying a pair of skates would be this tedious! I’ve watched a few of your videos and find them extremely informative. Thank you for the time you put into making them. Your knowledge is very much appreciated. 💜

No 2 boots are exactly the same, even between the pair, bit the center seam isn't the center of the boots, either.... The true center is approximately between the 2nd and 3rd toe. Having a mount off by 2-3mm won't have any effect on them at all, any more than that, though, is worth returning

Yes, I would HIGHLY recommend moving over to the sure-grip super cushions on them.

@@rollerskateuniverse6763 yeah, I'm highly considering retiring my lollys as soon as I have the disposable income, and access to buy new/second hand skate gear. I've been skating them for 3 years and they've served me well, but I have just joined the online skate community and am learning a lot about how they disadvantage my progress and skating

Would you say the board walk would be a good skate for the use of outdoor trail and dance skating?

@@user-jy4iv8zl8r they absolutely would!

@@user-jy4iv8zl8r they are a reasonable replacement for the moxi, and have a slightly better interior, with a a stitched on sole, and the rock plate is a superior plate in terms of durability

For beach bunny/reactor pro/neo/fuse: Labeda pro-line cushions

They're abec 5s, they work very well. Abec rating doesn't actually mean anything

​@@rollerskateuniverse6763 would you say it's more about the oil/grease? I'm new to all these details.

Excellent question! The 120 offers a slightly increased amount of lateral support, but the thrust plate on them doesn't have a very good track record for durability. On the other hand, the boardwalk is a bit more forgiving especially for wider feet, and the rock plate is very reliable. I think the boardwalk is the better option personally. Just remember if ordering the boardwalk, they're in men's sizes, so go down one size from your shoe size if necessary!

Oh also, the boardwalk boot has a stitched sole and the 120 is just glued on

You'll want to basically go with anything that provides bother the desired tension, as well as maintaining the correct geometry

@@rollerskateuniverse6763 How does the Boardwalk sizing compare to riedell sizing? Husband is interested in heeled boots. He fits in 8 riedell 265s.

Slightly (but not much) wider, but overall about the same as riedell in length

Fames are synthetic leather and boardwalks are suede

Had REALLY great luck on them. I have about 4 sets. Done some downright abusive stuff on them and never damaged a single component ever. They used to have truck breakage issues, but those were sorted out about 2 years ago

They will be ok for general use, they're pretty robust and don't very often break. Usually if they do, its from jumping on toestops

Without any personal bias, yes. The boardwalk has an overall better construction at the sole, and comes with a plate that is infinitely better to start with. Couple that with better replacement part availability, and with a better entry price, the boardwalk wins every time.

Absolutely, the rivets can be drilled and punched out in favor of standard mounting hardware. As far as plates with matching hole patterns, I'm not certain of it unfortunately. But usually if the hole location on the plates is far enough away from the preexisting holes on the boot, there shouldn't be any adverse effects. Hope this helps!

@@rollerskateuniverse6763 ​ so another question- maybe I'm crazy but I'm not stoked about the bolt-on toe stop and that's part of my reason for considering the switch. I wanted to get a heeled boot to give a try. I have a pair of Sure Grip Rebels that came with a DA45 plate and a pair of Riedell Bluestreaks (got on a crazy deal b/c they were 2nds and small) with Pilot Falcons. I've never had a bolt-on toe stop and I kind of hate it. I'm not a crazy good skater, maybe an advanced beginner. I did derby some years ago but never got serious about it b/c of time/locations conflicts. Would it be dumb to just drop the money for a plate (I'm assuming a 3 as I'm in a 5 boot) and give it a whirl with measurements? They say they've "made mounting easy by including four mounting holes in the front of the plate to aid in mounting different boot types." If it won't line up, I can suck up the toe stop and either sell/return the plates or save them for an upgraded boot in the future. Thoughts? Advice? Would also consider taking them to a shop and seeing if it's possible to swap the DA45s onto the Riedells and but the Pilot on the Suregrips.

@@erinmcmahon3785 they can be swapped, although shops won't take plates back if they've been mounted. Also, all of the plates mentioned have adjustable stops. Bolt-on stops are non adjustable. Follow the manufacturers size charts if unsure on sizing. Hope this helps!

@@rollerskateuniverse6763 it does make sense. Thank you so much for all the info. I really appreciate the response to all my questions! I’m sure you’re busy. One last question- thoughts/advice on the Avanti vs Falcon on a heeled boot? Thinking the best to get a way to also be economical. I got the Boardwalk and I hate the bolt on on the rock plate, like hate, hate, hate it and want to change it ASAP. I know I’ll upgrade the plate eventually so I don’t mind doing it now.

@@erinmcmahon3785 go falcon, it's about 100 grams lighter

The stock cushions are 88a

I like hard cusions but not for 40$

VNLA just released the evolution boot, which I designed for under $200! They do run one size large, but give them a look!