I love when people doing reviews are open to their initial impressions being altered by actually testing the product. That open mindedness is rare nowadays. 🙂

I already have my roller skates, but for some reason I still like watching these reviews. It's neat to see what's out there

I have those exact ones haven’t had that much issues with them but my feet did hurt after skating for a long period of time but found that wearing thick winter socks really helps

I actually have wide feet and they are very comfortable. I bought them in a physical (skate) shop though, so that helped with getting the right size. I never had the "not rolling straight" problem either. I think they are great cheap starting skates.

I bought them a year ago when I wanted skates, and didn't have enough money for higher end skates. I'm still begginer so I'll make the most out of them and switch up

I got these same skates about a year ago as a starter skate. I knew they weren't going to be as great quality because of the lower price but I figured as a starter skate they would be fine. At first they where quite narrow but after using them for a few weeks they started to fit me better. I would recommend getting better parts. If you can wait and save up for better quality skates that's what I would recommend but if not I dont think these skates would be a bad choice.

Super informative!! I've subscribed as requested because your last review on the Chaya Melrose inspired me to trade up from my Impalas that I started with. Love how thorough you are and so transparent too!

Hey INDY! You really inspired me to get back into roller skating again! (I received a pair of roller skates when I was about 7) I saw your Chaya Melrose Review, and I am on the track of getting them for Christmas!!! Thank you for your inspiring and amazing content!

I bought them one year ago and they work good for me. I used my skate tool to deal with the wheels and trucks and it changed everything. They spin really well and it’s possible to do spins and so on.

Don't know what we would do without you indyyyy love your content ❤

Thank you for the most genuine review and very friendly contents that it is so hard to find from another KZfaqrs. Already subscribed! Thank you and Happy new year!

Living for your reviews!!! As a rollerskate coach myself I always suggest Rookie Classics for beginners since they aren't too expensive and have a great quality in my opinion! Maybe you could review them? In Germany they only cost 110 euros

I have the rio signature and I love them for dance skating I have very wide feet so I have them bar laced. I don't notice any pull but I do have my trucks super loose.

Would love to see you try out the rookie artistics💙🤘 they’re fairly popular in the uk but I don’t see many in depth reviews of them 💜

We did need this, indeed 😉 Thank you so much for your help, you have been an asset in the decision on my next pair of skates 💕🤟

this is my new favorite series from u!

I've got the scripts in the peach and teal combo. I've got very wide feet and ordered a size bigger. I put a nice insole in, changed the laces to some teal ones... I've got my trucks tight but that's because I like them that way. The wheels are great for skate rinks indoors.

These were my first skates - I've got really wide feet and they've always been super comfortable for me.

Thanks for this great review - this answered a lot of the questions I had - with both theory and practical application. Big thumbs up.

I bought a different bit very similar pair as you have. And all the negative things i noticed, you pointed out too. My left skate kept pulling, they were very stiff and uncomfortable. I am a beginner skater so it was very nice hearing from someone with experience. It makes me want to try skating again with a different pair so thank you

My mustache is sweating 😂❤️ new sub and already loving you !

I have the Rio signatures which fit my wide feet pretty well so narrowness is a model feature rather than a brand one. Mine also have an adjustable rubber toe stop.

I had Rio skates for my first and second pair. (Limited Flower edition and the script) At that time I did not know about the Rio's quality but with them I learned a lot the basic stuff. And then I upgraded to moxi skates, Chaya Billie jean and Edea boots with roll line plates. I think if you want to buy your first skates but you are not sure if you continue skating for long time, Rio skates are still ok to buy. If you are sure that you skate as your hobby, do not buy them. I would recommend better skates.

So I bought these exact skates just a fortnight ago. I wear a womens UK 7.5/US 10 and found it really hard to get any other brand in my size that would not cost me the earth and seeing as I am only a beginner on Quads (I've had more experience on Inlines and have an Impala pair) I found I'd do some research. I hunted for reviews but just found unboxing videos made by fellow beginner Quad skaters. I'm so glad you have made a review on them. In all honesty, for me, so far so good.. The.UK 8 ended up being a little big but I put a sports insole inside, a UK 7 would definitely have been too snug. The boot is pretty hard and caused bruising on my shins the first few days but I ended up wearing two pairs of socks and like I say, so far I'm happy but again I'm only a beginner 😊

Love your channel. You've taught me so much. I'm so glad I listened to you and didn't get a pair of dolls kills. Literally, the clue is in the name, they warn you of what could happen. I haven't skated since I was a child growing up in the 80-90's. Back in those days, safety wasn't a thing. Thank you for all your information ❤️

Got the Black and Rose Gold Rio Rollers - found them to be a good entry level skate. The wheels are ok for outdoor use. After adjusting the trucks and putting in a shorter toe stop I could do more with them. Borrowed a pair of hard wheels for indoor use, and that’s been a game changer for me. I’ve got a size a tiny bit bigger - and I wear two pairs of socks, so they are ok comfort wise, but I do get toe cramp sometimes. Now that Ive done a whole load of practicing and learning new things I really am keen to get a pair of Moxis!

I have old rio roller flats from like 2016 and I love them. Obviously they’re a different style to this and I find them a little bit heavy but for skates I bought simply to have fun and practice with they do the trick. I still use them even in 2022 like they’re 8 years old and still going strong with all their original parts. I would like to invest in a better pair of skates soon. But for now my rios do the trick

please review moonlight rollerskates, there are almost no reviews on this skate. i paid almost $400 CAD (after taxes) for mine and im pretty sure they came with a generic plate. would love your opinion.

These were my first outdoor skates after the cheapo generic bottom of the line Chicago skates ((with plastic wheels)) this was a huge upgrade for me and helped me to get confident on skates outdoors. I had always skated indoors up until a few years ago. Anyways, it was all I could afford initially and I will always be grateful for my rio scripts! Also I switched out the bearings and wheels and that was obviously a huge game changer :)

I actually wanted to buy this one, but I changed my mind after watching your video, so thank you for the help!

Thank you for this review. I'm convinced now to save up to the high quality like Moxi Lolly and especially I have wide feet so yes.

Thanks for this review! I have these skates and have struggled somewhat in learning to skate. It's good to know that it might not be just me. 😂

Started out on these and they were fine to me. Changed the bearings and wheels and after that they were really nice to roll on (just trailskating)! Never had any issues with the bushings/pulling to the side, so I never changed those. For me the boot started out as a good fit (narrow feet), but they got wider with use and were a bit on the large side for me after some months. Never experienced having any blisters, even with regular sneaker socks. Changed them out for Luna's, which are nearly double the pricepoint, and are incredibly comfy and a better fit, so I feel I have much more control now. I do prefer those, but I'm keeping my Rio's as back-up. They're not bad at all (at least mine aren't). Your left boot looked a bit odd as well, so might've been a faulty one? 🤔

First, I love your videos, thank you for teaching us, I admire you🥺🤩

Okay I’m dying bc when you said “my moustache is sweating” and did a lil *dab* *dab* I felt that hahah

I dont even have to watch all of this as i came in to this with my own opinions. Only 2 weeks ago down the local skate park i had to stop a kid about 10 years old from thinking she could just droping in even though she could not skate flat ground competently but once i jumped up on the platform to talk her out of it and suggested she try learning how to pump from the bottom of the half pipe, i found that the heel of the boot had already tore away from the actual heel and helped her down from the platform and told her to head to her mum as i grabbed my skate bag . I introduced myself to mum and asked her how long had she had the skates for? Mum said 3 months but she loves them but she had enrolled her in classes at the local rink and they would not let her use her own skates. She had to use the rink skates and she hated how heavy their skates are so she never continued past lesson 2 . I had bring to her attention that her skates are a broken bones or worse waiting to happen and her daughter needs safty gear and supervision too. . Her daughter was going to attempt a 6" drop in with broken skates , no safty gear and no experience. I gently suggested It might be time to wind up the skate park session as its only that another adult stopped her from trying to kill herself on the ramps with broken gear. The tear in the heel could completely come away any min now and best she invest in some better skate asap if she loves it so much and a decent pair will be heavier like the ones at the rink unless she is willing to drop some serious cash on the next pair but as kids feet are always growing, start looking for a better quality pair second hand and the rink may be able to help you out there by putting the word out to anyone that dose lesson there regularly. Someone may have a good pair that they have grown out of for sale. A pair that they will allow on the local rink. The young girl did not want to take them off and insisted on skating , mum did not help the matter so i grabbed a roll of gaffer tape out of my kit and taped the boot back on to the heel and then taped the both skates , the whole boot to the plates and said toher mum , you may need to cut her out of them when you get home and pop them straight in the bin when you get them off. There was no repairing these. They where buggered. They are a toy and unsafe. I would not even concider these to be entry-level skates. If you actually like your kids, dont get them a pair of rio rollers, they are death traps.

I had the same issue with my impalas that’s why I upgraded. I was so frustrated as a beginner skater, I thought I was the issue but it was my wonky skates pulling me to the side and causing me to trip over myself.

I've had these a long time ago and after just 3 months the boot ripped off the base and the boot is really stiff so I had a lot of issues with blisters... Never had other safety problems but for beginners I always recommend skates with more padding so it's more comfortable

Dude!!! You filmed this in Galveston!! This is where I live!! Aww I had no idea!! I would have totally stopped by if saw y’all!!

I use Rio roller skates!!! My feet hurt after a while but have no problems with them💕

thank you for such an honest review!

Heyy I really enjoy your videos! You’re a pro skater and you’ve inspired me to pick up roller skating! Wish I could take a class with you however I am in the UK :( Funny story - I just one day decided I wanted to skate again after many years (I was a kid since I last put skates on my feet). I shopped around on Amazon and came across Rio roller skates they had lots of great reviews and they looked amazing compared to other brands I viewed! I have the Rio Mayhem 2’s in black and green I LOVE THEM!!! I have only tried them 2 times and still need to learn to go fast and stop properly.

thanks for doing this, really. Finding reviews it's hard normally ppl are married with a brand. Also, great note for the ppl with widefeet, i think finding skates for wide feet is hard, you don't get to roll on the skates you put on (at least not in my city) :,u

I actually learned a lot of what I can do on skates on these ones. Mine didn't have the problem with going sideways, maybe it's an error with your specific set of skates, I've seen that happen before with other brands

I learned how to skate on these and Yeah it was great to upgrade to better skates after a couple of months but by changing the wheels, bearings and bushings I actually didn’t think they were too bad to learn on at all, esp because all those parts I now use on my other skates so it’s not wasted money And I didn’t want to spend too much on a pair when I didn’t know if i was gonna like it Good review though, because a lot of the things you mentioned can really only be told if you can compare them to other skates or know how they should feel like

Could you please review the Luna roller skates? I bought a pair and I love them so I would like to share the joy of the Luna skates. Nobody as professional and popular as you have reviewed the Luna.

I have Rio Roller signatures and they are sooooooooo nice to skate! I've had this with skateboards and it happens when a bushing is deformed. Rios are fine, sadly this review didn't do the brand justice.

I hate that I bought some Rio Signatures for what was a small fortune for me only to find out they're not actually very good or trustworthy. Amazing that a "cheap" pair of skates still runs at over $140USD.

Ahhh this is so exciting! This was my first and thus far only pair of skates, and I was so curious what an expert thought of these. Overall I have found them to be uncomfortable, but I assumed that skates were inherently uncomfortable. THANK YOU for reviewing these!

I love your vids! Could you review the VNLA Parfait roller skates? (if you haven't already reviewed them) thanks and happy skating!

Thanks for this video. Can you do a review on Rookie artistic skates please?

I'm not sure if you already did Rookie Artistic but they are around the same price point and UK based as well. Hope you can make a review about it!

Also LOVING the hair colour 😍 xx

Hi I have similar rip rollers in UK size 9, second hand and fit well for my wide feet. And I'm a UK size 9 in normal footwear too. Interesting review. I'm new to skating so can't compare my feet in other skates yet. The boot does seem stiff, but again I can't compare to out skates yet. I'm just glad my feet don't hurt in them. They came with soft wheels for outdoors on them, but I also have original wheels too. I wanted to get another brand, but they were not available in my size. I think your right about the toe stop quality. I feel ok in my skates, just working on my balance and stopping. Not sure what is going on with your skate trucks?

Just subscribed! This is the 4th video of yours I’ve watched. I’m looking at buying the Chaya Melrose deluxe skates.. definitely pushing my budget but I want to get a solid pair of skates so I don’t ruin my experience when learning…says they come with 62mm 78A wheels. Do you think the wheels are large enough for beginners learning outside?

I skate on the exact ones for 4 months, replaced to energy wheels & bond bearings.. really loved them! (Never tire a skate park, just jamming and outside skating)

Hello Indy, I have these skates and the brand is Pretty fly. I used them to go to the skating rink on my birthday (oct 15) and they were actually pretty good in my first impression. The wheels were durable and the trucks looked like nylon but I don’t think think they caused me a problem, but I think they’re worth reviewing.

ok i just want to say something but the look of skate boxes are always just so cool to me

You uploading this video a week and two days after I got mine. 😂😂😂 Can't wait for the future when I feel like I'm advanced enough and ready to upgrade my gear and feel great with new ones if they really do feel super different.

Hey i'm 12 and i love to skate. But I've only done so at rinks. I'm getting my own skates soon and your tutorials are so amazing so thanks. Also skate in Paris with an amazing view of the Eiffel. Im a new subscriber as well. ;)

Hey indy thank you so much for this review I really appreciate it, can you please do a review on the rio signature skates

I got a pair of xudrez cowhide quads and the wheels at first felt like super plasticy. After using the skates I felt the wheels again and they were actual rubber material. It did say their hardness before purchase. To me I like the Xudrez cowhides.

Hi! Perhaps you could do a review on Zodiac skates as well! Your content has been so helpful!

Could you please do a review for the BTFL Harper skates? I bought them and I'm searching for a professional review for so long! Thank you for your really good videos. I have so much fun to watch them.🥰❤

I am looking at getting into rollerskating and your videos have helped me so much! Could you do a review on Gallaz Skates? Unfortunately they are the only ones available to me

I have the rio signatures and I will say the boot breaks in. According to the shop I bought them from here in the EU, You are supposed to take the sole pad out, break them in and then replace the sole. My trucks don’t pull but I also have a different model.

Jackson vista vipers!! I LOVE mine but there are next to no reviews on these skates

I bought the signature version of these with the adjustable toe stop and I hated the boot too but I did quite like the plate and trucks. They are really soft but I find that quite fun and they are now bolted to my Bauer hockey boots. I would say they are a bit too soft for someone just starting out, progress would be slow!

I liked them a lot more after a couple weeks of having them and I’d worked on them a bit. These are great quality for their price

I was going to buy a $15 skate from amazon till i saw your videos so thank you

Open minded review really enjoyed watching. I have to say i have been skating with my rose rio rollers for a year now and i have not altered anything from the day i got them. The only problem is the wheel type, not for outdoors. It will change your experience if you do test adjustments and consider outdoor wheels (airwaves, flash etc)

I had Rio Roller Kicks as my first skate and apart from blisters from the fabric in the tongue, they were okay. The back wheels were quite far forward towards the centre of the boot so it felt like I was falling back a lot and upset my balance. I tend to find trucks on most cheaper rollerskates I've used pull inwards, so now I skate inlines only

I would love to see a Roces review! ♥️

I have Rio Rollers and as a re-learn to skate person I have struggled.

My moonlight rollers pulled hard like that. They were unusable to me. Then I got a new plate for them, but it was mounted poorly by another skate shop. I had no luck with them, which I’m sad about because the boot was super comfortable and they were cute. Have you tried moonlight rollers?

Mine go in a straight line and I got full control and tbh they make me feel really comfortable I don’t know why that happened to urs , tbh best pairs I’ve gotten

Hi Indy! Please Please PLEASE do a review on the Chaya Kismet Barbiepatin! I really want to start park skating and I trust your opinion soo much!

I'd love a review on the new Slade skates that are being released this November. I know you already did a review once on the Flaneurz skate and they are the same system, but as they are cheaper than the regular Flaneurz I was wondering what the differences would be.

Could u possibly review the rookie star skates they seem like great skates

I think that you should review C7 skates, I had some I just want to see what you think about them.

I have the same Rio skates, my right feet hurts after rolling a while, I don’t have wide feet. I don’t know how it should feel like, because this is my first skates and am a total beginner. I’ll keep on practicing with Rio, and upgrade if I still have passion on skating when it gets warmer again.

Ive been skating on Rio Roller Luminas for about 6 months, just added slide blocks which dont sit where i need them to in order to slide both ways. The skates were fine until adding blocks, now my left skate travels just like in this video. It would be really handy when reviewing skates if you could please try attaching blocks for skate park use or recommending which will fit. There doesnt seem to be enough info out there in this reguard, especially for beginners. For example, I was sold this skate due to a tight budget. I was not told that plastic trucks are not advised for the park or that i would need blocks at some point in order to progress with doing tricks. Anyway, over 300 aussie dollars later and 6 months invested at the park and i still cant drop in, or slide and my jumps and turns are now dangerous so i have to look at purchasing new skates which i cant afford. (AND Im getting old) So, my skating dreams may be over.... really depressing

lol I love watching these vids I got my Glitz skates this past may but ended up breaking my arm because i thought on day 2 of learning to skate it would be a good idea to go over a crack with some sand and such and not really know what im doing lol. But i was albe to try them again at the skating rink and they really fun still getting over the fear but it was fun lol

My skate partner had the same issue with a different brand and it was very frustrating. I tried them myself and I couldn’t keep a straight line. After trial and error we were able to fix the problem by changing the bushings. They were deformed for some reason.

It’s hard to get skates in the UK, Rio roller seems to be the main brand apart from Moxie or Rookie skates which I was told by another skater not to buy. Then most things are cheaper versions found on Amazon etc. I found as someone with bigger feet (I wear a UK 8) that your choices are narrowed further. I ended up with a hard boot because it had enough decent reviews (Ventro Pro Turbo with 82A light up wheels, from a smaller company) and I didn’t know the difference with hard/soft boots. I do wonder if they are any decent. Seem okay so far but like you said as a beginner what do you really know!

I wonder if the hot temperature is affecting how the cushions react? My regular skates sometimes do feel more squirly (is it squirrelly? or swirly?) on a super-hot day. A lot of people here use the entry level derby skates as their first learner/recreation/trail skates, could you review and compare those? Like, the Dart, R3, Rebel, GT-50 kind of level

I got the exact same ones to start out with, since I wasn't sure if I was actually gonna be into roller skating for more than a week 😅 As for sizing I am a US 8.5/ EU 39 so I got the 39.5 size since I knew 38 would be too small, if you're a US 8 that makes you a EU 39, so maybe they were so painful on your feet because of the sizing? Ever since I got them I was wondering why they don't have a flat 39 size since it's probably the most common shoe size in Europe 😅 the main problem I've had is that one of the boots has started separating from the heel so they are goners after only 3 month of skating maybe once or twice a week 🥺 also I was wondering why I couldn't balance on left foot so I'm wondering if it's because of the pulling you mentioned! I don't have a problem as long as I have both feet on the ground though 🤔 I'm currently binge watching your reviews to see which ones I'm gonna get next because I'm hooked! Even with the Rio skates I'm having SO SO SO much fun everytime! ✨

I have the Rio Roller Milkshake and they are my first skates. They are awesome and they are fiting perfectly. From then I'm buying only Rio's. I tried the others and they hurt horribly. The Rio's are the best skates! And bdw, Rio's have ruber wheels!!!

My first skate were the Chicago ones and they would make me turn all the time. I adjusted multiple times and yah now I have sure grips but they are really new

I would like to see a review on crazy skates. Specifically the glitz or glam models. They are an Australian company with their headquarters in Indiana from what I can gather. I would love to hear your opinions on them. 😊

Have you ever had problems changing trucks on these skates, i tried putting new hangers on and they didnt fit

I enjoyed your video, but I have a question. My friend gave me some skates, but I haven't skated in over 30 years. He tightened the wheels to help me skate, but I'm constantly jerking and trying to keep my balance. What can help me with that? 2nd question is that I have the same problem that you had with the Rios.my left boot kept going to the right. And the truck is secured by a screw so I need a screw driver. You've been around for a little while so do you know anything, tricks or shortcuts that can make skates go straight ahead as thy should?

sighs i wanted these in yellow for years- i got impalas so my skate wanting is satiated but i still look at them sometimes because they’re so pretty ;;

Could you do a review of C7 Skates? I hear they're not great, but I'm constantly getting their ads and they're SO CUTE

what do you think of the rio mayhem 2? ive previously had the luminas and theyve been great but i need an new pair and i cant find any non artistic skte that arnt them

I had the Signatures, and they were not pulling. Maybe the pivot cup was not in the right place? I liked mine and learned a lot in them. What I disliked was the short wheelbase (I have a UK 5/EUR 38) and the base is a lot shorter than on a Variant M or Powerdyne Reactor. And yes, they are narrow.

Have you tried Broken Promises skates? I'm interested in hearing your opinion. My wife bought a pair at Zumies (i know chain store but all we have that sells locally).

Hi just wanted to know if you are aware of the Papaison roller skate? I haven't found any real reviews on this skate. It looks and feels well put together and I would just like to know what a professional would think about it!

I would really like Indy to try to make a review at the skating rink on trick skates plz like this so she might be able to do it😁

I recently bought rio roller skates a couple weeks ago but not the one you reviewed, I got rio signature skates which has a rio signature embroidery on the outer side of the skates. it's insanely fun to skate in them, but my left Teo stop is stuck. Even if I unscrew the nut the teo wouldn't unscrew. So I was hoping if you and anyone could send me some tips on how to get it out. I would be very grateful for your informations. Thank you! 💖