I’m a beginner skater and my first pair are impalas and here I thought they were expensive and you were talking about how they’re cheap like are you serious 😣😫

She said “how’s my mustache” I’m deceased 💀

"how's my mustache? good? alright!" 😂😂😂 i love how you don't care about how ppl see the hair on your body. it's beautiful, and you're gorgeous 💜💜💜

These are great skates for a first skate or occasional use.. they are way better than the real cheap skates. My skates are over 24 years old but they are $550. If you want a lifetime skate, get ready to pay over 400 and you will still need to change bearings and wheels occasionally. Thats life. This is a real review, she has been honest and open about the goods and the bads.

So here's my experience with Impala skates. I like the boot but off the bat I hated the wheels for outdoor skating. The wheels became chipped quickly with just a few outdoor skate rollouts. Also, the original bearings are very slow, feels like skating thru mud. Which I think would be ok if your just learning. I have since switch over to Energy Wheels and Bone bearings and I've been able to go much faster and make them work. With all that being said tho I do regret getting the Impalas instead of Moxi's of the bat because I know they won't last very long! I would only recommend Impalas for beginner rink skaters. Outdoor no good!

I ordered a pair of Impala roller skates last week! They should be coming in the mail today!! By the way, I’m deaf. It says closed captioning is unavailable. A little help please. Thank you!

i have black impalas and i love them. have had them for a year and i take them to parks and i skate on roads and sidewalks just fine. they take a looot of impact and they are just as perfect as when i got them, despite the scuffed toes. 🤷🏻‍♀️

My impalas were enough to give me that spark. They are definitely a starter skate. About two and a half months of use (4-5 times a week 1-5 hours at a time) the tongue began ripping and the boot began to loosen. Like I said, it was enough to show me how fun and incredible skating is, and I have recently made the investment of the vegan jack boot. I'm cautious of being too aggressive in the impalas or taking them to the park, but it was a good starter skate, just wish it held together a lilll bit longer haha.

She's like: there $99 so their the super cheap. Everyone:😳💀

Great review, thanks Indy. Super detailed and hit all the important points. I think you've already seen my comment on Instagram, but repeating here for everyone's benefit. I'm a 30 year old total beginner skater. I bought the aqua Impalas 3 months ago from my local skate store in Australia. They were recommended to me as a good beginner skate, with a great price point and the versatility to try skating both inside and outside. My sister and I both bought a pair. We've now been skating for 3 months, for around 5-10 hours/week. We skate both outside on smooth trails and also in the rink. Neither of us has had a single problem with the skates and continue to enjoy learning in them. Now that I've fallen in love with skating and know that I'll keep at it, I'll consider buying something like a Moxi Lolly or Beach bunny, but I'm still getting great mileage out of the impalas and plan to keep using them until they are well and truly thrashed.

I wish this video came out before I bought a pair of impalas. I bought mine in June ‘19 and I dont think they’re going to last through to June ‘20. Heel is coming up after skating a couple of times a month since June on tennis courts and indoors. I fell once very lightly and the entire toe shredded. I’m a beginner on a budget which is why I bought impalas but honestly feel like I did not get what I paid for especially after hearing more about the brand from other skaters. I would have rather saved up for moxi’s instead 😫 i’ll end up retiring my impalas as indoor skates if they dont completely fall apart on me.

I've been skating on these for a few months and I wholeheartedly recommend these as a "try out the hobby" skate. Nothing too fancy or expensive, and they look cute! I know they aren't built for a lifetime, but they are great if you're trying to learn or decide if this is something you want to pursue.

I've had my pair of Impala's for probably close to 6 months now, and I've had little to no problems with them personally. I am a beginner skater, and these were my first skates, so I have to admit it doesn't take much to impress me in terms of a good skate and I don't have previous experience with anything else other than rentals at the rink. That being said, I only really have one complaint, The wheels wore away a little to easily, granted I got these in the summer time so I was skating more than I am now. But within about a month or so the wheels had cracks and little ruts where I've used them so much. Now like I said before, I'm a newbie so I don't know if that's the standard shelf life for those kinds of wheels. But I still skate in them with the wheels as is until I get replacements and they still get the job done... I just have to be careful there's not any debris in my path.

The heel ripping up I found out was my fault. Taking the boots off without unlacing them properly like yanking your foot out the boot it pulls the back up

I think they're a fantastic beginner skate. I know there's a lot of controversy surrounding the brand, but if you're just starting out and not sure if you want to spend the big $$$ yet, these are great. When I bought them I skated maybe twice a week at the rink for between 2-4 hours at a time and my feet were never sore. They broke in so easily and I didn't have any issues. I definitely had to size up though, the first pair I bought were way too small. I also skate outdoors on the same wheels and they seem fine to me. I'm a beginner for sure but I have no regrets buying these, they're super cute and have got me through the beginner stages, I don't have any plans upgrading any time soon. If I did get to the stage of needing a new skate, I'd probably go with moxi or something that's a little higher up in the market, purely because by the time I need a new boot, I assume I'd be ready to upgrade. I'd personally recommend these, I think they're wonderful for beginners :)

It's called taking care of your equipment. I bought a pair of "entry level" skates when I was a beginner. I'm about to take my grand daughter out on her first pair of skates next week. They're Impala and she can't wait to start learning. My entry level skates I got when I was in my late 20's, I'm now in my early 60's and they're still going strong. Me I've slowed down a bit but I'm still having a blast. Skating will keep you young!

“They have a holographic sk-“ Me: instantly goes on site to see

Just got impalas in the living coral, and as a beginner I LOVE them. I figure when they start falling apart, I’ll see if I can invest in some skates that are pricier and better quality. These are super easy for me to learn in though and they don’t hurt my feet at all.

I’ve ripped out heels/soles in two pairs of moxi vegan skates. Took months to do it but .... Reidell actually replaced both sets of boots at no charge though!

I love how you have the best interest of the customer always in mind. And that you convey the customer feedback to the manufacturer! You're awesome!

Ok but like why is this actually the most helpful product review I've ever seen in my life?

I got my first pair of Impalas in late August, and they barely lasted a month. As a fairly beginner skater, I wasn't doing any special tricks, just small skate slopes and skating backwards, but the boot began to tear away from the heel after less than 10 hours of use (I kept a log). I was refunded and got a new pair the exact same, but I'm worried they'll have the same fate, however, Impalas are the best option financially for me at this stage. It pleased me to hear Indy say the new "Coral" boots have reinforced heels - they might be worth a shot

My Impala's never rolled straight broke on the heel within 3 wears, max 6 hours in them. I was given a second pair for free and that broke within the first month. This was my first time buying skates.

Thank you so much for this! This is exactly what I needed! I'm about to buy my first pair of skates & I can't wait to get into the roller skating community!

So glad I watched this before buying a pair if I’m gonna spend a huge chunk of money on skates might as well buy the best money can buy ! Now I’m just waiting for planet roller skate to restock !

I got my impalas for Christmas and I was skating everyday (as a beginner) but now I take them to the park, rinks, and streets and they haven’t broken down on me. I definitely am planning on buying different skates but they get the job done (Edit) sooo the boot completely ripped on both lmao they definitely can’t hang

Thank you for this video and all of your other informative videos ❤❤❤ It takes me ages to make decisions with purchases and i'm glad you're here to help make it easier xx

Thanks so much for this review I’ve waited for so long for this!

I just got myself some really cute blush colored impala skates. I love them! I am a beginner skater & take them to the rink as well as sidewalk skating. I haven't had any problems so far.

This review was very helpful. Im a beginner skater currently waiting on my Impala Skates.

Dude! Your opener to the video is awesome! I’ve been shaving my face since middle school because I always got teased! Owned it girl, owned it you did!

oh my gosh thank you so much, I've been thinking about getting Impalas for ages and I wasn't sure but now I'm definitely getting some!!

I'm a new skater and have bought these. They're really, really fun. I obviously don't have much experience, but I've done a few hours at a time of street skating (commute) and mucked around on my driveway. It's been half a year now. Going to go to the skate park soon with them. I live in NZ and it would be cheaper for me to buy about 10 pairs of impalas Vs say, a pair of moxis. I'd obviously love to buy moxis tbh. But it's just not in my near future. I'm reasonably committed to destroying a few pairs of these before I actually get a pair of moxis.. But, I really don't the difference. They fantastic. I feel secure on them. They look awesome. Even with my kind of ugly handmade toe guard. I hope to get another year out of them at least!!!

These were my "Gateway skate" LOL! I have them now. I love them. They're so cute! 😍 I just began roller skating. I was an ice skater but hadn't skated in almost 20 years, so I was going really slow, getting into roller skating. Once I realized I loved it and started skating more often I was having major issues doing any tricks. So, I went to a local skate shop, Sin City Skates, and they helped me so much. They changed my wheels and bearings and now I feel like I have completely new skates. It's crazy how different they are. I like the boot; I find them very comfortable. Will I get a second pair of Impala's? No. I've got my eye on some Moxis. BUT, I don't regret buying them and think this review was fair and accurate. From reading the comments I can see other people thought what I thought, that even $100 was a lot for a pair of roller skates, but it's not. Not at all. As I'm learning more about roller skating, it's very important to have quality construction and materials. When you start doing a lot of maneuvers and moving really fast, and you skate multiple times per week, you want to minimize risk because that minimizes injury. A good pair of skates usually starts are $250, and will go up from there. It's definitely worth saving for. ❤️

Thank you so much for this review and for everyone in the comments I have wanted roller skates for about a year and a half and im so glad I finally found something that fit my price range and that will be great for me as a beginner.

Thank you so much for the amazing review Indy! Love you from one fellow gymnast to another much love and take care from Riverside ✨

59 years roller skating in rinks. Bought Impala skates for outdoor skating and they’re great skates and I have logged a lot of miles on them without incident

"How's my mustache?" 😂😂😂 Get 'em Indy! Way to 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 back at them haters!

I needed this review. I bought these to start and it’s good to know these details

I just bought mine! I’m so excited to begin my skating journey

Lol perfect timing Indy 😂😂🥰

*yeets my ripped up impalas out the window* *stroking my candi grl’s* “don’t worry babies mumma loves you”

Thanks so so much for your video. It helps me to decide which skates to get.

Thank you for this review! I needed to know if these were going to be worth it for my first pair of skates 🤩

Thank you so much for your honesty. I’ve had my coral impalas for about 2 months as we decided to start skating as a family 😊 which was a seriously expensive venture. Not having skated since being a kid myself (and having to buy 4 other pairs) I was definitely in the category of a skater on a budget, not knowing if this would be yet another thing to join the hobby graveyard along with watercolour painting 😂 I am pretty happy with mine. Skating on the path is.. ummm... challenging, but that could also be and more likely the wearer 😂 my current mission though 🤔 trash em so I can get me some moxi’s because this is the most fun I’ve had in years and we are all hooked!

Thank you for this video on Impala's! I just got mine a few days ago and I love them so far. I knew they would wear down quicker because they are vinyl, but they are great and affordable so far. :)

can’t wait for these in the leopard print to come back in stock!!! i’ve never skated and i’m so excited

I just wanted to thank Indy and the people in the comments for all their info. I used to skate when I was in elementary school. I lost the time going to an academically rigorous middle/high school. Now that I'm in college and have more time to focus on my health and fitness this video was great for a 'new' skater. I appreciated all the info on how to keep myself safe when looking for skates.

As a beginner I bought my first pair of skates from Impala! They have been good to learn on, but as I’m getting better at skating I can tell I need to invest in some new skates (I’m thinking the Moxi Lolly). I’ve had my Impala skates since June, but they’re pretty battered now and the heel is coming away from the boot. I also found that the toe stops wear down really fast. Also trying to do stuff on ramps has been hard because the wheels don’t spin fast enough. A good beginner skate, but I’m definitely ready for something better!

I just bought impalas from prs on Black Friday. I’ve skated the past four days since I got them and they’ve been really good for me. I’m a beginner and feel really comfortable in them. I have wide feet but I wear two pairs of socks and it doesn’t hurt when I do that. Sometimes I do feel like on my right foot the front right wheel feels weird when I’m skating, it’s not loose though so idk why it feels weird lol. I’ve skated inside on wood floor and outside and I absolutely think this is my gateway pair of skates haha

I’m waiting for my pink impala skates to arrive in the post, ordered them after watching your videos and tutorials 🥰

Ive have two pairs of impalas and I have loved them. I street skate about two to three times a week and they have held up nicely. If you are looking to start skating but are not comfortable investing in moxi skates but want something more fitted and durable than Walmart or a sporting goods boot, THIS IS A GREAT SKATE FOR YOU

I have had these for 2 months and I am NOT a beginner and they have not ripped. I use them at least 3 times a week for 1-2 hours a time and I’m really happy about them. The wheels are good even for outdoor use even tho it is quite bumpy 😆

I have a pair of impalas and I love them. I’m still learning but I can’t wait to get better. They are comfortable. Good ankle support and I can skate/ practice for hours. I recommend buying an extra pair of laces though. The laces mine came with were much too short but that’s it.

Impala skates are good for beginning stages, learning and getting the feel for it all. I’m about to upgrade for Moxis 😍 so excited!

They were a gateway skate for me! I bought a pair a few months ago as they were the only brand I could find in stores in NZ and I didn't do any research (complete impulse buy). The rigid material hurt my feet (don't buy if you have bunions!), one of the heels started separating and one of the plates was wonky so if I tried to balance on my right leg I'd veer wildly. I reckon I got just enough use out of them to make me fall in love with roller skating -- now my Moxis are in the mail and I'm excited to continue my journey!

Yay for finally seeing this review. I love your breakdown! I hope you don't mind me offering a suggestion for skate reviews, but for future product reviews would you be able to include videos of you or others actually testing the items out? Thank you for all the content!

I recommend the Sure Grip Fames! They will last you a lot longer.

I have impala and I have had them since last Christmas and they are awesome!

I’d love to see a review for the SureGrip boardwalk skate!

I got pink impalas for Christmas as my first pair of skates, and I can’t wait the 25 of december to practice roller skating ! I really love your work, it’s so inspiring and your videos mede me obsessed about roller skating! ( sorry if my english is bad :(( )

I got these for Christmas last year in purple and I did have troubles with the heel ripping. We contacted them and it took a little bit for them to reply but when they did they immediately sent me a new pair of skates and I've had them since. I haven't seen any ripping so far but we'll see

I just purchased the black impala and thank you for this I'm a beginner and even tho I should've looked up review more in depth before my purchase this really assured me as for being a beginner that I made a pretty good choice until I get seasoned in the sport ...THANK YOU ❤️

I just ordered a pair so I hope the answer is yes! here we go

I got implala skates 2 months ago and I love them I skate in them everyday

So this is my experience with Impala skate, everyone has a different experience but here’s mine. I am a beginner skater and didn’t have money for expensive skates especially since I didn’t know if I wanted to keep skating or it was just a phase. First thing off the bat, the bearings are horrible. The wheels were okay but I like outdoor wheels that are bigger and softer. I didn’t have money to buy new skates so I bought Red Bones bearings and Moxi gummy wheels. And the impala skates went to a 3 to a 10. Changing ur wheels and bearings makes ur skates 10x better. I hear a lot of peoples impalas ripping and mind have hold. I now have had my skates for over a month and no signs of ripping. I like how my impalas are really padded so they are very comfortable and a lot of ankle support. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on new bearings or wheels, I recommend buying from third party sellers or apps that sell clothes like Mecari.

So happy i saw this! I just got my first pair of Impala’s

I’m getting impala skates and I’m happy you posted this video

Make a Rookie Roller Skates review 🥰🥰🥰 I love your channel Indy 😘😘😘

I had these skates for 2 days before they started ripping at the heel! Good to know it’s not just me. They are sending me a new pair so fingers crossed they don’t do the same

I got my impalas at the start of March and they were good for a while. I didn’t have to break them in much and they were comfy and easy to use. I skated a few times a week at my local ramp throughout March/April and stopped for a while due to covid. I went on my first long distance skate the other day and discovered that one of the plates is on crooked. I then put them on today to work on some footwork and found that both of the heels are separating. I haven’t had any issues with scratching of the vinyl but that is most likely because I haven’t fallen on the skate much. Definitely would be good for beginners or people who want to skate more casually but they aren’t the skate for someone who wants to do more intense or frequent skating

the freedom in your heart and the sparkle in your eye AHH

"How's my mustache" that was such a powermove lmao

Love the new slogan from helmet to toe stop ;) also, I’m so excited for my Lollys to arrive now that they’re permanently back in stock! do they still take 4-6 weeks to arrive?

I kept seeing impala ads on IG and this video was super helpful in making my decision!

Thanks for this video! Super helpful

You are so confident "how is my moustache" like OMG

I want to give my input on the wide feet comment. I’ve had mine for about a half year and I love them I think they’re great. I think I bought them true to size but when I first put them on I noticed that one foot felt tighter in the boot. Then I pulled my feet out and I noticed my right foot was a little wider than the left, kinda life changing.

I just ordered some because I am on a budget and I am excited to learn how to skate!

Great review!!!!!

I’m getting them for Christmas now I ain’t excited thanks a lot everyone

lol when she spins that wheel on those "ready to roll" bearings and it stops after 2 sec

I've got moxie jack boots and the holographic impalas. I've been skating for 20 years and I love the impalas. They're definitely for cuter occasions but I think they're excellent.

So I've had my pair of Impala (holo) skates for a good 7 months or so, since I started skating. They've held up really well so far! From the sound of all the reviews I've heard I expected them to fall apart within two months but it's been since March. I've never had a problem with them... Except for that the outside really does break down quickly. I scraped it hard one time as I was going up stairs and it made a pretty good scratch on the toe. Some toe protector/cap thingies fixed that. Only now as I've been starting at the skate parks, I'm noticing that when I carve or turn on the really large inclines sharply, I think the wheel touches the boot or the sole. I had a strange moment where I just stopped moving mid-turn and it was a panicky moment. But that was really it. I've been skating outdoors most of the time I've used them, aside from the occasional inside, rainy day skate. I haven't changed my wheels yet and the original wheels are only now starting to crack, gonna be getting new wheels soon, I hope. That's my experience with my Impala skates.

Personally Impala skates is probably one of the best things I’ve bought highly recommend them love how u don’t care about the haters

Ive skated a lot in my rose gold marawa impalas and I haven’t had any problems yet. Must admit that sometimes I did slip away a while outside skating and the wheels were a little hard to get used to but it’s pretty fine (I’ve had then for half a year)

Funny how I brought a pair of the Sure grip stardust skates today from Planet Roller skate... I found your videos after I already ordered from your company . Can’t wait for my skates to come in now !!!

my first impala skates lasted me for around 3 years and I am buying new ones because my old ones didn't fit me anymore. I skated in them for awhile, I use to go around in my block skating in really rough and bumpy concrete, I had no issues with it!

This is a really fair review. You get what you pay for (to the people complaining re price), but as she says, they do a fine job as an entry-level skate. Personally I couldn't get them on my wide feet and they were super stiff and plasticky, so went for Chaya Voyagers.

Every sport needs good entry-level equipment, and this video gives a lot of good insight into what type of skater these skates would be best suited for. :^)

I got the voltage green for christmas 19 and I was so excited so in love. It took some time getting used to them but recently since I've gotten better my boyfriend and I go out on the town. That being said they definitely gave me a blister on my big toe that ended up draggin up (tragic) and I couldn't look until we made it to our destination. I have a wide foot and to top it off I think my size wasnt big enough. Anyway I feel like I have broken them in a little more since the blister incident and I skated in them for a good 6 hours at work yesterday (sitting occasionally) so 👌🏼

I couldn't agree more! I have the holographic ones, they got me into skating and now I'm ready for some better ones because I'm in this for life now haha

My Impalas ripped at the heel my second day skating them, so that being said I don't think I'll be getting another pair. Which really sucks because I love the colors of mine

Bought some leopard print Impala's earlier this year and they only lasted 2 months before the boot started ripping away from the heel. Terrible quality skates! Plates seem crooked too

Thank your for your review! Heres my experience; I got my impalas, first ever skates, in june, started learning to roll forwards and they separated after 3 weeks, using them upto 2 hours at a time about 3 times a week. I took them back to the shop and got a replacement, and the replacement started lifting the second time wearing them. I have since upgraded and am not using them until they are fixed. Extra glue didnt hold mine together and I am now investigating how to mechanically strap them to the heel. I paid $150 NZD for them so not worth getting them mended at a cobbler.

these skates are dope. I got some in the largest they come just to get that holo-silver. Love em.

my impalas literally arrived a week before this came out :,)

I got the holographic skates and one of the trucks became crooked within the first few minutes of skating. I was a beginner skater and didn't realize why i wasn't getting it for about an hour. Personally, I would recommend shelling out the extra 50 bucks for the moxi beach bunnies. I got a pair of those and I love them.

Thank you for the awesome report !! I am looking for very good skates but I have no experience. You are awesome!!! Lo ve e watching your videos. Thank you !!!

My impala skates, have ripped, after I had a stack, I have the white pair, I also find the stopper has worn away very quickly in outdoor use. Definitely an amazing beginner pair but will upgrade by the end of the year 💛