Two years ago at the same time I bought a camera, I bought a lavalier mic and recorder. I am just lazy. I do appreciate the input, maybe I’ll put some more effort into this stuff. Hope it was still helpful for you.

Skate on!

​@@seriouslyreallyserious U 2 mate cheers

Thank you!

Where you see the scratches or hear squeaking, a small amount of wax should mitigate further problems; just make sure to not add too much or anything liquid.

@@seriouslyreallyserious Thx for the tips! I think it'll disappear it's just because it's a new liner had the same things in my powerslide but i 'll use it if the problem persist ;)

Most of the padding is in the ankle area; I believe because it does not stay compressed for long, it has maintained most of its loft/thickness. I do not think sizing down is a good idea as these are somewhat slim already, your foot may start to cramp. In actuality I have recently found the boot may be too short. If you find a boot is too loose, consider using padded socks or an indoor to adjust fit. These come with a footbed insert which reduces internal volume (I.e. tighter fit). Another option is to use padded socks, though I prefer I unpadded myself.

Not too many tricks, plenty of falls and scrapes. Though the occasional jump and spins do put some wear on them. I do live near the coast, however I would blame the humidity and the amount my feet sweat as the main mechanism. Taking the liner out form the boot after a session is the best strategy.

@@seriouslyreallyserious Thank you for the extra details. Yeah, near the ocean, I mean those inlets and rivets are probably made out of tin so they would rust quite fast. Humidity near the coast is also much higher than where I live here in central EU. It can be real cold and dry, as low as 20% and mostly 30% and occasional 50% or 60% in some rainy days in summer. I'm still careful not to leave anything inside after a session. If I leave a pair of gloves or booties it will be game over in terms of smell lol. I used mines on the ice the whole winter with some "Transformer freestyle ice blades". Absolutely loved them.

Is that a ice skate conversion? That sounds pretty cool.

@@seriouslyreallyserious Yeah those are blades you can use on inline skates. So far I didn't find anything you cannot do compared to normal hockey skates. Perhaps you can lean more on hockey skates but I never needed to go that far.

Crossfires have a slimmer fit in the foot, less ankle support, and a rockered wheel setup better suited for slalom. I have not tried them personally, but the few folks I know with them say they are good. If you are into tricks, get the Crossfires. Otherwise, the Twisters, or RB Pro X will suit you well.

@@seriouslyreallyserious...thank you so much.

Here I am using 80mm Hydrogen wheels. They are a bit worn down here, around 75mm or so.

I measure my foot at about 27.8cm. Wearing a US 9/9.5 seems to work pretty well. One note of concern are the socks one wears; thick socks will use more internal volume than thin socks. I personally use a thin, bottom cushioned sock. I can wear thick all around cushioned socks okay, however it is a little cramped.

@@seriouslyreallyserious Thanx,I got them on now,snug but I think theyll break in good

Would you say this is a more comfortable boot than the FR1?

I have both the FR1 and the twister. I would say they are both comfortable with the FR1 having a bit more room if you have a wider foot​@@RayRayNYC

I skate with it pretty much everyday. If you are an urban skater, it should suit you well. With that said, once you get it, try them on with the socks you skate with, on carpet, after running in place for two minutes. That will tell you if they fit comfortably. If they fit, then you are good. Let me know if you need any further help. Skate on!

@@seriouslyreallyserious ty very much!