Classic skate with leather-lined vinyl upper and easy lacing system
58-mm high rebound urethane wheels for better shock absorption and durability
Precision bearings for smooth rolling
Strong aluminum base plate with jump bar and adjustable double action truck
Available in black; covered by 30-day warranty
Description
The leather-lined vinyl Mens Rink Deluxe skate from Chicago Skates features eyelets and speedhooks. It has a polished aluminum chassis with adjustable aluminum trucks. It has 58-mm high-rebound urethane wheels and ABEC 1 bearings.
Product Details
Product Length:
16.0 inches
Product Width:
14.0 inches
Product Height:
5.0 inches
Product Weight:
8.2 pounds
Package Length:
17.0 inches
Package Width:
13.0 inches
Package Height:
5.0 inches
Average Customer Rating:
based on 23 reviews
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30 of 30 found the following review helpful:
A good buy for indoor/outdoor skating Dec 02, 2008
By Gagewyn I used to work at a roller rink and had gotten pretty good at skating. Since leaving town for new and exciting things I have tried various skates out. This is my advice... Do not try and cut corners by getting cheap skates from the thrift store. I tried doing that and low quality kids skates with a plastic chasis are not going to work as well. After experimenting with thrift store roller skates, I had decided to get a pair new.
I settled on these skates as being a good buy for the quality. The skates work well for outdoor skating. Unlike the cheap skates I had tried before, these are more sturdy and I have better control so I can handle sidewalks (without too much of a crack) and smoother asphault.
They have a metal chassis with the jump bar (somehow better). The metal chassis is mostly what I bought them for. A metal chassis will tend to give some warning before it breaks, whereas a plastic chassis will crack suddenly (that can happen with metal parts too, though).
The wheels are not too soft or hard. (Soft is better for outdoor skating where it's bumpier; hard is more for indoor skating where it's smoother.)
The bearings are bearings. ABEC-(higher number) is better than ABEC-(lower number). I think this difference only comes out if you are trying to glide on one foot in an arabesque and need the wheels to keep spinning longer without any extra pushing from you. If you skate outdoors, grit is eventually going to get in and wear the bearings out faster, so it probably won't matter anyway. You will want to maybe get some lube for them or just do what you can to oil them so they last longer. I plan on replacing mine with sealed bearings which grit can't get into (and which will cost more than the skates). You can also buy skates cheap at a thrift store and take the bearings out of those and discard the skate.
The boot has plenty of ankle support, which is good for outdoors. Supposedly they run small. I didn't find that to be the case, but nevertheless, if you are a half size you should round up. A snug fit is best for skates because if your foot slides about inside the skate, then you will not have the control you need. The safest way to get skate size is to see if a local roller rink rents Chicago skates, and try on a pair there. I think that sizing is consistent across Chicago's different models, and these felt as if they were sized similar to Riedell, which is a pretty common rental model.
When my skates arrived, they were aligned correctly, but wheels were not adjusted to all spin the same amount. So when the skates get to you, you are going to want to tighten or loosen the bolt which holds each wheel on so that all wheels spin about the same speed when you push them. The skates come with a skate tool to make this adjustment with, or you can use a wrench. Tightening the bolt will make the skates less slippery, and loosening it will make the wheels more slippery (but not so loose that they wobble), so you may want to adjust them to your preference before beginning.
To check alignment, roll the skate on flat ground and see if it veers to one side. If so you will have to adjust the axle. At the roller rink, I'm pretty sure my boss did this by making adjustments to the bolt that holds the axle in place and then fine tuning by striking the axle with a hammer (but without bending the axle of course). My skates came aligned, but alignment will drift as you use the skates. If one side of your foot is hurting, then it make be because the skate is veering and you are always having to correct that. If so, tighten the bolt that holds in the axle, and then fine tune it with a hammer. You can also make the bolt that holds the axle loose, so that the axles wobble a little. This sounds like a bad idea, but can give you more control.
I could have gone for better quality, but I think I would have to go up to a much higher price range (probably more than 200$) and I would still be looking at switching out parts like bearings. If you are to the point where the better quality is worth the investment to you, then you probably know more about skates than I do and should go with what you want.
Overall, this is a very good choice of skate to try out roller skating or get back into it. This is about the best buy you will get for a quality that will give you some control and will last. Even for children who are going to frustrate you by outgrowing whatever you buy them, it may be best to go with a better quality model, because they are going to have more control. If they are a smaller shoe size, you may try something used. If they are still small, then you might could go cheaper since these are adult skates and can take adult weight. Metal chassis is probably the most important thing to look for if the skates are for outdoor use.
Disclaimers: Roller Derby also offers a fairly good model in this price range. I decided on the Chicago 805 model because of the jump bar. Roller blades (inline) are going to be more stable for skating over uneven surfaces. If you are learning how to skate, then inline skates may be more practical to learn than quad skates just for transportation or whatever.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Men's Chicago 800 w/ ABEC 5 Jun 18, 2011
By William H. Bonnie
"Will B"
I bought this pair of skates from my local skate shop 2 years ago and am very pleased to announce that they are still holding up and have required no maintenance outside of the typical and minimal bearing maintenance that all skates require.
I feel I got a good deal at $85-$89 out the door from my local skate shop. Looks like Amazon has a slightly better deal depending on whatever "precision bearings" means (ABEC 1?) I am a 40yo male at 190lbs and take them to the rink about twice a month and ride them for nearly the full session, with my kids. They have held up perfectly through all that, although I am not "too" aggressive on them! OK... Maybe a little ;-)
The initial break in period didn't take too long (several sessions) and they offer great ankle support, are as well made as I can recall from years ago and feel very comfortable. If you like added comfort, throw in an insole. I never have, but I think I am ready for one...
The ABEC 5 bearings are nice and don't require much maintenance (for in-dooor skating purely) although I am ready for better than these stock wheels and upgraded bearings. I hand clean the wheels every few months to get the crud off of them and the wheels are still holding up after all this time...
Don't forget to take a permanent marker to color that incredibly lame white toe break ;-)
--- PRODUCT UPDATE: I finally replaced the wheels and bearings. I went with Bones Reds (standard) bearings and EVO Radar (standard) wheels. I am blown away by the performance boost I have made! Seriously 20% better!!! I would not exagerate this fact! I was on the fence for the past 9 months to upgrade wheels/bearings since I maintained the stock ones so well. If I had known the performance would be this great, I would have gladly done it earlier! That being said, if you are new to skating, just stay with the stock setup until you consistently feel they are holding you back and you have long ago stopped falling. Speed is fun until you crash and burn! You have been warned... LOL
Everyone knows new wheels are slippery until broken in, but these new wheels hooked up better than the stock wheels right off the bat, which isn't saying too much for the stock wheels, in hind sight... :-/ I did about 50 laps the first night and they where cornering like a champ! I can't believe there are better wheels than these, but apparently, there are!
The boots, plates, stopper and laces are all continuing to hold up as good as I had hoped!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great Skates! Mar 27, 2008
By Gatepost
"Gatepost"
I bought these skates to use as ladies' skates. Chicago Skates are black for men, white for women, and I wanted black. I just sized down according to the equivalent men's size. These skates are good for all-around use, and are a great value for the money!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A good all around buy Oct 10, 2011
By Clarence Howell III
"Mr. Howell"
Good skate for anyone, whether begineer or expert. Great boot and plate but I recommend upgrading the wheels and bearings for a smoother ride. The wheels are indoor/outdoor so they are a little on the soft side which tend to be a little slower indoors. The bearings are abec-3, which are kind of middle of the road. All in all a great buy for the beginner skater or for the skate enthusiasts out there.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great Affordable Skates May 21, 2009
By Lisasmilz I just got my skates yesterday and love them. I got the men's as I wanted the black skates with black wheels (don't care for the white women's skates). I normally wear a size 7-7 1/2 shoe and got these skates in a size 6; they are slightly big on me (I tried on with thin socks), but will fit better with shoe inserts. I didn't go down to a size 5 as then they would have probably been to small/tight on me. The skates look great and I was skating around all night in them. Good skates for the price!!
based on 23 reviews
A good buy for indoor/outdoor skating Dec 02, 2008
By Gagewyn
