FAQs

There are different types of skates, and their characteristics depend on their purpose. We find the following:

• Freeskate: used for street skating, they have a rigid boot. 
• Quad/Artistic (4 wheels): designed for dancing and skating on smooth surfaces. 
• Fitness: with a soft boot, they are the most economical, but we do not recommend them as they can cause discomfort to the feet. 
• Aggressive: for jumps, grinds, and skating in skateparks. 
• Speed: for competing in races. 

Additionally, there are different disciplines that use the boot of a Freeskate but with a frame and wheels adapted to the discipline, such as slalom, downhill, or all-terrain.

The difference lies in the purpose you have in mind. If you’re looking to skate on the streets, inline skates are better. If you’re looking to dance on smooth surfaces, we recommend quad skates with 4 wheels.

The Quad skates (4 wheels) are more challenging to learn for various reasons, despite appearing more stable. Firstly, the frame is much shorter, leading to instability forward and backward. Additionally, having the wheels in parallel doesn’t contribute to balance since you rely on both legs (which would be helpful for single-leg support). Furthermore, the toe stop brake is located at the front, requiring you to turn backward to brake when learning to reduce speed, which can be risky.

Always recommend that skates have two characteristics: a rigid boot (to prevent ankle pain, incorrect posture, and to improve responsiveness) and that the frame can be adjusted to correct the foot placement and prevent discomfort. Additionally, we would also consider the shape of the boot as well as the quality of the liner and other parts of it.

The size should be the same as the one you wear in your shoes. In the past, there was a popular belief that you should buy skates one size larger than your regular shoe size, but that’s false nowadays because manufacturers already create skates with the correct sizing. Moreover, each skate has a different shape; some are wider, others narrower, and sizing can vary between brands. In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know.

Each brand and model has slightly different sizing depending on the manufacturer. We recommend looking for the sizing guide specific to each brand or model to determine it accurately. You can discover more information on this topic in this article.

Debes feel snug, but your foot shouldn’t fall asleep or tingle. The instep strap should secure the foot without allowing it to move forward and backward, but it doesn’t need to be overly tight. The ankle closure should also feel secure, although it depends on the skater’s preference; some prefer a looser fit, while others like it to be tighter. It’s important not to force the closures to be overly tight, as the more you strain them, the sooner they may break.

If the skates are new, you might feel some pressure from the toe box against the liner, but it shouldn’t cause pain. This pressure (combined with your body heat) will help the liner adapt to the shape of your foot. Higher-quality liners tend to adapt more than simpler ones, although all liners will adjust to some extent. If you’re unsure about whether it’s the right size, you can try wearing the liners around the house as if they were slippers to help expand them. This way, you’ll notice if they genuinely cause discomfort or if, after a while, you forget you’re wearing them.

Professionals use skates made with carbon fiber, which, although less comfortable, are much lighter and help improve their performance in competitions. The price of carbon skates usually ranges between 500€ and 600€, while amateur freeskate skates are sold between 150€ and 300€. The price difference will affect the comfort level while skating, but it’s not directly related to whether they are for professionals or not.

Los patines de 3 ruedas are designed to achieve higher speeds with less effort, ideal for longer routes and offering reduced impact from the ground. However, they are more challenging to handle and control, so we never recommend them for beginners. On the other hand, 4-wheel skates are meant for shorter distances but offer greater stability for learning certain tricks. They’re the best choice for starting to skate, and as you progress, you can decide which discipline you prefer. You can find more about 3-wheel skates in this article.