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Reddit mentions of Rollerblade 2015 RB80 Urban Utility Skate, Black, US Men 6
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of Rollerblade 2015 RB80 Urban Utility Skate, Black, US Men 6. Here are the top ones.
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- Fantastic all purpose do it all skate from the brand that started it all ideal for street path hockey commuting or park skating
- The stability and durability of a molded shell insures quick control speed and performance
- Quick and durable 243mm Aluminum frame 4x80mm/80A all condition urban wheels and SG7 performance bearings are durable and smooth brake in box
- Rollerblade performance skates are built without compromise for beginner to expert level skaters liners will expand and should fit snug when new
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Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Release date | January 2015 |
| Size | US Men 6 |
| Weight | 11 Pounds |
> what are the pros and cons of hard boots vs. soft boots?
"The Difference Between Hard and Soft Rollerblade Boots" by Skates.Org
The short version:
-- Hard boot skates are generally more durable and generally offer better support than soft boot skates, but are generally substantially heavier and generally more expensive than a comparable soft boot skate.
-- Soft boot skates are generally lighter, generally more comfort-oriented, and generally less expensive than hard boot skates, but are generally less durable and generally not as supportive as hard boot skates.
-- Hybrid boots take the best aspects of both hard and soft boots (and may add other bells-and-whistles, like asymmetric lacing), but are usually very expensive (easily in the high-three-digit or even low-four-digit range) and geared toward skilled fitness skaters, speed skaters, and marathon skaters (that is, they are generally not "beginner friendly").
The Rollerblade RB80 and the Rollerblade Fusion X3 would be typical hard boot "urban skates" skates that would fit your budget, and the K2 Midtown and K2 Broadway are typical soft boot urban skates - "urban skates" being the type that are designed for skating through a city or campus area; see here and here).
Additionally, all four of those have the ability to replace the frames (something that most recreational and fitness skates within your stated budget lack), so that one can dramatically change what the skate is capable of, or replace the frames if they are damaged, and (unlike the Seba FRX80) should come with a heel brake assembly either already-attached, or unattached in the box.
(The IW specs page for the FRX80 states, "No Brake Included - Sold Separate", so one would need to purchase the compatible brake assembly separately from the skate itself.)