I have bought 3 pairs of these and they have all been great. Never had a problem. Works for an average skater who goes to the rink every weekend.

Notice that the top eyelets are plastic. The laces ripped through them pretty quickly. The sole separated from the boot near the heel, along with the bolt and washer holding the plate on. All this in a matter of months. Although mostly comfortable, the boot is poor quality.

they are pretty good beginner skates, not the best skates i've ever worn but they are all right skates

Mine fell apart after my first season of derby (2006). In fact, I had to wrap them up with duct tape just to get through a bout once... I retired them after that. My recommendation? If you plan to play hard-core derby for more than a couple of years, go ahead and spring for a full leather boot. However, they're probably fine for a recreational skater. PBJ http://www.myspace.com/blonde_and_smart

loved these skates i have had them for a few moths i highy recommend it but dont losen them i losend them two much and i started to swirve and fell 5 thimes and fraterd my wrist(still got up and skated because the edmission fee was 10$)