Very Nice Skate for the Price. Very comfortable and balanced. BAD BAD Bearings!!! Blew out two bearings in less than 2 hours on the rink floor. Chicago brand uses very weak ABEC 1 bearings. Save yourself a lot of trouble pick up a new set of bearings ABEC 3 or 5's when you purchase these skates.

This is the best skate that I have ever purchased. Boot-- Very comfy, it does not take long to break in. Suggest getting it in small size. Plate--Heavy but good for a beginner with keeping their feet on the ground and the Jump bar makes it the most stable. Wheels--Nice color but would be better with smaller and compact size. Bearings are ABEC 1, I suggest changing them to ABEC 3 for starters. Overall, WONDERFUL SK8.

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