I have been skating for years, more than I care to share. I purchased these skates because I was told they were fantastic. Well, the only thing they do fantastically is cut into the back of your legs. The first time I skated in them, I lasted about 5 minutes on the floor. Had to use rental skates that evening. When I went back, I placed a double layer of sponge gauze and bandage tape on the back of both my legs. This did absolutely nothing to help. These skates are a joke and I guess I have just learned a 100+ $ lesson.