K2 Trio 110 - Black/Gold Inline Skates

The K2 brand is known to public as a manufacturer of ski equipment, but did you know that they have started making skates 25 years ago? Without a shadow of doubt, this American brand is one of the industry’s veterans, delivering skates dedicated for users who value comfort.

The concept of softboot was introduced by K2 – they were the first to produce lightweight, breathable skates supported by reduced plastic skeleton. It is no surprise then, that back when market was dominated by similarly looking hardboots, K2 skates became a huge hit. To this day, the company stays loyal to this concept of skate construction – whether we speak about rec, fitness, aggressive or urban skates, their offerings are a synonyme of comfort.

Historically, K2 were late to triskate party, that's true. However, they managed to give them their own, unique spin  – because, as always, they are pretty different to other brands' offerings. Keen eye will easily spot that Trio boot is an upgraded version of (much) earlier freeskate template – Soulslide. It’s a solid and proven design, providing plenty of support and guaranteeing good heel lock while maintaining minimalistic design. There are no buckles on this skate, as the softboot wraps around the foot perfectly thanks to lacing and three Velcro straps. Thanks to these, the skates are lighter and easier to put on – almost like running shoes. The outer material allows for good amount of air flow, with K2 placing the skate in the middle of their three point scale describing ventilation.

The frame use in Trio 110 fits three wheels of maximum size 110mm, as the name suggests. This particular model is 255mm long, which, along with large wheels, makes these skates faster than lower tier Trio LT 100 models, at the expense of slightly decreased manoeuvrability. Both the boot is semi-compatible with UFS (have the same spacing, but lacks the pronounced bumps), which allows for experimentation with different frame types down the line. The skate comes with 110mm 90A wheels and ILQ9 bearings, providing great roll and plenty of speed.

It cannot be denied that K2 Trio are not the skates for those who look for hardcore urban skates to withstand a lot of abuse – high jumps, advanced slides and so, although regular urban skating is well within their reach. Nonetheless, it would be extremely hard to find an equal triskate when it comes to comfort, low weight and ease of use. If you are looking for fast skates to get around, ride to work or simply – to skate for fun, K2 Trio 110 are perfect for such applications.