Powerslide Imperial Inline Skates

Imperial can be called the first decent skating hardboot coming from Powerslide. Third time is a charm – after failed attempts at made a decent hardboot urban skate, like Maven and Metro, German company has managed to create a modern classic which is still as relevant today as it was over ten years ago. Even though they are no longer the flagship model, being in a shadow of younger Next and Zoom, Imperial are still great skates and actually one of the best hardboots with 165 mm frame mount.

The Imperial design may be over ten years old, but it has not aged a bit. The bold, futuristic lines are still eye-catching and good looking. Imperial shell is made out of glass fibre reinforced plastic, which makes it extremely resistant, durable and supportive. These skates are made for demanding urban action: jumps, slides, fast skating. Their exceptional rigidity and level of support also makes them a great choice for big wheels and indeed, they are pretty popular option among skaters who like to built their own, custom setups. Their versatility also makes them a great entry-level boot for beginners who want to start practice freestyle slalom.