Rollerblade Macroblade 80 - Glacier Grey/Coral Inline Skates

Macroblade is the main line of Rollerblade’s fitness skates. The company that has founded inline skating placed their bets on comfort, simplicity, proven solutions, attractive looks and high quality materials. The result are skates that are not only fun to use, but also “just work” without much need for maintenance.

Macroblades are typical softboots – meaning that they have a relatively soft, breathable and lightweight boot placed on stable composite base with rigid external cuff, giving the ankle a good level of support. Even though the cuff itself is fairly minimalistic, it is rigid and high enough to prevent pronation and supination. It is open at the front, allowing you to get lower on your knees while skating. A strong, plastic buckle on top provides a secure closure.

The soft part of the boot is modelled after high quality training sneakers not only when it comes to looks, but also in terms of fit and materials. The outer mesh fabric does excellent job at letting air in and moisture out. Beneath outer layer you’ll find a comfortable, anatomically shaped Performance padding. Furthermore, inner lining material is abrasion-resistant to last longer. A fast lacing system allows you to easily tighten the boot. Final touch is the Velcro strap to lock you heel in place.

The Macroblades come with stiff, two piece fitness frame riveted to the boot. It is made out of thick aluminium sheet and embossed to give it shape which benefits rigidity. The axles are two-piece, but because of clever design with one of the parts locking in the frame, you need only single allen key to tighten them. Comes in handy when time comes for wheel rotation!

The Macroblade 80 W are the same skates as Macroblade 80, with only cosmetic differences. The model targeted at women is made in sizes up to EU42.5, however. If you need a bigger size we recommend going for regular Macroblade 80, as fit is the same. It goes both ways – if any male skater prefers the W colourway and wears size up to EU42.5, they can safely skate it.

Because of the smaller maximum size, the Macroblade 80 W come with only one frame length – 265 mm. It provides a stable base for push and allows for achieving higher speeds than shorter frames typically used with 80 mm wheels (i.e. 243 mm ones).

Even though the maximum wheel size for this frame is 84 mm, the skates come stock with 80 mm ones. This is because this model is made for less experienced skaters, who can learn proper technique on smaller wheels. The option to upgrade later remains open. The 82A hardness is a good middle point between comfortable roll and speed. The SG5 bearings are a decent choice for rec and fitness skating.

The skates come with a brake attached on a right boot. The shorter axle comes in the box if you want to take the brake off. You can even put in on a left skate, if you prefer.

Macroblade 80 W come highly recommended to those who look for comfortable, well made skates for light fitness use or to serve as introduction in to the sport.