Which major retailers sell quality, durable, inline skates?

I am interested in purchasing inline skates, but I don't know where to get them. I want durable, quality, inline skates but don't want to pay an absolute fortune for them. Would you suggest retailors for me? I am talking about stores like: Big 5, Zumiez, etc. Thank you for your help!

Which major retailers sell quality, durable, inline skates?
Zumiez doesn't appear to carry inline skates. Big 5 does but doesn't list the major brands on it's site (They are not in my area).





You can get very cheap (OK if you are only doing it a few times a year) brands at places like Kmart, Walmart, and Target. If you want to really use them, you will want better ones.





There are only two major brands for recreation/fitness skates left in the US. Rollerblade and K2. There are a number of smaller companies that also make good skates but you may not find them or brakes for them in the future.





The big box sporting goods stores like ***** and SportMart tend to carry the major brands and some smaller ones. Typicaly they will have the bottom to middle of the product lines.





If you want the higher level of skates from the major brands or specialty brands like Bont, you will probably need to find a local shop that is more into skates and skis.





From what you are saying, my guess is the mid level skates are more than enough.


If you are going to be doing agressive skating or inline hockey, you will want skates designed for those uses.


Otherwise you want to go with the typical recreational/fitness skates.


I would avoid any rec/fit skate that will not take at least an 80mm wheel. Below that you are in the low end section.





You want the skate to feel a little snug all over your feet but not pinching. You want them to be part of your feet.



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