Used Inline Hockey Skates

Shopping for used inline skates can be intimidating at first given the wide variety of options available. The best way to narrow down your search is to figure out what activities you’ll be doing with your inline skates.

If you’re an inline hockey player, you’ll obviously be in the market for inline hockey skates from brands like Bauer, CCM, Mission, and Tour. These skates generally have a similar boot and overall structure to ice hockey skates, with the major difference being that they obviously have wheels instead of blades.

If you’re going to be skating outdoors for leisure, your best bet will be to look at fitness, urban, or recreation inline skates depending on your skill level and performance needs. Rollerblade and K2 are among the most popular brands here.

Finally, if you are inline speed skating you will want to look at race skates. Here you’ll find tons of options from Rollerblade and Powerslide.

As is the case with any used equipment, there will usually be some kind of wear and tear. When it comes to picking out a pair of used inline skates, though, you’ll want to make sure that a few key parts are in good condition for performance and safety.

Boot

The most important part of any skate is the boot. Scuffs and scratches are fine, but you should pass if the boot is either cracked or significantly softened from extreme usage as this will compromise performance and support.

Liner

The liner of the skate is crucial as well as it impacts your fit and comfort. Liners can become compressed over time with use, making the skate feel less snug on your foot. A less-than-perfect fit can be tolerated when buying used, but any pain or pressure is a problem.

Chassis/Frame

The chassis or frame is what connects the boot to the wheels, making it one of the most important pieces for performance. As with the boot, you’ll want to make sure that the chassis is not cracked or loose. Depending on the skate, a loose chassis may be a quick fix with a screwdriver or Allen key.

Wheels

Well-functioning wheels are obviously important for any inline skate, but the good news is that they can be replaced quite easily (and cheaply) compared to other parts. If the wheels are badly worn or uneven it’s probably time for a change, but don’t let this be a dealbreaker when buying used if the rest of the skate is in good shape.

Like ice hockey skates, inline skates generally run about 1-2 sizes smaller than your shoe size. This means that if you wear a size 9 shoe, for example, you will probably fit best in an inline skate between size 7 and 8.

If you’re in the market for a high end inline skate, the sizing process is pretty straightforward. High end inline models use the exact same boots as their ice skate counterparts, meaning that if you wear a size 9 in your Bauer Vapor 2X Pros on the ice, you’ll be the same size in the inline model.

One of the most important parts of your inline skates are the wheels, which provide grip and control when skating at high speeds and making sharp turns. If you know whether you’ll be using your inline skates inside or outside, you can choose the appropriate wheels to give you the best performance.

Inline wheels use what we call a durometer rating to describe how hard (or soft) they are. Generally the softest wheels you will find are 72A (XX-soft), made for lightweight players (130 lbs or less) who are skating indoors. The scale moves up in increments of two (74A, 76A, 78A, 80A, etc.) with higher numbers equating to increased hardness. Generally 76A (soft) or 78A (firm) wheels will be best for smooth indoor surfaces, while 80A (hard) wheels and up are more suitable for outdoor skating.

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