CHICAGO Skates Deluxe Leather Lined Rink Skate Ladies and Girls

My skates were nice. But I have learned that they are not true to size. I wear a size 7 1/2 shoe in women, I bought a 7 in skates which where to big even with think socks. So I know now with this brand you should size down.

Back to skating after 45 years. The skates are sturdy and steady with very smooth wheels. However; quality control could be improved. My laces were completely different from one another by type and length. One of the skates has some glue running out of the front, but not worth returning and replacing. They definitely need to be broken in which I would expect. The fit is perfect. I also purchased the C Seven skates and had to return those as there was no comparison in quality. I would purchase these again.

I bought these skates almost three years ago and I have never use it. I tried it on today for the first time and it’s way too big. Need to sell at discount price and get the right size. Good quality.

I bought these a few years ago and I wasn't really sure what my intent was for them, I just wanted to skate. I tried to skate outside a few times and I felt so unstable that I gave up. I recently decided to try again and I still felt like a new born giraffe on these skates. When I bought them I really didn't do any research. I picked the least expensive skate I could find that had a good rating. A few months ago I actually did some research on skates and decided to buy new outdoor wheels and bearings. That alone cost me $80, which is more than I originally spent on this skate. The new wheels made a HUGE difference as I am primarily trying to skate outside and the pacement and sidewalks around me are not smooth at all. I also found out, when I changed my wheels, that the original wheels were waaaaaaaay to tight. So my recommendation to anyone buying these boots and keeping the original wheels would be to check everything and possibly make adjustments or loosen the wheels up. I also loosened the trucks and it has help make it easier time doing turns and dance type moves. I am finding now that I probably also want to replace the toe stops which will be another $20. So, overall, not a bad skate, but I think you should know exactly what you want your skate for before you buy it. As the name states, these are probably best for rink skating. They can be modified for other purposes, but to that end you may just want to buy a completely different skate. With the money I've now spent to update these skates, I wish I had just bought a pair of moxi or suregrip boardwalk skates instead, seeing as how I mostly wanted an outdoor lifestyle dance and trick skate. Also, I'm not crazy about the boot. It's very stiff and very tall. When I bought them I thought they would be great for ankle support, but I'm a petite person and they are too tall- they are taller than my ankles and cut into my calves. They are incredibly stiff and even after weeks of skating in them, they have no softened up at all. They are a little painful to wear and I'm finding it hard to do any kind of moves that involve bending at the ankle, because they seriously don't bend. as previously said, not a bad skate, but not ideal for my own use. I'm now considering buy a new moxi boot and just reusing the plates and trucks off this skate. And experienced skater probably knows all these things, but I assume that some of you looking at these skates will be like me- a beginner just looking for something affordable for a hobby and nothing serious. These can work for that, but I advise watching a few videos and reading a few guides about skates and the different styles of skating before you decide.

great skate, quality!

I recommend these skates. I had to exchange the other pair with the pink wheels because the size was too big. These fit just right and they are very comfortable. Chicago skates are a very popular here and I owned a pair when I was little. 5 stars for sure.

For the small price tag this skate is a great value. I used to skate 7 days a week...if the rink was open I was at it, speed team, roller hockey, figures you name it. Now after 30 years and a garage sale that my skates went to I found myself wanting to skate again. I have found these to be a great re-entry skate. The fit is very true to size allowing for 2 pairs of socks or 1 very thick pair...which you will need while breaking them in as they are stiff to start. They have great ankle support and the jump bars add an even greater level of stability. The toe stops are adjustable and bars, trucks, and wheels have room for adjustment too. Out of the box only 2 small wheel adjustments and I was good to go. I did add an insole pad for extra comfort but then I have a high arch...you might not want that. The only problem I found was that the first pair arrived as A size 7 in a size 8 box. Amazon replaced and those were also a size 7 in a size 8 box. Amazon again replaced and now after the 3rd try I received the size 8 I ordered (it came in a size 8 box) I think this was an internal problem and should not reflect on the product. Highly recommend!!!

This skate company does not make reliable or good qaulity skates at all. For starters the boot offers little support and no cushioning. Skating can be painful and uncomfortable when using them, I've had to layer socks on in order to protect my heels and ankles. the wheels are a joke. Since theyre plastic you end up slipping and sliding everywhere which can be very dangerous, and they dont have grooves either meaning they have little traction making this issue worse. I switched them out with my moxi wheels so this wouldn't happen. Sizing is weird as well. I'm a US womens 7.5 and I ordered a 7. They are way too big and super heavy making it hard to manuever. The plate and trucks are metal which is a plus as plastic parts are a huge no no. Unfortunatly, I did little research before purchasing and I'm super dissapointed. No skate should be like this. Don't listen to any positive reviews these skates are horrible and no one should be considering them. Good quality skates aren't made like this. It doesn't matter if you're a professional or beginner. DO NOT BUYTHESE!!