Customer Reviews Rollerblade Twister II

Most comfortable shoe I’ve ever worn. These just got me through three weeks in Spain, walking non-stop. They were the only shoes I brought that didn’t give me blisters, and they had great traction on rainy days. I got used to the feeling of my toes being higher than my heels almost immediately, and really enjoyed the feeling. I love them!

Great skates - Super pair of skates. Not heavy or bulky like a lot of models I have owned. Ankle support is second to none. Best freestyle/slalom skates available in the States. Only complaint is the noise (squeaking) that comes from the movement of the boot joint while skating. Maybe it will go away in time?

Wonderful Performance Slalom Skate - Not the most comfortable, especially when first received, and also purchased with the caveat that Rollerblade is known to make slightly narrow-ish skates, the Twister II Pros are none the less great skates for freestyle and slalom skating. They offer excellent ankle support and good maneuverability. Also known to be strong enough to handle the stress from riding on edge rather than flat.

Good skate - A little slippage on the instep…

A little squeaky. Great arch support, but is very hard to bend the upper cuff forward. I think there should be more forward flexibility. The bolt that holds the ankle support squeaks on both skates, but can be fixed with little oil. Also, the buckles are very flimsy and might not last long if you are not careful and fall. Otherwise it is a great skates for slalom and are very maneuverable.

Not Bad - They make a funny noise but perform unbelievable. I'm an advanced skater who was finally happy with a pair of skates.

Aussie Twister 2 - Very comfortable; skate can get a bit squeaky. I have only one complaint and that is regarding the wheels. They are too soft; I've had them since Dec2006 and have just put on 80mm 84a Hypers.

Slalom/Freestyle skate - I ordered this skate after trying the K2 Soul 7. I am a size US12/Euro46 and the K2 was putting a lot of uncomfortable pressure on the bones at the front of my foot inducing foot cramps (it was too narrow in the forefoot). I ordered this skate in size US12.5 and it fits my foot perfectly. Problems: The third wheel on both skates has a serious "wobble" as if the frames don't hold those wheels correctly. I didn't notice it at first, only after I was skating down a hill and picking up some speed. When trying to figure out what was wrong, I realized there was considerable side to side play on the above mentioned wheels. Hopefully this will be covered by warranty. The cuff buckles are also loose fitting and don't seem very sturdy, although no problems yet. Overall, if I can get the frame/wheels issue resolved, I would be happy with them. If I have to buy new frames, it will not have been a good purchase decision.