Are these good for outside/ sidewalks? Our sidewalks are not very smooth.
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Yes they are. My daughter uses hers outside all the time. I oil the wheels every so often just to keep then rolling smoothly. They are a great pair of skates
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Over last summer, my 5 year old daughter did pretty well using these on sidewalks. However, because roller skates have front and back side-by-side wheels, they go "bump, bump" as the front two wheels, then the back two wheels, hit the sidewalk joints. (Unless your timing is good enough to step over the joints.) Roller blades, on the other hand, have all of their wheels in line. That means that only one wheel hits the joint at one time, and the other wheels are all "on the flat". That is better. I don't know about availability of roller blades for young girls but, if available, I would consider them over roller skates for use on sidewalks. Roller skates turn better, but roller blades are better over joints. Over last summer, my 5 year old daughter did pretty well using these on sidewalks. However, because roller skates have front and back side-by-side wheels, they go "bump, bump" as the front two wheels, then the back two wheels, hit the sidewalk joints. (Unless your timing is good enough to step over the joints.) Roller blades, on the other hand, have all of their wheels in line. That means that only one wheel hits the joint at one time, and the other wheels are all "on the flat". That is better. I don't know about availability of roller blades for young girls but, if... » Read More Over last summer, my 5 year old daughter did pretty well using these on sidewalks. However, because roller skates have front and back side-by-side wheels, they go "bump, bump" as the front two wheels, then the back two wheels, hit the sidewalk joints. (Unless your timing is good enough to step over the joints.) Roller blades, on the other hand, have all of their wheels in line. That means that only one wheel hits the joint at one time, and the other wheels are all "on the flat". That is better. I don't know about availability of roller blades for young girls but, if available, I would consider them over roller skates for use on sidewalks. Roller skates turn better, but roller blades are better over joints. « Show Less
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My kids normally used theirs inside, but the few times they have use them on the sidewalk the did not complain, so I guess they are just fine :)
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Ours aren't smooth either but once our daughter got the hang of maneuvering around cracks she does great! Great outdoor skates! I recommend getting an extra set of wheels like we did so she can use them at indoor rinks!
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My daughter uses these primarily on asphalt, but can also skate on the concrete sidewalk. It may depend on te condition of the concrete too. She is a beginning level skater.
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I use these on a paved bike trail and they are OK. The wheels do not roll by themselves very well, I think it is something with low quality bearings, so it is difficult to keep up with others. If there are any little rocks or stuff on the trail it is impossible to roll, I have to "walk" past the obstacles. I prefer roller blades for outdoors use. I do not have these problems when I use my roller blades.
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They work well on smooth surfaces inside and outside on parking lots. The brake keeps them from rolling down inclines while you are loading and unloading them from your vehicle. I would not recommend them for sand, gravel or dirt.
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I think so. They are made of plastic and are very durable and lightweight. Should be good for outdoors too! Hope this helps.
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They are good wheels, suitable for the purpose. I too walk several miles/wk, and find them good. They are not skateboard quality,( which are my preference), but for a buggy with 100 lbs or less, on cement sidewalks they seem tbe durable. If you are on gravel or uneven dirt roads, it may not be enough.But the buggy is great, in general and much better and more useful than the cheaper wire baskets I have used. Ive had mine, used regularly for several months, and I find little to complain about. ( b/c the wheels swivel easily, and the sidewalks in my neighborhood, tilt for runoff, they tend to follow the tilt. Only complaint I have. They are good wheels, suitable for the purpose. I too walk several miles/wk, and find them good. They are not skateboard quality,( which are my preference), but for a buggy with 100 lbs or less, on cement sidewalks they seem tbe durable. If you are on gravel or uneven dirt roads, it may not be enough.But the buggy is great, in general and much better and more useful than the cheaper wire baskets I have used. Ive had mine, used regularly for several months, and I find little to complain about. ( b/c the wheels swivel easily, and the sidewalks in my neighborhood, tilt for runoff, they... » Read More They are good wheels, suitable for the purpose. I too walk several miles/wk, and find them good. They are not skateboard quality,( which are my preference), but for a buggy with 100 lbs or less, on cement sidewalks they seem tbe durable. If you are on gravel or uneven dirt roads, it may not be enough.But the buggy is great, in general and much better and more useful than the cheaper wire baskets I have used. Ive had mine, used regularly for several months, and I find little to complain about. ( b/c the wheels swivel easily, and the sidewalks in my neighborhood, tilt for runoff, they tend to follow the tilt. Only complaint I have. « Show Less
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I honestly didn't know there were different skates for outdoor and indoor use. I thought you could use them anywhere. With that said, I've only skated out on the streets, on sidewalks, and I had no trouble with them.
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Not so great in snow or ice. Snow tends to gather in the bottom treads, and that takes away any traction.
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We've used ours on our driveway/sidewalks and not had any trouble. If you have hardwood floors, just be sure to wipe off the wheels bc any grains/dirt that embeds in the rubber wheels tends to scratch the floor.
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I use them outside all the time, I have not had any problems they are holding up really well.
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They perform well. The wheels may wear down fast and unevenly with outside use though.
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Yes, I tried them outside and the roll better on smooth pavement. Sucks for indoor rinks thou!
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Tires are rubber and large, so they work really well outdoors too, to go over sidewalk cracks, gravel, grass, etc. They do not hold air however. But they last for several years. My mother uses her walker outdoors and carries groceries in the basket. Flo
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We live in the country, so no sidewalks. This works great on grass, though it won't make hills very well.
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I bought them to use at the rink, but are more outdoor, the grip on the wheels seemed to rubbery for the rink and made it hard to skate in there!
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Our steps ere outside our travel trailer during a couple of storms, not once did they feel slippery. The top surfaces are textured and have lots of dimples. Extra protection could be had by adding non skid strips (self-adhesive),available at Amazon or any local hardware store
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I think they are a bit grippy where the black rubber is. I don't think they would mar the surface.