DO NOT use these for skateboarding!
583001
They are not skate shoes, even though it says skateboarding on the tongue. They are held together by two stitches, and the first kickflip tears the toe cap from the rest of the shoe, leaving a giant hole all the way to your sock. Absolutely would not recommend for skating.

Amazing for anything else though and super comfy
4180457
These Squid Grips are a great idea, but a horrible product. They ALWAYS fall apart! They have two layers (one of sticky padding, and one thin layer of texture or skin) and the skin always comes off over time. I am a huge gamer (on PS4 and Xbox One) and I use these. Pandaren Soft Silicone Thicker Half Skin Cover for PS4 Controller Set. I added a picture in the description. These were purchased when the next generation consoles came out and they have NEVER FAILED ME. The Squid Grips (last set of those I won in a Twitch stream giveaway) are just garbage. Get the silicone ones! The silicone sets feel professional, never fall off or get loose, and they fit like a condom. Game on!
2453227
I thought these were quite aesthetic, but they are completely impractical for use on the road or on the mountain.

The aluminum is very thin - first time I took a corner too sharply it hit a rock and buckled. After a couple of hits the right pedal is bent in on itself and both uncomfortable and dangerous in case the metal snaps from the stress.
Placement of spikes (if you could call them that they are more like hex keys) did not provide good grip on any of my shoes and damages the bottom and sides of civilian (non mtb) shoes.

Edit: After sales service acknowledged that the pedals were fragile, and has developed 2 new designs that address all of the major shortcomings of the this model. If you prefer the aesthetics and can treat them gently they are good looking pedals, however if you plan on abusing them I recommend you go with either&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bonmixc-Bike-Pedals-9-16-34-Cycling-Three-Pcs-Sealed-Bearing-Bicycle-Pedals/dp/B01KLJHD7M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bonmixc Bike Pedals 9/16" Cycling Three Pcs Sealed Bearing Bicycle Pedals</a>&nbsp;or<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Bonmixc-Mountain-Bike-Pedals-9-16-34-Cycling-Four-Pcs-Sealed-Bearing-Pedals/dp/B01DETTSTW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Bonmixc Mountain Bike Pedals 9/16" Cycling Four Pcs Sealed Bearing Pedals</a>
1947539
i knew after 30 seconds of inspection that these skates where junk.  i wanted to return them. wife and daughter said no.

wheels aren't straight
bearings are crap. some squeak, some are real stiff
base is plastic. the part that holds the axle is thin

i have a skinny 8 year old that is wearing them down in 2 days of use so far.
3701678
These soles did have superior traction but did not last the three days I spent out fishing.  I will not reccomend them to anyone and will return for refund.

I do have photos if you would like a copy.  I already retruned the boots I purchased at Cabella's since these soles were the only reason I purchased them. Currently own first version Korkers with rubber soles that do not grip well on rocks in river.
1711931
I have bought TWO pairs of the skates. One for me and one for my little brother. They were $100 when I bought them. These are absolutely the worst skates ever. Me and my brother had to take off the second wheel due to it rubbing a hole clear through the sole of the boot. Not to mention the second wheel will lock up because its grinding against the sole of the boot. There is also no ankle support and the skates become loose after 2 minutes of using them. Also my skates had stitching problems where on the side has folds in it. Anyways, if you want to just throw money away by all means by these skates. If you want a skate that will last go buy other skates. I warn you don't make the same mistake I made TWICE.
3929560
This two star review is for cops only. Everyone else they are a 4. If you are in law enforcement don't buy these. I made the mistake of reading the review about door breaching and stepping on them and they popped back into place.  Your periphial vision is shot with these. Imagine the HGN test. From 45 to max is nothing but black plastic. I have worn these for an hour while looking for a suspect and my neck is already sore. There is no way I would ever be in a crowd of people with these on. They might be durable and they might look cool, but they are a sucker punchers wet dream.
2615236
DON"T buy these. The bearings are garbage, don't roll. abec 5 is a lie. The brake is cheap plastic and not allowed at the rink we skate at. Wheels don't hold up to outdoor abuse.
1765369
Super slippery. They feel really and look really cheap. They are very like a shiny plastic very different from normal skateboard wheels. I tried riding them for hours on fairly rough street and they were slipping all over the place. They are not comfortable to ride either. I would check these out in person if you never saw them before because they are not like a standard skateboard wheel.

THEY ARE SUPER SLOW!!!!  I always ride 52mm and they are never this slow. They also feel very hard and uncomfortable to ride it makes it feel like ever surface you skate on is 10 year old rock cement.

The last thing to note is that it may seem like fun to add color to your ride but it really just looks stupid.
237807
I am actually surprised to see such high ratings for these skates. We own four pairs of these - three for my girls and one adult version of the same model. Out of four pairs only one is fine. Basically the problem is very cheap, plastic-like material the boot is made of. Material gets easily deformed on the "tongue" of the boot and nothing will ever fix this - once deformed the whole boot is a piece of junk. The deformed "tongue" cuts into the skin causing major discomfort. You have to keep wiggling it every possible way to straighten it as much as possible when the boot is already on but before you lace it up. Very annoying issue. The issue gets even worse if you store the skates in garage or trunk of the car in the winter. The cold temperatures make the boot even more stiff and more difficult to fit comfortably into.
I also agree that these run small. My oldest for example wears street shoe size 1.5, but grew out of size 2 already and wears size 4 skates now (factoring in some room to grow).
Yes, they are very cheap - thats a big plus for someone who just wants to try skating and is reluctant to invest in more expensive skates just yet. Although  I personally wish I got better, more expensive skates. Even if your kids turn out to hate skating, there is so much demand for good skates on online auctions, you probably wouldn't get stuck with your pair for long anyway.
4728744
In Summer 2012 I decided to learn skate-boarding. As a beginner knowing nothing about how to select a proper board, I chose to buy this because 1. it was cheap and 2. popular on Amazon (sale wise but not review wise).

I only skated couple times before the board cracked in the middle. Note that I am not a heavy person, only 145 pounds. And yet the board could support me. It wasn't completely broken into two pieces, but I know it was unsafe to ride it any more.

In retrospect, I would rather spend twice the money in order to buy a decent board that last long rather than wasting money on this kind of crappy product. And I learned the importance of reviews. Part of the reason I bought this board is that I oversaw to low review rating.

If you are see this review, don't make the same mistake I made.
518787
I bought these for my hexacopter and would not recommend them.

They have a hexagonal bottom to them that is not compatible with any motor I have every seen. So they sit very high on the motor shaft leaving only 3 treads showing (though the would work with a prop saver). In addition and the main reason for the one start is that the are extremely brittle and one broke during a rough landing (no prop strike), the other let loose midair after I assume it was knocked out of balance from the hard landing.
4872941
Extremely disappointed with these. I absolutely love the style, coloring and design it's an absolute perfect 10. But the build quality is absolutely awful. These things won't last 2 months of riding eve. If you don't fall. Falling with these is just as falling without any gloves at all... No protection at all. Very disappointing
1742276
I was so excited when I received my brand new Skechers since I hoped they'll help me boost my routine. What a nightmare!!!! This specific model is suposedly to be used for both walking and moderate workout...yeah right! On my first week trying them I hurt my knee just by doing squats at the gym. I've been a gym goer for many years and never been injured before. But now I ended up with a serious injury that has me on medical leave for 5 weeks now! To be fair I have to say that they are good fo walking, but that's it. They really should not say they are suited for workout, not even low intensity.
2436790
These are nice pads for regular skating, but these are not for derby or any real sport where your joints are gonna meet ground. Also, if you are over 200 lbs, don't bother!
1490401
I love SB's; these are for the GYM not skateboarding! Obviously new school skaters are brainless... Think about the early 90's, skate shoes had actual rubber and plastic parts covering parts of shoe in contact with grip tape! Us kids would use traditional converse shoes and tape plastic pieces inside ollie foot as well shoe glue! "You want light shoes? lose a pound of a fat instead and save a buck!"

Love these shoes for cardiovascular activities but not squats or, like I said, skateboarding.
For skating, I use SB dunks or low top DC's or Etnies too!
1613099
I  bought a pair of these for each of my girls, ages 7 and 9.  The first time we went out on the ice the top buckle broke on one of the skates when we tried to tighten it to give enough ankle support!! I looked at the return policy and I am 6 days past the return date, so now I am forced to buy another set of skates for my daughter.  Disappointed that they didn't hold up past the first use, because we are not avid skaters and these seemed like a great skate that would last a couple of years based on the limited amount of use they would get.