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Feedback on Riedell boots (new lines?)
Yeah, I know I just posted recently about BLADES but now the boots are becoming a more immediate concern - starting to notice signs of breaking down, more and more with every skate . . . so anyway, now I am considering options as far as new boots. I want to stick with Riedell as they have worked well for me in the past, but since they have completely redesigned/renamed all of their lines since the last time I bought boots, I'd love any feedback and/or recommendations, especially if you are currently skating in any of the newer models. (My current pair of skates is the Bronze Star model and I am an adult skater currently working on loop, flip & sit spin, if that helps any). Thanks!
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If you end up getting Gold Star*, you can find them at great clearance prices online. It's okay to buy online if you know your size and are getting from the same general line of skates (like the Star line.)
*I am not suggesting Gold Star, I have no idea if Gold Star is enough boot or if it's appropriate for your level.
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Sounds like the Riedell 1310 model would be good for you. I have the 2010 model and I love them. They broke in quickly and are very comfortable.
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I haven't been in Riedell's since 1998, but I am considering trying them again for my next pair. I have custom SP Teri with a split last to accomodate my narrow heels. They were great when I got them two years ago, but now they are moving around again. I have heard from I think two skaters that previously had custom SP Teri's and now have Riedell and do not have heel slippage. The last pair of Riedell's I had wasn't the best, but I think it was the fitter and not necessarily the boot, plus I know they have changed a lot in the last 13 years.
If Stormy is in the 2010 that might be a good option for me, also. Last edited by Purple Sparkly; 07-30-2010 at 09:29 PM. |
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My previous pair was an A ball and AA heel and there was heel slippage after a few months and my heel wore a hole through the lining.
My current pair is an A ball and AAA heel. After about a year, my left heel began slipping and wore a hole through the lining. I duct taped a make up pad on the inside of the boot on the inside of the foot. After another year, the right heel began slipping and wore a hole or almost wore a hole, I can't remember, and I duct taped it like I had the left boot. The duct taped padding helps, but I prefer to not have to do that. George measured me for them in Lake Placid. I spoke to him at this past AN and he said they can do AAAA or AAAAA. I could try AAAAA in the left and AAAA in the right. I feel like it is more than just the heel width. I think I need more padding in the heel section to squeeze and lock my heel in more than just an overall narrower opening. There is a little spot on the sides of the heel where it indents just a tiny bit.. I think that is where I need the extra padding. Can somebody with Riedell comment on the heel lock stabilizer feature on the HLS 1500? Last edited by Purple Sparkly; 07-30-2010 at 09:29 PM. |
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I had the 1500s before the 2010s and I have a super narrow heel too. My heel didn't slip in the 1500s and it doesn't in the 2010s either. Rachel has the 2010s too and she likes them. The lower back was a little odd at first but you get used to it very quickly. Purple Sparkly, defintiely give them a try if you need new boots soon.
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I went from wearing Gold Stars for decades to the new 875 (which Riedell told me is the equivalent of Gold Star), and really like the 875. The break-in period was very easy--it's a comfortable boot even though it's very stiff. I have a semi-custom boot (the heel is narrower than normal).
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What about the 910 ls? I've landed a couple axels but they come and go and won't be in a program for a long time. I don't really focus on jumping too much anyway. I like being under booted, but not to the point where its dangerous haha. I don't know of anyone at my rink with them so I was just curious.
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I don't mind the microfiber look on the top or the lower back. If I stay with SP Teri, I was already planning on having the back cut lower on the next pair. My current pair is cut lower than my previous pair, but I don't think I need it even this high. Quote:
Rachel, I think you may be right with the microfiber lining making a difference in slippage. I definitely feel my heels moving around more when the boots are sweaty inside, and my feet do sweat a good bit when I am working hard. That probably doesn't help my heel slippage problem. My SP Teris have a Clarino synthetic leather lining. It may be worth noting I also have a good deal of heel slippage in every day shoes. I used to wear away the back of my sneakers until the plastic inside cut into my ankle. Saucony seems to be made narrower in the heel because I have two pairs of them and have no problems with heel slippage, even when wearing just skating tights and not socks. (Laura, sorry for hijacking your thread, I hope some of this information can be useful to you, also!) Last edited by Purple Sparkly; 07-30-2010 at 09:30 PM. |
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I would say the subject of heel slippage is DEFINITELY pertinent! And since we're on the subject, have to share my recent discovery . . . I had pulled out my insoles since I had read on the Riedell website that they could be helpful in identifying fit problems (to see the exact imprint of your foot on the insole, and heel slippage evidenced by fainter staining on the footbed). Well, the right foot showed a little bit of slippage, but OMG my poor left foot . . . the insoles definitely documented a LOT of slipping and sliding. Hopefully getting a better fit with the next pair of boots, will solve some of my left side challenges.
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Purple Sparkly - WOW, you have narrow heels, LOL! And yes, Sauconys are the only athletic shoes I'll wear, too!
This is an interesting discussion, since I am also in custom SP Teris but was considering Riedells at one point due to that heel lock feature. . . Hmm. . . So the Riedells are easy to break in, but do they break down faster than SP Teri (KT2 or equivalent) as well?
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doubletoe, I am also curious about the rate of breakdown for the Riedell versus SP Teri. I remember chatting with you in the locker room at AN about our skates and you have the KT2 and I have the Super Teri Deluxe strength. I just passed the two year mark in these boots. I am definitely feeling the stiffness start to give more, but I hope to keep them another year. That said, with the way skates these days break-in, it may not impact my training time significantly if I have to get a new pair in 6 months, assuming there are no problems. It would still impact my bank account, though... The Riedell boots are priced comparably to SP Teris (I paid in the neighborhood of $600 for mine, but I don't remember the exact number). I was able to feel very comfortable in my SP Teris almost immediately when I got them, so I would say there was a minimal break-in period. Definitely different from years ago when it regularly took weeks to break-in a new pair of boots!
If I can remember tonight when I get home, I'll check out my insoles and see if it tells me anything about my heel slippage. Last edited by Purple Sparkly; 07-30-2010 at 09:30 PM. |
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I looked at my insoles and I wasn't sure how to tell if they show slippage. There didn't seem to be any footbed staining, maybe SP Teri insoles don't cooperate with that trick like Riedell insoles.
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I am also an adult skater and I just bought the Riedell 435 boots - they are really comfortable! I love them and they were recommended for me by the fitter- I am a level below you, so technically the 910 would be the ones for my level, but he said they would break down easier and the stiffer boot would be better- the 435's are good for freestyle 1-4 in ISI...the level above the 435s are stiffer and are made for people working on the axel (according to my fitter). |
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I've been in the 2010s for 5 months now and I don't feel like the stiffness is starting to go away at all. The style of the boot seems to break down less quickly because it lets your ankle move and bend without bending the boot (and with the wide front it's less pull on the rest of the boot). I'd have creases by now in older style boots. So they'd probably last you as long as SP Teris. I weigh more than you, which has an impact on how long a boot will last. And jump-wise the difference between us is that you actually land your axels and doubles on one foot...me...not so much. That being said there is a girl at my rink who goes through 3-4 pr of 2010s/year. But she's also a junior lady with triples who skates about 20 hrs/week.
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