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This product review will cover some details about this exact set of rollerblades but also some pointers/ refreshers for others like me that maybe haven't bought or used roller blades since 1995. For starters, I'm a 34 year old professional and my physical activity is most honestly described as 20 min or so on the treadmill, several days a week. I'm not a tri athlete and don't pretend to be. I loved roller blading as a kid and thought this would be a fun activity for family outings and exercise. If this sounds nothing like you, my following comments may not apply. If you're meh athletic and praying this gives you a killer booty like me, than proceed with my following suggestions or comments: -Take ibuprofen beforehand ;) -I'm a 9.5-10 women's size shoe and I ordered a 10. Plenty of room without being tooooo big. Order true to size for you. That being said, I have rather bulky ankles and forgot how snug roller blades fit around the ankle/lower calf area. Consider this when purchasing. -These puppies have so many laces and straps and tie downs that your feet ain't going anywhere! Snug as a bug. -there is only one foot brake on the back of the right shoe. Don't remember if this is how they always were but FYI. - Weak ankles beware. I had completely forgotten how much ankle strength is required to use these and while regular use will undoubtedly strengthen them, upfront it could be uncomfortable. - consider practicing with these in an empty garage or somewhere you can crash and tumble without an audience or with plenty of benches and trash cans to help you stop :) After much debate to buy these in the first place, I'm super glad I did. Great price (compared similar products at multiple physical and online stores), fit as expected and God bless Amazon, arrived relatively soon. Looking forward to another fun way to burn some calories and get the butt I always wanted!