Description
The Powerslide Imperial Special Edition freeskates are notable for their excellent price-to-performance balance. If you're in search of nimble and manoeuvrable skates for slalom and urban freeskating, these might be the ideal choice. These Powerslide freeskates boast a high-quality hard boot, offering superb power transfer and support. The hard boot construction is particularly suited for those with slightly narrower feet.
- High-Cut cuff delivers maximum ankle support, enhancing stability and reducing muscle fatigue
- Aluminium frame provides direct handling characteristics while being exceptionally lightweight
- Rockered frame design enhances manoeuvrability, as the front and back wheels are slightly smaller
- Powerstrap closure reduces heel lift with an additional strap across the instep for a secure fit and increased control
- Choose between 72mm or 76mm wheels, both with a hardness of 85A, for a highly responsive and playful ride
- Removable liners crafted with a stretchable toe-area
- The liner's combination of breathable mesh and foam keeps your feet comfortable and well-ventilated
- No brake included
It's important to inspect the screws before using the skates for the first time and tighten them if necessary. Additionally, regularly check the screws' condition thereafter.
Notice: The strap/loop at the back of the boot is intended solely for carrying the skates and should not be used for pulling when putting the skates on.
Model specifications
Model | Wheel diameter | Wheelbase |
1-2 | 72mm | 219mm |
3-4 | 72mm, 76mm | 231mm |
5-6 | 72mm, 76mm | 231mm |
6.5-7 | 76mm, 80mm | 243mm |
8-9 | 76mm, 80mm | 243mm |
10-11 | 76mm, 80mm | 243mm |
Specifications
reviews (14)
Verified Buyer | |
"Love love love these skates! I've been riding these skates exclusively for the last several months, and I don't ever want to go back to a flat set up! Having had no experience with rockered skates prior to purchasing these, I was definitely nervous, but the accessible price point made it worth the risk. Best gamble ever! I am in love with these skates. My skills and confidence have sky-rocketed since discovering my "edges", and the PS Imperial Special Edition made this discovery so much more natural and intuitive. I wear shoe size 6.5 US womens, and I purchased the US 4/5 boot. Initially, I thought they were extremely tight with pressure points around the toes, but within a few weeks of wearing them, they fit me perfectly without any discomfort at all. (I chose to wear mine in, rather than baking the heat moldable liners). I may upgrade to a higher-end freeskate in the future, but for now, these are perfect! Thanks Powerslide & Skatepro!" | |
Beth K. (Fort Meade) | 18/07/2022 |
Verified Buyer | |
"Poor product. Some screws are entered deep inside the shoes that irritate the body. The company forgot to cover the screws!!!" | |
M. Dinan (Tallaght) | 07/03/2022 |
Reply from SkatePro: Thank you so much for your effort in writing this review. I can see you have been in contact with my colleagues and have been offered a solution. We did not hear back from you after that. I'm sorry to hear that the problem still seem to arise. I'll contact you again, so we can have a second look at your claim. // Doreen |
Verified Buyer | |
"Good product and service" | |
Thien Pham (San Jose) | 25/01/2022 |
Verified Buyer | |
"First time with freestyle, rockered set up and this was a great choice! It’s a very good quality product, fits perfectly (narrow feet), it’s highly responsive when skating, comfortable and light. Definitely a great buy!" | |
Carlos J. (Dublin) | 18/01/2022 |
Verified Buyer | |
"Awesome freestyle skates arrived quickly. Baked the liner and once the liner is broken-in after a couple of hours of use they fit like a glove fit and snug and the power transfer is amazing. Very maneuverable rockered setup. The skates are very comfortable with no pressure points. Will buy again thank you SkatePro you guys are awesome!" | |
Jesus r. (Maywood) | 17/01/2022 |
Verified Buyer | |
"These were an upgrade from my beginner skates. They only have 72mm wheels (for my size), so it is difficult to maintain my speed without exerting so much energy. They are a very quiet ride and the wheels glide along the street beautifully - like butter, seriously. I measured my foot according to Powerslide's size chart but my skates are too small. My toes and balls of my feet lose circulation and go numb. I re-laced and loosened my laces, adjusted every strap, tried thick and thin socks, broke them in, and even bought insoles/ inserts for the boot. I wear a size 5 shoe and bought size 5.5 - 6 skates. These are also for more narrow feet." | |
Michelle P. (Spring) | 27/11/2021 |
Verified Buyer | |
"Considering that I am only a beginner, I would like to say these are perfect. They are comfortable, and just feels amazing." | |
Lawrence Cheung (Richmond) | 28/09/2021 |