When you said “Sorry, my rats are running around” I got so excited - I have two girls, Peanut Butter and Jelly. Your vibes are just immaculate, Goolie - such a cool person ❤️🔥
I wear a size 9/9.5 in women & size 7.5/8 in men. After extensive research, I opted to purchase a pair of Lolly’s (Barbie Pink, size 8) vs Rainbow Riders or Beach Bunny’s. EVERYTHING you mention is absolutely TRUE! When first unboxing, the skates were indeed TIGHT but I used the Tennis Ball trick in between uses to help expand the toe box. I’ve had them now for about two months and I can definitely tell that the skates have stretched slightly and feel so much better 🎉 continuing on my skating journey I love my skates and so happy I chose Moxi
I wear a women’s 8 in shoes most the time. Sometimes a wide if the toe box is pointed or fashionably narrow. But I’m my beach bunny’s I’m wearing a 6 and they’re comfortable A good way I heard to judge is the trucks/wheel should be near/on the ball of your foot for max control
I also chose the beach bunny’s because I often have ankle weakness due to hyper flexibility in them so I wanted a stiff boot to prevent too much unwanted movement
I wear 7.5 women's shoes and have Lollies in size 6. When I first got them, the supports on the bottom sides were digging into my foot bones. How I broke them in was I used a hair dryer and used a ball and applied LOTS of pressure, over and over, on the sides. After about 3 weeks of dedication and some pain, they finally broke in, and now I just LOVE them, I would never trade them for anything in the world! 😍
I wear a woman’s size 9. I too have bunion issues, but just under my left big toe. I have both a pair of Beach Bunnies and 2 pairs of Lolli’s. All 3 I have are a size 8. The 8’s fit perfect, but I do have a little extra room in the toe box. My family owns a clothing and shoe store. I am kicking myself for getting rid of my antique shoe stretcher. I grew up knowing how to size men’s and women’s shoes not skates. So I took a stab at the ordering my normal size in men’s and they fit PERFECTLY! So if there are any women with size 9 and their feet are a little wide, an 8 should be fine for you. Thank you Karli! Your the best!
@@chelseywithers4008 I am so happy I could help! Everyone has different lengths and widths when it comes to feet. Most woman’s feet spread after pregnancy. If I were you, I would stand on a piece of paper and have someone trace around each foot. Measuring BOTH feet will give you better success in a perfect fit! I am not an expert at fitting skates, but I love to be of some help. If you need any more help feel free to ask ☺️
I’m a size 10.5-11 women’s and the rainbow riders size 9 was just a touch too small. My toes touched the top of the toe box. So I got the 10s and they fit fine, just the bunion points pinch some. Will be using these tips to help break them in.
Thank you so much for your information. I haven't skated in 43 years and have started skating again. My new skates are tight in the widest part of my foot. Now I know what to do to make them more comfortable... I like the ball idea.. Take care and get rid of that old couch..
One thing to your bunion situation: what might be a good solution for you, are toe spacers for ballerina. I use to wear those and it helped me extremely to prevent it getting worse over time. Maybe that’s something you could try. I had to wear half a size bigger in some models.
Im a size 7 in women's shoes usually sometimes 7 wide. I wear a 6 in the beach bunny. :) I used multiply thick socks balled up inthe toe box to help break in my bunnies.
I wear 10W in women's, 9 in men's, and I got rainbow riders in size 9. I just ordered derby laces because I've got skinny ankles and I wanted to try to lace them tighter, but otherwise they feel fine. This plus the video on customizing the rainbow riders has been super helpful to know what to expect and how to adjust the skates.
I have really wide feet but I’m a size 9-10w so I ordered the nine because skates run so narrow hoping they will work for me. Got a pair of panthers coming in the mail
I received my first ever moxi skates today, the pink Barbie ones. I love them :) I’m so nervous about getting started because I’ve never roller skated before. I’m a size 6.5 in vans and converse but the customer service rep I spoke to told me to get a size 5. They fit great :D
Don’t be nervous! Just wear protective gear :) with padding and helmets and learning to fall you will be good 👍🏼 😊 I would highly recommend that you check out TH-cam videos on how to fall before you go, and put the skates on at home and stand on either grass or carpet just to start to get used to them and work a little on balance. I’ve been skating for 3-4 years now, I’m approaching intermediate, I can skate backwards, I can jump on skates, etc. but I still wear wrist guards and knee pads every single time I skate. Wrist guards are absolutely vital, wrists break all the time and you’ll see idiots who go without but no matter how good you are, unless you are a truly advanced skater and you’re skating indoors at the rink, you can ALWAYS break a wrist, even if it’s not your fault, a kid jumps in front of you, someone smashed into you from behind, a bearing breaks mid-skate, there’s some small thing on the floor that gets under your wheel, etc. you could fall and it’s just not worth risking injury. Wear wrist guards well into your skating career, even indoors! Knee pads are the second most vital piece of gear for me, I would never have been able to push myself and advance as much as I have without them. I have fallen literally thousands of times and I almost never get hurt. As long as I’m able to get at least one knee even halfway on the pad before anything else, I’m good. I won’t be hurt at ALL. They make my fear and nervousness (of actual physical danger, I still get social anxiety lol) non-existent. I would recommend you get a helmet as well if you want one. It’s not necessary, as long as you’re planning to skate indoors. If you’re going outdoors as a new skater though, you definitely need one. Make sure it’s specifically a SKATE helmet, not a bike helmet, as they cover different areas (i.e. the skate helmet extends further down the back of the head) and are made of different materials and are just totally different all around because they need to be. You’re not going to be flying over the handlebars and catapulted a long ways on skates. You’ll go down and go down hard, so you need the SKATE helmet. I never wore a helmet when I was starting out because I didn’t dare venture outdoors. I actually only got mine last year when I wanted to start learning backwards skating, which made me afraid (for good reason) of falling backward and hitting my head. Luckily because I learned how to fall before anything else, I’ve never really fallen backwards before I started learning backward skating, but with it, you inevitably fall backwards. Now I no longer need it for indoor backwards skating, but I still wear it for outdoor backward skating. If you’re nervous though, it could help you to feel more secure when you’re just starting out, and you can use it throughout your skating career for the things I’ve mentioned. They even make butt pads! It’s basically a pair of shorts that has padding all over the butt area. When I was first learning, before I had mastered the art of falling, I took a hard backward fall one day and really bruised my tailbone badly. It hurt so much that I thought I had broken it and ended up going to the ER. Luckily it wasn’t, but if I had had the butt pad on during that fall, I don’t think it would’ve been so bad and I wouldn’t have gone to the hospital. I ordered it after that fall, and I only wore it a couple times after that, but it helped me feel less nervous about getting back on skates after that incident. You can wear it under a flowy dress or skirt to make it kinda something only you know you’re wearing if you’re not too keen on people knowing you’re wearing it. Elbow pads: they’re not really important. I will wear them if I’m outdoors and practicing something new, because I’ve gotten a couple elbow scrapes outside when pushing myself before without them on, but other than that I have never once worn them. They literally look brand new; I keep them in a totally separate place in the house because I almost never use them. Again, though, you can wear them when you’re first starting out if it makes you feel better, and if you start out learning outside, definitely do wear them. Have fun!!
I bought a pair of poppy Lolly men's size 5 last year, and I've loved them. I just got a pair of pineapple Lollys size 4. I've noticed after breaking in, my poppys are almost a half size too big. My pineapples foot just like how she says about her Barbie pair. It's like learning all over again because my pineapples foot like they shouldand my balance is a bit off. Good to know about the breaking in time, day 2 of three weeks.
When can we see another outdoor skating video? Lately it seems like all that is shown is park skating and for those of us who don’t it be nice to see street skating again.
This was very helpful, I tried on the vinyls and was kinda sad how uncomfortable they were. So I bought some suede ones. Looking forward to having more real leather options, can't stand vinyl and PU.
I had the same exact toe box issues and this was very helpful! Thank you for this! I thought my skates were too small but now I realize I just need to work a little to get them molded to my foot :)
I wish there was some more info and reviews of the Panthers from Moxi themselves. I’m a EU 39,5 and if I measured my feet correctly, the biggest one is 256 mm. I bought a size 8 Panther as per the size chart, but it soon became obvious they were too big. I sold them and got the 7 instead. Lengthwise they fit perfectly snug although I can’t wear them with a thick sock (for now) width wise my left foot is perfectly snug, my right, bigger foot hurts a bit and I feel like my footbones are a bit scrunched up lol. I will try heatmolding and tennis balls. I wish I had seen this video earlier. Maybe change the title to something that includes sizing in the name, or the right fit? Thanks :)
I have the same size and same problem. My panthers in size 8 just came today. Still not sure if I should exchange them or not. They are a little bit too long but I have wide feet so I don’t know what to do. Do you have size 7 now? And are you happy with your them?
@@schoengrau first of all you need to know that I in fact did not measure correctly. My feet are actually 25,2 cm I think (skates that size fit perfectly snug). I ended up getting size 7, and lengthwise they were perfect, but they felt very narrow. Ive skated on them for a year now and while they are skateable, they arent as comfy as I would like. Im actually going to upgrade soon to a wifa boot with a sunlite plate. I dont know if you have a fysical skateshop where you could buy this plate and get them mounted? Are you located in Europe and what is your budget, maybe I can help.
@@Schemerel thank you so much for your quick answer! So I’ll keep the 8s. When I’m more advance (and have more money) I will buy the wifa too☺️ but I just started this adventure… (I’m from germany btw)
@@erica9314 same here. I ordered the Wifas last week and am now waiting for their delivery. I am curious whether the investment was worth it (450 €)….fingers crossed
My Lollys fit me like a tight glove at first. Now they feel like a glove! haha I love them. Easiest break in ever. I wear an 8-8.5 and my Lollys are a size 7. I think the best way to break in skates is to USE THEM!
Hoping my Rainbow Riders will be a good size. I went by foot length and usually wear a 7.5/8 in shoes so happy to hear you also wear a 6. I am concerned about width but I think the 7s would have too much toe room. EDIT: I'm definitely a size 6, though I'm going to have to follow these tips as I have a pressure point on my pinky toe
I have the Moxi Beach Bunny in size 8, I usually wear an 8.5 to 9 in regular shoes depending on the brand. The 8 for me is a perfect fit. Thanks for the video!
I think they’re probably referring to the fact that Impala skates are well known for having dangerous issues with the trucks, wheels, and/or the heels. While Impala skates can be a solid choice for a brand new beginner skater, just dipping their toe in the water and seeing if they’re going to stick with the hobby, they are not a good brand and they have real issues with their quality control. Obviously brand new skaters don’t know anything about skating when they first start, and that’s totally okay! When I got my first pair of skates, it was from Angel Skates, which is an even worse brand than Impala. They cost the same, but they have a worse reputation. I was able to skate for ~4 years on those skates- the first 2.5 years I just skated here and there, once a month or so. The last 1.5 years I got a lot more serious about the hobby, learned that my skates were super cheap and poor quality, and started checking them for safety before every session. I broke a bearing at around 2.5 years in (I had no idea you had to clean your bearings, so I had never done so!) which prompted me to learn all about skate anatomy and I bought tools and stuff to clean my bearings. They finally died when I started working on transitions (turning from forward to backward or backward to forward) and the boot ripped a huge tear in it. It’s a natural part of learning anything new to start out not knowing anything about that thing and learn naturally as we go. I’m still only an intermediate skater myself, committed to make it my bitch this year though! Good luck and have fun with your Impalas, just make sure you’re doing safety checks on them regularly, preferably before or after every single skating session. I’m sure you can find some videos/reddit posts on how to check your skates for safety- learning skate anatomy would be a good place to start, so you can know what everything SHOULD look/feel/sound like and then you can check that it does. Happy skating!
I just got Moxi Beach Bunnies last night. I have two pairs of Nikes one 7.5 fits great and a different model size 8 that’s a little tight on my toe (women’s sizing). I measure my biggest foot to be about 24.5 cm (maybe actually just short of that). So I went with the size 7 in the Beach Bunny since it’s 24.6 cm. I have a narrow foot so I have a lot of room in the toe box, I’m not crammed against the end but my toes are close to the end. I can definitely wiggle my toes and I don’t think I can shift my foot back and forth. However the skates generally feel a little loose. It’s hard for me to lace the boot light to my foot.
anyone out there know, can you switch out the wheels on the beach baby? I want to use the moxi indoor wheels for rink skating vs the hybrid ones that are standard on this model.
I wear 5.5 shoes. I bought the Moxi beach bunny in size 4. I have small fat feet and they fit perfect. Lollys arrive tomorrow hopefully size 4 fits perfect as well.
i wear a women's size euro 35 shoe, and wear a suregrip size 4. they're super comfortable but i find they fit wider than i'd like, so i put two insoles that are more thick towards the end and now they fit perfect
I'm TECHNICALLY a size 4/4.5 but wear size 5 or 5.5 shoes because I have a super high arches. I have the Panthers in size 4 and use the high arch lace style and they fit real nice. A bit close in the heel but they will definitely stretch out.
I always heard that heating technique doesn't apply for faux leather. I have a PU leather skate and my bunions are killing me, maybe I should try heating it...
I wear a size 11 in womens, 9.5-10 in Mens. I bought the RRs in 10 and they fit comfortably- snug but not too snug. My toes are chonky and they can still wiggle around with two layers of socks(one thin, one normal thickness). My sisters feet are a lil bit bigger- like an 11.2 or .3 and she fits the 10 in the RRs just fine too! We dont have wide feet- so thats something to account for! As for stretching the toe boxes and ankles- weve shoved our wrist gaurds in the toe skid side up and one in the ankle skid side to the back seam. Hoping this works bc we dont have tennis balls ;;
Finally someone who wears a similar shoes size to me. I've just ordered the Moxy Lolly's in size 10, I really hope they aren't more than 1/2 a size too big (I have high arches, so would love to be able to put insoles too. According to the measurements on the website they should be just right. Fingers crossed!
After 3 days I can finally lace up my rainbow 🌈 riders it’s so wide and my feet are kind of narrow I think I might try derby laces Update: the derby laces worked beautifully much easier to lace up
They are meant to be that way, unfortunately they are not going to loosen up. Rainbow riders and other similar looking skates are for beginners. They provide a ton of ankle support because it helps you stay upright.
Great video..i wear 10.5 everyday very relaxed..i bought ridell uptown 120 size 10....fits perfect and snug..waiting to break in..using your ball tecnique..
soooooooooooooooo are we not gonna talk about that flash of light that appeared out of nowhere and quickly shot through the screen at 11:33? 🥴 she said “that flies on a mission” but i screen recorded it and slowed it down and it’s def not a fly 🥲 very odd, but also lowkey very cool lol, so yeah i’m gonna go with yes your couch is haunted lmao
I measured my feet and they are about 220mm. I bought the Lollys in a size 4 and they are pretty snug. At First, i really thought I Need to go a size up, but I decided to just wear them for an hour and then decide. After this hour, my feet already felt a lot better. To this point, i think i skated in them for about 3-4h. I can really feel that the skates get more and more comfortable from minute to minute. I love them and i am happy I didnt return them. :)
I wear a 5(36) in docs, but I’m a 4 in both the lolly and panther! (I have regular to narrow feet) I also use insoles, but I don’t feel a difference in space with or without them!
This is super helpful! I’m a women’s 8 and have a high arch and slight bunions. I was measured as a size 6 in the Rainbow Riders. 🌈🛼They feel quite tight in the bunion area, but otherwise snug and comfy on the toes and heels. I’m going to work on stretching out the toe box / bunion area.
Thank you for this video! I was a little concerned that my brand new skates were too small but I believe I only need to break them in. My previous pair was a different style with a sneaker shoe and I was constantly having cramps and crunching my toes so I believe they are too big for me.
I usually wear size 9 skates! My size 9 suede sure grip skates fit me perfectly :) I got size 9 rainbow riders and they feel just slightly roomy. I think an 8 or 8.5 would have been perfect! But I was planning on getting an insole anyway, so I think I'm going to keep them as is :)
I'm happy the same size and yeap feels a little big in the box, what kinda of insert are you going to try? Every time I buy insoles they end up making the shoe fit too tight.
Yeah i actully ordered the wrong size in rainbow riders. And my toes were stacked on each other. If a size 8 didn't fit what size do i need to advance to?
Has anyone used this method for Suregrip Boardwalks? How has it worked for you? Just got my boardwalks and the ankle boot part is so stiff. I would love for them to soften up & not take a million times of skating.
I have the pink rainbows 🌈!! I wear a 8.5 - 9 women’s. I ordered the 8 the size is good but since the boots is hard thicker socks feel better. Thanks for this video! Where did you get your shoestring top?! It’s so cute!!
@@josephgolden9703 hello I have some thick socks from American eagle and some black mens socks from Sam’s club I think by Eddie Bauer. My vans socks felt too thin. All the white socks I own are too thin. I would love to try the moxi skater socks - just waiting on a free ship day lol
Thank you for making the video I also have bunions. I also have a hard time finding a skate that doesn't hurt my bunions born with it. I did see Moxi has Rainbow Rider even though I am a size 10 I went up to 11. I understand I should go down, but my feet are too weird. The next skate I'll get will be a Lolly what size should I get?
My foot measured 9.75" and I bought a size 7 in the watermelon beach bunny. My sure grips from years ago was a size 6 and it extremely hurt. My feet are wider than normal and I think my right foot is a touch bigger because they seem to hurt a lot more? My beach bunnies are slightly snug on the sides of the feet as well. I love they feel tho!
Take them to a cobbler to have them slowly stretch the tight spots over a few days!! Del's Shoe and Leather repair is a good one but far away from most places 😄 it's by Joshua Tree and Palm Springs.
I just learned something from you that sucks for me. Of what i know, boys sizes are two sizes smaller than girls. The girl that sold me my beach bunnys gave me a size 7 and im an 8.5 in my shoes. No half sizes. The next size was too big. My toes fall asleep. The tongue shriveled away the second time I wore them. SMH I liked them for the rounder toe compared to others and I can't even wear them or take them back. I didn't want to skate without an insole. Thank you for this.
My foot measures 24.5cm and i got a size 7 beach bunny according to the chart. But i feel like i have some space. Should have j gotten a 6? cant return now so Probably will need to wear thick socks to fill.
I'm new to skating, but I just got some lollies (classic) and I'm. A size 9 womens in vans hightops. My lollies are an 8 and they're tight in the toes but im not curling up. And my foot doesn't shift. I can really tighten up my laces and the toes will go numb, but thats with having a toe guard laced in adding some extra pressure. Out of the box they were fairly comfortable. I'm also 335lbs, and have large ankles, I needed 120cm laces instead of the out of the box laces.
I just received mine. I measured my feet beforehand and it said I'd need a 10. I could have sized down. But I don't think you guys have half sizes. I got a women's 10. A 9.5 would have been perfect but I'm also in these without socks to see if they're the right size. So does it means they're way too big?
Im a size 9 (on the wider side) typically. My feet have gotten bigger from backpacking, so I have just accepted that I'm not a size 8.5 anymore. I picked a size 8 lolly. Fit amazing. I notice my feet go numb, but that's because I clench my toes when I skate. I have two pairs of Jacks coming in size 9 eventually, but I imagine with my wider feet, I'll have to break them in longer.
You need to smudge that couch in case it has bad spirits. I’ve even heard of people talking to the spirits and reassuring them that you’re ok with them - if you are😹
Thanks for this video for it appeared to help me out with my new panthers....my baby toe was killing me so the dryer and hammer effect gets 2 thumbs up.
I’m 251 mm (25.08 cm) and got a size 8 for the Moxi rainbow rider but they feel tight on my big toe 😵💫 I’m used to the beat down/ worn down roller skates from my local skating rink
Hi so I have recently got some skates and I have noticed when I bend creases form and I'm worried that I've ruined them or something, is this normal? Or are they just breaking in?
I ordered my same size in the rainbow riders but we’ll see when they get here! Maybe I can just wear thick socks lol if they’re too big. (Update: I cancelled and reordered a size down according to the size guide so I hope it fits!)
this are literally my same measurements, I was thinking on geting a size 7 for the rainbow riders but your comment made me think otherwise, thank you so much
When you said “Sorry, my rats are running around” I got so excited - I have two girls, Peanut Butter and Jelly. Your vibes are just immaculate, Goolie - such a cool person ❤️🔥
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PB n J😭😭😭 if u get a cat name em Bread😅
All the rat parents went Eeeee! ❤😂
I'm a womans size 8 to 8 1/2 depending on the shoe. I just bought the Rainbow riders and I got them in a size 7 and they are a perfect fit. 😊
I wear a size 9/9.5 in women & size 7.5/8 in men. After extensive research, I opted to purchase a pair of Lolly’s (Barbie Pink, size 8) vs Rainbow Riders or Beach Bunny’s. EVERYTHING you mention is absolutely TRUE! When first unboxing, the skates were indeed TIGHT but I used the Tennis Ball trick in between uses to help expand the toe box. I’ve had them now for about two months and I can definitely tell that the skates have stretched slightly and feel so much better 🎉 continuing on my skating journey I love my skates and so happy I chose Moxi
Whew 😥😅😮💨, thank you… I just bought new skates and I thought I bought them too small because how snug they felt at the width! I’m sooo relieved 😅
I wear an 8 1/2 or 9 in women's shoes and 8 in Beach Bunny. My toes don't curl, and the fit was snug at first, but they are breaking in nicely.
11:44 instruction starts for the three techniques
God bless you!
I wear a women’s 8 in shoes most the time. Sometimes a wide if the toe box is pointed or fashionably narrow. But I’m my beach bunny’s I’m wearing a 6 and they’re comfortable A good way I heard to judge is the trucks/wheel should be near/on the ball of your foot for max control
I also chose the beach bunny’s because I often have ankle weakness due to hyper flexibility in them so I wanted a stiff boot to prevent too much unwanted movement
I wear a womens 8-8.5 (240mm) and I have Rainbow Riders in a size 7 -- they are snug, but not uncomfortably so.
I wear 7.5 women's shoes and have Lollies in size 6. When I first got them, the supports on the bottom sides were digging into my foot bones. How I broke them in was I used a hair dryer and used a ball and applied LOTS of pressure, over and over, on the sides. After about 3 weeks of dedication and some pain, they finally broke in, and now I just LOVE them, I would never trade them for anything in the world! 😍
Thank you for the tip!
Also seconding your vibes are immaculate and you seem like such a cool person, watching this video was like talking to a friend 💖
I wear a woman’s size 9. I too have bunion issues, but just under my left big toe. I have both a pair of Beach Bunnies and 2 pairs of Lolli’s. All 3 I have are a size 8. The 8’s fit perfect, but I do have a little extra room in the toe box. My family owns a clothing and shoe store. I am kicking myself for getting rid of my antique shoe stretcher. I grew up knowing how to size men’s and women’s shoes not skates. So I took a stab at the ordering my normal size in men’s and they fit PERFECTLY! So if there are any women with size 9 and their feet are a little wide, an 8 should be fine for you. Thank you Karli! Your the best!
@@chelseywithers4008 I am so happy I could help! Everyone has different lengths and widths when it comes to feet. Most woman’s feet spread after pregnancy. If I were you, I would stand on a piece of paper and have someone trace around each foot. Measuring BOTH feet will give you better success in a perfect fit! I am not an expert at fitting skates, but I love to be of some help. If you need any more help feel free to ask ☺️
I’m a size 10.5-11 women’s and the rainbow riders size 9 was just a touch too small. My toes touched the top of the toe box. So I got the 10s and they fit fine, just the bunion points pinch some. Will be using these tips to help break them in.
What video should we make next? Skate trick tutorial? Product video? Skater interview?
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Please interview Travis Reynolds!
Please make a video with the strawberry barbie skates!!! 😍
Thank you so much for your information. I haven't skated in 43 years and have started skating again. My new skates are tight in the widest part of my foot. Now I know what to do to make them more comfortable... I like the ball idea.. Take care and get rid of that old couch..
You can also skip a lace hole to relieve some pressure! :)
One thing to your bunion situation: what might be a good solution for you, are toe spacers for ballerina. I use to wear those and it helped me extremely to prevent it getting worse over time. Maybe that’s something you could try. I had to wear half a size bigger in some models.
I have bunions too. I had them fixed on both feet. I highly recommend it ... my shoes fit so much better. I waited to get skates for that reason
Thanks for the tip!
Im a size 7 in women's shoes usually sometimes 7 wide. I wear a 6 in the beach bunny. :) I used multiply thick socks balled up inthe toe box to help break in my bunnies.
How many pairs of socks do you wear friend
Thanks for your information, sorry the ghost peed your vintage sofa😅🙈
I wear 10W in women's, 9 in men's, and I got rainbow riders in size 9. I just ordered derby laces because I've got skinny ankles and I wanted to try to lace them tighter, but otherwise they feel fine. This plus the video on customizing the rainbow riders has been super helpful to know what to expect and how to adjust the skates.
I have really wide feet but I’m a size 9-10w so I ordered the nine because skates run so narrow hoping they will work for me. Got a pair of panthers coming in the mail
I received my first ever moxi skates today, the pink Barbie ones. I love them :) I’m so nervous about getting started because I’ve never roller skated before. I’m a size 6.5 in vans and converse but the customer service rep I spoke to told me to get a size 5. They fit great :D
Don’t be nervous! Just wear protective gear :) with padding and helmets and learning to fall you will be good 👍🏼 😊 I would highly recommend that you check out TH-cam videos on how to fall before you go, and put the skates on at home and stand on either grass or carpet just to start to get used to them and work a little on balance.
I’ve been skating for 3-4 years now, I’m approaching intermediate, I can skate backwards, I can jump on skates, etc. but I still wear wrist guards and knee pads every single time I skate. Wrist guards are absolutely vital, wrists break all the time and you’ll see idiots who go without but no matter how good you are, unless you are a truly advanced skater and you’re skating indoors at the rink, you can ALWAYS break a wrist, even if it’s not your fault, a kid jumps in front of you, someone smashed into you from behind, a bearing breaks mid-skate, there’s some small thing on the floor that gets under your wheel, etc. you could fall and it’s just not worth risking injury. Wear wrist guards well into your skating career, even indoors!
Knee pads are the second most vital piece of gear for me, I would never have been able to push myself and advance as much as I have without them. I have fallen literally thousands of times and I almost never get hurt. As long as I’m able to get at least one knee even halfway on the pad before anything else, I’m good. I won’t be hurt at ALL. They make my fear and nervousness (of actual physical danger, I still get social anxiety lol) non-existent.
I would recommend you get a helmet as well if you want one. It’s not necessary, as long as you’re planning to skate indoors. If you’re going outdoors as a new skater though, you definitely need one. Make sure it’s specifically a SKATE helmet, not a bike helmet, as they cover different areas (i.e. the skate helmet extends further down the back of the head) and are made of different materials and are just totally different all around because they need to be. You’re not going to be flying over the handlebars and catapulted a long ways on skates. You’ll go down and go down hard, so you need the SKATE helmet. I never wore a helmet when I was starting out because I didn’t dare venture outdoors. I actually only got mine last year when I wanted to start learning backwards skating, which made me afraid (for good reason) of falling backward and hitting my head. Luckily because I learned how to fall before anything else, I’ve never really fallen backwards before I started learning backward skating, but with it, you inevitably fall backwards. Now I no longer need it for indoor backwards skating, but I still wear it for outdoor backward skating. If you’re nervous though, it could help you to feel more secure when you’re just starting out, and you can use it throughout your skating career for the things I’ve mentioned.
They even make butt pads! It’s basically a pair of shorts that has padding all over the butt area. When I was first learning, before I had mastered the art of falling, I took a hard backward fall one day and really bruised my tailbone badly. It hurt so much that I thought I had broken it and ended up going to the ER. Luckily it wasn’t, but if I had had the butt pad on during that fall, I don’t think it would’ve been so bad and I wouldn’t have gone to the hospital. I ordered it after that fall, and I only wore it a couple times after that, but it helped me feel less nervous about getting back on skates after that incident. You can wear it under a flowy dress or skirt to make it kinda something only you know you’re wearing if you’re not too keen on people knowing you’re wearing it.
Elbow pads: they’re not really important. I will wear them if I’m outdoors and practicing something new, because I’ve gotten a couple elbow scrapes outside when pushing myself before without them on, but other than that I have never once worn them. They literally look brand new; I keep them in a totally separate place in the house because I almost never use them. Again, though, you can wear them when you’re first starting out if it makes you feel better, and if you start out learning outside, definitely do wear them.
Have fun!!
I bought a pair of poppy Lolly men's size 5 last year, and I've loved them.
I just got a pair of pineapple Lollys size 4. I've noticed after breaking in, my poppys are almost a half size too big. My pineapples foot just like how she says about her Barbie pair. It's like learning all over again because my pineapples foot like they shouldand my balance is a bit off. Good to know about the breaking in time, day 2 of three weeks.
When can we see another outdoor skating video? Lately it seems like all that is shown is park skating and for those of us who don’t it be nice to see street skating again.
skip to 11:53 to start the break in skating conversation......
This was very helpful, I tried on the vinyls and was kinda sad how uncomfortable they were. So I bought some suede ones. Looking forward to having more real leather options, can't stand vinyl and PU.
The suede is just soooo comfortable AND durable. We love it too :) Enjoy your new skates!
I wear a size 10 US womens and a 10 in the Moxi Beach Bunny’s ♥️
I had the same exact toe box issues and this was very helpful! Thank you for this! I thought my skates were too small but now I realize I just need to work a little to get them molded to my foot :)
I wish there was some more info and reviews of the Panthers from Moxi themselves. I’m a EU 39,5 and if I measured my feet correctly, the biggest one is 256 mm. I bought a size 8 Panther as per the size chart, but it soon became obvious they were too big. I sold them and got the 7 instead. Lengthwise they fit perfectly snug although I can’t wear them with a thick sock (for now) width wise my left foot is perfectly snug, my right, bigger foot hurts a bit and I feel like my footbones are a bit scrunched up lol. I will try heatmolding and tennis balls. I wish I had seen this video earlier. Maybe change the title to something that includes sizing in the name, or the right fit? Thanks :)
I have the same size and same problem. My panthers in size 8 just came today. Still not sure if I should exchange them or not. They are a little bit too long but I have wide feet so I don’t know what to do. Do you have size 7 now? And are you happy with your them?
@@schoengrau first of all you need to know that I in fact did not measure correctly. My feet are actually 25,2 cm I think (skates that size fit perfectly snug). I ended up getting size 7, and lengthwise they were perfect, but they felt very narrow. Ive skated on them for a year now and while they are skateable, they arent as comfy as I would like. Im actually going to upgrade soon to a wifa boot with a sunlite plate. I dont know if you have a fysical skateshop where you could buy this plate and get them mounted? Are you located in Europe and what is your budget, maybe I can help.
@@Schemerel thank you so much for your quick answer! So I’ll keep the 8s. When I’m more advance (and have more money) I will buy the wifa too☺️ but I just started this adventure… (I’m from germany btw)
I haven’t really seen anything about the panthers either. Mine just came in… I have wide feet and uff it had my toes numb today. 😢
@@erica9314 same here. I ordered the Wifas last week and am now waiting for their delivery. I am curious whether the investment was worth it (450 €)….fingers crossed
can someone get an update on this couch? did she keep it, did it do anything else weird? so curious
Asking the hard hitting questions here! Karli the people need to know!
My Lollys fit me like a tight glove at first. Now they feel like a glove! haha I love them. Easiest break in ever. I wear an 8-8.5 and my Lollys are a size 7.
I think the best way to break in skates is to USE THEM!
I wear a Men’s 7/Women’s 9 in Chuck Taylor Converse and my Jungles are 8’s. I used the mm measurement on the website and they fit just right.
I love Karli's relaxed vibe 😊
Hoping my Rainbow Riders will be a good size. I went by foot length and usually wear a 7.5/8 in shoes so happy to hear you also wear a 6. I am concerned about width but I think the 7s would have too much toe room. EDIT: I'm definitely a size 6, though I'm going to have to follow these tips as I have a pressure point on my pinky toe
I have the Moxi Beach Bunny in size 8, I usually wear an 8.5 to 9 in regular shoes depending on the brand. The 8 for me is a perfect fit. Thanks for the video!
thank you!! i have a pair of impalas that im a 7 but in my rainbow riders im a 4 !
Impalas are dangerous
@@birdfriday how ?? mine are great
I think they’re probably referring to the fact that Impala skates are well known for having dangerous issues with the trucks, wheels, and/or the heels. While Impala skates can be a solid choice for a brand new beginner skater, just dipping their toe in the water and seeing if they’re going to stick with the hobby, they are not a good brand and they have real issues with their quality control. Obviously brand new skaters don’t know anything about skating when they first start, and that’s totally okay!
When I got my first pair of skates, it was from Angel Skates, which is an even worse brand than Impala. They cost the same, but they have a worse reputation. I was able to skate for ~4 years on those skates- the first 2.5 years I just skated here and there, once a month or so. The last 1.5 years I got a lot more serious about the hobby, learned that my skates were super cheap and poor quality, and started checking them for safety before every session. I broke a bearing at around 2.5 years in (I had no idea you had to clean your bearings, so I had never done so!) which prompted me to learn all about skate anatomy and I bought tools and stuff to clean my bearings. They finally died when I started working on transitions (turning from forward to backward or backward to forward) and the boot ripped a huge tear in it.
It’s a natural part of learning anything new to start out not knowing anything about that thing and learn naturally as we go. I’m still only an intermediate skater myself, committed to make it my bitch this year though! Good luck and have fun with your Impalas, just make sure you’re doing safety checks on them regularly, preferably before or after every single skating session. I’m sure you can find some videos/reddit posts on how to check your skates for safety- learning skate anatomy would be a good place to start, so you can know what everything SHOULD look/feel/sound like and then you can check that it does.
Happy skating!
I just got Moxi Beach Bunnies last night. I have two pairs of Nikes one 7.5 fits great and a different model size 8 that’s a little tight on my toe (women’s sizing). I measure my biggest foot to be about 24.5 cm (maybe actually just short of that). So I went with the size 7 in the Beach Bunny since it’s 24.6 cm.
I have a narrow foot so I have a lot of room in the toe box, I’m not crammed against the end but my toes are close to the end. I can definitely wiggle my toes and I don’t think I can shift my foot back and forth. However the skates generally feel a little loose. It’s hard for me to lace the boot light to my foot.
anyone out there know, can you switch out the wheels on the beach baby? I want to use the moxi indoor wheels for rink skating vs the hybrid ones that are standard on this model.
Absolutely! This is a great way to turn any skate from an outdoor skate into an indoor and vice versa!
I wear a women's 6.5 or 7. In the Rainbow Riders I wear a size 5 & it's still a bit roomy. And in the Jungles I wear a size 6 and they fit perfectly.
I'm mildly considered now, cause that's my normal shoe size and I ordered rainbow riders in size 6😭
@@Lucy-wc5vf you wont know until you receive them but they are wider & roomier than my jungles.
I wear 5.5 shoes. I bought the Moxi beach bunny in size 4. I have small fat feet and they fit perfect. Lollys arrive tomorrow hopefully size 4 fits perfect as well.
i wear a women's size euro 35 shoe, and wear a suregrip size 4. they're super comfortable but i find they fit wider than i'd like, so i put two insoles that are more thick towards the end and now they fit perfect
I'm TECHNICALLY a size 4/4.5 but wear size 5 or 5.5 shoes because I have a super high arches. I have the Panthers in size 4 and use the high arch lace style and they fit real nice. A bit close in the heel but they will definitely stretch out.
I have a size 7 and a size 6 in the moxi Panthers. Fit perfect! Snug.
I always heard that heating technique doesn't apply for faux leather. I have a PU leather skate and my bunions are killing me, maybe I should try heating it...
I wear a size 11 in womens, 9.5-10 in Mens. I bought the RRs in 10 and they fit comfortably- snug but not too snug. My toes are chonky and they can still wiggle around with two layers of socks(one thin, one normal thickness). My sisters feet are a lil bit bigger- like an 11.2 or .3 and she fits the 10 in the RRs just fine too! We dont have wide feet- so thats something to account for!
As for stretching the toe boxes and ankles- weve shoved our wrist gaurds in the toe skid side up and one in the ankle skid side to the back seam. Hoping this works bc we dont have tennis balls ;;
Finally someone who wears a similar shoes size to me. I've just ordered the Moxy Lolly's in size 10, I really hope they aren't more than 1/2 a size too big (I have high arches, so would love to be able to put insoles too. According to the measurements on the website they should be just right. Fingers crossed!
After 3 days I can finally lace up my rainbow 🌈 riders it’s so wide and my feet are kind of narrow I think I might try derby laces
Update: the derby laces worked beautifully much easier to lace up
I wear a 9.5 in women's, my foot length is about 25.5 cm and I ordered an 8 for my lolly.
Do they fit ok?
My husband just got me rainbow riders for Christmas! I'm so excited. They are insanely stiff on the ankles though so I need some break in tips
They are meant to be that way, unfortunately they are not going to loosen up. Rainbow riders and other similar looking skates are for beginners. They provide a ton of ankle support because it helps you stay upright.
Great video..i wear 10.5 everyday very relaxed..i bought ridell uptown 120 size 10....fits perfect and snug..waiting to break in..using your ball tecnique..
Let us know how it goes!
soooooooooooooooo are we not gonna talk about that flash of light that appeared out of nowhere and quickly shot through the screen at 11:33? 🥴 she said “that flies on a mission” but i screen recorded it and slowed it down and it’s def not a fly 🥲 very odd, but also lowkey very cool lol, so yeah i’m gonna go with yes your couch is haunted lmao
I measured my feet and they are about 220mm. I bought the Lollys in a size 4 and they are pretty snug. At First, i really thought I Need to go a size up, but I decided to just wear them for an hour and then decide. After this hour, my feet already felt a lot better. To this point, i think i skated in them for about 3-4h. I can really feel that the skates get more and more comfortable from minute to minute. I love them and i am happy I didnt return them. :)
my feet measure exactly 22cm also, i bought suregrip in a size 4, they fit really well also as a different brand🙂
I wear a 5(36) in docs, but I’m a 4 in both the lolly and panther! (I have regular to narrow feet) I also use insoles, but I don’t feel a difference in space with or without them!
what size are you in converse and vans? im size 6 or 6.5 in those, so I got the size 5 panthers and i cant tell if they are too tight or not
i’m a size 9-9.5 in regular shoes so i went with 8 for my rainbow rider skates as per the size chart, so hopefully mine are all good for christmas!
This is super helpful! I’m a women’s 8 and have a high arch and slight bunions. I was measured as a size 6 in the Rainbow Riders. 🌈🛼They feel quite tight in the bunion area, but otherwise snug and comfy on the toes and heels. I’m going to work on stretching out the toe box / bunion area.
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for this video! I was a little concerned that my brand new skates were too small but I believe I only need to break them in. My previous pair was a different style with a sneaker shoe and I was constantly having cramps and crunching my toes so I believe they are too big for me.
So the hardest part that is rubbing is around my ankles with the moxie rainbows. Any suggestions for that ?
Don't lace all the way up. Just to the ankle.
I wear a size 8 in shoes but I got a size 7 in the Rainbow riders and they fit PERFECT!
So uh am i the only one in the comments intrested in that haunted couch or lol
We were wondering if anyone was gonna bring that up?
I usually wear size 9 skates! My size 9 suede sure grip skates fit me perfectly :) I got size 9 rainbow riders and they feel just slightly roomy. I think an 8 or 8.5 would have been perfect! But I was planning on getting an insole anyway, so I think I'm going to keep them as is :)
I'm happy the same size and yeap feels a little big in the box, what kinda of insert are you going to try?
Every time I buy insoles they end up making the shoe fit too tight.
I get alot of pain in my arches is that something I need to break in or what's the problem please help me!!!
Same!!!
You need to replace your soles with ones for your specific foot shape.
@@audity4201 thank you
I’m a U.S. 7-7.5 wide shoe size and size 6 in Moxi Lollys is perfection for me. ❤
I have the rainbow riders and the ball of my feet is on fire. I brought Dr. Scholls soles and they still hurt. What can I do?
I have a la mode foot size250 told a 6 would be best they are tight my toes and heel hurt but feel a 7 might be too big so hope they break in good
Yeah i actully ordered the wrong size in rainbow riders.
And my toes were stacked on each other. If a size 8 didn't fit what size do i need to advance to?
You need a wider boot. I recommend bonts
@@birdfriday huh what is bonts?
Thank you, I was about to throw these Moxi bunnies out of the damn window, but the oven trick and hair dryer trick worked a dream, so they can stay!
I'm a woman's size 9 with narrowish feet. I got The Rainbow Riders in a size 8 and they fit perfectly. Absolutely love them! ❤🧡💙
Has anyone used this method for Suregrip Boardwalks? How has it worked for you?
Just got my boardwalks and the ankle boot part is so stiff. I would love for them to soften up & not take a million times of skating.
I wear size 8 and I got the 7 Panthers and the length is perfect. Still breaking them in 🖤
Ahhh nothing better than a perfect fit! Enjoy 😊
@@moxiskates thank you! I am enjoying them very much! And it has inspired my whole family to get into skating :)
I have the pink rainbows 🌈!! I wear a 8.5 - 9 women’s. I ordered the 8 the size is good but since the boots is hard thicker socks feel better. Thanks for this video! Where did you get your shoestring top?! It’s so cute!!
Hi what kind of thick socks do you wear white socks
@@josephgolden9703 hello I have some thick socks from American eagle and some black mens socks from Sam’s club I think by Eddie Bauer. My vans socks felt too thin. All the white socks I own are too thin. I would love to try the moxi skater socks - just waiting on a free ship day lol
Thank you for making the video I also have bunions. I also have a hard time finding a skate that doesn't hurt my bunions born with it. I did see Moxi has Rainbow Rider even though I am a size 10 I went up to 11. I understand I should go down, but my feet are too weird. The next skate I'll get will be a Lolly what size should I get?
My foot measured 9.75" and I bought a size 7 in the watermelon beach bunny. My sure grips from years ago was a size 6 and it extremely hurt. My feet are wider than normal and I think my right foot is a touch bigger because they seem to hurt a lot more? My beach bunnies are slightly snug on the sides of the feet as well. I love they feel tho!
Take them to a cobbler to have them slowly stretch the tight spots over a few days!! Del's Shoe and Leather repair is a good one but far away from most places 😄 it's by Joshua Tree and Palm Springs.
I just learned something from you that sucks for me. Of what i know, boys sizes are two sizes smaller than girls. The girl that sold me my beach bunnys gave me a size 7 and im an 8.5 in my shoes. No half sizes. The next size was too big. My toes fall asleep. The tongue shriveled away the second time I wore them. SMH I liked them for the rounder toe compared to others and I can't even wear them or take them back. I didn't want to skate without an insole. Thank you for this.
My foot measures 24.5cm and i got a size 7 beach bunny according to the chart. But i feel like i have some space. Should have j gotten a 6? cant return now so Probably will need to wear thick socks to fill.
Can you do the heat method on suede skates?
I'm new to skating, but I just got some lollies (classic) and I'm. A size 9 womens in vans hightops. My lollies are an 8 and they're tight in the toes but im not curling up. And my foot doesn't shift. I can really tighten up my laces and the toes will go numb, but thats with having a toe guard laced in adding some extra pressure. Out of the box they were fairly comfortable. I'm also 335lbs, and have large ankles, I needed 120cm laces instead of the out of the box laces.
I ordered from golden horse skates , they do semi custom skates
Thank you so much for this. I have wide feet and have the same ouch points you do.
I just received mine. I measured my feet beforehand and it said I'd need a 10. I could have sized down. But I don't think you guys have half sizes. I got a women's 10. A 9.5 would have been perfect but I'm also in these without socks to see if they're the right size.
So does it means they're way too big?
Sooo I have big feet lol, but I wear a 10 in female shoes, but my skates are a nine. They are tight in the toe area but they do fit.
Im a size 9 (on the wider side) typically. My feet have gotten bigger from backpacking, so I have just accepted that I'm not a size 8.5 anymore.
I picked a size 8 lolly. Fit amazing. I notice my feet go numb, but that's because I clench my toes when I skate.
I have two pairs of Jacks coming in size 9 eventually, but I imagine with my wider feet, I'll have to break them in longer.
Very helpful video
I'm a size 11 shoe what size skate should I get?
I wear 38,5 but as per table they are 7, however there are feedbacks about size that 7 is perfect for 37-38
Hey omg moxie! Please restock the fundue wheels on the moxie website!!!! Love you girls and the website!!!!!
You need to smudge that couch in case it has bad spirits. I’ve even heard of people talking to the spirits and reassuring them that you’re ok with them - if you are😹
Thanks for this video for it appeared to help me out with my new panthers....my baby toe was killing me so the dryer and hammer effect gets 2 thumbs up.
What if it hurts? It hurts the side of my foot and also where the top is
I’m 251 mm (25.08 cm) and got a size 8 for the Moxi rainbow rider but they feel tight on my big toe 😵💫 I’m used to the beat down/ worn down roller skates from my local skating rink
What if when u skate they feel like they are rubbing and they are vynil?
I’m an 8.5-9 (wide feet really) women’s and I’m interested in getting the moxi jack’s what size would anybody recommend?
Sounds like maybe a 7.5! Shoot us an email and we can help get you sized :) cs@moxirollerskates.com
I got a size 5 in the rainbow riders since I’m a 5 in mens . I usually wear 6.5 in womens
Hi so I have recently got some skates and I have noticed when I bend creases form and I'm worried that I've ruined them or something, is this normal? Or are they just breaking in?
That is normal! :)
I ordered my same size in the rainbow riders but we’ll see when they get here! Maybe I can just wear thick socks lol if they’re too big. (Update: I cancelled and reordered a size down according to the size guide so I hope it fits!)
What kind of thick kind of socks do you like
My shoe size is US women's 9. I wear a size 8 in the Beach Bunnies!
Im a EU Size 38, UK (Vans, Converse) Size 5.5 = Rainbow Rider Size 6, Lolly Size 6, Jack Boot Size 5.5
Foot Lengh left 23.4; right 23.7cm
this are literally my same measurements, I was thinking on geting a size 7 for the rainbow riders but your comment made me think otherwise, thank you so much
why is the couch wet?!! ghostsy
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I’m a 12 us womens, any suggestions?
Omg so I roller skate and I own my own pair, and a guy told me to break into them and I was confused. Tysm 💀
1:00 fly 🪰👁👄👁
I see that fly
Im a 9 and a half wemons US shoe size, 10 in measurements. I got an 8 in moxi Beach Bunny, and they feet exactly how she said. Very snug.