POWERSLIDE NEXT 90 inline skates// 1 month later // a rollerblade REVIEW
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- I've been skating these @Powerslide Inline skates NEXT 90mm with the @Kizer Frames for the last month now and they've been proving to be quite the little powerhouses on the streets.
Check out the video to see me skating around FSU, the local Pump Track and FINALLY hitting the downtown Tallahassee area to have some fun.
After a quick 3 minutes of clips, I break down the PROS & CONS of these aggressive/urban fusion big wheel blades.
If y'all haven't found yourself on a pair of BIG WHEELS yet, I recommend very strongly that you give it a shot.
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Anyone else out there skating these Powerslide Next 90’s?! Whattya think??
Pros & Cons review starts around the 4:25 mark, but I recommend you watch me shred the city a bit 😎
I just got mine 2 weeks ago, but haven't been able to put much time in them since it has been raining hella hard here in NC.
Eddie Olmedo ah damn, I’ve heard about all the rain y’all are getting.
These skates are a ton of fun, so you’ve got a lot to look forward to! ✊🏼
I ordered last week so waiting for delivery. Be nice not to wear a Carbon boot for a bit. Will have to see about that pressure point though
Yeah, that stap is super anoying. I did not experience the pain you mention, but had a different on on my outer ankle. I ended up switching the liner to fatboys and the pain was gone.
And yes I did marathons on my skate on 3x100 with really good timex. It is capable.
Good review bro. I fitted many skates and most of them are tight on that arch. Now I skate the Arctic Grey 110's and can relate to that unreal pressure point you describe. However... I SOLVED it!! Try this and see if it works for you: Don't 'just' heath the liner and put it on. Put tissue's on all the pressure points on your foot. Make it's stuck there with some duct-tape or something. Then put on your socks. (I doubled up the tissues on that same arch pressure point). Then heath up the liner and do as described: Put the skate on really really tight. I repeated this 2 times with both sides with a slight adjustment with the tissues to create some more space. Now they fit like slippers ;) When I just bought them I couldn't skate for 5km without pain or blisters. Now I skate 30km's with the feeling of fluffy stuffed animals hugging my feet.
can you describe that again? I don't get what you mean. Heath the liner? What do you mean by socks? The tissues? Can you re-explain normally please
I think I understand, basically first you make your foot bigger than normal with the help of tissues and wear socks on it, and after wear the liner, when you heat the liner it will reshape of your bigger foot, and after that put the skates in a very tight situation and help to reshape the liner, and repeat the process until you satisfied, one thing if I don't have a heat gun, can I use a hair dryer?
I'm looking for new skates and I like free style street skating, looks like this one suits my preferences more than fr1 310, thanks for the tip if I have any issues about pressure points I'll definitely use your method
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The heat mold is best when you put it in an oven! As many describe it as the perfect way.
@@gcg8187 lol, indeed it was a horrible explanation.
😂@@sile26
You're actually a genius. The second I removed that unnecessary heel support. I just skate better now, and it's so much more comfortable. Thanks for the helpful review!
They are so hard to lace. The buckles don’t get out of the way. I’m exhausted by the time I have them on my feet ! Great review, thanks.
LOL i just bought a pair and as a hockey player man do i agree
So the pressure point problem can be helped if not completely fixed by using a heatgun or hair drier on hot to heat up & soften the plastic in the area you feel discomfort/pressure, then putting your foot in snugging the skate down & letting it cool around your foot. Oh yeah & the pressure points are an insanely common problem/quirk with urban hardboot skates because of the molds they base the skate off of are standardized and so if your foot is any different at all then the mold or if the mold is weird, you have a good chance of having pressure points.. & welcome to larger wheels & the freedom they provide! & Greatings From Lakeland/Orlando !
Excellent review! I also removed the shock absorber part of the insole and now they are soo comfortable.
Thank you! Removing that thing makes such an incredible difference!
Thanks for checking it out! ✊🏼
@@MattBurke820 can you call Powerslide and have them set aside a size 11 for me? Just tell them I’m your half brother and it’s my birthday. Seriously though, can’t find them anywhere so I had to buy Macroblade 80 with ABT brake because everything was sold out or didn’t have my size
Great review! I got mine about a month ago too and absolutely love them. Luckily I haven’t had much of a fit issue, the first couple of session my feet were a little sore. What I have been most surprised about is the quality of the wheels. I skated almost 300 miles on them so far and they are still in great condition. I just switched to 3x100 this week and it’s different but just as much fun!
I cut a whole part from the video about the quality of the wheels and bearings cause it was too all over the place, but I couldn’t agree more!
I’ve skated these things super hard since I’ve had them and the wheels are in phenomenal shape.
What 100 wheels did you go with?! I wanna swap out and try that setup too, but am clueless to what wheels to get haha
Matt Burke I have some Under Cover 100’s from another pair of skates on right now but I’m going to replace those with the Compass Chapel Hills soon
i really believe that the flux frame was at 1st a USD AEON type kit : trinity, real soulplate and frame all in one, but then someone high up panicked / decided that there couldn't be 1 product embracing both PS and USD so rather than trashing the concept they botched it all up. Still, one of the few decent 4x90 frames out there. Great review, super smooth riding and i could feel the heat from those street shots!!!
Haha your theory may very well be correct, and if it is, I’m stoked about that mess up! Haha
These are some of the sickest skates I’ve ever messed around on, so stoked to keep exploring them!
The streets are turning into my home lately! Haha, loving it!
I LOVE the shot at 4:04!!! Id love to see more close up shots mixed in with your wide shots.
Thank you sir! After seeing how clean the iPhone 120fps is, I’ll absolutely be throwing more of that into thing!
I appreciate it!
Great video! Have been on the fence between the Twister Edge and Next boots lately. Coming from an aggressive background so this is all new territory for me. Awesome to see such an honest and well rounded review. Thanks!
I went to try them on, and as soon as I stood up! there was the pinching, so I went with another option, even tho it’s something fixable, for the price the should feel better out of the box!
Great review Matt, I've been looking for a pair of new skates. The dilema is between NEXT series and the HC evo. This is very helpful, I think I'll wait until I got the money for the HC :D
I have the Powerslide Next Pro 110 and I had the same issues with the pressure point. In fact mine may even be worse since I bought one size smaller than usual. However after I broke in the boot a little and bought a ankle support sock sleeve (which did god's work) I have been pretty comfortable in them.
Which sock did you get? I’ve been looking into those neoprene sleeve things, but didn’t know whether to go 1-2 or 3mm hah
I couldn’t imagine this thing being worse than it already is hah, glad you got it figured out!
@@MattBurke820the 2mm sock helped me to get rid of the issue. I was about to use a heat gun and bend out the plastic with the risk of ruining the boot. Luckily I didn’t have to.
I had the same discomfort in my rights skate boot on the inner ankle bone as well. This is actually on the Next core 100's though. Not the 90's you are reviewing but thought it would be worth mentioning.
the boos is the same.
100th like bro!
You deserve it!
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Matt, love your vids man! I just started skating again this past April and it's been going very well! I have a pair of Twister Edge X that I purchased in 2018 but could only get 3 rides because my knee joints and back were just too much! I've slimmed down since so I have less pain and I've been skating everyday to get my muscle conditioning up there and it's been working great for me. The problem with my Twisters is that I'm getting hotspots on the inside upper part of my arch when I skate for more than an hour. Not cool and sucks big time! I used to aggressive skate when I was younger so I was looking at the Aeon 80s but I'm not really looking to do grinds and tricks at my age anymore, lol. I don't want to tweak or injure anything. So I found the Power slide next 90s and I'm thinking perhaps these might be the ones for my city skate flows that I'm heavily leaning towards now. Which of the 2 (Aeon 80 or powerslide next 90) would you recommend me? I'm really just looking for a super comfortable boot that breathes well and has good power transfer. Thanks for any help and keep the vids coming!
Yeah, i bought the Next 80's and had these pressure point issues even after heat molding the liners and doing the heat gun/back-of-the-screwdriver method on the shell of the boot...got so fed up with it that i got the Zoom 100s since i read that they have more room and they definitely feel alot better. Only problem is that i feel like Im literally skating in wet sand. I mean, i come to a stop almost immediately. Been skating for over 20 years, so i pretty well know what I'm doing. So i put the 4x80 frame on the Zoom 100 boot and now i have a pair of Nexts and a 3x100 frame that i dont use. Good marketing strategy, i guess.
Super great review, thanks for the heads up on all of those pros and cons! Now the real trick is finding some of those NEXT boots in White that aren't on backorder for months...
I have Nexts and I have all 4 pressure points :) both sides of the both skates at the same place. Only heatgun worked for me.
Excellent review, beautiful city!
Wait a minute, you've got pressure points at all 4 points where the strap meets the boot?!?
So what exactly do you do with the heat gun? Warm up the area and just push it out from the inside a tiny bit? I've never heat gunned anything in my life haha
I LOVE Tallahassee.
Which Next's do you have??
Matt Burke yes, I would say even going lower than you showed in the vodeo. The skate is more narrow when it goes down, so taking out shock absorber did not help me.
I take out buckles and straps in the area before heating, so that the metal won’t heat up and make holes. I take a large screw driver and use THE HANDLE of it to push the softened plastic a bit out.
I think you can see the result on my review that I did a week or so ago.
I have the Arctic Greys that came with 3x110, but I have replaced the frames into 4x90. Love the 4x90!
Great review!!!
I ordered a pair after seeing your videos and I am waiting for them to arrive.
Haven't skated since 2011 but I am really psyched to get into FSK. Also coming from an aggressive background so your content is very relatable.
Keep them coming 🔥 🔝
Thanks for the protip on the pressure point. I just got the same skate and had the same problem. Will look at skating without the 2nd footbed tomorrow 🙂
did it help removing the foot bed? I have horrible pain in the arsh bone too :)
@@taraslife Yes! But I also unlaced the first 3 eyelets on the boot and laced up the Myfit Liner up to the ankle instead to relieve some pressure. Also, I took it a step further and heat molded the Boot! Yes, you can heat mold the boot because it's made of fiberglass, but had to remove the frames to do so!
✅ All the following skates by Powerslide are fiber-glass reinforced boots (which includes the Powerslide Next):
www.powerslide.com/glass-fiber-reinforced-plastic-GFRP-GFK_7
✅ Here is how to heat mold the boot = 80 Celcius / 175 Farenheit for 15 mins.(🚨 remember you must REMOVE the frames since they are also Fiber-glass reinforced and might get bent out of shape!!! 🚨...unlike in the video where they have the frame still attached which are made of aluminum):
th-cam.com/video/GhlyEzfevew/w-d-xo.html
@@EugeneBaldovino thanks a lot :)
I have the next core 100 and I had to loosen up the laces as much as I could so that the pressure on my feet would ease up. I'm using the trinity frames and they are ridiculously fast lol.
Wow great review! I'm not a fan of grinding on big wheels no matter the frame other than maybe a makio. Sucks about that right foot mold issue, have you tired punching it out with a heat gun? Lastly, your studio lighting setup is on point!
Thanks man! I’ve seen these skates do rails and all sorts of ledges with multiple different grinds, so I figured I’d try it out, but I’m likely to join the no grinds on big wheel team haha
I haven’t used a heat gun yet, that’s my last resort that I’m hoping to not have to take, but we shall see what happens when I take them out for a skate!
And thanks man! I was really, really happy with how this one came out. Would you believe I’m using 2 $6 work lights from Home Depot? Haha
@@MattBurke820 I wouldn't worry about having to heat mold your skates. I do it all the time, just go slow, a little at a time. As for your lighting setup can believe it. I use the same with lots of diffusion. :) I love it when people think your using a 120D or something with an expensive huge light dome/softbox but in actuality you can get away with so much less if you know what your are doing!
Great review and skating /editing. Truly beautiful shots! I have the same issue (commented on the first video already) and heatmolding only brought be that far as not having real blisters but just a sore area there. I have to try out taking out that insole as well or heatgun it. Also on the same page when it comes to navigating that 45 degree ratchet. I agree with all the pros and cons but cant speak for the Kizer Flux. I ride it 3x125 atm. Great skates with some flaws that can (hopefully) be fixed.
I picked a pair of the Next 90 Core up recently. I've had the same issues. I actually really dislike the liners that came with them. Tried a pair of Skinny Fit Liners too, but so far the most comfortable liners have been the stock Flying Eagle liners that came in my F6S Falcons. I've really wanted to love the Next 90's, but they give me shooting pains up my leg, definitely more prominent on my left leg than the right one though. Major pressure point right near the 45, like the boot is torquing my foot in some strange way. I'm not really sure, but I haven't solved it.
I'd picked these up along side the F6S Falcons, and a pair of Reign Kronos as well. The Kronos post-baking has become my preferred skate, being right behind the F6S for comfort. However, the Kronos is faster, it's definitely less durable for urban skating. But since my skating background is mostly hockey, it's been perfect for getting back into it. The Next 90 end up faster than the F6S, but slower than the Kronos, and they currently lag behind the other two in comfort by a lot. I've considered contacting Powerslide to see if they can do anything about it, because it really is just awful to skate in for any length of time more than like, 10-15 minutes.
The Kronos have one strange pressure point on the outer edge, near my pinky toe even after baking, but that's really the worst of the Kronos. The F6S has been comfortable until my atrophied skate muscles start screaming.
I didn't know you could remove the shock absorber part! I have Next 100 and I also had issues with pressure point inside feet. I got a heat gun from my soldering station and expanded the shell that was causing pain! I searched 'inline skate pressure point' here on YT, thats how I found the solution. Great video u earned a sub!
Thanks for sharing your experience on these skates. It's good to see someone that has faced similar problems. As for me, I was getting blisters in the same area as you were getting pressure points, but after some time I figured out how to reduce the friction with the right combination of socks and tightness of the skate. I'll see if removing my heel lifts can give me more comfort too. btw I skate the next core 80s.
It seems like a LOT of us are dealing with this similar issue! Which is annoying because the skates are so, so sick and so much fun, but the amount of pain caused has been the only real bummer I've come across.
Definitely try removing that heel lift if you don't mind a flatter ride, just make sure to have a nice insole in the liner to cushion any gaps or stair rides and whatever else.
How do you like the 80's?? Do you mainly city skate with those, or what's your preferred type of skating?
I got my pair of powerslide nexts about 3 weeks ago, about the same time you got your 90s, so your initial review of them came in handy as this was my first pair of powerslide skates. I was looking for something that I wanted to spend money on and keep skating and reinvesting in. I did skate 80mm K2s before but those weren't really doing it for me anymore. So far I feel very much at home with the 80s. Since I am rather new to skating (started about a year ago), I'm currently experimenting on my skates trying to figure out my style. I do like the wizardy/slalom type of skating, although I don't have a rockered setup to fully embrace it. On the contrary, I mostly skate on the streets, so I like the speed and the amount of control and support my 80mms give me.
Im curious about sizing. Do you know how long your foot is in CM? And what size did you get?
9:20 Thx for a tip. Hopefully i will no need to use it..Anyway i haven't received yet my pair, but I'm so excited so I started watching reviews on YT. :D I haven't skating since i was 14 lol now im 31 and i miss it :D
for those worried about the pressure point honestly just try the heat gun plus screwdriver method! I just bought these, immediately felt the pressure point, did the heat gun thing, and it was gone immediately the next day. Don't be afraid to let the plastic melt n really push it out. After you put the straps back on you won't be able to tell at all. If you're gonna spend this much money on a pair of skates might as well as go all out.
Also reviews of other "urban" skates seem to suggest that this is a common problem for urban skates in general and not just this model.
Is there a video you recommend to do this heat gun technique? Thanks!
You know what, I solved the unreal pressure point problem by changing to a smaller size. And it fits me perfect and it has no pressure point at all.
I went with the phuzion instead just because of how light weight they are but after seeing your review I’m glad I didn’t get the next because they would probably also destroy my feet. I love the look of the next so I was very close to ordering them. I’m glad you were able to make them fit you properly
I saw your video with those Phuzions and they looked dope. I think I ordered mine right around the same time as you haha
I really like the ability to switch to a 3x100 setup on them which was a massive selling point for me.
That pressure point is gnarly though, I have a quarter sized scar on my foot from it, which I’ve never gotten from literally any other skate ever
Matt Burke great minds think alike! I mainly got my skates just because I’m a little out of shape. I need to drop like 10lbs :P
@@MattBurke820 In hindsight, you could use the Kizer flux frame on any other trinity mount boot.
I have the next 125 in white and I had the same problem as you but only on my left foot, I was taking my skates off and literally had a screw shaped hole in my foot from the 45 degree strap, I basically ended up putting a plaster on the area for a while and eventually think my skin ended up toughening up and it's not to bad now, only get pain if I have been skating for a good few hours and it's not to bad, but it's obviously a design flaw if everyone is saying the same thing
So the pressure point problem can be helped if not completely fixed by using a heatgun or hair drier on hot to heat up & soften the plastic in the area you feel discomfort/pressure, then putting your foot in snugging the skate down & letting it cool around your foot. Oh yeah & the pressure points are an insanely common problem/quirk with urban hardboot skates because of the molds they base the skate off of are standardized and so if your foot is any different at all then the mold or if the mold is weird, you have a good chance of having pressure points. P.S hope this helps
Within regards to the pressure point, try using a heat gun to the outside of the boot, just to pop out the pressure point. I’ve owned multiple boots where I’ve had that exact issue. After heating and popping that small section out, everything has been good...give it a try if you still haven’t achieved the level of comfort you’re looking for.
The heat gun is going to be my last resort cause I don’t wanna overdue it’s and mess anything up haha. My blister and bruise is all healed up now, so if this next session isn’t as comfortable as I want, we’re heat gunnin! Haha
I appreciate the tip! ✊🏼
you took a heat to the hardshell boot?
That 90's Guy...yes! No issues, heat it slowly...
The pressure point is unfortunately very real. I'll look into removing the heel support you mentioned - I hope it works because I have a nasty bruise on my right arch from my first skate today! For the 45 degree strap you can just swivel them down out of the way while lacing up so that they're touching the wheels instead of the laces!
did removing the heel support help?
Amazing. Really really cool Review!! Damn nice video
THANK YOU! I appreciate that a ton! I worked hard on this one and super proud of it, thanks for the kind words!
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@@MattBurke820 Of course, you definitely deserve it!
Agreed!
Thank you for this review!
I see it's a bit dated, but still relevant enough to teach me, and the comment section is golden!
I havent skated in years, many years. I was into ice hockey, and those skates can be terrible to break in.
Had Lightning TRS skates back in the 90s. (Yes, I'm old).
Just bought my daughter (7yrs old) some skates (not expensive, kids grow fast..), and i need to be able to take her out to the city and skate park.
Went iceskating recently with some Bauers, and was able to do all the tricks no problem... still got it!
Was thinking about inline hockey skates, like the Bauer Vapor, but then saw these, and i want the best skate without going over $600.
My question: Did Powerslide fix this issue?
I want skates that have fully adjustable rockers, and the Next Charcoal 90 seem to have VERY adjustable rockers!
I dont see why skates would not have adjustable rockers, doesn't make sense to me at all. Having to use various sized wheels seems silly.
Oh, also, are these Trinity frames made with the ability to remove the two wheels for a single wheel in the middle?
That's cool if so!
Thanks again!
New sub.
Man, you have great style on forward landings. I know it doesn't sound that special, but most people get wobbly, don't crouch down deep enough, or just look quite sketeched out when taking bigger impact landing forward. So I am impressed!
This definitely help with the shock absorbers in the heel. I have the Flying eagle F5s and I have the same problem! I’ll give that a try tho!! Thanks man!
I’ve been hearing a whole lot about the Flying Eagle’s and wanna give them a try!
Good luck with that pressure point! Hope the heel support removal works for ya!
So the pressure point problem can be helped if not completely fixed by using a heatgun or hair drier on hot to heat up & soften the plastic in the area you feel discomfort/pressure, then putting your foot in snugging the skate down & letting it cool around your foot. Oh yeah & the pressure points are an insanely common problem/quirk with urban hardboot skates because of the molds they base the skate off of are standardized and so if your foot is any different at all then the mold or if the mold is weird, you have a good chance of having pressure points. Do indeed really hope this helps
A thorough review without any complaints of plastic frames, appearing satisfactory. I was absolutely new to aggressive skating, I would've attempted if twenty ages younger. (Correct me if so, I guessed frames of aggressive skates were never metallic but always plastic.)
The places appeared nice, neat, and clean. It seemed too empty with slight uneaseness, no other living things around. However, your skating around meeting little hindrance or avoidance to go around, that really transcended into something like free spirit or being care-free / worry-forgotten. How many miles were past around the city and campus!
I became interested in these 90mm skates with superb plastic frames. Would they be capable of 12~20 miles of cruising with ease as other urban/fitness skates typically with aluminium frames? Thanks.
Wow! I don't know where to start! Ok, so back in the 90's when blading exploded I rented a pair of "Rollerblades" (I am that old) and the employee told my girlfriend (now wife) and I "the grass is your friend, head for the grass if you are in trouble!" So first of all, I can't believe you hit that drop rail with a soul grind, you got balls! But in that case the grass was truly your friend! I think the Kizer Flux frame might be OK for makios only? The type of city/urban/freeride, whatever you want to call it, that you are doing on these skates is my favorite kind of blading. So your video makes me want these skates! But the pressure point thing is a concern. My foot is not crazy wide but I'd say a little wide so... I think the guy from Rolling Family used a heat gun to widen the plastic shell on his Next boot! That pump track! So cool! The cops in your town seem cool too! Stay safe and keep up the great content! It must be getting hot on Florida. It's getting toasty here in Dubai. Great video man!
Sure is getting hot/muggy/humid/awful in Florida I'm dying over here lol, good time to pick up a few more slalom moves in between rains though!
Wow I have exactly that same issue with my right skate only. I wasn't expecting it to be an issue other people had.
Mine give a little.preasure point at times, but I think it's totally. Dependant on your foot shape. They are quite a narrow Fitting skate. I use a My Fit 2nd skin liner which gives a little more room. That shock absorber is too stop your heels getting busted. Maybe look for a smaller one? Or put your dr scholls insole in there instead. Great video as always 👍 Also, try those liners on your SL. You will Love it.
The Dr Scholls insole I have in the liner is a super thick gel one and keeps me super comfy on all my drops and everything. With that support heel, the skate is unskateable for me.
Planning to throw these liners in my SL’s next session. Stoked to see the difference from my current liner hah
I've got a pair of FR FR1 skates that also have a pressure point in that area. I've decided to take a heat gun to that area and try to move that pressure point out. I've seen some one do the same. I'm hoping this works.
Very good review! The skate is truly amazing. Saw the soul grind you tried to perform and I think you may have approached this the wrong way. In the clip it rather seems that you got wheelbite on the front foot. This not having an H-block, my guess would be that you'll most likely nail some fun sliding on these, doing Mizous. If you trail the back foot far enough you'll actually be grinding on the frame plastic. In any case, skate safe bro!
I hear you.... I have the Powerslide Next 80's that I just bought. I took a heat gun to it and it fits alot better.
I have recently bought PSlide Next. I wish I had watched your video earlier. My right boot seems to fit perfectly but I'm having the same issue with the pressure in left boot in the same spot as you have. 2 hours of skating and I have my own bruise... Removing heel support didn't help at all (removing it will not be the best option since I need this cushioning when landing). Also I've added additional screw washer to this 45 degree strap because the screw was too long and it was hurting my foot. After spending so much money I expected the highest quality, unfortunately I got my bruise instead. What did you do with your issue? Did you return your skates? Did they take it back?
Pressure points are not an issue with skates quality, it's a fit issue. Any skates will fit some feet great, and cause pain to other feet. You just need to find the skates that are a right fit. Or modify them to fit, if the mismatch is small (i.e. heatgun "punching out"). For the screw issue, a washer is a quick fix, another option that adds less complexity/weight is to grind off the tip of the screw.
@@GenePavlovsky thanks for the response. All power slide Next skates are pretty tight. I still think that these skates are not of good quality comparing to their price. I skate Them skates for more than a year, no issues here.
@@wojtekwu6507 I can't judge them on price/quality, as I don't have many skates to compare them to. But pressure points shouldn't be a reason to blame quality, fit is a very individual thing. I have wide feet and I couldn't even put on several models of very reputable soccer or climbing shoes. Doesn't mean these shoes are bad, they are just bad for me personally. I'm glad you found skates that fit you well.
@@GenePavlovsky yeah, you are right, but I know other 3 people who have/had these skates and all of them had the same issue, so maybe something is not fully right with this model. Anyways, thanks for the response!
@@wojtekwu6507 maybe but we're just speculating here. They are afaik one of the top selling skates so there must be plenty of people happy with them. And then logically also some people for whom they are not a good fit, or who have had some quality issues. Only PowerSlide knows what the percentage of customer complaints or warranty claims is on these.
Great well balanced review.
Would you recommend the Powerslide Next or the Rollerblade Twister Edge X?
Thanks for the review. You're a madman on wheels.
I got the same problem with my Next boot. I've heat molded the liner twice already and still got the pressure points problem. I will try removing that extra padding or shock absorber as what they might call it and see if it works for me. Thanks for sharing your tips Matt!!!
If that does not work, definitely try a heat gun. GO SLOWLY, take out the liner and the strap. I started with a 300 degree F heat setting and kept it constantly moving around the spot until it got nice and hot, then I pressed with back of screwdriver which I wrapped to give it a little more surface area. After 3 different sessions and heat cycles, I finally got it to be comfortable. I did both boots since I felt the pressure in same area on both feet.
i have enjoyed the video, keep up the good work
Everyone's foot is different. That's why powerslide designed the skate so you could take out that heel raise portion. It was no mistake.
Keep smiling.
I changed the liner that seemed to help alot. and I've her you can use a heat gun.
good job, good video... nice test
I also found that the laces and ankle buckle don’t work together. Someone else I know removed the ankle buckle. I prefer the buckle and instead put in short laces for only the front foot, in front of the buckle. With the extra benefit that I never have to untie them, so much faster!
3:48 wow, ty God you are still alive
Hi, just saw this video, and the con that you have is happening in mine also, but i do nothing about it, and my foot kinda adapting with the pain pressure point after 3 days play around with those thing. Nice Video!
Ugh winter is almost here in the northeast. I wish I was down in fl. Might as well hold off on buying skates for now. I’ve been looking at 3 x 110s but not sure yet.
I'm watching this one year after I've had my Next skates, and for the longest time I've noticed some discomfort around my right arch only, so it's vindicating that you mentioned this. However it's nothing as serious as what you mention, luckily! My biggest complaint about these is how bulky they seem, as I'm wanting some great slalom skates. Why the dorky half-ass soul plate??
It's actually not a bulky mass feeling wise & it's not a super heavy skate unlike the look. Check out Bill Stoppards video on the Aeon 80s he puts it really well how they feel, & then all the praise about them not sacrificing mobility or slide/turning depth, put that on this skate plus some because the soul plate is about half the Aeon 80's!
I can’t decide between these and the power slide zoom 80. I know the white version of these really really drew me in.
Hey Matt, thanks for the great review! I just got my pair and hope I can make them work for me. One thought: Have you tried to skate without the 45 degree strap?
I took the 45 degree strap off my NEXT 90s as well. The waxed laces work great on their own.
@@TwistyTrav Nice! I'm gonna try this
I agree there's really not to much need for the 45 degree strap with waxed laces unless you're planing on doing slalom!
Dude you just locked in the wheels, you can clearly see it in the rail clip, it is not the skate's fault... if you never skated big wheels before, wheel bite is something you must be aware off.
Reggarding the pressure point, it is super common for people coming from aggressive, as our feet get deformed over time due to unsupportive flat boots. I have no pain on them myself but also feel they are more comfortable without the shockabsorber. Since you have the option to remove it it is not a flaw IMO, but you can also try to heat mold the liners and see if they feel better. Now I am skating the NEXT without the 45º buckle, but laced all the way until the top eyelet and that's the best setup for me, give it a try. Nice video BTW!
If you have wide feet I would recommend you the ZOOM boot instead the NEXT.
My front wheels definitely locked and caught, but my soul foot completely locked on it as well which forced all my weight to push onto the front frame. Definitely user error more than anything, but it was too funny for me to not share haha
As for the boots, I've removed the 45 degree strap, heat molded the liner, removed the shock absorber and I've started wearing 2 pairs of thick socks when I skate and there's STILL pain. My feet are comfortable as far as the footbed is concerned, I just wonder if my right foot is bigger than my left or if there's something in the right boot design. I've talked to literally dozens of other people who have the exact same issue only with their right boot, though... which is just weird either way ahah
Honestly, I'm not sure I have a wide foot, but I may look into the ZOOM boot if that's made for wider feet. I LOVE the Next boot and this whole setup, it's just that 1 pressure point that is unforgiving hah. One of these days I'll heatmold the actual boot and see if that can offer some much needed relief
I appreciate you checking out the video!
I’ve never had a skate without pressure points. Even back to roller skates.
I think the 45 degree strap issue seems to be true for other brands. They need to use a buckle that can click tighter in small increments (like what is found on various Sidi shoes) while it is closed.
have no isue on rb cruiser - can go very tight with no pain
Great review Matt!
I just got mine today, but they seem a little bit heavy compared to my PS Imperial 110 mm. What do you think about that, especially when you cruise some distance?
Yeah, for the price of those skates there shouldn’t be discomfort like that. I’m glad I seen this but I really want those and will half to settle with the RB 80’s… it’s my first pair in over 20yrs so maybe they’re to advanced for my skill level at this point
Hey Matt! Great review and these are hellofa blades. Can you tell me how wide feet you have? Ordered these and not sure about the wideness... Thanks n stay safe! 🤘👊
I had the same pain , and I adapted to the pain after some weeks , I shouldn’t just ignore the pain but I just adapted, thank for the tip now I can skate better
same problem! my left foot had that presure! but i send them back! to much pain!
If you still have pain, try getting some ankle support sock covers bought one for $16 bucks off amazon really cleared up the pain for me.
So *you’re* the reason inline warehouse has the next 90s on backorder. I wish they would make an all black version.
I'll go ahead and take the blame for this one! Didn't even know they were on back order, though haha.
An all black version of these would be too awesome, we may not be ready for all that haha... but an all black pair of these would really just be such a sick look.
Matt Burke I think I’m gonna throw my money at Oak City. Now if they sell out, I’ve only got myself to blame for making this comment!
Dexter Sans Gauche haha I was GONNA order them from OakCity, but they were out of my size, so I snuck over to inline warehouse. Hopefully Long has them for you!
Matt Burke do you size according to raw cm measurements? I have wide feet, so I’m hoping the moldable liners will help compensate.
@@leonardticsay8046 I have wider feet with a high instep TRUST me order a half size up for the next skates! P.S half size up your cm/mm measurements because the US/UK/EU sizes differ based on the company.
Btw. The wicked abec 9 bearings use kyodo grease that doesn't need to be cleaned 6moths
Oh, whoops haha... in my defense of not knowing that, my bearings were WRECKED from the pump track/trail cause there was a ton of sand and dirt that I had to skate/walk through, so I felt the need to clean.
That’s good to know, though, I may have to look into that grease as well hah
@@MattBurke820 no wories but next time but some light grease best shimano wheel bearing grease its for bicycles but when you put it just on the cage between the ball bearings it will be smooth and last ages because oil doesn't last long
Has anyone solved the problem with pressure point using heat gun? I have excatly the same problem under my right ankle... Next monday I take my skates to the shop and they will do heat molding. I have removed plastic under the heel, heat liners in the oven and it's a little better, but still the right foot doesn't feel comfortable and still have blisters... Hope it helps, if not I have to just sell my Nexts...
Hi, did heat molding work? I want to buy those, tried it on but my ankles hurt. I really like the rest of them so Im considering buying those and using heat gun...
I hope you compare the riding experience of 4x90mm vs 3x110mm.
That's what i am interested in theses days.
I definitely plan on it! I haven’t ridden 3x110 yet but I’m changing that very soon
I started on a 4x90 & now my main outdoor setup is 3x110 they're both quite similar in the way of height {if you get 3x110 trinity it's the same as 4x90 165 mount height wise) so similar balance feel the 90s are better at stability moves such as 360s then the 110s but they're not quite as fast, similar cornering feel you can carve a little deeper with 110s so slightly sharper turns I guess but overall 4x90 feels a good bit smoother which is nice for downhill & 90s have a little bit easier time & feel when it comes to stoping moves like the powerstop. but for like long slides 110s are a little better.
so: 110s | 90s
speed | stability
sharper turns | smoother
nicer slides | nicer stops
harder to do tricks | slightly easier all round tricks Best of luck enjoy!
Just ordered these!
I live in tallahasse also, I'm looking to get into the sport to lose weight and enjoy a sport that i grew up with. Was hoping you could recommend a local store or shop to support in tallahassee. Thanks, and great review!
Another Tallahassee person?!? Hell yeah!
As for a local shop, we got NOTHIN! I do all my skate shopping on InlineWarehouse, RollerWarehouse, and OakCity.
I typically get my bearings at Phaze One SkateShop here in town, but they only carry skateboarding gear.
I just got another pair of urban big wheel skates, so I'm bout to be rolling all over town just like in this video hah
@@MattBurke820 I thought so I couldn't find anything local so I bought online. I purchased a pair of powerslide next 80 from inlinewarehouse. I have been enjoying your videos and reviews. Keep up the good work!
Odd you say today about the right skate, I find it painful putting my right foot in but that pain comes from the top mid section of my foot
Hey Matt, do you agree with the Powerslide's sizing instruction for Next skates? I mean they advise to measure your foot and add 0,5-0,9mm "for extra comfort" when everywhere I look it's being said that skates should fit rly snug and uncomfortable at first. Although I followed with their recommendations and took the 44-45 while normally wear 43 sneaker (I'm 28cm foot size) and just wondering if I choose the right option. Just wondering if you use your true size or did you went size up/down?
Thanks!
I went with a size larger as well. My foot length is 260mm, which should be a 40-41 EU according to the size chart. Instead, I went with the 42-43 EU and it fits great.
Thank you so much, that's a relief :)
ahhah BUSTED!!!
Cool video, thanks. Regarding the pressure point near the fixing point of the 45 degree strap, could it be that the screw that holds this strap in place is a little bit too long and intrudes the boot a bit? I recently took my HC Evos apart and when I put things back together I mixed up a couple of screws. One was 6mm long, the other 7mm and I could feel that last one digging into my foot from the inside of the boot. Perhaps a similar mistake happened at the factory? 🤔🤷🏼♂️
I just took some sandpaper to the end of the bolt and it fixed the issue for me.
I've got 2 Pair's of the Next and they have both cracked on me, Powerslide are sending replacement shells but I'm worried that the same thing will just happen again.
I've ending up buying the RB Pro X till I get replacements although I'm not enjoying the Pro X.
I love the Next but I hate that the boots crack and it seems to be a wide spread problem 😔
Why not heat mold the area in the boot. Whats the deal with the Bones speed cream. Did you degrease the factory grease and apply it? How are the bearings spinning now
Hello Matt,
I have a similar issue, however, it's on the left foot (the inside ankle's pointy bone), I feel that it's always being pressured... can you suggest a solution please?
Having the same issue once i lay more to front while i am skating the front wheel brake by itself not sue if this due to my weight or a factory fault
I'm looking to but a 4x90 and I just found out about these as well as the Rollerblade Maxxum XT (2022 upcoming version) which would you recommend I get? As a hybrid convenient commuting skate..?
Hey love your videos, I just got the same frames but what wheels, bearings and screws did you use? Any help would be appreciated thanks!
I bought a size 12 1 size bigger for my son so he can grow into for the next year or so. Buying skates is expensive after a while.
I have these skates. Your pressure Point issue is a Personal one. I've talked to others who agree.
Everyone feet are different and both your feet are different. It's not the skate. It's just that THIS skate hits YOUR issue where other don't. Regardless. It's not the Skate! It's YOUR particular foot with this particular skate. Quit bashing! It's a GREAT skate!
Do you use all the eyelets and lace it to the top? Its a real hassle to lace this boot and the laces dont seem long enough. I just got mine today and im trying to figure it out after being out of the sport for 20 years.
Are those skates fast enough? My weight is 100 kg so are they capable for me ? Do you recommend any thing else? Thank you ❤️
They are perfect for me, but I weigh 55kg, so I'm not sure how they'd be for anyone a different size.
You may need to check the boots, though, if you've got wide feet they might be a bit tight. The boots are very narrow.
I don't have any recommendations for you, cause these are the only bigger wheel skates I've got, but check out Ricardo Lino, Brandon Drummond, and Thirty & Rollin, they'll have more info for you about all that!
Good luck finding something!
I too had a pressure point on the right skate that is giving me painful blisters and cuts on the inside of my right foot. In your case, is the pressure point affecting the outside or inside of your right foot?
Do you changed the liner? I feel pressure points after removing the heel part, and after heat moulding. I thought about changing the liner to.
The problem ur having is the screw tht holds the middle strap on God's in too deep put a tiny washer between it and itll stop the pain see it on another vid . Let us know how it turns out
Hey cool tip. interested to see the video you're mentioning. That screw is killing me.Thanks
Hello mate where do you put the washer?
@@lovevibefamily A washer under the head of the screw will allow the screw to do the same job as it does now (holding the strap to the boot) but will prevent the screw protruding into the boot (where it can hurt your foot). In my opinion, if you have such a problem, it's better to remove the screw and grind 1-2 mm of its tip using any of the following tools: Dremel, bench grinder, angle grinder, hand file, sandpaper. Then reinstall the screw, no need for ghetto solutions like washers. But you can use a washer to test the theory that the pain is indeed caused by this screw, which may or may not be the case.
HI I am planning to buy some. my foot is 26cm by 10cm. What size do you recommend?
Go for next a half size up so 42-43 EU size for the Nexts. Have fun!
Im 27.5 with normal width. Should I do 42-43. Or go up to 44-45?
Same cons with my right boot in my imperials it's real hurts like hell.
How are those Kizers vs an aluminum frame I want to try 4 x 90 but can't find any aluminum frames at the moment. I'm just a cruiser at the moment not doing all the tricks for right take a curb here and there. You think they are good for just cruising on vs aluminum?
I'm unfortunately not the right person to ask about this! These frames and the Kizer Trimax frames are the only big wheel frames I've ever skated, so I've got 0 experience with aluminum. I do know that Ricardo Lino has done some videos about that topic, though, and he is way more knowledgeable than me in all that kind of stuff.
OR Brandon Drummond or Thirty & Rollin would be good resources as well.
Yes there is a pressure point but after a time it's gone. it's a bone on your feet that make that pressure point.
I ride at the pump track all the time i wish I could find that cop because I can’t ride there right now !😥
There’s usually a cop sitting around the area. If you just ask nicely and no one else is around, they may be cool! This guy was super cool to me!
Bro that shock absorber saved my heels and i don't have a single con that you have, my cons are that they are adictive and the laces are too long
The new insoles I put in act as a heel support that’s way more comfortable than the stock stuff! I’m gapping off way higher stuff now with much more comfort, but we’ve all got different situations!
They’re definitely addictive as hell, but my laces are too short for me haha
@@MattBurke820 whana change the laces😂😂😂 i droped to flat from 2m radius because i wanted to be cool😂
Hey, do you prefer going on rockered kizer frame on skatpark or not?
Same pressure point... I am actually trying to get a refund from my shop.
Never seen a skate that can make your feet bleed in less than 30 minutes before...
Ah damn, sorry to hear that, man!
I’m still dealing with the same discomfort, but I’ve just started bandaging you and wearing multiple pairs of socks. I’m going to try to heat mold the boot and pop that pressure point out, hoping that’ll fix it.
Sorry to hear you’re dealing with the same thing though
@@MattBurke820 I'm gonna try to remove the shock absorber like you said, once my feet is heal
I got PS Hardcore evo skates and they have a trinity mount. I would have thought your PS Next skates would have a trinity mount too. But when I looked at that new frame at the end of your video it looks like a standard mount. The frame looks like a two bolt mount and not 3 bolt like the proper trinity. It's a bit hard to see the frame as the lighting in your video is dark.
Good luck
Its trinity