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Rollerblade, Inc. is credited with creating one of the fastest-growing sports in the world: inline skating. The world leader in the inline skate market, Rollerblade® pioneered the inline skating boom by changing the perception of inline skates. Once seen as strictly an off-season training device for hockey players, inline skates are now a widely accepted "lifestyle" product that can be used by just about anyone. Today professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts and fun seekers of all ages enjoy the sport of inline skating.

Through the years, Rollerblade has achieved several industry "firsts," such as the use of polyurethane boots and wheels, metal frames, dual bearings and heel brakes. In addition, Rollerblade has achieved the following industry firsts:

• Ventilated shells/breathable liners
• Buckle closure system
• "Cored" wheel design
• Graduated brake design
• Aggressive skate/stunt skate
• Award-winning braking system - Advanced Braking System (ABT)®
• Women’s Specific Skate
• Tool less, push-button adjustable children’s skate
• Liner with temperature regulation material (keeps feet cooler and dryer)
Rollerblade continues to lead the inline skate industry, with over 250 patented innovations.

Rollerblade continues to push the sport in new frontiers with innovative technologies, and revolutionary marketing programs to spread the gospel of inline skating. Inline skating continues to grow in popularity as people discover the health benefits of skating – Inline skating burns as many calories as running and is easier on the joints too. Whether people use skates for trick skating (aggressive skating), social events, fitness purposes, or competitive games, skating is a sport that the entire family can enjoy!

ALUMINUM FRAME
This frame provides good torsional stiffness and maximum weight reduction. It’s 10.24”/260mm (24.0-28.5 sizes) and 10.62”/270mm (29.0-31.5 sizes) long. Maximum 82mm wheels. It can be adjusted laterally to customize the boot-frame alignment for different skating styles.

ADVANCED FITNESS FRAME
The special elliptical-shaped section, patented by Rollerblade, provides high torsional stiffness and maximum weight reduction. Excellent control. It’s 10.84”/275mm long. Maximum 82mm wheels. It can be adjusted laterally to customize the boot-frame alignment for different skating styles.

LIGHTSPEED EXTRUDED ALUMINUM FRAME
This frame, developed by Rollerblade, is very light and performance. It’s 10.84”/275mm long. Maximum 90mm wheels and 165mm spacing. It can be adjusted laterally to customize the boot-frame alignment for different skating styles.

PFS LINER - TRAINING XV
PFS LINER - TRAINING LINER
• Memory Fit
• Breathable
• Lycra slide for easy foot entry
• Training or Xtra Vented footbed

TRAINING FOOTBED
• Soft anatomical footbed
• Shock absorber in the heel: differentiated in thickness
and size for men and women.
• Vents for breathability
• Terry cloth finish for added comfort

PFS - ROLLERBLADE PROFESSIONAL RIDER
• CoolMax®
• Lite Auto Shaping Dual Density
• Memory Fit
• Footbed: PROfessional
• Breathable
• Lycra slide for easy foot entry

PROFESSIONAL FOOTBED
• Anatomical insoles for the Lightning last with two different materials:
- One structuring base material, stiffer at the rear
- One surface material for comfort
• Larger vents for breathability
• Men’s and women’s specific fit
(The W footbed is 3mm thicker in the heel area)
• Anti-bacteria surface treatment
• Terry cloth finish for added comfort

COOLMAX®
The specially engineered DuPont fibers used in CoolMax® fabrics transport perspiration away from the body to the outer layer of the fabric, where it can evaporate quickly. At the same time, the uniquely shaped fibers provide great breathability, even when wet. The breathability (called air permeability by fabric techies) further enhances the thermoregulatory effect, keeping your feet dry and cool.

POWER STRAP
These power straps provide secure fit with unmatched support, while ensuring ultimate energy-transfer to the frame.

ABT BRAKE
Rollerblade's exclusive, award winning, Active Braking Technology® (ABT) started the inline skating revolution by making skating a safer, more enjoyable activity for beginner and experts alike. Stopping was always the biggest barrier to entering the sport for newcomers, but nothing accelerated interest in skating like this revolutionary braking system. Instead of lifting your toe down, just slide your braking foot forward. This movement forces the cuff back, which lowers the brake to the ground for reliable, controlled stopping. ABT brakes can even be adjusted to different heights to accommodate individual skaters, skating styles, and brake wear. Because ABT® allows you to keep all eight wheels on the ground there’s nowhere you can’t go!

TRIFORCE™ LITE
This new, minimalistic shell is incredibly sleek, yet ultra-stable, providing the perfect amount of support while reducing all unnecessary weight. Through years of extensive research into biomechanical forces of a skate, Rollerblade engineers have identified the crucial points of support needed to significantly reduce foot fatigue – allowing you to skate more comfortably, for longer periods of time.
TriForce™ Lite channels energy created during the stride directly to the wheelbase, creating an incredibly efficient, powerful stride. Using the principles of our original Triforce™ technologies Rollerblade created a lighter, stronger, more breathable shell that does not compromise on performance and support.

TFS™ CLOSURE SYSTEM (Total Fit System)
Since Rollerblade’s inception, it has always been synonymous with innovation. The large majority of in-line skates have the typical lace, buckle, and power strap closure system. Rollerblade created a revolutionary system that makes putting the skate on quick and effortless, while fitting more precisely than possible with laces or buckles. The system also enables an exact fit every time, by adjusting to the contours of your foot. It is easy, speedy, comfortable, light and extremely effective.

WOMEN'S FIT
Rollerblade has been making a women’s specific fit inline skate longer than any company. Through extensive research over the years, there were many considerations to the developments of adapting to the physiological differences between men’s and women’s legs and feet. Rollerblade skates provide a precise fit adapted to a woman’s anatomical characteristics, optimizing both comfort and musculoskeletal support. In addition, their women’s skates provide the perfect heel-toe pitch for the female stride and center of balance, thereby increasing overall ergometric performance.
The following is a list of women’s different foot and leg characteristics:
- Narrower feet
- Less foot volume
- Lower calf muscles
- Toe-heel 3–4 mm higher compared to men
- More pronounced foot arch
- Higher instep
- More nail polish (not a real factor in the developement but a noted difference)

Women’s Fit Liners
From these observations, Rollerblade has designed the “Women’s Fit Liners” on a true women’s last (shape):
- Making the heel area thicker in the footbeds to adapt for the higher toe – heel and volume difference
- Incorporated a lower “V”-shaped cuff to accommodate for the lower calf muscles, allowing the fit to be more comfortable.