Overview
The Lightning name is legendary, but today's Rollerblade Lightning 80 Men's Skates are making history. They are designed to please in any environment, whether it urban freestyle skating, fitness skating, or skating just for fun. Although labeled "men's" by RB, it is really a unisex model that fits the same as the Rollerblade Lightning 80 Women's. If looking for a lighter color way, check out the women's version and just order one size larger.
The 2024 Lightning boots are the first to feature Rollerblade's Memory Buckles (both the 45-degree AND cuff positions). This allows you to get them on and off faster than most, with micro-adjustability set and remembered for the next time you skate. Lightning Liners are super comfortable with anatomical padding. Inside are PSI footbeds, shock erasers, and footboard sizers for fit adjustments. The boots are nice and strong with plenty of ventilation cutouts and replaceable lateral sliders. So they are strong and responsive for urban freestyle skating, but with airflow (more than the Maxxum and Twister) and comfort to skate for fitness, commuting, or just for fun! The base of the boots have metal frame mounting blocks to attach strong extruded aluminum frames (removable and adjustable) for efficient energy transfer and synergy between the boot and frame. Inside is high-quality Urban 80mm 85A Wheels & SG7 Bearings (brake is included in the box).
| Model Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Skate Type | Urban |
| Skill Level | Intermediate and Better |
| Weight | 1446g (US 9.0 EU 42) |
Specifications
KEY TECHNOLOGIES | |
|---|---|
Footboard Sizer | |
| Memory Buckle Closure System Micro-adjustable buckles with multiple connection points. Once set, a single pull on the internal side allows the skater to get out of the skates quickly, and back in them at the same precise setting enjoyed previously without any adjustment. |
| BOOTS | |
|---|---|
| Construction | Molded Plastic |
| Cuff | Medium |
| Liners | Lightning Liner - Removable Shock Eraser Footbed Sizer |
| Heat Moldable | No |
| Closures | Memory Cuff Buckle 45° Memory Buckle Standard Lacing |
| Mounting | 165mm |
| FRAMES | |
|---|---|
| Material | Extruded Aluminum |
| Mounting | 165mm |
| Length | 9.6” Axle to Axle (243mm) |
| Removable | Yes |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Stock Wheel Setup | 4x80mm |
| Max Wheel Size | 80mm |
| Axles | One-Piece Rollerblade Race Axles 8mm, 4mm Hex |
| COMPONENTS | |
|---|---|
| Wheels | Rollerblade Urban 80mm 85A |
| Bearings | SG7 |
| Brake | Included Compatible with RB Cruiser & RB Pro X Skate Brake |
| Axle for Brake Removal | Included |
| Skate Tool | Included |
| MANUFACTURER and WARRANTY INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 073726001A1 |
| Time | 6 Months |
| Contact | Inline Warehouse |
| Country of Origin | China |
Videos
Sizing Chart
| GENERAL SKATE SIZING GUIDELINES | |
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| Measure both feet with socks similar to those in which you intend to skate. Then use the measurement of the longest point and reference the model-specific size chart to determine size. How to Measure Your Feet for Skates. | |
| Proper fit has the toes not being cramped against the front. Toes may slightly brush the front as heels will settle back when in the skating position. Try on skates indoors while in a seated position. Lace and buckle both skates, tap your heels to the floor, and then stand and bend your knees to simulate the skating position. How to Try on Inline Skates for Fit. |
| Lightning Size | CM | EU |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 - 6.5 | 23.6 - 24.5 | 38.0 - 39.5 |
| 7.0 - 7.5 | 24.6 - 25.5 | 39.0 - 40.0 |
| 8.0 - 8.5 | 25.6 - 26.5 | 40.5 - 41.0 |
| 9.0 - 9.5 | 26.6 - 27.5 | 42.0 - 42.5 |
| 10.0 - 10.5 | 27.6 - 28.5 | 43.0 - 44.0 |
| 11.0 - 11.5 | 28.6 - 29.5 | 44.5 - 45.0 |
| 12.0 - 12.5 | 29.6 - 30.5 | 45.5 - 46.0 |
| 13.0 - 13.5 | 30.6 - 31.5 | 47.0 - 47.5 |
| 14.0 - 14.5 | 31.6 - 32.5 | 48.0 - 48.5 |
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Customer Reviews
Perfect Rollerblades for my son!I purchased these blades for my pre-teen son who had outgrown (both size and skill-wise) his previous blades. He absolutely loves the Lightning blades! He is very fast on them and can easily do all sorts of skills on them.
Because he is growing quickly, I got one full size larger than he needs, but the extra padding still allows him to use them, just with an extra pair of socks.
A beginnerI am still a relative beginner. These skates provide the ankle support that I need. They keep my ankles straight, whereas, with others I tended to edge more than I wanted to.
Great skates after a long breakI recently got back into skating and decided to get these to replace my well-worn skates. They are a huge step up to my old pair, they are comfortable, the buckle is convenient and I like the design. I planned to replace the stock wheels right when I got them, but they're better than expected so the stock wheels are still on
Excellent setI did a lot of research on what I wanted my first pair of rollerblades to be, and I concluded that the lightning 80s were the pair I wanted. Excellent build quality, easy to take on and off when you are just wearing them to go around town (the memory latches are very convenient), and, though I have no other rollerblades to compare them to, very smooth ride. If you are looking for a great beginner pair of rollerblades that will last you a while, I would highly recommend these!
Very goodExciting!
AwesomeI use to have inline skates when I was stupid young. I was a little worried about finding the right pair 20 years later. After a little research and the easy returns to find the right pair I'm back at it again.
Great for indoor rink and outdoor urban/parkI'm 40 and after 20+ years away from skating I decided to get back into it. These skates are good value for my needs. Weekly trips to the local rink and occasional visits to a prefab skate park (not grinding, I'm just messing around on the ramps).
Wheels are a little sticky for the park, but they're fine for my needs. The stock bearings roll smooth and are fast enough.
Sizing was spot on. Before ordering I measured my foot and went with the sizing chart, NOT my normal shoe size. They were VERY snug at first. The first week I had some pain, the second week I had pain in a different area of my foot, and after the 3rd week they are broken in and feel great.
Awesome!These skates are awesome!! They actually fit to size and have adjustment insoles to help dial in a good fit. I love that they are also 165 mounts you can change plates. I'm running 3×100 now . I think this is a really great skate for its price, oh yes and they come in a 14+ size. I would definitely recommend these skates !!!
As describedNot much to say here other than they are described. I've used them indoors and outdoor. I'm a beginner so I can't speak for how good they are. They've been good for me though.
Great SkateI lived in roller blades when I was a kid but I've been out of the game for a while. I tried a couple of other skates and they were terrible for me. I saw they were bringing back the lightning and they looked great. I prefer the boot style for my skating over the sneaker style that provides little support for aggressive skating. I've only had them a few weeks now I'm loving them.
Great skates for wide feetThe Lightnings are my perfect skates. I had quite some trouble finding skates that fit my feet. I have wide feet and a high instep. I find the Lightnings very comfortable, without needing to oversize. These skates have lots of nice features that you see on quality skates, and the memory buckles are a unique feature that I would like to see on more skates. They make it quicker/easier to take the skates on and off.
Great bladesI was able to spend 3 hours in these last night on a hardwood skate rink, and overall, I was happy with the skates. I normally wear 10.5-11 in shoes, but the skate size 10-10.5 was the right size for me. I can feel the front of the skate with my toes, but they aren’t crammed in there. The new buckles are nice and let you get your skates on quickly, and they stay nice and tight. My ankles felt nice and secure and I didn’t feel too much movement there. I’ve been reading that soft boot skates are more comfortable than hard boots, but the liners in these have tons of padding and feel really good. I had no foot or ankle pain after 3 hours. My only gripe with these are the wheels that they come with. They walk all over the place. They give you the feeling that the frames are rocked or something like you’re pivoting on your center two wheels. They’re also very slick, so taking turns hard, I almost had my skates slide out a few times before my frames even touched the floor. Comparing these to the Hydrogen’s with the same hardness, there’s no comparison. Hydrogen is are in a different league. The bearings also felt very slow compared to RB’s twin cam ILQ-9 bearings. I understand that using these wheels and bearings keeps these blades right under that $200 mark, but it would be nice if they came with the Hydrogen paired with twin cam ILQ-9 bearings for a little more cost. If they did, I would have rated these at 5 stars. Overall though, I’m happy with the purchase and will be replacing the stock wheels and bearings.
SmoothRight out of the box these skates feel. Amazing. Very smooth and fast. Better quality than I was expecting. They hug your feet and feel like pillows.
