I am an advanced roller blader. What are the latest recommendations for great roller blades?

I intend to use the skates outdoor and have sometimes gone over 30 miles in one trip. At this point, I am not intending to use the skates competitively. I have purchased K2 and Roller Blade Skates (approximately $299) in the past. Are there more advanced, higher comfort skates available? Could someone give me a short education on purchasing advanced roller blades? I see skates for $500+, what is the real difference? Are custom skates better?

I am an advanced roller blader. What are the latest recommendations for great roller blades?
I hate to say it but 30 minutes doesn't sound very "advanced". Most people I know consider a 30 minute skate to be very short.





For recreational/fitness skating, K2 and Rollerblade are still the top companies. They make skates anywhere from $100-$400.


When you go to the higher priced skates in their line, you get better frames and larger wheels, plus boots that are shorter to allow your feet more freedom in your stride. You also get frames that can be adjusted to your needs or replaced with other standard frames.





Their top end tend to be the lower end of racing skates. The frames and wheels are similer to their top fitness skates but the boots become very short with much less padding. This gives your feet the most flexibility and control of the skates.





Once you get past the Rollerblade and K2 level of skates, you get to stock skates from people like Powerslide and Bont. Bont is the largest maker of racing skates.


See http://www.adamsinline.com/home/inline-r... for a range of racing skates.





The next step up is full custom boots, this can set you back $1000 or more for just the boots. The advantage is that the skates fit your feet exactly with no padding or space to have the feet move around in the skates. The skates become part of your feet.


You need to build up your ankles when you go the the low racing boots.



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