--- product_id: 236512586 title: "Elite Driftr High-Top Freestyle Roller Skates for Men & Women" brand: "roller derby" price: "$228.55" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Roller Derby" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/236512586-elite-driftr-high-top-freestyle-roller-skates-for-men-women store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Bevo Silver-5 ABEC 5 bearings for smooth speed 65mm Kemistry Glide wheels for versatile grip Aluminum chassis for lightweight, responsive control Elite Driftr High-Top Freestyle Roller Skates for Men & Women **Brand:** roller derby **Price:** $228.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛼 Glide in Style, Own the Streets — Don’t Just Skate, DriftR! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Elite Driftr High-Top Freestyle Roller Skates for Men & Women by roller derby - **How much does it cost?** $228.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/236512586-elite-driftr-high-top-freestyle-roller-skates-for-men-women) ## Best For - roller derby enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted roller derby brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **True-to-Size Fit:** Designed to fit true to men’s and women’s shoe sizes, so you can lace up confidently and hit the rink or street without hesitation. - • **Speed-Ready Bearings:** Bevo Silver-5 race-rated chrome bearings engineered for fast, smooth glides that keep you ahead of the pack. - • **Premium Suede Comfort:** Brushed suede boot with deluxe padding ensures all-day ankle support and a break-in that molds perfectly to your feet. - • **Precision Aluminum Chassis:** Lightweight yet durable aluminum frame paired with metal trucks and PU cushions delivers agile turns and rock-solid stability. - • **Versatile All-Surface Wheels:** 65mm Kemistry Glide wheels provide superior grip and smooth rides indoors or on outdoor trails—never miss a beat. ## Overview The Roller Derby Elite Driftr High-Top Freestyle Roller Skates combine premium brushed suede boots with deluxe comfort padding and robust ankle support, perfect for beginners and intermediate skaters. Featuring a lightweight aluminum chassis with precision metal trucks and PU cushions, these skates offer responsive control and smooth turns. Equipped with 65mm Kemistry Glide wheels and Bevo Silver-5 ABEC 5 bearings, they deliver versatile grip and speed for both indoor and outdoor skating. True-to-size fit and durable construction make these skates a top choice for stylish, confident skating across multiple surfaces. ## Description Roll in style with our fashionable DriftR quad roller skates. Lace them up and hit the rink, sidewalk, boardwalk, park, or trail. DriftR quads feature real suede leather uppers and lining, with deluxe comfort padding for optimal foot and ankle support. The aluminum chassis is light and responsive, while metal trucks and urethane cushions help provide control so you can dance, glide, and spin to your heart's content. Specially designed Kemistry Glide 65mm urethane wheels are large and grippy, giving you a smooth ride over a variety of surfaces. Skate fast with the included Bevo Silver-5 Speed Rated carbon bearings. These skates fit true to men's whole shoe sizes (Conversion: Size 8 Women's = Size 7 Men's). The Candi Grl line of skates by Roller Derby Elite mixes fun and fashion with a touch of nostalgia. ROLLER DERBY ELITE Driftr Classic Freestyle Men's Roller Skates Feature: BOOT High quality brushed suede boot with padded comfort lining CHASSIS Lightweight aluminum chassis with quality trucks and cushions ensures a responsive ride BEARINGS Bevo Silver-5 Speed Rated carbon bearings allow for fast and yet smooth ride WHEELS Kemistry Glide 65mm all-purpose wheels are large and grippy - great for indoor or outdoor use SIZING Fits true to U.S. Men's whole shoe sizes Model # U774 Review: AMAZING SKATES IN BUDGET - These are one of the best skates there is out there in budget. perfect for beginners. they are suede material. have a nice heavy and sturdy feel to them. trucks, plates and kingpins are all metal. good for someone who is around 200lbs. I bought Chicago skates before going for roller derby driftR skates. Chicago skates were decent and had a lot of good reviews about them, but these roller derby skates are just many steps ahead. Also in a long run, these roller derby skates will last longer. I have attached a picture of Chicago skates and roller derby skates in each foot for comparison. with roller derby skates first thing you would want to do is loosen the trucks because it will become less stiff and help you turn. they came stocked with Bevo racing bearings which are ABEC 5. So, if you're not planning on skating at a high speed, they are plenty smooth and decent. However, these skates must be assembled by hammer machines or something because bearings were stuck on the axel. I had to use a gentle nudge of a mallet to break them free. luckily, I didn't have any permanent damage on them, or that is what I think. I also changed the wheels from Kemistry to Sure grip boardwalk. It is my personal preference, and you might like the stock Kemistry wheels better, but for free outdoor skating, I am not a huge fan of Kemistry wheels. You also need to give these suede boots a little time to adjust according to your feet. average recommended time is about 10 hours of skating. These boots also come with padded tongue and back which does have a nice comfortable feel to it. I would highly recommend these. Review: Best skates I've owned yet butt read below* - Such good skates..like really great. I'm so happy with them. First things first** sizing- These are in women's sizes. I normally wear mostly an 81/2 depending on the shoe and I got a 9 and there was a little bit of room. I like to buy my skates with a pinch of room so I can put gel inserts in them. It makes the skate much more comfy to skate in. I have a medium width foot and there is no squeezing or rubbing against my toes. So if you have a slightly wider foot I would say these skates would be good for you. I will say you should buy a skate tool to have on hand when these arive, as my trucks were extremely loose when I got these. I never could have skated in them if I didn't have the tool to tighten them up. I got the suede black ones and they are a gorgeous deep black and because of the color they aren't going to show as much wear and tear as the colorful lighter colored ones will. The wheels are 82a which is considered a hybrid wheel, meaning you can in and outdoors with these wheels. But as a skater who has experience I would advise you to buy a harder set of wheels if you plan to skate mostly in a rink. These wheels being very soft will not allow you to pick up speed very well as they are soft and grippy. These wheels are more meant for outside. I do love how these wheels spin. They spin fast and keep you at your speed for quite some time. I am so in love with these skates and I skate at a minimum 4 days a week. They feel really good to skate in. Definitely buy them if your in the market for some new skates that perform well without breaking the bank. Edit*** After not even 30 days the heel is separated from the boot. If your a skater you know that's the end of the skates. There's no way to reliably fix this. Most common reason skates become unusable. But not even 30 days???? The quality is absolutely horrible. I would not purchase because they will be junk very shortly after purchase. It's sad because these skates were my fave so far. But if they don't last what's the point? ## Features - High quality brushed suede boot with real suede lining and deluxe comfort padding - Good ankle support, perfect for beginning and intermediate skaters - High-end Quality Aluminum chassis with PU cushions with precision turning - Kemistry Glide 65mm all-purpose wheels are large and grippy - great for indoor or outdoor use; loaded with Bevo Silver-5 Race Rated chrome bearings are built for speed - Carlin fits true to Women's shoe sizes; DriftR (black skates with black wheels) fits true to Men's shoe sizes. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08GY1TLVY | | Best Sellers Rank | #199,654 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #57 in Roller Derby Skates | | Brand Name | Roller Derby | | Closure Type | Lace-Up | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (653) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00049288774753 | | Included Components | Pair of Skates | | Item Type Name | Roller Skates | | Manufacturer | ROLLER DERBY | | Manufacturer Part Number | U774BK-08 | | Material Type | Aluminum, Leather, Suede | | Model Number | U774BK-08 | | Pattern | Solid | | Size | 8 | | Sole Material | Leather | | Special Size | Standard | | UPC | 049288774753 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | 90 Day Manufacturer | | Wheel Material | Polyurethane | | Wheel Size | 65 Millimeters | | Wheel Type | Roller Derby Wheel | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Roller Derby - **Closure Type:** Lace-Up - **Color:** Black - **Material:** Aluminum, Leather, Suede - **Pattern:** Solid - **Size:** 8 - **Sole Material:** Leather - **Wheel Material:** Polyurethane - **Wheel Size:** 65 Millimeters - **Wheel Type:** Roller Derby Wheel ## Images ![Elite Driftr High-Top Freestyle Roller Skates for Men & Women - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SD2Mk18QL.jpg) ![Elite Driftr High-Top Freestyle Roller Skates for Men & Women - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JOOcPR5sL.jpg) ![Elite Driftr High-Top Freestyle Roller Skates for Men & Women - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zwpOtNbBL.jpg) ![Elite Driftr High-Top Freestyle Roller Skates for Men & Women - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711SGk-rflL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING SKATES IN BUDGET *by A***H on April 14, 2024* These are one of the best skates there is out there in budget. perfect for beginners. they are suede material. have a nice heavy and sturdy feel to them. trucks, plates and kingpins are all metal. good for someone who is around 200lbs. I bought Chicago skates before going for roller derby driftR skates. Chicago skates were decent and had a lot of good reviews about them, but these roller derby skates are just many steps ahead. Also in a long run, these roller derby skates will last longer. I have attached a picture of Chicago skates and roller derby skates in each foot for comparison. with roller derby skates first thing you would want to do is loosen the trucks because it will become less stiff and help you turn. they came stocked with Bevo racing bearings which are ABEC 5. So, if you're not planning on skating at a high speed, they are plenty smooth and decent. However, these skates must be assembled by hammer machines or something because bearings were stuck on the axel. I had to use a gentle nudge of a mallet to break them free. luckily, I didn't have any permanent damage on them, or that is what I think. I also changed the wheels from Kemistry to Sure grip boardwalk. It is my personal preference, and you might like the stock Kemistry wheels better, but for free outdoor skating, I am not a huge fan of Kemistry wheels. You also need to give these suede boots a little time to adjust according to your feet. average recommended time is about 10 hours of skating. These boots also come with padded tongue and back which does have a nice comfortable feel to it. I would highly recommend these. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best skates I've owned yet butt read below* *by J***R on July 24, 2025* Such good skates..like really great. I'm so happy with them. First things first** sizing- These are in women's sizes. I normally wear mostly an 81/2 depending on the shoe and I got a 9 and there was a little bit of room. I like to buy my skates with a pinch of room so I can put gel inserts in them. It makes the skate much more comfy to skate in. I have a medium width foot and there is no squeezing or rubbing against my toes. So if you have a slightly wider foot I would say these skates would be good for you. I will say you should buy a skate tool to have on hand when these arive, as my trucks were extremely loose when I got these. I never could have skated in them if I didn't have the tool to tighten them up. I got the suede black ones and they are a gorgeous deep black and because of the color they aren't going to show as much wear and tear as the colorful lighter colored ones will. The wheels are 82a which is considered a hybrid wheel, meaning you can in and outdoors with these wheels. But as a skater who has experience I would advise you to buy a harder set of wheels if you plan to skate mostly in a rink. These wheels being very soft will not allow you to pick up speed very well as they are soft and grippy. These wheels are more meant for outside. I do love how these wheels spin. They spin fast and keep you at your speed for quite some time. I am so in love with these skates and I skate at a minimum 4 days a week. They feel really good to skate in. Definitely buy them if your in the market for some new skates that perform well without breaking the bank. Edit*** After not even 30 days the heel is separated from the boot. If your a skater you know that's the end of the skates. There's no way to reliably fix this. Most common reason skates become unusable. But not even 30 days???? The quality is absolutely horrible. I would not purchase because they will be junk very shortly after purchase. It's sad because these skates were my fave so far. But if they don't last what's the point? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Bang For Your Buck! *by S***Y on May 18, 2025* Let me start off by saying that I love the look of the skates! I love all black. The skates are well worth the price. In fact, it exceeds the price! Now don't go raising the price now. 👀 With that being said, I would like to state that I've worn and actually skated in these skates twice. It was for about 30 - 45 minutes on a Greenway Trail. Today, I walked past the skates and thought I saw a speck of lent on the top of one of the boots. Up where it sits on the leg. Where the top/last lace is. I hope that's a good description. Anyway, when I went to remove the lent, it wasn't lent at all. It was opened. A very tiny rip. Like maybe the stitching or glue came apart. For me, it's no big deal. It's very tiny. REALLY TINY. My only issue with the skates are that they're very heavy. So heavy that I can barely lift my foot to move. I thought I would dance skate/jam in these, but they're way too heavy. I've adjusted the bearings, trucks, etc. I was thinking about buying new bearings and cushions, and later add some wheels, if needed. But, I really don't think anything can help alleviate the weight. In my mind, I think the heaviness is a good thing. It shows that there's nothing plastic or any other light weight, short life material. I tell myself that this must be the best plate material to have. Aluminum! Heavy duty! Long lasting! Now, that is what I tell myself, in order to stay happy. Indeed, I'm very pleased with my purchase. But, I really want to dance skate. Outdoor skating! I feel down when I see people moving and grooving like a feather! I say, what kind of skates are that light? I want those. If I buy new bearings and cushions, I hope that'll help with the flow. We'll see. 🤷🏾‍♀️ Lastly, these skates are a keeper. I love the style. I love everything about them except the heaviness. The weight of it all. I would recommend these skates. Very good quality at an affordable price. P.S. Pictured is the tiny rip. I also see stitching coming apart on the other side of it (inside). ## Frequently Bought Together - Roller Derby Elite Driftr Roller Skates - Zeato All-in-One Skate Tools Multi-Function Portable Skateboard T Tool Accessory with T-Type Allen Key and L-Type Phillips Head Wrench Screwdriver - Derby Laces Style Wide 10mm Waxed Lace for Roller Skates, Hockey Skates, Boots, and Regular Shoes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/236512586-elite-driftr-high-top-freestyle-roller-skates-for-men-women](https://www.desertcart.us/products/236512586-elite-driftr-high-top-freestyle-roller-skates-for-men-women) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*