Strap-on Roller Skates

Product Description

S-series S1 adult large skates are the medium-large skates in the s-series- our high performance line of cardiff skates. They fit U.S. Shoe sizes mens 4 - 13, womens 5.5 - 14, and EU sizes 36 - 47. The s-series features the best brakes, bearings, and wheel quality offered by the cardiff skate company. The innovative and patented design from cardiff skate company introduces a never-before-seen level of comfort and convenience to the skating experience. The breakthrough automatic size adjustment technology in cardiff skates allows them to easily strap over your existing shoes, so you can wear your favorite shoes when you cruise! the bootless, easy-on, easy-off design makes skating more enjoyable than ever. And the unique wheel configuration is more balanced and stable than any other skate on the market - even while braking. Perfect for exercise, recreation or transportation. All new s-series skates come with a 1 year limited warranty. Minimum weight requirement: 45 pounds. Recommended maximum weight: 250 pounds.

Top Reviews

If you're even considering getting skates, then seriously consider Cardiff Skates.
by Roger - Portland, Texas (5 out of 5 stars)
November 16, 2015

I have owned my Cardiff S1 skates for over six months so as I write this review it is from the perspective of using those skates almost everyday during that time frame. First my wife bought me these skates as a part of my 65th birthday celebration. We had seen an ad on tv and I was really impressed as I wanted to start skating again and was afraid to move to blades due to weak ankles. One of the first things I learned after not skating for the past 45 years was that skating unlike bicycling which you never forget, has to be relearned. As this implies that means one can count on falling a few times. Based on my experience I strongly suggest the purchase of protective guards and a helmet to minimize the trips to the local ER. So far I've not had to make any of these trips. Once I started using the skates I discovered just how stable they really are. When one starts to go forward the initial thrusts are much like regular quad skates. Once moving however the rear wheels can pretty much remain in contact with the ground at all times. This includes turning which only requires lifting up the front wheel of one skate, pointing it in the direction you want to go and letting momentum and centrifugal force take care of the rest. The other area of learning included what kind of shoes to wear. I included the accessory ankle strap with the S1's. With that in place I've worn everything from slip on deck shoes to running Nike's, leather oxfords and in one case even a set of sandals that had a strap that tightened behind the ankle (not recommended as you can easily get a blister). Without the accessory strap I've found that a good set lace up skate boarding shoes such as Van's, Converse, PF Flyer's etc. do well. It's important to chose a pair that has a stiff insole to keep your foot in the skate when using just the front strap of the skates. As I said earlier, once you get going the skates are pretty much on the ground most of the time and having a skate come off is really not a big issue.

When I first started skating again I put on quite a few miles just learning how to skate in parking lots, on skate and bike trails etc. Once I got the hang of it I started using my skates almost everyday to go across our subdivision to the cluster box to pick up the mail. The round trip is .37 of a mile so over 6 months I put on just about 50 miles getting the mail. This past Saturday I was just taking off to do that when my skates broke right behind the left wheel. I was pretty upset so I got on the computer and sent an email with a picture and a scanned copy of the receipt for my skates to Cardiff Skate Company. I was shocked when within 24 hours I received an apology from Cardiff for the product failure and information that a new set of skates was on it's way to my house. They also included a prepaid return label to send my current skates back to the company. My new skates should be here in a couple days. There were no questions asked, there was just the apology and statement of how they valued me as a customer. I was pleasantly shocked. If this behavior on the part of Cardiff Skate Company is there to instill customer loyalty let me tell you it works. I've had to deal with so many companies who put their shareholders ahead of their customers that to find one like this was pure joy. So if you are considering getting a set of these skates please do not hesitate. This is a good product by a good company that stands behind that product and supports their customer base.
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Not for.me
by Fives Momma (3 out of 5 stars)
August 18, 2018

These weren't for me. I am an established skater and wasn't able to use these. First of all you can't break going down hill, to turn you must lift up the front of your skate and it's not sturdy. Because of where I live not breaking down hill was a huge danger therefor I needed to return them. Cardiff required me to pay the $31 shipping to return however they did accept the return without trouble. Amazon refunded me the shipping cost.
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Cool tech makes for fun skating
by Praxx (4 out of 5 stars)
January 27, 2014

At 40, trying to get back into roller skating is a task. I tried roller blades, and I rather enjoyed them, but getting in and out of my K2s takes several minutes, time I do not have to spend because I am working out during my lunch hour.

Cadiff Skates, on the other hand, pop on and off in just a few seconds. They're VERY stable, and if you are an experienced skater, you will have no difficulties with these skates at all.

Only a couple of Cons:
1) Be careful of your shoe selection. I normally wear OSWAT boots (size 11), and they are too large to comfortably secure on the Cardiff frame. I bought a pair of high-top Converse sneakers and they did the trick just fine. Don't wear high heels. :)
2) Due to the side wheels being on the *outside* of the frame, on either side of the heel, these skates are WIDE. If you're used to inlines, they're going to seem very very fat. Even if you are used to quads, it will still take a bit of getting used to.

Otherwise, these skates are amazing. I've been ramping up my distances/laps as I get more used to skating again, and I'm doing 3 miles a day at lunch now.
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I liked then at first
by Wayne Wellock (2 out of 5 stars)
March 29, 2018

I liked then at first. Thought the idea was really cool. However, after testing them out, I cannot use the brake at all. The way it is set up on the skate makes it nearly impossible to push down with your foot. I could see these being better for a college student maybe.
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So bummed - wanted to love them.
by KatGirl (3 out of 5 stars)
August 5, 2015

ugh. I really really REALLY wanted to love these because exercise is boring and I'm always looking for ways to make it interesting. I do not live in a very flat area, and the big warning on these skates on the paperwork that they come with is to avoid hills. The instruction indicate that if you get to a hill, take the skates off and walk down. Bleh. The brake on the back is a joke. If you get any kind of speed going even on a super-slight downhill incline, kiss your butt good-bye and get ready to crash. At least with in-line skates, you can brake a couple of different ways. Relying on a piece of metal to push on a rubber wheel causes an abrupt, jerky halt; you can't break smoothly, so stopping is just ugly with these. Also, they are wide and heavy, which is super-awkward and make it so you can't turn nicely, either. They are really solid-feeling, though - not cheaply-made, so if you DO live in a super-flat area, they might be perfect. Another problem I had is that when I wore my running shoes in them, my heel lifted right out of the shoe itself, and when I wore my flat, fish-head sneakers, the whole shoe came out of the skate, so I had to buy that ankle strap as an extra charge. That's kind of a B.S.situation - the strap should come with the skates, Cardiff. I really think I would have liked them more if I lived somewhere super-flat, but I just couldn't see how I would ever enjoy having to continually remove the skates to go down all hills, big and small. I also had my 10-year-old try them out; he'd been begging for a couple months to get them and he had the same problems I did - no breaking or turning easily, so we sent them back. So bummed.
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Nice idea
by Amazon Customer (3 out of 5 stars)
June 30, 2017

Nice build but the issue is there is no ankle support and its easy to tip the skates and thus twisting your ankle painfully. The are good for just rolling around in a driveway slowly. Anyy speed and you can twist up your ankle or bump the two wheels together and fall over
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Buy knee, wrist, elbow pads and a helmet before using.
by Jane M. Randall (3 out of 5 stars)
June 24, 2018

Much harder to learn than they make it look on the video. If I would have had more time to spend with them before I had to travel I probably would have sent them back...huge learning curve.
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Extremely heavy good quality though
by Review Queen (3 out of 5 stars)
July 28, 2017

Extremely heavy good quality though.
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They look very nice but not very functional
by Emmanuel L. (1 out of 5 stars)
April 26, 2018

Very heavy in weight . Very difficult to maneuver. They look very nice but not very functional .

Sorry about this feedback!
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Soooo heavy!
by JJacobs (2 out of 5 stars)
July 26, 2018

Work well but they're way too heavy and uncomfortable to wear.

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