description Riedell 495 Overview
The Riedell 495 is a specialized roller skate boot manufactured by Riedell Shoes, designed specifically for competitive artistic roller skating. The boot is constructed using stiff, high-quality leather to provide the necessary ankle support required for executing jumps and complex footwork. It is geared toward advanced and professional skaters who require rigid structural stability. The design focuses on durability and a snug fit to facilitate precise edge control on the skating surface.
help Riedell 495 FAQ
Is the Riedell 495 an artistic figure-skating boot?
No. The 495 is a low-cut quad boot intended primarily for roller derby, speed, and similar performance skating, not a high-top artistic boot built for figure jumps.
What materials are used in the Riedell 495?
The boot uses a hand-sorted full-grain leather upper, full-grain Chinook leather lining, and a genuine shearling tongue lining. It also has a stitched and cemented leather outsole.
Can the Riedell 495 be heat-molded?
Yes, but its heat-moldable reinforcement is concentrated in the outside quarter of the right boot rather than making every part of both boots equally moldable. Proper skate-shop fitting remains important because leather break-in cannot correct a fundamentally wrong size.
What keeps the heel secure in a Riedell 495?
The boot uses Riedell's Ankle Closure System together with traditional lacing. Its low-cut collar preserves ankle movement while the closure helps reduce heel lift during quick derby transitions.
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