BonesReds Skate Bearings (8mm, 16 Pack)

These are the first serviceable inline skate bearings I've ever had which only have a rubber shield on one side, the other side being open... they're also the fastest, very smooth and probably longest spinning. Almost a little disorienting how fast they were when I first skated on them. But that extra momentum you get with bearings like these seems to help you improve your skating technique I'm also noticing because of increased "foot speed". Bearings with a shield on only one side from what I've read are usually faster because of the reduced friction, but these may also spin better and be faster due to closer manufacturing tolerances for all I know. Haven't taken them apart yet to look and not going to until they start getting noisier and slower. May also be faster, etc. due to the lubricant they use. . They're also cheaper than bearings I've had in the past which were also usually more expensive. If they remain this fast after I take them apart, clean them and use my own lube on them a couple of times I'll be pretty impressed.

Ive had these bearings in harder and softer roller-skate wheels and they perform great either way. Quality over speed as I don't need to be fast. Smooth, precise, and add a sliver of red to my skates. Other than wheels, these are my first upgrade. They came with a nice sticker that is on my skate case. Glad I got them as I’ve been skating & skateboarding over 50 years!

I purchased these to put on my Chicago rollerskates, since those skates tend to come with poor bearings that need replacing. These made my wheels spin smoothly rather than rocking a bit back and forth. It has made rollerskating much easier, because they allow me to balance better and do tricks. They were easy to snap into place in the wheels and have held up well.

I bought some cheap skates to start skating again. Been a long time. Didn’t want to invest a lot. Bought $50 Walmart skates. Decent for the price. However not getting the glide I was looking for. After some research I purchased and switched them out. Now I glide forever. Less effort and more speed. Major difference

I bought these for roller skates and have been skating for a year now. Probably nearly 1000 miles of skating and they've worked great. No complaints.

I cant tell the differance between these and the cheaper bones bearings

Personally I can't rationalize paying the amount of money porcelain bearings cost. At a certain point you're going to have diminishing returns. I've seen a substantial improvement using these over cheaper bearings. Honestly, the price on skate bearings is kind of crazy. Are there better bearings? Yes. Can you practically buy a new pair of skates for the cost of them? Yes. Unless you're actually competing professionally, these are good. A good level of quality. Also, metal bearings will hold up better if they ever end up getting dirty. So if you ever skate outdoors I would recommend sticking to metal bearings.

I've used bones reds quite extensively over quite a few years and they have never let me down. They are fast, durable, and reliable. I've tried others but I always come back to these.