Since the release of our first FR Street Pro Model skates a year ago , we are now proud to launch 2 new versions of the UFR AP Intuition Boots. Antony Pottier’s new pro model will be available in Full White, and Full Black. - FR Skates.

More Picture on Instagram: White | Black.

Here is the long awaited and well deserved PRO-Model skates, the FR Skates - UFR STREET - AP. Antony Pottier no longer needs introductions, he’s been on the skating scene for a long time, and what a time it has been. Winner of major International Street Competitions, such as The Winterclash, The Blading Cup, his skills, combined with an effortless style, and his unique charisma brought him a well deserved PRO Skate.

The U-FR STREET Skates are a transformation of our well known FR FReeride skates, but with a modified mounting system to become UFS, with removable soulplates. The UFR AP will be available as Boot Only, or Complete with Antony’s own FLAT frames, and 65mm FR AP Black Wheels. 2 skates in 1. It means that the UFR can be the most all round skate possible, matching them with a set of UFS FReeride frames from 4x80mm up to 3x125mm set-ups.

Filmed and Edited by Cedric Duchemin. Music by Oniri Music. Photos by Eric Muller. Visit FRskates.com.

FR Skates - UFR STREET AP - FLAT include: FLAT Black Frames 4x65mm, FR - AP Black 65mm Wheels, Twincam MW9 Bearings, Signature FR AP Liners, UFS - Universal Frame mounting System, Safety Buckles, Power Straps.

And about the rumors:

In the past week we have seen rumors going around about the company being on sale and on the edge of being closed. We would like to ensure you all that after 70 years of glorious work, we are here to stay. Roces is not going anywhere (Post on IG).

Grinds, jumps, slides… aggressive inline skating is challenging, intense and always a lot of fun – no wonder kids love it! The USD Transformer is the perfect way for kids to get into aggressive skating. The USD Transformer has a durable boot with a supportive cuff and comfortable built-in liner that provides plenty of cushioning when landing jumps or gaps.

Kids grow quickly. The USD Transformer is size-adjustable, so the skate grows as your child does. Having a familiar skate to master the basics and build confidence as your child grows helps them master the foundational moves and tricks of aggressive inline skating.

The Transformer features a Kizer Junior frame, which gives your child all the tools to learn how to grind, slide and even get some big air. Rolling on an anti-rocker set-up with long-lasting 57 mm USD wheels on the outside of the frames and 100 A grindwheels on the inside, the skate gives you plenty of space for grinds like royales and frontsides, while still being fast and stable, which is important when learning how to do big airs and spins.

Try it once and they’ll be hooked! The USD Transformer is the ideal skate for kids getting interested in getting into aggressive inline skating. #usdskates #usdskate

I met a young 12 year old girl back in 1993 while on tour in Brazil promoting the movie Airborne. She was killing it on vert and tossing amazing backflips spins and tricks at such a young age! The moment I got back to the states I approached those in charge of Rollerblade Team and insisted they sign this young phenom to the team! You could just tell the fire she had was bright!

Several decades later Fabiola Da Silva has become not only a legend but a huge inspiration to skaters around the world both male and especially female! Her dedication and contributions to the community are undeniable! I can’t believe I am saying this and that no other skate manufacturer has had the decency to recognize this skater and the female skaters in our industry by blessing her with a pro model not only for herself but for all of the ladies that have been inspired and followed after her, but it’s a sad reality that is finally about to change!

I am so honored and thrilled not only for Fabiola but for all of the ladies and future bladies in our community to announce the first ever skate to have Fabiola’s well deserved name attached to it! Yes it’s a Kaltik skate that we collaborated on with some xtra bells and whistles for the girls and yes Roces just dropped Nils Jansons Storm Pro Skate, but we have been working on this skate and it’s appearance since the beginning of the year and this STORM is FABs STORM and it belongs to all of the young girls out there aspiring to be like Fab!

Fabiola will be receiving $25 from each pair of skates sold as she deserves the support of our community for being the legend that she is! SUPPORT her legacy! Fellas buckle down the hatches because the female storm is coming! Skates will be available for purchase starting next week at Birthlegend.com (youth sizes 1-4 & 4-7 will be available, price: $225 USD). - Chris Edwards.

Gawds releases their first hardboot in the form of the Gawds Tim Franken skate and it’s a looker. Up for preorder now (estimated to arrive in early October). Photo courtesy of Locoskates.

The latest edition to the Gawds family is the new Tim Franken Pro model, featuring the best components available on a classic hard boot silhouette.

The skates come as standard with the new MyFit Prime liner, the latest premium model in the Myfit range. The glass fibre reinforced plastic cuff has an upgraded extra strong metal buckle and fast lacing system on the shell.

The new soul plate is now injected, lightweight, strong, fast, finished with the perfect anti-rocker setup of the Kizer Fluid IV frames and Tim’s own Pro Gawds wheels and Abec 9 bearings. Black/Black gloss with gold accents. It’s an instant classic.