The Rollerblade Twister Edge skates are, as their name suggests, a successors to cult classic Twister skates. These are some big shoes to fill, considering that original Twisters were flagship freeskates of Italian brand for almost 15 years and literally sold millions of pairs. Thankfully, Twister Edge live up to their name, delivering a skate that’s not a mere replacement, but an upgrade in literally every area. The shell, cuff, liner, buckles, frames – everything has been designed from scratch. These are one of the most visually striking skates on the market, thanks to their brutalistic, angular design, which makes them blend perfectly in to urban environment. The boot itself is stiffer and gives much better ankle support than old Twisters. Cuff has been shaped to give anatomically correct fit. Furthermore, Rollerblade equipped Twister Edge with metal plates embedded in frame mounting points. As a result, the connection is super solid and give you much better energy transfer. This effect is amplified by Anti Torsion Box, which is a hole underneath central part of the foot, framed with 3D structure, giving the whole shell more rigidity. The shell also accommodates a shock absorber under the heel. Inside the shell resides a High Performance liner. It has been designed to lock the heel in place and provide high level of comfort. It comes with a good insole with arch support. Boot closure is made of lacing and two strong buckles, made for Twister Edge from scratch. Lower one comes with strap shaped in a way that protects buckle mechanism from damage during falls. The frames and wheels do not disappoint. Well made, strong and rigid, they will withstand even hardcore urban skating. It is worth to note that the frame length changes with the boot size. People with big feet, EU44,5 and bigger, get 255 mm long frame to ensure a good level of stability. Skates for smaller feet have more popular 243 mm long frame. This ensures that no matter the boot size, you are getting an optimal skating experience. Both frame sizes fit four 80 mm wheels and come stock with them. Wheels used in basic version of the skate are no pushovers – Rollerblade Supreme are a very solid choice from medium price bracket, long lasting and durable. You don’t have to worry if they will be up to the task of ripping the streets and landing high jumps. They spin thanks to ILQ-7 Plus bearings made by famous bearing company Twincam. Twister Edge are superb choice for urban skating and one of the best skates in their category. Furthermore, the cuts when compared to more expensive Twister Edge X version are marginal and cannot really be described as compromises, seeing that even most simple model of the skate can go toe to toe with best freeskates made by competition.