Top-rated inline skates use the highest quality materials and offer the best features. They also tend to cost the most. But the additional comfort, stability and durability can be worth the higher price. A top-rated fitness/recreational inline skate for women is the K2 T:Nine Celena, which has been around since 2007.
Boot Design
K2 is one of the top inline skate manufacturers in the United States. K2’s Softboot design, first introduced in 1994, provides comfort and support. The Celena’s boot and lining are specifically designed to be anatomically correct for a woman’s foot and ankle, which K2 says is slightly different than a man's.
Wheels/Chassis
The Celena sits on 90 mm wheels fitted within a die-cast aluminum chassis, which is available in two sizes: 80 mm and 84 mm. The Celena inline skates are effective for road use, according to Inline Planet., which also says the large 90 mm wheels provide shock absorption when skating on pavement and uneven road surfaces. The wheels rotate well with the included TwinCam ILQ-9 bearings, which require little maintenance.
Performance
User and pro reviews at Inline Planet say the K2 Celena T:Nine fitness/recreational skate performs better than most other women’s skates in its price range. The Celena’s stability cuff provides added support and maneuverability, while the large wheels increase top-speed potential.
Purpose
The Celena T:Nine is for women who need an outdoor inline skate for recreational or fitness purposes. It is a step below a speed skate, so it will work best for intermediate level skaters. Women who have trouble finding a skate to fit correctly will appreciate the anatomical design Softboot technology. The K2 Celena T:Nine, which costs about $200, as of January 2011, should perform consistently for years.
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