Boot and Liner

• Supportive boot and comfy padded liner make it easy for youth and adults to get rolling
• Strong, lightweight frame
• Comfort foam padded lining
• Carrying loop

Closure

• Cam-Lever buckles are quick and easy to use with no laces to tie

Frame

• Adjusts up to four sizes at the push of a button!
  • Great for growing feet or sharing skates with a friend
  • Push the button and pull the toebox forward to expand the size
• Reinforced polymer frame with brake on right skate

Wheels and Bearings

• 76mm Urethane Speed Formula wheels are great indoors and outdoors
• Silver-5 Speed rated carbon bearings allow you to cruise the sidewalk or dart around the rink with speed

How and where to use the V-Tech 500

Skating is a popular way to exercise while having fun!

• Use the V-Tech 500 adjustable inline skates at the roller rink with clean wheels, or outside on paved trails, sidewalks, roads, and boardwalks.
• If you are a beginner, skating lessons at the rink or park are a popular way to learn.
• Find a local rink at web.rollerskating.com/search

Tips:

• New skaters will often try skating first inside the house, starting on carpet to go slower, then try rolling on hard floors
• Check wheel and brake tightness and adjust as needed prior to each use
• Use clean wheels at the rink and change wheels when needed

Health Benefits of Skating

Skating is a life skill and healthy activity for all ages.

• You can improve balance, agility, strength and endurance, and have fun while doing it.
• It is a low impact exercise that can be done almost anywhere.
• It's perfect for individuals or family and friends who want to stay healthy and active.

Medical research shows that skating ranks third among physical fitness activities.

• Benefits include stamina, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, balance, weight control, muscle definition, digestion, and sleep.
• Inline skating at a speed of 20MPH can burn 360 calories/hour.
• To help prevent injury, always wear a helmet and protective gear (wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads).

Fit and Sizing

V-Tech 500 is in Unisex sizing and fits normal widths. The length adjusts up to 4 sizes: from size 6 to 9.

Tips for sizing down

• Half sizes may size down for a more snug fit
• Wear thinner socks

Tips for sizing up

• Wider feet, growing feet, or half sizes may wish to go up a size
• Wear thicker socks
• Add a shoe insert/insole (sold separately)
• Wear thinner socks