i rollerblade, and love it. killer exercise and fun. i used to do a shitton of blading, 32 miles a shot (the trail i rode was 2 miles long and i would generally do it 16 times). i agree that it's best to get a good pair, you get what you pay for big time. i just recenty bought my 4th pair and love them. they are k2's softboot. powder blue
i am totally digging them.
have fun if ya do give it a shot.
LL