Overview
The Roces M12 Lo Team Malva Aggressive Skates will turn heads at the skate park with bright contrasting colors on the tried and true M12 Lo Boots. Be ready to pull off some tricks as everybody will be watching.
The M12 Lo has the classic fit and feel of the M12 with a lower-cut shell and liner for added range of motion. Bio-based high-grade boots, Lo(w) cuffs, aluminum memory buckles, and liners with recycled padding make things easy and eco-friendly. This version comes with Roces 58mm 88A wheels (anti-rocker middle wheels) and Roces UFS glass fiber reinforced frames.
Runs small and narrow - It is suggested to order one full size larger than your shoe size.
| OVERVIEW | |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Skate Type | Aggressive |
| Skill Level | All Levels |
| Weight | 1745g (US 8.0 EU 41) |
Specifications
| BOOTS | M12 Lo |
|---|---|
| Construction | Hard Boot Recycled Polyurethane, 47% Cornstarch-Based |
| Cuff | Low |
| Liners | Removable - Memory Foam |
| Heat Moldable | No |
| Closures | Aluminum Memory Buckle Standard Lacing |
| Mounting | UFS |
| FRAMES | |
|---|---|
| Material | Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyamide |
| Mounting | UFS |
| Length | 9.8” Axle to Axle (249mm) |
| Removable | Yes |
| Adjustable | No |
| Stock Wheel Setup | 2x58mm 2xAnti-Rocker Wheels |
| Max Wheel Size | 62mm Flat |
| Axles | Two-Piece 8mm Axles (See Roces Inline Skate Axle for Replacements) |
| COMPONENTS | |
|---|---|
| Wheels | Roces Team 58mm 88A Central Grinding Wheels |
| Bearings | ABEC5 |
| Brake | N/A |
| Axle for Brake Removal | N/A |
| Skate Tool | Included |
| MANUFACTURER and WARRANTY INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Model Number | M12221 |
| Time | 1 Year |
| Contact | Inline Warehouse |
| Country of Origin | Italy |
Videos
Sizing Chart
| GENERAL SKATE SIZING GUIDELINES | |
|---|---|
| Measure both feet with socks similar to those in which you intend to skate. Then use the measurement of the longest point and reference the model-specific size chart to determine size. How to Measure Your Feet for Skates. | |
| Proper fit has the toes not being cramped against the front. Toes may slightly brush the front as heels will settle back when in the skating position. Try on skates indoors while in a seated position. Lace and buckle both skates, tap your heels to the floor, and then stand and bend your knees to simulate the skating position. How to Try on Inline Skates for Fit. | |
| M12's are NOT true to size. They run small and fit narrow. Add 1.0cm to your foot measurement to determine size - More if having wide feet. If between sizes after adding to your measurement, round up to the next largest size. |
| M12 Size | CM | EU |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 - 5.0 | 21.5 - 22.5 | 36 - 38 |
| 6.0 | 25.0 | 39 |
| 7.0 | 25.5 | 40 |
| 8.0 | 26.0 | 41 |
| 9.0 | 27.0 | 42 |
| 10.0 | 28.0 | 43 |
| 10.5 | 28.5 | 44 |
| 11.0 | 29.0 | 45 |
| 12.0 | 29.5 | 46 |
| 13.0 | 30.5 | 47 |
| 14.0 | 31.0 | 48 |
| 15.0 | 31.5 | 49 |
Other Items to Consider
Customer Reviews
Perform wellOverall the skate performs well, is lightweight and the buckle system makes them very easy to put on. The boot insert isn't very comfortable and a previously owned insert is used for better comfort. The wheels are holding up but do not roll smoothly because the wheel chassis seems to partially bind them. So far they can take the stress of a skate park but I'm interested to know for how long.
Beautiful skates, amazing company and websiteI’ve been a fan of rollerwarehouse since I was in my teen years and I’m now almost 40! They have great customer service, the best prices, and are a rare gemstone of a company that has a trustworthy history and they really take the personal time to care about their customers and products. I will support this company for the rest of my life! I love this guys! I finally got a t-shirt and love to sport it! I need to get one for the wife and kids too! She’s a medium female or small male if you want to send one so we can represent! Thanks for always being here and being a place I am proud to support and to business with!
Uncomfy at first but amazing once broke inRollerblades are my main transportation around town. I had a pair of Rollerblade Zetrablades that I wore almost daily for 7 months and they were definitely on their way out. I could barely ride them for long before my feet would hurt like crazy. I ordered the Malvas to replace these because I wanted a more comfortable ride, I wanted to try aggressive skating, and I also knew it would be so much cheaper to replace 4 wheels rather than 8. When I first got them they were very stiff and dug into my ankle almost. Not painfully, but enough to where it was almost a deal breaker. I also had never used aggressive wheels before so the grippyness and difficulty turning without crossovers was also a hurdle. I am so so glad I stuck with them though! I’ve put them thru a lot more than the Zetrablades and they are still holding up extremely well. I’ve put upwards of 40 miles on them in a little more than a month and the wheels are finally in need of replacing. I have only rotated the wheels once so I’m sure if they were frequently rotated they might last even longer. As of now when I push off sometimes the wheels slip and my foot goes with them, but I’m experienced enough at skating for that to only be a slight annoyance. I know that will stop when I get new wheels. They are also super comfy with jumps, something I would avoid at all costs with the Zetrablades.
Overall I’m extremely happy with these! It took about a full week to break in and conform to my foot, and they were fairly uncomfortable during that period. That’s the only reason I am removing a star. But since then they have been incredible. I love them to death!
Also, a note on sizing!! I have very big feet for a girl, size 13 in women's. I ended up going 3 sizes bigger than recommended. I had to take out the provided insoles to even get my foot in the boot at first. They fit very nicely now but I definitely advise you to get a larger size than you think you need. Especially so for those with wider feet like me.
Good skateThese skates are fine. They are loaded with great features. The wide area next to the frame for ledges, adjustable frame position, and others. My favorite is the way the strap is always the same adjustment because of the way it comes off. They do run small and narrow. Because it's a hard boot the narrowness gets to me after some time. I went up two sizes from my shoe size but should have gone up 3. That won't make up for the narrowness though. That's not how shoe sizing works. Another reason I only gave them 4 stars is that the rocker wheels don't include bearings. Maybe this is not a big deal but I was going to 4 wheels instead of two, and when you order replacement wheels you will need to order bearings for them.
Perfect skateI bought these skates with no experience and I'm able to step over, drop in, 180, 360, and ride backward all within a month. They can fit loosely or firmly by the ankle and look gorgeous.
Beautiful productThe Roces M12 boots have a very narrow fit. I have to go up 2 sizes from my standard size to get a proper fitting boot. But I absolutely love them. The quality is great, and I love that Roces is doing its part to make blading more environmentally conscious. Shipping from Inline Warehouse was fast, and they were happy to answer my questions about my order.
