The Riedell R3 is a great starter/ Rookie level Derby skate. It features a comfortable man-made vinyl boot with a nylon PowerDyne Thrust plate, toe stop, bearings, and quality Pop Wheels. *All Skates are men sizes. If you are a women's 8 shoe, you would be a 6 skate. *Derby Plus version comes with upgraded wheels, better for Derby, a toe cap for protection and a skate tool. Starting with stock R3 boot, The boot is attached to a PowerDyne Thrust nylon plate for a firm base, and the skate is finished off with Abec 5 precision bearings and Radar Pop wheels that provide good grip and speed on all surface hardnesses and has excellent durability. Riedell R3 Derby Skates Feature: Boot: R3 Black Plate: PowerDyne Thrust Nylon Wheels: Radar sonar Aura fuchsia 88 or teal 92 Bearings: Abec 5 precision bearings Toe Stop: PowerDyne Adjustable Black with leather toe cap Sizes: 1–14 Full sizes only; Narrow to Medium Width R3 is also offered as Standard Indoor or Outdoor skate. Differences from Derby Skate is: Outdoor: Sonar Zen Wheels,. Standard Indoor: Black Sonar Cayman Wheels * If you have a wide foot the Suregrip Rebel Skate may be a better fit for you