See All Inline Skates

K2 Mach 90

*Est. $210

Reviewed

July 2011

by ConsumerSearch

Best inline skates

Pros

Comfortable
Fast
Lightweight
Supportive

Cons

Not for beginners

Where to Buy

See All Stores

Our Analysis
Specs
5 Amazon Reviews

Not only do the K2 Mach 90 men's inline skates offer fast, agile high performance on long cruises and fitness outings, they do it at a mid-range price point. Both buyer reviews and an expert review from InlineSkates.net owner Steve Kopitz are extremely positive, citing comfort, a supportive boot/cuff, high speed and high performance as reasons to buy this skate. However, like the K2 T:Nine Celena, this may be too much high-performance skate for a beginner, especially once you get going fast.

A video review from InlineSkates.net is our best source of authoritative information for the K2 Mach 90. The reviewer goes into detail about every one of the skates' features, although he doesn't compare the K2 to other skates. This skate also received a smattering of very positive user reviews on Amazon.com and Buzzillions. The scarceness of user (and expert) reviews is typical of the inline skates field.

Where To Buy

K2 Sports Men's Mach 90 X-Training 2012 Inline Skates (Black/Green/Red, 5)

(5 reviews)
Buy new: $300.00 $217.36 1 New from $217.36

In Stock. Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping

Featured Stores	Store Rating	Notes	Total Price
	1,833 store reviews	In Stock. Get free shipping on orders over $25!	$217.36	See It
			See All Stores

Our Sources

1. InlineSkates.net

This expert review from Steve Kopitz, skate buyer and owner of InlineSkates.net, describes the K2 Mach 90 as "a true high-performance skate." Of particular note, Kopitz points out the skate's "super-high performance wheels and bearings," which provide a fast, comfortable ride. Because the review is in video format, you get to see Kopitz pointing out specific features as he reviews them.

Review: Steve Kopitz, May 6, 2011

2. Amazon.com

Amazon.com lists reviews for both the 2010 and 2011 models of the K2 Mach 90. The former receives five 5-star reviews, the latter receives two 5-star reviews. Reviewers repeatedly describe a smooth, comfortable ride on these skates, and the only complaint made is that occasionally the hook-and-loop strap snags the laces. A few reviews imply that, like the K2 Celena Women's model, the Mach 90 may be a little too high-performance for beginners.

Review: K2 Mach 90 User Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com, As of July 2011

3. Buzzillions.com

Buzzillions offers separate reviews for the 2010 and 2011 models of the K2 Mach 90. The 2010 models received five 5-star reviews, and the 2011 model receives two 5-star reviews and a single 4-star review. Both model years are cited as comfortable, lightweight and supportive; reviewers also indicate that the 90mm wheels offer plenty of speed.

Review: K2 Mach 90 User Reviews, As of July 2011

K2 Alexis *Est. $160

2 picks including: Inline Planet.com, Buzzillions.com…

Bauer Vapor RX:60 *Est. $650

1 pick including: YouTube.com, HockeyMonkey.com…