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It's been about 7 years since I've gotten a pair of rollerblades. I specifically "forgot" to bring my old pair from Rochester so that I would have a strong incentive not to ever use them again and instead purchase a new pair. I got a new pair today, as Blades in Harvard Square happen to have an older model in my size (size 13 men's. Quite a rarity that they had them). They're Rollerblade® Aero, black with big wheels. All in all, they're decent skates, though I'm sure a more obsessed 'blader would object to the brand.

The old ones were classics: Rollerblade®-brand blades that were undoubtedly one of the first models made (they have "Patent Pending" printed on their sides). They still roll and are quite sturdy, though could use new wheels, bearings, laces and bolts. Oh, and they're about as comfy as strapping steel-armored gophers to your feet. They, like shoulder pads, are thankfully now mostly-deceased spawns of the mid 90's.

I believe I shall attempt at rollerblading to the T tomorrow, and then from the T to work. With any luck, I can shave a good 15 minutes of walking off. We'll see how unwieldy they end up being.