Moxi Gumball vs Moxi Brake Petals: Best Toe Stops for Artistic Skating I’ve been testing two of Moxi’s most popular toe stops — the Antik Gumball (30mm long stem, 75A durometer) and the Brake Petals (45mm stopping surface). Both are natural rubber and won’t mark up your floors, but they serve very different skating styles. … Read more
Bont ToeGo vs Bont Infinity: Best Roller Derby Toe Stops for Skaters? If you’re into roller derby, you know your toe stops take a beating. I’m comparing the Bont Infinity Toe Stops (2-pack) against the Bont ToeGo Toe Stops (2-pack) to help you pick the right pair for your skating style. The Infinity uses a … Read more
Bont Low Profile Jam vs Bont ToeGo: Best Toe Stops for Dance Skating I’ve been testing two very different Bont products for dance skating – the Low Profile Jam Toe Plugs and the ToeGo Toe Stops. The Low Profile Jam uses a slim hard rubber design with 5/8 inch imperial thread, while the ToeGo is … Read more
Moxi Gumball vs Powerdyne Gumball Superball Toe Stops: Best Durability for Roller Skaters? If you’re trying to decide between the Moxi Antik Gumball and the Powerdyne Gumball Superball toe stops, you’re looking at two very similar stoppers that both use natural rubber and a dual-compound construction. The Moxi comes in at a 75A durometer with … Read more
Capetos 82A vs Cosmos Toe Stops: Best Quad Skate Brakes for Skaters? If you’re shopping for replacement toe stops for your quad skates, you’ve probably noticed the Capetos 82A and Cosmos toe stops sitting right next to each other on Amazon. Both are 82A PU rubber, both come as a 2-pack with screws, and both … Read more
PATIKIL 82A vs Sumind 82A Toe Stops: Best Replacement Parts for Roller Skates? I’ve been testing two popular 82A roller skate toe stops — the PATIKIL 82A and the Sumind 82A — to help you decide which replacement part deserves a spot on your skates. Both are rubber stoppers for double-row roller skates, but they … Read more
Capetos 82A vs VNAKER PU Toe Stops: Best Budget Roller Skate Brakes? I’ve been testing two popular budget-friendly toe stops: the Capetos 82A PU Rubber Toe Stops and the VNAKER PU Rubber Toe Stoppers. Both are made from PU rubber and come as a pair with screws, but they have key differences in hardness (82A … Read more
Sure-Grip Bullseye vs Sure-Grip Gripper: Best Bolt-On Toe Stops for Roller Skates? If you’re skating on a bolt-on plate with a 5/16″ thread pattern, you’re probably stuck choosing between the Sure-Grip Bullseye and the Sure-Grip Gripper. I’ve tested both, and while they look similar at a glance, the Bullseye is a non-adjustable, lightweight rubber stop … Read more
Sure-Grip Carrera vs Sure-Grip Gripper Toe Stops: Best Outdoor Skating Picks If you’re shopping for replacement toe stops for outdoor skating, the two big names you’ll run into are the Sure-Grip Carrera and the Sure-Grip Gripper. The Carrera has a slim 42mm footprint and 20mm thickness, while the Gripper is the classic standard toe-stop that’s … Read more
PATIKIL 82A vs Skylety Toe Stops with Wrench: Best Roller Skate Brakes for Beginners? I’ve been testing two popular roller skate toe stop options: the PATIKIL 82A Rubber Brake Stoppers and the Skylety 5-Piece Toe Stoppers Set that includes a handy wrench. Both are designed for quad skates and use rubber or PU material, but … Read more