Built around the legendary 495 boot, Riedell Torch Skates offer elite-level performance for serious roller derby athletes.
The Riedell 495 Boots are a masterpiece that combines premium materials and professional craftsmanship into one phenomenal skate boot. The uppers are hand-sorted, full-grain leather while the interior liner is soft Chinook leather that has been treated to resist moisture. The tongue is lined with genuine Shearling wool and the collar is neatly rolled to prevent irritation around the ankle area. Perhaps the most iconic feature of the 495 is the ankle closure system that integrates into the lacing of the boot and helps secure your heels.
For this premium package, the plate has been upgraded to the PowerDyne Reactor Pro Plate. Crafted from extruded aircraft-grade aluminum, the Reactor Pro delivers an incredibly rigid foundation without weighing your skates down. It has a 10-degree kingpin angle that offers the perfect balance of powerful stability and snappy agility, ensuring immediate response to your every movement on the track. Paired with Radar Halo Wheels, Kwik Zenith Bearings, and a Jupiter Toe Stop, this skate provides exceptional control for maneuvering in tight spaces and elite speed on the open track.
Specifications
| Boot | Riedell Model 495 |
| Boot Material | Full Grain Leather |
| Outsole Material | Leather (Stitched) |
| Liner Material | Full Grain Chinook Leather, Genuine Shearling |
| Closures | Laces, Ankle Closure System |
| Vegan | No |
| Heat Moldable | Yes - Outside Right Counter |
| Customizable | No Longer Available on 495 |
| Plate | PowerDyne Reactor Pro |
| Plate Material | 6066 Aircraft Aluminum |
| Kingpin Angle | 10° |
| Cushion Size | 14mm Barrel + 11.5mm Cone |
| Wheels | Radar Halo |
| Wheel Size | 59x38mm |
| Wheel Hardness | 93A |
| Bearings | Kwik Zenith |
| Bearing Size | 608 (8mm) |
| Toe Stop | PowerDyne Jupiter |
| Toe Stop Type | Adjustable (US 5/8") |
| Lock Mechanism | Clamp |
Sizing Chart
| GENERAL SIZING GUIDELINES | |
|---|---|
| Skate sizing can differ from skate to skate and it is generally very different from shoe sizing. We strongly recommend using foot length to determine your skate size. Detailed instructions on how to measure your feet can be found in our Learning Center by Clicking Here. |
| 495 Size | Foot Length (mm) |
|---|---|
| 3.0 | 220 |
| 3.5 | 224 |
| 4.0 | 228 |
| 4.5 | 232 |
| 5.0 | 236 |
| 5.5 | 241 |
| 6.0 | 245 |
| 6.5 | 249 |
| 7.0 | 253 |
| 7.5 | 258 |
| 8.0 | 262 |
| 8.5 | 266 |
| 9.0 | 270 |
| 9.5 | 274 |
| 10.0 | 279 |
| 10.5 | 283 |
| 11.0 | 287 |
| 11.5 | 292 |
| 12.0 | 295 |
| 12.5 | 300 |
| 13.0 | 305 |