I am sure you've noticed by now that there is no comparable skate. I have the soldier black with aluminum chassis. Still going strong no tears, unbent frame. Some bleach and skillful use, they last. Those Black Boss skates have a magnesium frame with a ticking clock and a softer microfiber boot which wears quicker as well. They are nice in the moment, a little more buttery smooth. But alas, these soldiers were made to do just that, soldier on.