rollerblades?

so, the latest is that the bf wants to get some of these:





(i would assume that his would not be pink.)

i'm not convinced that the whole rollerblading thing is a great idea. isn't rollerblading for those cute little college girls with the spandex shorts and sports bras? the bleach blondes who seem to float effortlessly around the university campus? while men young and old (especially old) ogle them?

i have these visions of my thirty year old butt out there, trying to look as hot as those young girls...and failing miserably. blocking the trail after falling on my ass. after falling to remain upright.

and is there really exercise value in rollerblading? perhaps there is for me, just trying to keep my balance will probably be an act of God.

why can't the bf be into running?