I bought one of the best pairs of rollerblades in 1992. Stores laugh at me at wanting to buy new wheels (76mm) for $60 when i should get new blades for $150ish. They say they wouldn't be able to give my pair away. Apparently innovation has been out of control. 90mm wheels and such.
My question is, What is with the lateral movement, ankles being able to move sideways and such (side to side). ?
Am I just old and need to stick to the ski boot and buy wheels if they still sell them or are there solutions or advantages to the new styles (any particular ones)?

I like to hang out on rollerblades at night w/ ipod mostly, around a campus, small jumps (6 or 7 stairs worth), need comfort, dont care much about being fast. Over 30, so this is my final pair, no advancing or any illusion of getting better. Don't mind spending more if it is worth it. Lateral movement is adding a dimension (insecurity) to my blading that I would rather avoid it at all costs. Thank you for reading this. ?