Buying Skates. A First Time Buyers Guide.

With so many skates on the market it can be difficult to know what might be appropriate for you. Budget is a good place to start but this alone may not get you to the correct place. Skates all look different and some of those differences are more significant than others.

There are three distinct categories of skates which you’ll find; in-line skates (sometimes referred to as rollerblades), aggressive skates and roller skates. Within each segment there are sub categories which cater to specialised styles of skating. So, before you can answer the question, what skates are right for me? You first need to ask: what category of skates is right for me? This guide should give you all the information you need to answer that question and discover the magic of skating.

IN-LINE SKATES  - BUYERS GUIDE
Also known as: Freeride skates, rollerblades, urban skates, freestyle skates.
Used for: City-skating, commuting, general use, a-b. 

AGGRESSIVE SKATES - BUYERS GUIDE
Also known as: Stunt skates, trick skates, street skates.
Used for: Tricks and stunts on the streets and in skateparks .

ROLLER SKATES - BUYERS GUIDE
Also known as: Quad skates, roller boots, retro roller skates, disco skates.
Used for: Dancing, jam styles, roller disco.


It may also be useful to understand some more specific types of skates in the guides below!


SOFT BOOT INLINE SKATES - BUYERS GUIDE
Also known as: Fitness skates, recreational skates, leisure skates.
Used for: Leisure or fitness, the park or the seafront.