A good pair of womens skates is something that can help you every day. They are both practical and expressive.

Inline skates can simplify your commute through crowded city sidewalks. Roller skates will appeal to your hard-core competitive nature during roller derby and ice skates help you get in touch with your artistic side as you glide gracefully around the rink. Time for a new pair?

4 Styles of Adult Roller Skates

You probably had a pair of roller skates growing up, but today's skates have come a long way in terms of construction and comfort. But having an idea of how you will use your skates will go a long way toward determining what are the best skates for you.

1) Recreational Roller Skaters

If your roller skating is going to consist of getting some exercise and having some fun, this style of skate will suit you. Comfortable and easy to get into and out of, you can get around the indoor rink or cruise outdoor bike paths and sidewalks with a bit of flair if you want to.

Perhaps your skill level is rusty or if you are a beginner, these are definitely your speed. Durable toe stops are a must.

2) Roller Derby

Advanced skaters may want more of a challenge for themselves and their roller skates. Skates with upgraded bearings and extra durable boots are important for stability in team competition like this.

3) Artistic Roller Skate

Roller skate nation has a strong group of members who want to do the roller skating version of ice skating's figure skating. With the notable exception of jam skating, most of this style uses a high-top boot for support and have skates with somewhat harder wheels.

Some roller skaters in subcategories like rhythm skating, use a high-top boot in order to feature the creative moves of the women in this sport. A lightweight yet strong foot plate is essential and be aware that not all plates are created equal.

4) Outdoor Skating

Often these are recreational roller skates with softer wheels. A roller skate used outside must accommodate bumps and cracks, so the roller skater is able to manage these imperfect surfaces.

3 Kinds of Inline Skates

The inline world has gone through a transformation from a fringy activity to a mainstream exercise and fitness activity.

1) Fitness

For all women, but especially beginners, these skates are good for all ages and all members of the family. Nearly as comfortable as your favorite shoes, these skates allow you to actually enjoy getting exercise and burning calories.

2) Park Skating

Going to the skate park to grind and jump really requires a special set of skates. The durability of the frame has to be there time after time as you play on all the terrain.

3) Urban

If commuting on skates is your thing, spend the money to get a brand that will help you start and stop and turn quickly. Of course, there are brands that target this kind of skating making your decision just a bit easier.

Ice Skates

The complete experience of being on the ice may consist of folks making lazy laps around the rink or pond. But for some, doing fancy spins or jumps are what is important and for the competitors, there are hockey and speed skating models.

Recreation

Made for the casual user, these have friendly bindings with excellent but not rigid support.

Figure

Skates with laces all the way to the top combined with real or synthetic leather boots maximize support. A dramatic toe pick facilitates tricks and plenty of heel padding cushions landings.

Huge Selection of Protective Gear

Our collection of protective sets will include knee and elbow pads along with wrist guards. A helmet is essential for safety in all these activities and is required in hockey and roller derby.

Best Brands for Your Cart

Skates.com is proud to carry the best brands like Riedell and Sure Grip and we have them in stock. Carrying accessories like wheels and protective gear is standard for us.

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