Roller skates can be found at many retailers. Large, nationwide sports retail stores typically feature reasonably priced roller skates for beginners and roller skating hobbyists. Manufacturers and specialized retailers of roller skates cater to roller skating enthusiasts and competition skaters. Both large sports retailers and specialized stores most often offer their products online.
The Skate Authority
The Skate Authority is an online store that offers a large selection of speed and jam skates, outdoor and indoor skates, roller derby skates and kid's roller skates, as well as inline skates. According to the online store's website, The Skate Authority guarantees to offer the lowest price on all of its skates. If you find a lower price from another dealer, The Skate Authority will match it. Each skate listing offers a product rating and customer reviews, as well as a series of photos of the various skates.
Riedell
Riedell is a manufacturer and distributor of roller skates. The company produces roller skates for the jam, art, derby, speed, rhythm and outdoor categories. The dealer website provides a clear overview of each skate with pertinent information, such as plate, wheels, bearings, toe stop and sizes available. An enhanced photo scanning feature allows you to view the details of each skate. In addition to ordering through its website, Riedell's roller skates are available worldwide at a number of retailers. The company also sells roller skate components individually and makes skating accessories, such as laces, bags, insoles and tools.
Sports Authority
Sports Authority retail stores feature brand name and generic roller skates for adults and children. Roller skates are also available through the store's website. Most of the skates for sale are designed for noncompetition skaters and tend to be lower-end quality skates. Sports Authority's website includes detailed listings of each skate and provides product information, features and recommendations for related products. Customer ratings and reviews are also included. More than 450 Sports Authority retail stores are located across the United States.
Toys "R" Us
The children's toy store Toys "R" Us sells more than 40 types of roller skates, some of which are designed for small children. The junior roller skates feature playful kid's designs and graphics, and are meant to be used by children ages 3 to 7. Roller skates for older children range from sizes 1 to 12. An adult-sized skate is also offered to accommodate children with larger feet sizes. The rollers skates sold by Toys "R" Us are generally designed for recreational use only. Roller skates can be bought online or at one of the many Toys "R" Us stores across the country.
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