If you think roller skates were left behind in the 1950s, think again. With the popularity of roller derby battles, a full-contact sport played mostly by women, gaining popularity and momentum, men can hop on the roller derby scene, too, with a pair of one of these best quad skates.
Roller Derby Viper M-1 Quad Speed Skates
If you're a first timer, try on a pair of Viper M-1 skates. These skates feature a padded comfortable collar, front brakes, 58 mm Mag Core urethane wheels and a Velcro front strap. The profile of the shoe makes it fast while the shoelaces and Velcro strap make it quick and easy to slip these skates on. Your feet will feel comfortable and well-supported while you skate.
Chicago Men's Leather Lined Rink Skate CRS805
Chicago Skates is noted as the classic standard in the quad roller skate industry. Their rink-style, leather-lined, vinyl skate features a boot-cut style that provides ankle padding, stability and support as well as eyelets and speed hooks for easy access on your feet. It also features a polished aluminum chassis, 60 mm urethane wheels with ABEC 3 bearings, and an adjustable toe stop. Made for indoor and outdoor use.
Riedell RW Outlaw
A perfect fit for the rink skater, the Riedell RW Outlaw comes with a proven PowerDyne nylon plate, a quality-made boot, a leather toe for increased durability and a Velcro strap for a snug fit. The skates also feature replaceable wheels and bearings so you can either replace that broken wheel or customize this skate to meet your skating skills and skating surface needs. All Riedell Radar Wheels and Kwik Bearings are compatible with the RW Outlaw skate.
Roller Derby Stingray
Although it looks completely different than your average roller skate, the Roller Derby Stingray streamlined profile provides plenty of speed and comfort. This skate features a leather boot, padded collar and lining, reinforced ankle support and 62 mm Stingway Race Formula wheels. It also features ABEC 7 bearings as well as an aluminum base structure.
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