Before deciding on the best roller skates for your kids, decide first what kinds of activities your kids will be doing in their skates such as playing hockey or just zipping around the neighborhood. Once you know the type of skate you want, then you can start to consider cost, brands and styles. Your kids might want to borrow a friend's skates to try them out. And when you start shopping, look around, particularly at large sporting goods stores or specialty skate shops so you can find knowledgeable sales people who can help you find the right fit and the best roller skates for your kids.
The Roller Derby Firestar and Roller Star 350 Roller Skates
The Firestar make skates for beginners and is reasonably priced. The quad-skate model has a sport-shoe design and a padded collar around the top of the boot for comfort. The Firestar is made for boys. For young girls, the Roller Star 350 is a lightweight but well-made quad-skate choice. Both the Firestar and the Roller Star 350 are top-stop models.
Phaser Inline Skates
The Phaser inline skates, made by Rollerblade, come in boys' and girls' models. They expand four sizes so they can be used for years as your kids grow. Rollerblade is the most established name in inline skates and the Phaser is one of the company's most popular models for kids.
Indoor Skates
If your kids will be doing most of their skating at indoor rinks, consider the Chicago 400 and 405 models for boys and girls. They're meant for entry-level skaters, but they can be enjoyed by children who have been skating for some time, too. Chicago boasts urethane wheels precision bearings for a nice smooth ride around the rink.
The Right Equipment
Skates that are too big are difficult to control and do not support the ankles. They can lead to injury. When braking with a toe stop, skates that are too big result in extra space between the back of the skate and the heel. Skates that are too small will be uncomfortable. Get a proper fitting at a store with someone knowledgeable about skates.
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