These skates under 100 for women, men, and kids offer the greatest fun you'll have on your feet, whether you're channelling your inner derby girl or going for an afternoon walk.
Over the last year or so, the popularity of roller skates has been rapidly rising. For a while, in-line skates were more popular than the tried-and-true reliability of footwear with four wheels. The pendulum is once again swinging in the direction of roller skates now that Instagram users have discovered the fashionable mode of transportation to employ for going from Point A to Point B.
Here are the top roller skates to shop at a variety of price points:
1. Planet Roller Skate
Men's, women's, and children's roller skates are all available at The Planet Roller Skate Shop. There are several brands available, including the Chaya Glide Kids Unicorn Quad Roller Skate for $79.99, which has 54-mm wheels.
2. Roller derby skates
The Roller Derby store sells roller skates that are made for derby battles. The men’s Roller Derby Str Seven features 58-mm sturdy urethane wheels and Silver-5 race-rated bearings for a smooth, stable and fast roll. The price of a pair starts at $54.99 and goes up to $144.913.
3. Riedell roller skates
This low-profile Riedell Dart Ombre Quad Roller Speed Skate has 62-mm polyurethane wheels, ABEC-5 steel ball bearings, and a Velcro clasp. It costs $125 and is offered in purple-green, green-black, black-red, and purple-pink.
4. Light-up roller skate wheels
The High-Top Bright LED Light Up Quad Roller Skates from The Epic Skate Store come with two sets of laces and pompoms. These wheels include ABEC-5 bearings and are extremely bright LED white twilight wheels, making them ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. It's $89.99.
5. Rio Roller rolling skates
Rio Roller's unisex Milkshake Skates for kids have Rio Roller ABEC-7 bearings and a reinforced trainer-style top that is vegan-friendly. They range in price from $119.27 to $142.14 and come in pink (Cotton Candy) or colourful variants (Mint, Berry).
6. Moxi Skates Beach Bunny roller skates
The Moxi Skates outdoor Beach Bunny Roller Skates feature 58-mm wheels, high-impact Marvel die-cast aluminum plates and extra padding for strong ankle support. They’re available in Strawberry Lemonade, Periwinkle Sunset, Blue Sky, Watermelon and Peach Blanket. Prices start at $149 and go up to $250.99.
7. Chaya roller skates
The indoor and outdoor Melrose Glitter Roller Skates by Chaya will take you back to California in the ‘70s. Skates feature 58-mm Octo Spectrum Glitter Wheels and ABEC-7 chrome steel bearings. This pair starts at $97.34 and goes up to $99.69.
8. Suede roller skates
The height-adjustable stoppers on the men's and women's BTFL Pro Roller Skates make them ideal for rhythmic and creative skating. They have 61-mm wheels with an ABEC-7 bearing. Purchase a set for $89.95.