To find the best roller skates, we asked eight experts — including pro roller skaters and skating choreographers and instructors — about their favorites
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers While roller-skating has long been a beloved pastime, it has exploded over the last two years, with stir-crazy people of all ages adopting the hobby as a safer way to spend time outdoors during the pandemic.
Wheels: Roller-skate wheels come with a durometer rating which tells you how hard they are, typically in a range from 70A to 100A. The higher the number, the harder the wheel. Softer wheels are ideal for outdoor skating, while harder wheels are better if you’re rolling around a rink. You also want to consider the wheel size. The smaller the wheel, the better it is for agility and tricks, while larger wheels are better for absorbing shock and traveling longer distances.
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Like Moxi skates, Impalas also come in a variety of stylish colors and patterns , which is why Bell says, “They allow you to roll comfortably and learn in style.” Although the boot is made from synthetic materials, the skates are a PETA-approved vegan product. And Heiden has a pro tip to make them even better: “Upgrading the bearings is worth spending the extra money.”
For another pair of skates that can handle both indoor and outdoor terrain , Perrino loves the Moon Boot from Moonlight Roller, a Black-owned brand founded by 25-year-old skater Adrienne Cooper. The skates have a “well-cushioned and stable” boot that Perrino says make them great for “dance, jam, artistic, and park skating.” That boot is made of 100 percent suede, which is one reason why they’re a bit pricier than the Impalas.
Rhythm skating is a style of skating that combines elements of dance and roller skating. It requires a specific kind of boot — called an artistic boot — that typically has a higher top for added ankle support and a bit of a heel to shift your weight forward, both of which help you safely execute different techniques. To those who are looking to really bust a move, skater Liz Brazile suggests these skates from Riedell.
If you know you want to get serious about street skating, investing in a high-quality, durable boot is a must. Both Bell and RousHer say that the boots on these Jack Boot skates from Moxi make them a prime choice for street skating. According to Bell, the skates are designed for “taking on concrete, ramps, and rough terrain,” and RousHer says they are “perfect for parks” because of their high-performance, padded suede boots that are extra firm and offer superior ankle support.
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