Buying Kid's Skates

There are two types of kid's skates to choose from - roller blades and roller skates. Many children's skates are size adjustable and offer good ankle support, making them highly suitable for kids. Learn how to choose the right skate for your child in this buying guide.

Watch this video for a quick overview of what you should know before purchasing a pair of children's skates. The video is in English.

Skating with your child is a rewarding and fun experience that not only provides good exercise but also strengthens the child’s motor skills such as balance, all while enjoying fresh air. If your child is just starting to skate, it can be a good idea to skate with them to provide a sense of safety.

Should you choose roller blades or roller skates?

Roller blades and roller skates for kids share several characteristics, while differing in other aspects. At SkatePro, all the wheels on both types of skates are made of PU rubber (polyurethane) instead of plastic. Rubber wheels are a better choice as they offer better surface grip compared to plastic wheels.

Additionally, kid’s skates have good ankle support, providing your child with better stability and control.

Kid's roller blades

With roller blades or inline skates, building up and maintaining speed is easier. This is due to narrow wheels that have less surface contact and therefore less roll resistance.

They are generally designed to be lightweight and, since they do not have trucks, require less maintenance.

We recommend inline skates if you plan to take your child on longer trips. Furthermore, you can see them as a summer alternative to ice skates and even practice your ice skating skills in the summertime.

Roller skates for kids / quad skates

Roller skates (also known as quad skates) have wheels positioned in pairs rather than in a line, and they are designed with a wide baseplate that provides more stability and balance. There is a toe stop in the front, which is used for setting off and can also be used as a brake.

Quad skates have more roll resistance due to the broader wheels. This means that your kid doesn’t suddenly gain too much speed and take off.

Quad skates have trucks underneath, allowing you to adjust the hardness of the skates. This way, you can make the skate more maneuverable for easier turns or tighter for more directional stability.

Roller skates are typically known as the original skates since they were the first on the market, and some parents choose roller skates because they had a pair in their childhood.

Size-adjustable children’s skates

Most children’s skates are size-adjustable, making choosing the size much easier. Size-adjustable skates allow your child to grow with them up to about 3-4 sizes. Adjusting the size is quite easy; you simply slide the boot back and forth by pressing a button or another mechanism.

If you choose a pair of skates that are not size adjustable, remember the following advice:

Always read the size guide presented on each product page.

The rule of thumb is to choose one size bigger than the normal shoe size - unless stated otherwise in the size guide.

Skate protection

To prevent any injuries, we always recommend wearing a full set of skate protection covering the head, wrists, elbows, and knees.

Always choose certified safety equipment. At SkatePro, you will only find equipment certified according to the EN 1078 norms. Moreover, most of our gear has been further tested by skaters.

We recommend that your child uses a skate helmet since it covers the back of the head well. This makes skate helmets especially good for skating, where you usually fall backward. Some skate helmets are even size adjustable. Wrist guards for children typically have two plates - one over and one under the hand. This stabilizes the child’s hand and protects it better from breaking.

Remember to check the size guide to know which size to choose.