10 Best Roller Skates for Kids 2024

Quick Facts:

• Sizes: J11-1.5 (Small), 2-4.5 (medium), 5-7.5 (Extra Large)
• Type: Inline

The PAPAISON Adjustable Inline Skates is an inline roller skate made for kids and adults. They’re suitable for kids in the US whose shoe sizes are between J11-7.5. Not only does this roller skate look good, but it also comes with a unique flexible feature.

Whatever your size, there’s a PAPAISON for you. Whether you want small, medium, long, or extra-long sizes, each of these can be adjusted based on your size and personal comfort. And to make it more comfortable, the skates have a push button to adjust the length of the boot. This makes it possible for kids to continue to use the skates as they grow.

The smallest PAPAISON skate comes with a 64mm wheel, while the largest comes with an 80 mm wheel size. It comes with an ABEC-7 bearing type, which means the skates have a pretty high tolerance and better precision bearings, giving it a very fast and smooth rpm.

Note that the ABEC scale is an industry-accepted standard for the tolerances of a ball bearing. The higher ABEC classes provide better precision, efficiency, and the possibility of greater speed capabilities. The highest ABEC class is 9, just after 7.

This PAPAISON roller skate comes with four light-up wheels. You never have to worry about replacement batteries as the illumination is powered by the wheels rolling. The light-up feature makes it really cool to skate around in the PAPAISON when it’s dark. After all, these roller skates are built for outdoor skating.

The PAPAISON comes with well-made free matching socks. The pair of sock is made with anti-friction fabric is breathable, has a reinforced heel, arch support around the tibia, a sock guard strip, and a slow-shock absorber on the sole.

You can get the PAPAISON Adjustable Inline Skates for Kids in purple, white, or [amazon url="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDLQT47″]red[/amazon]. The boot comes with a lace-up closure and high-strength safety buckle, while the wheels are made of high rebounded 82A, high-quality carbon steel, and polyurethane to make them water-resistant and protect them from scratches.

The skates come with a single brake fitted on the right foot, as opposed to two brakes fitted on the left and right feet. This arrangement helps prevent kids from falling backward when braking. Our only gripe is that the brake is made of plastic, so we don’t know how much abuse they can take. However, the PAPAISON Adjustable Inline Skates for Kids is an all-rounder perfect for both beginner and intermediate-skill skaters.

Quick Facts:

• Sizes: 10C-13C US
• Type: Inline

The 2PM SPORTS Cytia Beginner Roller Skates for Kids is an inline model for girls and boys. This roller skate is built with beginner skaters in mind, complete with adjustable size and light-up wheel features. The 2PM Cytia is a super-stylish pair of roller skates. And, that counts for something because there are many ugly roller skates in the market. This is one kids will be proud to wear and cruise the streets with.

This roller skate is suitable for small children whose shoe sizes are between 10C-13C (US). That’s for kids who are approximately four-years-old and older. The skates come with 4-size adjustability, allowing you to adjust them every 0.2 inches- a total of four adjustable size segments.

Adjustable roller skates are an ideal option to choose for the growing feet size of your kids. It is a known fact that kids grow quickly, and they outgrow their feet size even quicker than that. Because adjustable roller skates like these can accommodate up to four times bigger size feet, it allows your child to be comfortable enough to enjoy their skating activities.

The soft boot will keep your child’s feet comfortable, while the buckle, strap, and laces ensure that their feet are safely locked in and ankles are supported. Similar to the PAPAISON roller skates, the 2PM SPORTS Cytia also comes with ABEC-7 bearings on the wheels. This means that the 2PM SPORTS Cytia promises less resistance at high speeds, giving kids a bit more roll for their push.

The wheels perform very well on most outdoor surfaces and make a great general-purpose outdoor wheel for sidewalks and asphalt—especially for skaters under 180 lbs. While this means that kids can safely skate on sealed or painted outdoor surfaces, they may not perform as well as multi-purpose wheels due to their hardness.

Kids will enjoy cruising around in these skates both in daylight and at sundown. They come with eight light-up wheels powered by a self-generated power system. You never have to worry about buying replacement batteries to maintain the flashing lights feature. Note that all 8 wheels actually light up, and not just the front wheels like so many other skates out there. The pair weighs just 4.4 pounds, and you can get them in purple and pink colors.

Type: Quad

The C SEVEN Cute Roller Skates is a retro-style quad roller skate for kids and grownups. This one will appeal to the minimalist roller skater. It comes with none of the enticements and flashing features of some modern roller skates for kids, but the C SEVEN is a solid, quality skate for newcomers.

As the name implies, C SEVEN, or C7, roller skates are designed with a soft, pliable boot that does not increase the weight, dig in, or weigh the rider down. C7 roller skates are built to form to your feet instead of the other way around. They’re perfect for little kids trying out the rink for the first time, as well as for adults just looking to have a little roller skating fun.

Are you looking for a retro-style roller skate, or is your child a beginner roller skater? C7 roller skates are perfect for newbies of all ages. The boots come with a 1-inch heel that promotes its vintage look.

While the boot comes in a classic black color, shoppers are offered a selection of seven styles and colorful wheels to choose from. Plus, you can choose a style with colorful laces to add a touch of color, or you could just go for a totally sleek all-black theme.

The chassis consists of wide-suspension trucks, with 54x32mm 95A urethane wheels that provide extra grip. The high-top boot is made of flexible and comfortable faux leather. The faux leather enhances not only comfort and flexibility but also durability. It features a lace-up design with extra support in the ankle area.

The skates weigh a minuscule 2 pounds. Although the C SEVEN Cute Roller Skates are more suitable for indoor use, the ABEC-6 carbon bearings deliver an indoor glide with much-reduced friction, but it’s lower than the more premium skates on the list. An extra feature we think is a nice a really touch is the steel shields on either side of the wheel to protect them against the build-up of dust.

You might notice that this roller skate is advertised as suitable for kids and adults as well as suitable for indoor and outdoor use. While we do not argue that adults can safely cruise around in them, they’re best for kids if you want them to last long. They will also perform better and last longer with indoor use.

One thing is for sure about the C SEVEN Cute Roller Skates. They are built to last. They fit kids with feet length of between 7.88 inches to 10.27 inches. That’s a perfect size range for 6 to 14-year-olds who are just learning to skate.

Type: Quad

The Otw-Cool Adjustable Roller Skates is a light-up quad roller skate designed for girls and women. The company that made this roller skate prides itself on the durability of its products.

This Otw roller skate comes with pure urethane wheels and ABEC-7 bearings, which is what you should be looking for if you need speed and precision, and these skates are at their best outdoors. You can use them indoors, but you need to take them outdoors to unleash their full potential.

The PU 54mm x 32mm wheels have great elasticity, which promotes a stronger grip and stability. Also, note that both the left and right wheels are fitted with rubber brakes. To some skaters, just one break is great. But if you prefer breaks on each pair, then the Otw is the peace of mind you seek. And, the rubber brakes are generally more durable than plastic brakes.

Pairing a quad skate with ABEC-7 bearings means enhanced speed without sacrificing stability. More so, the Otw-Cool Adjustable Roller Skates for Girls comes with eight wheels, all of which light up with power generated by the wheels. Owners do not need to worry about buying replacement batteries.

The Otw roller skates can be adjusted to fit kids of different feet sizes; small, medium, and large sizes. They are a great fit for kids whose shoe sizes are 10-13 in the USA, approximately 4 to six-year-old kids. Kids can easily adjust the boots themselves just by pushing a button.

The Otw is a sneaker-style roller skate sporting a comfortable and supportive fit design.  The boot is made of durable polymer plastic which is also impact-resistant. That’s a great choice for kids who are just learning to skate and are prone to falling frequently.

The Otw roller skate boots come with extra safety and comfort features such as a power strap, toe brakes on both skates, lace-up ties, and a safety ratchet for a snug fit. Plus, the boot is also thickly padded to ensure the little ones are as comfortable as possible. This roller skate is designed on Otw’s premise of long-lasting quality. You can get the skates in pink, vibrant blue, and a pink/black color combination.

Type: Quad

Roller derby is a roller-skating contact sport played by two teams of fifteen, and is typically played by all-female teams. The good news for beginners is that it is mostly played by amateurs. Who knows, your little girl might represent the US in the Olympics one day – as the sport is currently under consideration to be represented.

While your child does not necessarily have to participate in the contact sport to use these skates, they’re certainly marketed with it in mind, and it’s a lot of fun for them to cruise around in a pair of these highly stylish derby roller skates.

Targeted at beginner skaters, the Fun Roll is designed with a focus on enhanced balance. Thus, it comes with a low center of gravity and wide stance for minimal falls. While we agree that injuries are a badge of honor for roller derbies, this skate’s tractor chassis supports children who are just learning to skate, while the boots’ extra-cushy padded liner promotes comfort and control.

The boots also come with locking cam-lever buckles which are safe and easy for kids to use, as opposed to tie-up laces. What’s more? The Roller Derby Fun Roll comes with 4-size adjustability. This means kids will not quickly outgrow them as they can be expanded to fit small sizes- 7J to 11J, or medium sizes 11J to 2. The adjustment can easily be done with the twist of a lever.

The skates are fitted with rubber brakes on each pair, both of which are positioned at the rear of the wheels to help prevent the little rider from falling backward. The urethane wheels and the G-Force 608ZB carbon bearings make this roller skate perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, whether at a roller rink, boardwalks, sidewalks, or paved roads.

Today, roller derby boasts several hundred leagues all over the world, so it’s okay to encourage your child’s interest in the game. It’s fantastic exercise, competitive and great for making new teammates and friends. If your kid takes this route, make sure to include protective gear if you don’t already have some. We recommend the [amazon url="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GQLVXN6″]Innovative Kids Knee and Elbow Pads with Bike Gloves[/amazon].

Type: Quad

The Chicago Girls Rink Roller Skate is another retro-style quad skate delivered in a classic white color and pink wheels. This quad skate stands out with a toe-stopper fitted onto the front sole for extra stability. This is in addition to the boot’s vinyl material and padded ankles.

The Chicago Girls Rink Roller Skate comes with lace-up boots with Velcro power strap closures that are easy and quick for kids to adjust. Just because it says “Rink Roller Skate” in its name does not mean they are not suitable for outdoor use as well. Whether you are a beginner skater trying out roller skating in the safety of a roller rink, or you are an intermediate skill skater with the flair and confidence to hit the pavement, this athletic style Chicago Girls Rink Roller Skate is a great choice for you.

This roller skate is lightweight. Weighing in at just 2.7 pounds, they are easy to maneuver by both a beginner skater and a pro. That’s thanks to its nylon chassis with a double-action adjustable truck. The lightweight design makes it safe and easy for kids to be more adventurous with their skating skills, while the toe-brake provides greater control and safety.

To further enhance its stability, the Chicago Girls Rink Roller Skate comes with oversized high-impact urethane speed wheels made from polyvinyl chloride. Each of the wheels measures 54 mm, paired with 608Z semi-precision bearings. The wheels deliver great performance on gravel, pavement, rolling down the driveway, and even over stones and bumps. Thus, you get not just decent speed, but also sturdiness and impressive grip.

You can get the Chicago Girls Rink Roller Skate for feet sizes ranging from J10 through 4, a suitable size for approximately five to ten-year-olds. All this is not to mention that the Chicago Girls Rink Roller Skates are very cute. Girls are guaranteed to be blown away by how attractive the pairs look.

Our only gripe with the Chicago Girls Rink Roller skate is the toe-stopper that seems to be poorly made. The stopper appears to be made of hard plastic, as opposed to a rubberized material that should feel like a suction cup. This means the toe-stopper may be prone to sliding and falling off if kids use the skates aggressively. Aside from that, the Chicago Girls Rink Roller skate is a beautifully designed, impressively safe, and comfortable roller skate for girls.

Type: Quad

We have already reviewed the Roller Derby Fun Roll targeted at female skaters. But as the name implies, the Roller Derby Youth Boys Firestar Skate is one for the boys.

Gone are the days when roller derby was a female-only game, while males were relegated to official and referee duties. Now men want to play roller derby, and why not? For your boys, the sport is just as health-building and thrilling as it is for the girls. Not only that, the Men’s Roller Derby Association was established in 2007, making it officially a men’s game too. So, the Roller Derby Youth Boys Firestar Skate can inspire and help your little man aim for the Olympics someday.

The FireStar is the classic original quad skate as everyone remembers it but just updated and improved for modern times. It is the perfect entry-level roller skate that can tolerate the rigors of learning how to skate roller derby. It comes in a comfortable sports shoe design with a Velcro power strap and lace closure to ensure a snug fit and that the boots stay put even if the lace comes undone.

For enhanced comfort, the boot comes with synthetic uppers with cushioned liner and padded collar. With a weight of under 4 pounds and a patented Torsion Beam chassis, the young skater enjoys excellent control when making turns and strides whether in a roller rink or on the sidewalk. It also comes with a non-marking toe-stopper giving kids even more control.

Similar to the Chicago Girls Rink Roller Skate, the Firestar is equipped with a big size 54 mm urethane wheels paired with smooth-rolling G-Force 608ZB carbon bearings. In the world of skating, 54 mm is considered the best all-around multi-style wheel size. It’s the best all-rounder if you are looking at skating a large variety of terrain, indoors and outdoors. This size seems to provide most skateboarders with the perfect blend of speed and acceleration.

The Roller Derby Youth Boys Firestar Skate cannot be adjusted to grow with your child, so pay attention to the size you choose. The skates come in sizes ranging from 7J to a size 4. To compensate for the lack of size adjustment function, you might consider getting 1 size larger than your child’s current shoe size, or 2 sizes larger for more growing room. The Velcro power strap and lace-up ties will keep the boots securely on your child’s feet.

Type: Inline

If you are looking for instruction or organized sports activities, a good age to start pre-school inline or roller skating lessons is about three or four years old. This is why the Roller Derby Stryde Girl’s Adjustable Inline Skates is perfect for your purposes as it comes in various adjustable sizes including 11J to 1 small size. That’s a suitable size for kids who are approximately four to six years old.

By the time kids have mastered beginner quad skates, the Stryde is an excellent entry-level inline skate to take the fun and practice to a different dimension. Even kids who had never tried quad skates can safely get started with the Roller Derby Stryde inline skates. While the Stryde is marketed as a girls’ roller skate, we think boys will like them too.

It comes with a combined closure design featuring a speed lace, Velcro strap, and locking cam-lever buckle for ankle security. The hook-and-loop power strap lets kids easily lock-in the heel for power, control, and stability. The wheel frame is made from reinforced polymer that gives it a sturdy but lightweight quality.

Polyurethane skate wheels are an ideal choice for inline skating boots and wheels. They have a high tolerance, tough, flexible, and durable. This is particularly important for inline skates such as the Roller Derby Stryde, as they are the best choice for outdoor skating. On rough concrete or asphalt, rubberized, polyurethane wheels work better because the softer material rolls better on rough surfaces.

Since inline skates are generally less stable than quads, how the wheels handle rough outdoor terrains is important. It might take a little longer to practice with your Stryde inline roller skate, but they definitely allow more speed and potential for jumps and tricks. Depending on whether you got the small or medium size, the Stryde’s wheel size range from between 64 mm to 72 mm.

The Roller Derby Stryde grows with your child, thanks to the push-button adjustable size that lets you keep setting the boot to fit your child’s growing feet until they are at least six years old.

While some roller skates, such as the Chicago Roller Skate, come with brakes on each of the boot pairs, the Stryde is fitted with an interchangeable non-marking brake on the right skate only. The brake is interchangeable in the sense that you can switch it to the left skate if you wish.

Sizes: 11 to 7

If you loved Heelys and you were disappointed that they were banned from lots of shopping malls (Yeah, that’s why you don’t see them around as much), the SDSPEEED Kids Roller Skate Shoes is your chance at getting a wheeled shoe with a much better design. And what’s more? You can get the SDSPEEED Kids Roller Skate Shoes in an array of eleven breathtakingly stylish colors.

On the off-chance you are wondering what exactly is “Heelys”, it is an American brand of roller shoes, formerly known as Heeling Sports Limited, that usually comes with one or more removable wheels embedded in each sole. The wheels are arranged inline skate style, allowing the wearer to walk, run, or, by shifting their weight to their heels, roll.

It’s a really cool concept that, unfortunately, was banned from many malls and schools basically because the shoes were typically sold in shoe stores, so many parents assumed they’re as safe as sneakers. It doesn’t mean that wheeled shoes were especially dangerous, just that parents and kids need to treat them as they would roller skates. As long as kids wear them with the same care given to inline roller skates, wheeled shoes such as the SDSPEEED Kids Roller Skate Shoes can be a lot of fun and a cool fashion statement.

As the wheels are removable, kids can wear the SDSPEEED shoes as fashion sneakers. It helps that they sport a sporty, fashionable design. When we say “removable wheels”, we don’t mean you have to physically pry them out of the shoe soles. Rather, you can pop up and hide the roller by a button at the heel. So you can use this both as a roller skates shoe and normal sports shoes.

But looks and innovation are not all that this skate shoe has going for it. It is well-made, of excellent quality, and is comfortable on children’s feet. The boot is made with breathable fabric that allows sufficient air inflow and reduces odor. And, considering that kids will wear them indoors and in classrooms, the wheels come with mute bearings that glide smoothly and noiselessly.

A wheeled shoe is fantastic as a soft introduction to the world of roller skating in a way that is both comfortable and cool. To top it all off, the SDSPEEED Kids Roller Skate Shoes come with rechargeable LED lights that glow as kids move around in them. While the light-up feature is not self-generating like the Otw-Cool Skates, kids do have the option of switching the light-show to eleven different modes.

Besides, connecting your sneakers to a power outlet via a USB cable is rather cool. The rechargeable interface is concealed behind the Velcro strap where it is not exposed to dust, etc. While the smallest size for these roller shoes is for kids who are approximately five years old, they come in a wide variety of size selections to choose from.

Quick Facts:

• Size: J12-5 Shoe
• Type: Quad

While the Chicago Girls Rink Roller Skate comes in a retro athletic style design, the Chicago Girls Sidewalk Roller Skate is a trendier sneaker-style version for girls, while retaining its minimalist, classic design. It is a quad skate that breaks the mold of traditional roller skate design, complete with a high-top boot that appeals to sneaker fans.

The Chicago Girls Sidewalk is specially built for gliding, but it is great for the rinks too. Whether kids plan to use it for rink skating or the outdoors, this roller skate has what it takes to roll. Just remember to first wipe them off before going in the rink so that any gravel or dirt doesn’t scratch the rink floor.

Staying true to the Chicago Girls Rink Roller brand, the chassis is a high-impact, double adjustable torsion action truck for precision and versatility. This makes it easy for young skaters to easily and safely lean and make turns. To reassure you that the Sidewalk is ready to roll on outdoor terrains, it comes fitted with four premium oversized urethane wheels measuring 60 mm each and paired with 608Z Semi-precision bearings.

With a 60 mm wheel size, you never have to bother getting an extra set of wheels as this one has great grip and perfect for most skating venues. The closure includes three high-quality lace-up loops and a Velcro power strap, paired with a padded ankle cuff for optimum comfort and safety.

The braking mechanism is a built-in toe stop on the front of the boot so that kids can have more control and stable glide. Both the left and right skates come with a toe-brake for safe, reliable stops.

Weighing in at less than 5 pounds, the Chicago Quad Sidewalk Skate is lightweight for the age group it is built for. The boot is easy to pull on and off, and you can get them in sizes J12 up to size 5. It is available in either a white and pink color scheme with teal trimmings, as well as a black, red, and blue color combination.