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After consulting with Brown and considering dozens of popular options, we landed on these 8 top-rated skates.

Its Beach Bunny Roller Skates are comfortable and versatilenot to mention incredibly cute.

The high-top style provides good ankle support while ample padding keeps you comfortable as you skate.

Riedell Skates Beach Bunny Roller Skate

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Both comfortable and versatile, these boots will get skating newbies off to a smooth start.

If you practice a rhythmic skating style, these Moon Boot skates will enable your most creative moves yet.

These low-cut skates allow for more speed and maneuverability, making them ideal for advanced skaters.

Candi GRL Sabina - Colorful Freestyle Roller Skates

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Impalas Roller Skates are comfortable, versatile, beginner-friendly, and super adorable.

We love that they come in a variety of patterns from pastel fade to leopard.

Its worth noting that these skates may be prone to breaking, so wed keep to occasional use.

Moonlight Roller Skates in Sapphire

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Style-conscious skaters will love these impalas.

C7Skates has your back.

The wheels are designed to enable speed while providing plenty of grip on indoor or outdoor surfaces.

Riedell Solaris Pro Skates

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Our only criticism is that they could be more durable.

However, they’re not for serious use, like roller derby skating.

These streamlined, fuss-free skates are made for more advanced skaters who want to pick up speed.

Amazon Impala Rollerskates Girl’s Impala Quad Skate

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Indoor skaters will appreciate this pair, which is designed specifically for gliding around a roller rink.

Just be aware that they dont come in half sizes.

What to Look for in Roller Skates

There are a few different ways to lace roller skates.

C SEVEN C7skates Cute Roller Skates for Girls and Adults

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Starting at the bottom of your skate, cross your laces and weave them into a hole.

If you have toe pain, you may prefer a looser fit.

It may be best to size down to get the most snug fit that you need for support.

Riedell Skates - Dart - Quad Roller Speed Skates

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When in doubt, size down for a tighter fit.

Esme has worked as a wellness editor and is a certified yoga instructor.

CHICAGO Skates Deluxe Leather Lined Rink Skate

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