Best Kids' Speed Roller Skates

Available in youth sizes, these skates combine speed, performance, comfort, and design.

Man-made shoes. Comfort-fit boot has reinforced heel stabilizer. Padded collar, laces, and hook-and-loop power strap. Tru-Tac chassis. 54- millimeter clear urethane wheels with Pro Core bearings. ABEC 7. Youth sizes. Decent padding.

Comet Kid's Light Up Roller Skates

May run small, so keep this in mind when ordering. Not recommended for roller derby.

Best Bang for the Buck

Pacer

Light-up wheels make these speed skates an instant favorite. Be sure to go at least a full size up when ordering.

Lighted indoor and outdoor 54-millimeter cast urethane wheels. Lace boot closure with hook-and-loop speed strap. Lightweight Torsion Beam chassis. 608Z Excellerator bearings. Fixed toe stops. Choice of colors. Comfortable.

Galaxy Elite Kid's Quad Speed Skates

May run at least a full size small, so keep this in mind when ordering. Ball bearings can be temperamental.

Epic Skates

With indoor and outdoor wheels, your child can practice for the rink at home. Precision speed bearings give them an extra kick.

Mid-top boot height. Padded collar. Man-made uppers. Comes with a pair of pink and pair of white laces. Lightweight nylon plate. Double action trucks. Adjustable speed strap. Indoor and outdoor wheels. Non-adjustable, non-marking toe stops. Epic ABEC-3, 8-millimeter precision speed bearings. Choice of colors. Youth and toddler sizes.

Girl's Laser Speed Quad Skate

Wheels do not roll continuously like more professional roller skates.

Roller Derby

These youth-sized skates are lighter on your feet than most rental skates. They're more comfortable, with a heel stabilizer and padded collar.

Reinforced comfort-fit boot. Heel stabilizer. Man-made boot. Constructed with padded collar, laces, and hook-and-loop power strap. Tru-Tac chassis. 54-millimeter wheels are clear urethane with Pro Core bearings. ABEC 7. Youth sizes. Decent padding. Comfortable. Lighter in weight than most rental skates. Youth sizes.

May run small, so keep this in mind when ordering. Not ideal for roller derby. Wheels do not turn particularly freely.

Designed specifically for beginners, these skate wheels have plenty of grip, but still roll smoothly. And the motion-activated LED lights can be turned off if they're too distracting for your child.

Easily adjusted for stability. Motion-activated LEDs with more than 500 hours of battery life. Pure urethane wheels. for indoor and outdoor skating. Solid urethane toe stops for fast and safe braking. Features ABEC 3 full precision bearings. Pure urethane wheels that are perfect for both indoor and outdoor skating. Adjustable steering trucks. Collars are padded and boots are lined for comfort.