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Best Kids' Speed Roller Skates

Updated December 2018
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Roller Derby
Boy's Laser Speed Quad Skate
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Bottom Line

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

Pros

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

Cons

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

Epic Skates
Galaxy Elite Kids Quad Speed Skates
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Bottom Line

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

Pros

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/outdoor wheels. Non-adjustable, non-marking toe stops. Epic ABEC-3 8 mm precision speed bearings. Choice of colors. Toddler and youth sizes.

Cons

Wheels do not roll continuously like more professional roller skates.

Roller Derby
Girl's Laser Speed Quad Skate
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Bottom Line

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

Pros

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

Cons

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

Best Bang for the Buck
Pacer
Comet Kids Light Up Roller Skates
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Bottom Line

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

Pros

Lighted Indoor/Outdoor 54mm 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.

Cons

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

Crazy Skates
Flash Roller Skates
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Bottom Line

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.

Pros

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.

Cons

No toddler sizing, just child and youth.

How we decided

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  • 25 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 296 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    Quad roller skates, like these speed skate options, are made with two wheels in the front of the skate and two wheels in the back. While they look similar, these speed skates are generally lighter and less bulky than their rental roller rink cousins. When considering speed skates for kids, pay attention to the fit (many options run very small) and the ability for the wheels to move freely. Many of these skates are not ideal for roller derby, either, so pay attention to recommendations. We advise that you purchase skates with ample padding.

    The team that worked on this review
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      Enid
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    • Kristin
      Kristin
      Writer
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      Melinda
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    Epic Skates

    Galaxy Elite Kids Quad Speed Skates

    Epic Skates

    Galaxy Elite Kids Quad Speed Skates

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

    $45
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    Roller Derby

    Boy's Laser Speed Quad Skate

    Roller Derby

    Boy's Laser Speed Quad Skate

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

    $41
    ×

    Roller Derby

    Girl's Laser Speed Quad Skate

    Roller Derby

    Girl's Laser Speed Quad Skate

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

    $47
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    Pacer

    Comet Kids Light Up Roller Skates

    Pacer

    Comet Kids Light Up Roller Skates

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

    $49
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    Crazy Skates

    Flash Roller Skates

    Crazy Skates

    Flash Roller Skates

    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.

    $89

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