Best Kids' Speed Roller Skates

Updated July 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
Roller Derby Boy's Laser Speed Quad Skate
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- millimeter 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.

Best Bang for the Buck
Pacer Comet Kid's Light Up Roller Skates
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Comet Kid's Light Up Roller Skates
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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 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.

Cons

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

Epic Skates Galaxy Elite Kid's Quad Speed Skates
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Galaxy Elite Kid's Quad Speed Skates
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With indoor and 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 and outdoor wheels. Non-adjustable, non-marking toe stops. Epic ABEC-3, 8-millimeter 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
Roller Derby
Girl's Laser Speed Quad Skate
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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-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.

Cons

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

Crazy Skates Flash Roller Skates
Crazy Skates
Flash Roller Skates
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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.

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How we decided

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

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.

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.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Roller Derby
FireStar Youth Boy's Roller Skate
Roller Derby
Candi Girl Lucy Adjustable Girls Roller Skates
Roller Derby
FireStar Youth Girl's Roller Skate
Crazy Skates
Rocket Roller Skates for Boys and Girls
Riedell
Indoor Quad Roller Skate for Kids
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    Kristin
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    Melinda
    Web Producer
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Epic Skates

Galaxy Elite Kid's Quad Speed Skates

Epic Skates

Galaxy Elite Kid's Quad Speed Skates

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

$59
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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.

$37
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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 Kid's Light Up Roller Skates

Pacer

Comet Kid's 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.

$38
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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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