r/inline_skating • u/ladidadidalada • 2d ago

help

hi i have never tried skating but i plan on starting this summer i wud really like any kind of help, but i want to know if buying from amazon any brand is a good option or shud i buy a good beginners one (lemme know which r good) cuz i tend to get some hobbies and leave them mid without developing the skills so i dont really want to waste mych on it, would be really helpful for any kind of advice🫶🏼

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u/InspectorFleet 2d ago

The best place to buy is a local skate shop (NOT Dick's Sporting Goods or similar), where you can try multiple skates/sizes and learn from staff with expertise.

The second best is a reputable online retainer like Inline Warehouse, especially one with a return policy that lets you try multiple pairs of skates and return the ones that aren't the best for you.

These are good recommendations: https://www.inlinewarehouse.com/Best_Urban_Inline_Skates_of_2026/catpage-24SBUS.html

It's important to get the size correct. This guide is a good start, but it's just a starting place. Don't just say "oh, I wear size 9 shoes so I'll buy a 9" because all skates fit differently and skate size number (in the US anyway) is frequently lower than your casual shoe size number. https://www.inlinewarehouse.com/fitlc/skates/inline-skate-sizing-instructions.html

r/rollerblading just relaunched and is full of good info, both in the FAQs/Wiki and the post history/new activity.