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Roller Skates
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Jun 23, 2008 at 5:26 PM
Jun 23, 2008 at 5:26 PM I want to get some outdoor roller skates for exercising. I'd get roller blades, but 1.) I can't stop in them, and 2.) Roller skates are so much more fun.
I've been looking online for a nice pair and I think I've decided to get the short ones that look like sneakers as opposed to the tall ones that look like ice skates.
So, this:
day 254: i don't want to take them off., originally uploaded by i am krisan.
Not this:
I can get different colored wheels and fun glittery laces; I can make them really cute.
I like roller skating. I used to do it all the time when I was younger. I'm going to put them on my birthday list.
Reader Comments (20)
Roller skating sounds so much fun. I have always wanted to join a girls rollerball league, but I know my ass would just end up getting ran over.
My sister still skates as does her husband. The ones with the lower ankles are extremely difficult to balance on.
Email me if you want and my sister can help you with what skates are the best ones.
And don't forget the protection!!
Please get the 'high top'ones - those lower ones are really dangerous <-- I have an ankle xray to prove it!!
SusanfromSanDiego
I love (and used to have!) the blue skates... so retro! This did make me wonder why big sneaker companies haven't gotten on this bandwagon. I would love for my favorite red diesels to be available as roller skates. Wit all the fun colors of shoes these days, you'd think there would be more available.
Jules
http://bigpikchur.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">House of Jules
i have both blades and skates
but it's harder on the streets with skates .. i think it's bc of how the wheels are aligned ..
You need some high knee socks too a la Holly from the Girls Next Door.
i had that purple and white pair when i was 13!
I just bought some skates for my nephew's birthday. I remember getting my first skates when I was younger...I don't think my mom could hardly get mme out of them. I almost always had those skates on. lol! She laughs that she's sure her toes have never been the same, as I rolled over them quite a bit.
omg, I was a GREAT roller skater, could spin, skate backwards, etc.... when I was 15.
I tried to roller skate a few years ago and almost killed myself from falling so much. Seriously, had bruises all over my back.
I could however, roller blade... for some odd reason. But, way too many years have passed to try either again.
Be careful, it's scary at first!
p.s where did you find the skates? what website?
If you are looking for a prebuilt vintage skate the Jogger is a good one $99.00:
http://www.rollergirl.ca/usdcart/product_info.php/products_id/35
If you want a custom sneaker skate you can buy any sneaker you want and have it made into a rollerskate at skates.com for $200.00. Go under hand assembled skates. I'm planning on having a pair of blue and white adidas sneakers turned into skates. The shoes look very similar to the ones in your picture. They are new shoes modeled after the ones worn in the 1972 Olympics. Adidas Men's Original SL 72.
By the way I skate with low skates and have not had any problems. Derby skaters, Jam skaters and Quad Speed skaters all use low profile skates so there is no need to avoid them.
The adidas sneakers I'm getting come in 4 diff colors. I'm getting the bright blue ones. They should be on my front step tomorrow. woo hoo.
http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Originals-Mens-Running-Shoe/dp/B0013FF66E
I've been having that same thought. Does anyone know where I can get roller skates (that are actually cool) in nyc?
Hi Karyn. I just randomly came across your blog... I really like the picture of the short roller skates. Could you let me know where you got it as I'd love to seek permission to use it for something? Please get in touch asap - pocketpromise@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Cormac
Cormac, if you click the picture it will take you to the Flickr page of the person who took it. Her name is also written right underneath it.
OMG !! I Love Roller Skating N I Have Thossee White N Pink Ones In That Picture Abouve But They Are Low Ones Instead :)
I Aint Got Any Protection, But I have been skating since i was like 4, My first skates where winnie the pooh !!:D
I have tried inlines, and Quads, tbh i find both easy to skate on, but inlines always seemed to make my feetache :(
Sketing Is Awsum, It Rox
Roller Skating is such a fun activity for the whole family. A very good kid's roller skate is the "bullet". It can be seen on http://www.myrollerskateworld.com/bulletb100.html
If you are an older adult, it might be better to get the high top roller skates because they give better ankle support.
Ken
I have just bought my first pair of roller skates in about 20 years. I'm living in Ireland and it's not really a popular way of trying to get fit here, hense there are no roller skating facilities local for me. I'm living in Limerick. If anyone has any ideas please please post
Hey Sharon From Ireland, I Live in Kildare, and I Really Want To Get Some Roller Skates, where Did You Get Yours And How Much Were They? Email me @ sarah.corr@gmail.com thanks xx
Wowzerz! I actually have a pair of the blue and yellow jogger tennis~shoe skates, authentically vintage (just like your pic)...and freakin awesome! I have only worn them once. I prefer to wear my black speed~skates, with the 2 white stripes, I have them laced with 'fat' hot pink laces with starz on them. I had a pair of the hi~top white figure~skates but I gave them to a teen girl on Craigs..she wanted to learn to quad~skate. I also have a newer pair or Sketcherz tennis~shoe skates and though they are comfy, they just don't give the experience any WoW, ya know what I mean?? I love to Roller Skate, always have. I was going to try out for Roller Derby with my oldest daughter but she had some issues and postponed. Drats!! I have never learned how to use in~line skates and frankly...never want to.