Women’s inline skates

How the women’s version differs

The women’s version has a narrower heel and a lower cuff, because women’s calves usually start lower. Insole length in millimetres means the same as in men’s and unisex models, so you choose the size the same way: by foot length.

The split into women’s and men’s mainly applies to fitness skates with a soft boot. Manufacturers usually make hard-shell urban skates as unisex, on one shell across the full size range. That’s why we show them here together with the women’s models.

How to choose

Start with where you’ll skate, not with the “women’s” label:

• city, learning, turns — urban skates with a hard boot,
• smooth paths and longer routes — fitness skates.

With a narrow foot, pay attention to the instep closure (a 45° buckle or a strap), because that’s what pulls the heel back. With a wide foot in a small size, a unisex model is sometimes more comfortable than a women’s one.

Small sizes and double sizes

In many hard-boot skates one shell covers two neighbouring sizes, and the fit is adjusted with a spacer under the insole. Set it so that your heel doesn’t lift when you bend your knees. If you can’t find a size for a short foot, also check adjustable kids’ and junior skates — their insole range is given in millimetres.