Inline skates

Where to start

First decide where you’ll be skating, then choose the size. The type of skate determines how the boot holds your ankle and how the skate turns, and no adjustment will change that later.

For learning and for the city we recommend a hard boot. A soft one feels comfortable at the fitting, but it gives the ankle less support, and that’s where balance starts. We compare both designs in the guide urban or fitness skates.

Size in millimetres

Inline skate size is chosen by foot length, not shoe size. Measure your longer foot and look for an insole equal to that measurement or no more than 5 mm longer. An EU size means a different length with every manufacturer, while millimetres are comparable across brands. How to measure: how to choose your inline skate size.

The most common mistakes

• Skates a size bigger “for thick socks” — the foot slides inside the boot and rubs.
• Choosing by the biggest wheels. You can swap wheels in fifteen minutes; you can’t swap the shell at all.
• First skates without protective gear. When you’re learning, your wrists take the most knocks.

If you already know your foot length, the Skate finder shows only the models available in your size.