Inline Skates for Kids (age 3+)

Is Your Child Prepared for Inline Skates?

Inline skating is an excellent form of exercise for children, offering endless hours of enjoyment whether on the streets or in paved gardens.

Assessing whether your child is ready involves considering their physical strength and stamina, ability to maintain balance, attentiveness, and overall coordination.

Typically, children around three to four years of age, who are already actively moving around the home, are primed to start learning inline skating. It is sensible to introduce them to the sport through skating classes, allowing them to learn safely and effectively under professional adult supervision.

Selecting the Ideal Inline Skates for Children

When choosing inline skates for kids, ensure they are comfortable, have a good fit, and are durable. For recreational skating, consider aspects such as boot type, foot size, and wheel size.

Inliner boots may be either hard or soft. Hard boots offer greater support for the ankle and control, while soft boots are breathable and more comfortable. As children’s feet grow swiftly, kids’ inline skates are designed with adjustable sizes to last multiple seasons. Do not simply use the shoe size when selecting new skates: measure your child’s feet and refer to the size chart for an accurate fit.

Children’s skates are often fitted with smaller wheels. Wheels sized between 64 mm and 76 mm are ideal for beginners as they provide moderate speed and optimal control during skating.

Protection Gear Is Essential

When skating, children must always wear protective gear and be overseen by an adult. A helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, and wrist guards are the fundamental protective equipment that should be worn consistently.

Have a look at our Skating Protective Gear page to help your children learn to skate securely.