What is the difference between a sidewalk skate and a rink skate? Can these be worn at an indoor rink?
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Rink skates are meant to be used inside at a skating rink. Sidewalk skates are meant for outdoor use. They are a little tougher. You will have to ask the owners of the skating rink if they allow skates that have been worn outside, as little rocks and debris will damage their floors.
47415
Mostly just the tires! The hardness or softness of the tires which can grip in the rinks of the harder tire for the street use. Most tires on commercial shoes are universal ~
1767499
These are rink skates, not for outdoor. For outside skates you will need a harder compound of wheels and bearings specially made for outside skating.
149941
No I do not use these outside. They have indoor wheels. If you want skates that go out side you will need different wheels
2032255
These skates are sized for men. Also, they run true to size, so buy your correct size.
693072
I truly do not know - I ordered these for my granddaughter who lives about 3 miles from me; so I do not know where she uses them. It was my understanding that she wanted them so she wouldn't have to rent skates at the local skating rink. ????
1807417
I can't say for sure but I can say that my daughter wears hers for indoor and outdoor skating. I will say also, that for my daughter, they really do take a beating during the 2 indoor practices each week and during the roller derby bouts as well. She uses them more on wooden floors but she has also used them on concrete, asphalt and sport court flooring. They're affordable and durable, at least they have been for us :)
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You should never go back and forth between skating indoor and outdoor with your skates. It can be very dangerous. When you are outside your wheels will become very rough and when you go indoors the wheels will not be even. Also, it can damage a wooden skate floor. Outdoor wheels need to be softer to be able to grip outdoor surfaces. A rink floor is more consistent and therefore you need a harder wheel.
321042
These skates are exactly what they say they are, roller derby skates, made for skating fast on a smooth surface, i supposed you could wear them on a sidewalk but i would wear kneepads!
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I think the skate boots are a "D" (wide) width, so you'd need to either look for skates with an "extra wide" boot, or substitute a larger size (10, 11, or larger) to compensate for the width you need. Personally, I would go to a roller rink and see if they can measure your foot and recommend a boot in the proper size. It might cost a little more; but you won't be guessing at the size, and the skates would fit better and be more comfortable.
1497314
Yes, I bought them for my 6 year old niece, she had never skated and got the hang of it very quickly.The skates are adjustable so they can grow with their feet. Lots of support for their ankles.
267165
No, these are soft rubber wheels for indoor rinks only. Great skates but not for outside.
111579
As an long time skater myself, we had the kids blades sharpened, as it is always the best course when using any skates for the first time. It is not necessary to do so, but the kids will skate smoother and easier. Your local rink or sporting goods store should be able to do it quickly and inexpensively. Best regards!
1349024
Yes, my daughter uses them at the local skating rink and they perform great she loves them.
149942
My 9-year-old daughter has used these skates, skating up/down our concrete driveway, for about 3-months now. No problems with skating outdoors for her.
274889
I mean I couldn't see why not? You dont need special goalie skates to play goalie. Just worry about the wheels, the wheel they come with are made for indoor use.
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My grandson wears his outside and also at skating rink . I don't know if skate board wheels will work , sorry .
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My son has worn them outdoors, but he plans to wear them indoors too. I don't know about the skateboard wheels.