Look for brands like Riedell, Sure-Grip, Moxi, and even Chicago for starter skates. Look for metal trucks instead of plastic. I have had great customer service with these companies directly but also with RollerSkateNation.com. Most local roller rinks sell skates and skate accessories and are known for being knowledgable with quality brands and proper sizing. Skates are an investment and can be hundreds of dollars for a nice beginner pair. I’ve had luck with finding gently used skates on Facebook Marketplace as well. Tip: get a good foot measurement as each brand sizes slightly differently.

Wear athletic comfort type clothes, nothing too stiff. Avoid wide loose leg pants that can get caught in wheels when bending etc.

I recommend yoga pants, joggers, Buddha pants, or stretch denim for pants. For tops try sports bras, sports tanks, T-shirts, and other tops that allow movement while keeping the body cool. Opt for loose breathable layers so you can adjust as the body temperature changes from the movement. I prefer a medium thickness crew-height sock.

Lastly avoid certain hats or anything fragile/beaded that could easily fall off or break and become a hazard on the rink. Avoid accessories (melt buckles, phones, chunky bracelets) that could cause more physical harm when landing on them. On this note avoid carrying babies/children while on skates.

You can wear inline skates to class, however, the classes are designed with roller skates in mind. There will be some moves that will need to be modified for inlines, and some that will be much more difficult. I welcome you to challenge yourself! Ultimately roller skates will be the best fit for our classes.