Adult Quad Skates, Roller Skates, Quad Roller Skates,
Retro Roller Skates, Vintage Roller Skates

For smaller sizes see the Kids & Teens Quad Rollerskates Range

Rio Retro Blue UK Sizes 2 - 9 £39.95+	Odyssey Black Pink UK Sizes 12J - 4, 6A - 9A £39.95 £34.95+		Supreme Variflex Like The "Bauer Turbo 33" + FREE Insoles UK Sizes 4 - 13 £89.95+	Blazer Blue & Yellow UK Sizes J11 - Adult 7 £39.95 £36.95+
Blazer Red & Blue UK Sizes J12- Adult 7 £39.95 £36.95+	Odyssey White Pink UK Sizes 13J - Adult 9 £39.95 £34.95+	Rio Pink UK Sizes 2 - 9 £38.95+	Rio Blue Red UK Sizes 2, 8, 9 £38.95+	SFR New Classic Quad UK Sizes 4 - 9 £54.95+
Phoenix Blue Silver + FREE Insole Sizes Kids 9 - Adult 11 £39.50 £37.50+	Phoenix White Pink + FREE Insoles UK Sizes J9 - Adult 8 £39.50 £37.50+	SFR Sovereign White + FREE Insoles UK Sizes 3 - 9 £54.95 £48.95+	SFR Sovereign Black + FREE Insoles UK Sizes 4 - 11 £54.95 £48.95+	Rio Disco UK Sizes 2 - 9 £39.95+
SFR Street 86 Skates Blue Wheels UK Sizes 3 - 12 £69.95 £56.95+	SFR Street 86 Skates Orange Wheels UK Sizes 3 - 12 £69.95 £56.95+	SFR Street 86 Skates Pink Wheels UK Sizes 1 - 8 £69.95 £56.95+	High Top White Blue UK Sizes 3 £39.95	Sovereign White/Gold 100% Leather Skates! + FREE Insoles UK Sizes 8 - 9 £79.95 £73.95
Sovereign Black/Gold 100% Leather Skates! + FREE Insoles UK Sizes 9 £79.95 £73.95	Roces BFP Leather Wht 100% Leather Skates! UK Sizes 5.5-9 £129.95 £69.95+	Roces BFP Leather Bk 100% Leather Skates! UK Sizes 7,10,11 £129.95 £69.95+	SFR Raptor 09 Skates Blue or Red Wheels UK Sizes 3 - 12 £89.95 £77.95+	Supreme Rolo Like The "Bauer Turbo 33" + FREE Insoles UK Sizes 4 - 13 £94.95+
Roces Athens Skates Variflex Wheels UK Sizes 2, 4, 5, 8,10,13 £129.95 £119.95	Roces Athens Krypto AWESOME QUALITY! UK Sizes 2, 4, 5, 8,10,13 £139.95 £129.95+	Landrollers \ Skorpion Skates

Adult Quad Skates, Roller Skates, Quad Roller Skates,
Retro Roller Skates, Vintage Roller Skates

From the basic beginner quad roller skates or quad skates to the world of international creative quad roller skates, freestyle or figure roller skates, you will find a full range of quad skates at skates.co.uk.

Roller skates for the more advanced skater, roller skates for the speed freaks, jam skating or session skating, whatever your style - you need a pair of quad roller skates to get you going.

What are quad roller skates?

Quad roller skates are the traditional style of roller skates which have two wheels in front and two wheels at the back. They come in a wide variety of styles, the most obvious difference showing in the type of skating boot. Artistic type roller skates feature a higher boot that extends past the ankle of the wearer. Roller skates with a lower boot are good for speed and even though most think of the high style boot as being the quintessential quad skates, roller skates with a lower boot are just as, if not more popular.

Artistic style roller skates feature a narrower heel base as well as narrow wheels while the support the high boot fives the wearer enable them to do intricate moves. These type of quad roller skates are also used for recreational roller skating.

Speed style quad roller skates with their lower boot have a wider wheel and wheel base and were originally designed for racing. These roller skates are built for speed and for gripping in corners. Quad roller skates such as these are not used for recreational or artistic skating; however jam skaters often use them for acrobatic and athletic techniques. Quad roller skates built for speed are also in wide use in roller derby skating.

When you consider which quad roller skates you want to buy, you need to look at four main components that make up the construction of quad skates which are the plates or chassis of the roller skates, the bearing and the wheels.

Roller skates are generally constructed from leather boots because they last longer and once broken in, these roller skates mould to the foot and are as comfortable as bedroom slippers. Vinyl roller skates can also be a good buy but they don’t always last as long. Adults whose feet have stopped growing and who plan to skate for long time should consider a pair of leather roller skates.

Vintage roller skates

In the world of quad skates, real vintage roller skates are much in demand. Skates.co.uk carry a good range of vintage roller skates and whether you want to own a pair of vintage roller skates for their looks and pedigree or want to don a pair for a realistic photo shoot or wear to a dress up party it is not difficult to find both original vintage roller skates or used vintage roller skates. Most vintage roller skates are no longer manufactured and because of this there is a size variation to the quad skates currently on the market. Vintage roller skates because they hail from the 60’s or 70’s are available generally only in the sizes relevant to those periods and are often the only sizes available. If you can’t find the size you want in vintage roller skates, you may have to do without.

Manufacturers of quad skates such as Old School, High 501 and Riddell and Bulldog offer a range of real vintage roller skates in leather or suede. Suede vintage roller skates are not only softer but they look amazing. Vintage roller skates can be found to suit recreational skaters, speed skaters and outdoor skaters. One thing vintage roller skates have in common is that they won’t ever be made again. If you want to own a piece of history for that special occasion, you won’t go wrong with a pair of unique vintage roller skates. Hand stitched boots; suede and polished leather offer a unique style of quad skates that are different, tasteful and durable. Vintage roller skates are not meant to be kept in a cupboard though; apart from being unique they are usable and extremely versatile.

Retro roller skates are just another style of quad skates

Quad roller skates are not confined to the usual standard look, nor are quad roller skates confined to the vintage. There are a host of quad roller skates that are designed for the more retro minded skater too; after all quad skates are no more than a pair of shoes fitted with four wheels in the sole so that you can glide instead of walk.

Skaters who partake in quad skating such as roller dancing or jam skating often look for retro roller skates; they want something different, something that stands out. They want a pair of quad skates that define their personality. Retro roller skates can certainly do that. Yet you don’t have to be a dancer and you don’t have to be a jam skater to own a pair of retro roller skates, you can don a pair just for the pure pleasure of wearing something completely different and completely unique. You can use your retro roller skates to make a statement about who you are and what you like. Retro roller skates are simply a pair of highly unusual boots fitted to a normal pair of quad skates, roller skates or quad roller skates.

Skates.co.uk can offer a good range of retro roller skates from manufacturers such as Old School, Rio and Blazer. In the stable of retro roller skates from Old School you can find a pair of funky quad skates that consist of a vinyl boot and carbon chassis. These retro roller skates are designed for adults, teens and children who have just taken up quad skating or who want to have fun. Blazer also offer funky disco style retro roller skates that were popular in the 70’s and are constructed of suede style quad skates trainer boots and stitched vinyl stripes.

Another disco style of retro roller skates that are good for intermediate and beginners come from the manufacturers Rio. These retro roller skates are best sellers as Rio has given them a 2008 feel. These retro roller skates are still constructed from mesh materials but now also boast white leatherette giving these retro roller skates a modern quality while retaining a retro look and feel. Quad skates boots and high quality chassis makes these retro roller skates appropriate for today’s quad skating.