Roller Skate Buying Guide - Frank Fix
Roller Skate Buying Guide
All of our outdoor complete skates are great for skaters who are just starting out! Each skate comes with soft wheels that can be used on all terrains for casual skating. Not sure which is right for you? Book a Virtual Skate Shop appointment and we'll help you find the perfect fit.
Rainbow Rider
Great for someone just getting into skating. Comes in three rainbow-styled colorways. Lots of ankle flexibility for a wide range of moves — and it tends to run wide, making it ideal for wider feet. With a wheel swap, you can dance skate too!
Best For
- Affordable price
- Ankle flexibility
- Wider feet
Not For
- Skate parks
Beach Bunny
Comes in five colors with great ankle support that keeps you feeling safe. You can dance skate with a wheel swap, and light park skating is possible. Vegan friendly — Evelyn Ivyy started her skate journey in these!
Best For
- Affordable price
- Ankle support
- Vegan friendly
Not For
- Skate parks
- Aggressive skating
Lolly
High-quality suede with almost no break-in time! Comfortable cruiser available in an array of colors. Lots of ankle flexibility with a good plate for light park skating with a wheel swap. Available as a complete or boot-only.
Best For
- Short break-in time
- Comfortable suede
- Ankle flexibility
Not For
- Aggressive skating
Panther
Like the Lolly but with a PVC unit around the ankle for more support. Better for landing tricks with heavier ankle impact. A great option to dip your toes into park skating before committing to a Jack boot.
Best For
- Ankle support
- Comfortable suede
- Park intro
Not For
- Aggressive skating
Jack 1
A great starter for aggressive or dance skating with strong ankle support. After ~10 hours of break-in time, the suede molds around your feet. Available in boot-only or custom packages like the Estro Package.
Best For
- Strong ankle support
- Comfortable suede
- Vegan options
- Aggressive skating
Not For
- Zero break-in preference
Jack 2
The ultimate aggressive skate with more support than the Jack 1. Available in standard colors (Lilac, True Blue, Black, White Vegan) or specials like Poppy and Taffy. Needs ~20 hours of break-in — after that it molds to your feet for the stiffest, most secure skate for hard-impact tricks.
Best For
- Maximum ankle support
- Comfortable suede
- Vegan options
- Hard-impact tricks
Not For
- Zero break-in preference
Customizable Skates
Compare Roller Skate Components
Comparing Rainbow Rider, Jungle, Beach Bunny, Panther, Lolly, Jack 1, and Jack 2 by component specs.
Moxi Wheel Hardness Scale
Not all wheels are created equal! Wheel hardness (measured in durometer "A") affects speed, grip, and where you can skate. Softer wheels grip more and are better outdoors; harder wheels are faster and better indoors or at the skate park.
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