Trying to find a pair of inline skates can be a minefield with a wide variety of options. Skates can include large wheels, smaller wheels, softer wheels, harder wheels, different boot shapes – the list of variations is endless. In this article we help you to understand 7 best inline skates for women, what their specifications are and how they may affect your skating or generally help you on your skating journey. Enjoy!
# 1 Impala Lightspeed inline skates
Specifications:
- Price: c. £120
- Wheel size: 70mm
- Wheel hardness: 84a
- Bearings: Abec-7
- Wheel alignment: Straight or rockered
- Material: Plastic
- Vegan friendly? Yes
- Brake included? Yes
Our opinion – these skates are eye popping to look at and they are a really great option for beginner skaters. They can handle themselves well at the skate park too. They are comfortable and roll with little effort. The wheels are slightly on the smaller, softer side in terms of the other options listed. (Larger wheels tend to be better for covering greater distances.
# 2 – Rollerblade Bladerunner Advantage Pro XT
Specifications:
- Price: c. £100
- Wheel size: 80mm
- Wheel hardness: 82A
- Bearings: ABEC-7
- Wheel alignment: Straight
- Material: Plastic
- Vegan friendly? Yes
- Brake included? Yes
These roller blades are a great price. They have slightly larger wheels so would be good for commuting and covering longer distances.
# 3 – Wheelive Adjustable Inline Skates
Specifications:
- Price: c. £60
- Wheel size: 85mm
- Wheel hardness: 82A
- Bearings: ABEC-7
- Wheel alignment: Straight
- Material: Polyurethane, rubber, aluminum
- Vegan friendly? Yes
- Brake included? Yes
Wow! The wheels on these skates are sure to attract some attention. The wheels are slightly on the larger side, meaning they are good for longer distances.
# – 4 K2 Alexis 80
Specifications:
- Price: c. £60-112
- Wheel size: 80mm
- Wheel hardness: 80A
- Bearings: ABEC-5
- Wheel alignment: Straight
- Material: Plastic Polypropylene Rubber Alloy Steel
- Vegan friendly? Yes
- Brake included? Yes
This is a great option for the slightly lower price range (depending on size). The wheel bearings are different to some of the other options listed. ABEC-5s may cause slightly more friction than the ABEC-7 bearings but for a beginner skater this would not likely be noticeable.
# 5 – Rollerblade Zetrablade Women’s Adult Fitness Inline Skate, Black and Light Blue, Performance Best Inline Skates for Women
Specifications:
- Price: c. £120
- Wheel size: 80mm
- Wheel hardness: 82A
- Bearings: SG-5
- Wheel alignment: straight
- Material: Polyurethane; harder nylon or urethane plastic or steel is used for the chassis and brake components. Frames that hold the wheels can be made of aluminum, carbon fiber, or titanium. Cloth or plastic foam is used to line the inside of the boot.
- Vegan friendly? Yes
- Brake included? Yes
The bearings on these skates are great for reducing friction. These skates may be suited to someone who wants to take their skating to the next level.
# 6 – K2 Women’s Alexis 84 Boa Best Inline Skates for Women
Specifications:
- Price: c. £178 – £200
- Wheel size: 84mm
- Wheel hardness: 80A
- Bearings: ILQ-7
- Wheel alignment: straight
- Material: Mesh, PU leather, plastic, aluminum
- Vegan friendly? Yes
- Brake included? Yes
The bearings on these skates are at the higher quality end of the market. The wheel size is at the higher end too so they may be good for commuting with a smooth ride.
# 7 – Rollerblade Women’s Macroblade 80 W Best Inline Skates for Women
Specifications:
- Price: c. £147
- Wheel size: 80mm
- Wheel hardness: 82A
- Bearings: SG-7
- Wheel alignment: straight
- Material: Mesh, PU leather, plastic, aluminum
- Vegan friendly? Yes
- Brake included? Yes
We love these skates. We love the design of them. The bearings are high quality and the colour scheme is unusual/a unique style. These skates are perfect for women because they were designed for women!
For more information and tips on roller or inline skates go to Sophia Blogs | Everything you need to know about skating in the UK and beyond!
