Buy vintage roller skates
When you say roller skates, you think of roller rinks from the 1960s, disco music from the 1970s and faulty roller skate fashion from the 1980s. Vintage roller skates are the roller skates that started it all and many of us grew up with. Their hefty age is made up for by their high quality and our nostalgic feelings. The corona crisis gave retro roller skates a new boost, making them more popular than ever before.
You can find vintage roller skates in Facebook groups, on online marketplaces and on second-hand websites. Questions about your new old acquisition? Feel free to pop in, we'll be happy to help. In addition, Sucker Punch Skate Shop offers new retro quads, as if flashed to the present by a time machine. Vintage looks, but with modern comfort and contemporary safety. Discover our models above or in our physical shop in Ghent, Europe's largest roller skate shop.
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Vintage roller skates: quality of yesteryear
Vintage roller skates are roller skates from the last century, usually from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Just because they have some years on them does not mean they are worn out. On the contrary: the quality of these quad skates is often better than today's. Combine that with the warm feelings the past brings and you can understand why many people still skate with classic roller skates.
Vintage roller skates from classic brands such as Riedell, Labeda, Oberhamer, Boen, Laser, Galaxy, Chester, Altamura, FAS, Rolling Sport, Boiani and Sure Grip remain popular due to the stylish boots and matching plates and roller skate wheels they brought to market over the past decades. Keep in mind, though, that there have always been quality differences between models and brands. Not every vintage roller skate is a high-end roller skate. At Sucker Punch Skate Shop, you will therefore find new roller skates with vintage looks from all well-known brands.
Vintage roller skates for recreational skating
Vintage roller skates used to be used for various roller skating disciplines. Of course as recreational roller skates, for spinning laps on the roller rink or disco dancing on wheels. But they were also suitable for roller skating sports such as speed skating and roller derby.
By cleaning and maintaining them regularly according to the rules of the art, your retro quads will last a lifetime. Do prefer to use them for 'quieter' disciplines such as rink skating, roller dancing and recreational skating.
Because of their advanced age, your vintage skates undoubtedly have a special place in your heart. It would be a shame to wear them out quickly by using them for roller derby or at the skate park. For that, check out our roller derby roller skates and skate park skates instead.
The best sources for retro roller skates
In America, Australia and Asia, there is already a huge vintage skate culture. In Europe, the phenomenon is still emerging. That doesn't mean vintage roller skating equipment is unfindable. Also relive a part of your childhood by spinning laps on the roller skates you used to ride? There are quite a few Facebook roller skating groups trading vintage skates and parts. Moreover, group members like to share information and memories.
So Facebook is a golden tip to find inspiration or find out more. Furthermore, you can find lots of vintage quads and accessories for sale on eBay, Vinted, Etsy and second-hand websites. And of course, you can come to us with all your questions. With more than 10 years of experience and Europe's largest roller skate shop, we have everything we need to help you.
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