Invented in the 1700s, roller skates became a huge fad after an 1863 innovation made them easier to control. It sparked the first (of many) skating crazes. In the 1880s as the roller-skating craze ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. When it comes to fit, Weske says that generally “you want the skate to fit very snug and move with your foot.” ...

Why walk when you can skate? From beginner training skates to more advanced roller skates for teens, we’ll have your child skating into summer in no time The Standard's journalism is supported by our ...