Buying Guides

Find the best longboard skateboards for cruising for your commute or carving style. Our top pick for stable, smooth cruising is the Arbor Axis 37 Complete.

Our top pick, the Jackson Ultima Fusion Elle, suits intermediate skaters. Find the best figure skates for women, from beginners to competitors.

The Riedell Bruin is our top beginner hockey skate for comfort and durability. This guide helps find the best ice hockey skates for beginners.

Our guide to the best skate shoes high tops picks the Vans Sk8-Hi for its durable build. Find options for impact protection, traction, or kids.

Bones Swiss bearings are the best overall pick due to their serviceable speed. Find the right best roller skate bearings for your style and maintenance here.

The Rollerblade Twister 90R is our top overall adult inline skate. This guide helps you choose between urban, fitness, and beginner models.

The best overall quad skate is the Roller Derby Roller Star 600. This guide helps you choose the right pair for derby, rinks, outdoor cruising, or kids.

Our top pick is the Carver Super Slab for its stable, carvy platform. This guide helps surfers and beginners find the right board for their style.

The guide to the best longboard trucks picks the Paris V2 for smooth carving. It helps choose durable, responsive trucks for cruising and downhill.

This guide helps indoor skaters find the best roller skate wheels for artistic, speed, or recreation. Our top pick is the Bont Ballistic for its 92A hardness.