Why Roller Skates Are An Artistic Way To Get Around

Why Roller Skates Are An Artistic Way To Get Around

Roller skates have been around for hundreds of years and are commonly associated with roller disco. Bright, flashy colours and wide-legged pants were often worn with colour roller skates and were popular in the 1980s to 1990s. Today, roller skates are highly customisable and stylish but are still extremely functional in helping one get around. Here is why you should start using roller skates to get around.

 

The dip in roller skates’ popularity

 

Roller skating saw a slight decrease in popularity since the introduction of inline skates, which saw a boom in popularity in the 1990s. The streamlined inline skates tend to have higher manoeuvrability, making them more suitable for avoiding obstacles when skating outdoors.

 

The recent rise in roller skates

 

However, in recent years, retro roller skating has made a comeback during the pandemic, partially due to the popular short-form video app Tik Tok. Tik Tok, initially known as a dancing app, might be one of the reasons many people in the US started roller skating again.

 

A dancer and actress, Ana Coto from Los Angeles, known on Tik Tok as “anaocto”, first started posting videos on TIk Tok in roller skates in 2020. With over 10 million views, many viewers did not believe that the last time she skated was when she was a kid. Watching Coto improve at skating inspired many to buy a pair and pick it up, especially during the pandemic quarantine era.

 

Starting a skating journey

 

Many people realised that inline skating was not an intimidating and challenging sport to pick up. With many videos online of women sharing their skating journey, it soon became a fun and artistic way to get around. Furthermore, roller skates are suitable for indoor use, meaning many could skate indoors during the quarantine period.

 

A stylish way to get around

 

As roller skates have a side-by-side wheel configuration, they can be easier to pick up as they offer more stability. Roller skates come in many stylish designs and are highly customisable with roller skate charms and various toe-stop designs. You can even build your own roller skates with your chosen shoe to fit your style. Get your own stylish pair of skates today, and you can start skating from place to place in style.

 

Conclusion

 

Roller skates are a great choice of skates for anyone looking to pick up skating, as you can use them indoors and outdoors. Once you find out if roller skates are for you, you will start learning to skate in no time with consistent practice. Looking for roller skates and accessories? Hvper Sport is your one-stop shop for all things roller skates, including customisation services to create your own unique pair of skates. Contact us to find out more about our customisation services or any further enquiries.