Skate Advice Blog

Mini guide to outdoor wheels - the world outside is beckoning as the sun is shining. Be prepared with the right gear!

How to choose roller skates that are right for you.

It's a minefield isn't it. You just bought your new skates, having agonised over which skates are right for you, the size, the material...

The best way to choose skates right for you, with expert guidance and suggestions.

by Mel Blackwood As the title suggests... we know what we should do, but there are many reasons we don't do things that are the 'right...

Have you been considering custom build roller skates, but are not sure what you want? At Roller Girl Gang we are passionate about...

"OMG I tried it and I love it! Now where do I buy roller skates?" We hear and see these stories frequently across social media platforms....

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels In this video, I'm working with an adjustable toe stop (the bolt-on style cannot be adjusted). The...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels We are getting more and more enquiries about beautiful ColorLab skates from Riedell, so thought we would share a...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels As more and more rinks are opening up around the country - yay! - now seems like a great time to do a little...

Shop Gang team member Emily gets the suede of her mint flash Luna skates cleaner using Angelus suede care products.

Get some skate maintenance tips and find out about our glow up competition!

Your roller skates need regular maintenance in order to maintain the best condition. Particularly once you have made an investment into...

by Mel We get asked a lot of questions about roller skate plates, so have taken everything we know and tried to give you some information...

Get to know the parts of your roller skates and how to look after them. Mel talks about checking your toe stops, your wheels, how to...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels We are waiting, all be it pretty impatiently now, for our most favourite wheel - the Luminous light up wheel -...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels We've had a lot of chats with customers recently about exciting skate builds and thought a little blog would...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels To wear or not to wear, that is the question. Why would you take your toe stops out of perfectly good roller...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels This blog post has taken a very long time to write, as (you know me) I do like to make sure I have researched...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels Update 2025: We keep our wheel library at The Skate Sanctuary, as a resource for any skater to try. Having had...