Skate Advice Blog

We believe WIFA boots are the ultimate "second boot" – an incredible upgrade for skaters who have learned the basics and are eager to push their boundaries further and develop their skills. But what makes them so special? Let's dive in!

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...

After waiting and waiting for our favourite children's adjustable skates to be available again, but no signs that they are due to...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels You've made the resolution and set the intention that in 2024, you're going to learn to roller skate and join...

From skate care to bad weather skating, to keeping cosy as we get colder and lighting up the dance floor during dark discos, we have...

by Mel Blackwood @troubleon8wheels We've answered alot of questions about the Danza and Arius plates this year. For the purposes of this...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels Another day, another skate review! The Slades click-lock mechanism are a huge upgrade from the metal adjustable...

By Mel @troubleon8wheels We are asked a lot to recommend a roller skate that will support a developing roller skater; this has been very...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels Here is the first of some long-awaited review about the WIFA boots, from Austrian ice skate manufacturer. WIFA...

@troubleon8wheels Cheesy but true. If I could choose only one wheel, it would be the Moxi Fundae wheel. I've been skating on and off on...

By Mel @troubleon8wheels If you've been following Roller Girl Gang for any length of time, you'll know that it takes me a long time to...

by Amanda (she/her) IG @magentoniche After 18 months of skating outside (or on my living room floor) I have been clinging on to my 78A...

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 After a couple of months of testing these wheels, I'm finally ready to share my opinion. *disclaimer* My opinion...

by Mel Alexandrou @mjalexandrou I bought my Discoblox as a present to myself after completing the MoxiSkateDaily challenge. After getting...

By Mel @troubleon8wheels Please note that any prices listed are subject to change at any time! While we aim to update this with the...

by RGG Gangster Mel A @mjalexandrou I'll preface this by stating that I hate wearing knee pads. I hate putting them on, I hate forgetting...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels I've been searching high and low for a roller skate to fit the mid-price point between Rookie roller skates...

by Mel @troubleon8wheels "What's your favourite wheel?" Once you've been roller skating for a few years, you find your skate niche and...