SKATE NEWS & VIEWS

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...

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 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...

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 Mel @troubleon8wheels Toe stops come in a bewildering array of shapes and sizes. If you're new to roller skating, how do you know...

by Karen @dallas_pops As the weather starts to get wetter and the temperature drops, the thought of going to an indoor skatepark to try...

It's great coaching week, so we have taken some time to reflect on how we can continue to best serve the growing skate community. We...