Outdoor Roller Skates for Women

Those old-fashioned roller skates are making a comeback, ladies. So, fish them out of your closet or buy a new pair of one of the upgraded, sleeker versions available in today's market. These comfortable retro outdoor roller skates can be found in a number of styles, such as sneaker, high-top sneaker and leather boots, and feature durable chassis and shock-absorbing wheels.

  1. Chicago Outdoor Ladies Quad

    • If you're looking for a pair of inexpensive starter outdoor roller skates, try Chicago Outdoor Ladies Quad skates. These comfortable, traditional-style skates have Tigerlon vinyl classic high-top boots, an aluminum double action plate with jump bar and urethane wheels with Precision 608-sized bearings. The skates are available in white only, but fully customizable wheel colors, including red, green, yellow and even rainbow colors, are available. The Chicago Outdoor Ladies Quad skates are approximately $80 as of November 2010.

    QuadLine Carrera 100mm Supreme Low-cut

    • Take your outdoor exercise routine to a new level with the QuadLine Carrera roller skates. These low-cut comfortable sneaker style skates feature both laces and Velcro closure, and come complete with 100mm wheels for a smoother, more maneuverable feel. The wide suspension provides extreme stability and balance, while the combination in-line and traditional wheels provide excellent shock absorption over the nastiest bumps and cracks in the road. Skates are available in most ladies sizes, and come in several wheel colors, including purple, blue, red and black. These skates are suitable for beginners, intermediates and experts alike, with November 2010 prices at approximately $200.

    Riedell 265 Ronin Outdoor Quad 2010

    • The newest addition to the Riedell roller skate line, and perhaps the ultimate in women's outdoor roller skates, is the 265 Ronin Outdoor Quad 2010 model. The shoe of the skate shows you mean business, resembling a pair of leather cleats, black with two white stripes down the side, and is comfortably secured via laces and a Velcro power strap closure. The skates are equipped with a PowerDyne DynaPro aluminum suspension plate, and 60mm outdoor Nova material wheels with urethane hubs and Kwik Abec-9 bearings. Customize the color of the wheels, either black or pink, or bling out the lace color to glitter gold or silver disco. These skates are recommended for intermediate to expert skaters, and are perfect for outdoor speed skating. November 2010 prices range from $409 to $449.