Inline Skates for Kids

Fisher Price makes good starter set

Rollerblade and K2 both make youth skates, but we did not find reviews for these skates, such as the K2 Marlee for girls (*Est. $60) and Raider for boys (*est. $60). These skates are both adjustable up to four sizes, so you can adjust the fit as your child grows. Both have 70mm wheels. We found only a handful of user reviews for these skates, but comments are positive. These skates are sold in small, medium and large. The girl's version predictably comes in gray with pink. The boy's Raider skates come in black with red. With high quality construction, they will likely be easy to re-sell once your child finally outgrows them.

For the youngest skaters, Fisher Price makes My First Skates (*Est. $40) for girls and boys. The wheels on these skates don't have a narrow edge; rather, they are more like rollers. The rear wheels are wide set -- like training wheels. The boot splits in the middle so the size can be adjusted. One nice feature is that these skates can be locked so that they can't roll backwards. The girl's version has a Barbie design, while the boy's version comes in red.