Skates & pads for toddlers?

Lynx · July 2020

Hi all, I want to start teaching my son (3.5) how to skate. I got basic clip on skates that are pretty terrible but probably ok outdoors (plastic wheels). Curious if there are better options out there for beginner toddlers w tiny feet that are still growing.

Also since we’ll be skating outdoors, any recs for toddler pads? It seems like the youth sizes are for 6+. I’m looking at Pro-Tec and 187 at the moment.

Thanks.

BMW325TI · July 2020

E.g. Powerslide (playlife) etc make tiny skates with rubber wheels.

Lynx · July 2020

He’s currently a size 6.5 junior ~5.5” (can’t seem to edit my original post...). I’m seeing most adjustable/regular kid skates start at size 10 junior. Someone did recommend I just make a sneaker skate for him. How many shoe sizes are plates good for? Do they make them that small?

BMW325TI · July 2020

Also another brand of Powerslide https://www.chayaskates.com/Kids

Lynx · July 2020

Looks like I can’t really find those Chaya skates anywhere... also they don’t seem to accommodate a J7 size. Looks like the clip on/plastic wheel are my only option for store bought...

kolosdsee · September 2020

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Schpanky · September 2020

Hmmm. Roller skates or inline skates? I got some of these for my god-daughter... I mean, they are just to get her started, but she loves them more than anything in the world. Did you want something professional? If not, these are fine..

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Roller-Derby-Trac-Star-Youth-Boy-s-Adjustable-Roller-Skate/261380043?selected=true