What are toe guards and how do you install them onto your roller skates? That's a great question and one that we get a lot in the shop. Toe guards are a replaceable piece of material that are designed to protect the front of your roller skate boot from scratches, scuffs and rips so that your skates stay nicer for longer. Sometimes you will drag the toe of your skate across the floor either by mistake (falling) or by doing a sick manoeuvre (like a knee tap for roller derby). Without a toe guard this can lead to scuffing, wear and eventually a hole in the skate. That's why many skaters choo ..read more

If you've been following our socials, blog posts or purchased skates from us in store, chances are we have discussed skate bearings with you before. Bearings? Don't Know Her Bearings are the donut shaped ones that fit inside your roller skate or inline skate wheels and allows the wheel to spin on the axle. If you need a refresher on what they look like click here and then come back. All wheels require bearings in order to work. Each wheel needs 2 bearings - one back and front. Put simply, bearings help you roll good. If your bearings are old, dirty, gross and rusty then you won't roll good ..read more

Whether you're thinking about joining roller derby or you've just signed on to play, there's so much gear to get your head around! It's like another world and a whole new language. And just like any sport there's gear for beginner, intermediate and advanced skaters. Here's the most popular must-have upgrades for beginner derby players as voted by us. 1. SISU Mouthguard To play derby you're going to need a lot of protective gear - including a mouth guard (sometimes referred to as a gum shield). Mouth guards can be very uncomfortable for newbies who aren't used to wearing a mouth guard ..read more

Do you want LED light up wheels for your quad roller skates or inline skates? You might have seen people skating in light up wheels and been mesmerised because, let's face it, they look pretty cool. Apart from looking great they can also help with safety as they can make you more visible to other people and can also light up the path a bit. So how exactly do they work? No batteries are required as the wheels come with magnetic floating spacers. The spacer powers the wheel's core to light up when they spin. This spacer needs to be firmly pressed by the bearings for the wheel to light up ..read more

You're ready to go for a nice outdoor skate - what do you take with you and how do you carry everything? Here's all the things we take when heading out on a skate adventure. First things first, how to carry all the goodies? Personally I prefer a fanny pack/bum bag but a small backpack (although a bit sweatier) can also work. Alternatively you could wear cargo pants with lots of pockets - extra leg workout? Here's what we put in our bag: Keys (house/car) Money (for snacks/beverages etc) this could be in the form of cash, card or phone A mask, in case we need to go into a shop or cafe along t ..read more

It's a question as old as time that we get in store again and again. What size laces do I need for my roller skates? Skate laces are made in a number of different lengths and the length you choose will be dependant on the style of boot you have, the size of the boot and your personal preference.   Lace Me Up Different skates take different length laces depending on the size of your skates, boot height and number of eyelets. Lots of people order the wrong length because they don't know what to get so here's some of the most popular lace lengths as decided by us. Low Cut Derby Skates Most ..read more

Here at Lucky Skates, we are addicted to wheels. We've tried loads – wide wheels, narrow wheels, tall wheels, short wheels, soft wheels, hard wheels. We've skated everywhere outdoors - on smooth and not so smooth surfaces. When it comes to outdoor roller skating you want to make sure you have the right wheels for the job. Here's some information about outdoor wheels and some of our all time favourite wheels for outdoor roller skating.   The Right Stuff By now you've seen that there are lots and lots of wheels on the market. All wheels roll but if you're skating on the wrong typ ..read more

One of our most frequently asked questions is, "What size bearings do I need for my roller skates?" Bearings are the donut shaped ones that fit inside your wheel and allows the wheel to spin on the axle.   Find My Bearings Most wheels are sold without bearings. All wheels require bearings in order to work. Each wheel requires 2 bearings - one back and front. So for 8 wheels you will need 16 bearings. In Australian roller skate shops, bearings can vary in price from $40 for a full set of 16 up to $400 for a full set. Generally speaking, the more you spend on bearings, the better and ..read more

A common question that we get asked in the store is, "What type of toe stops do I need for my roller skates?" Sometimes people assume that all skates will fit all toe stops - but this is wrong. You need to choose the correct type of toe stop for your roller skates. There are 2 main types of toe stops: bolt on toe stops and adjustable toe stops. Bolt Ons Bolt on toe stops are fixed to the plate by a bolt. They cannot be adjusted up and down. They sit where they sit and the skater gets used to that height. Many entry level skates come with a bolt on plate such as Impala Roller Skates ..read more

So you’ve decided to take up skating, the kind where you have wheels strapped to your feet. Maybe you’ve been inspired by skaters on TikTok or Instagram. Or maybe you always wanted to get into it but never had the time. Maybe you just saw someone doing it in your street and that got you inspired. Whatever the reason, skating is super fun, great for fitness and can really take you places (literally). If you're buying your first pair of skates, you’ll need to know a few things first. Research: Roller Skates or Inline Skates? Pro tip: Don’t say the ones with 4 wheels! The first question to ..read more