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Best Skates Under $100

Best Skates Under $100

If you’re new to skating or only plan on skating few times a year, you probably aren’t looking to splurge on a pair of skates that cost over $100. Roller Skate Nation offers many options within a $100 budget that meet our high quality standards. Below are just a handful of our favorites!

Best Fashion Roller Skate: Lenexa Savanna

SHOP: Lenexa Savanna Roller Skates

If you love color and patterns, this is the skate for you! The boot offers comfortable yet structured support for beginners and intermediate recreational skaters. 

The boot is mounted to an aluminum plate and double-action aluminum trucks and is finished with a rubber adjustable toe stop.

The 62mm x 40mm, 82A transparent polyurethane wheels complete with ABEC-7 bearings are ideal for outdoor skating. You can also enjoy these skates at the rink too!

At a mid-range price, the quality and style of the Savanna make this a HOT skate!

Best Inline Skate: FILA Legacy Comp

SHOP: FILA Legacy Comp

The lightweight composite frame of the FILA Legacy Comp offers an easy ride that won't leave you feeling weighed down.

The boot has FILA's Air Flow ventilated technology with preformed padding, a high cuff, and easy entry. With lever closure, laces and a velcro band. Your feet will feel well ventilated in your FILA Legacy Comp skates so you can comfortably skate for hours.

The secure construction of the composite frame with metal axles and aluminum spacers makes these a highly durable skate, and the 80mm (82A) wheels with ABEC-5 bearings allow you to cruise around indoors or outdoors in this modern inline.

This FILA inline skate is designed for those who like to skate recreationally or for fitness. Grab your own pair of these comfortable fitness skates and get cruising!


Best Classic Roller Skate: Lenexa Shadow

SHOP: Lenexa Shadow Indoor/Outdoor Roller Skates

The Lenexa Shadow boot is made with quality faux suede uppers that look and feel like the real deal! With an aluminum plate, aluminum trucks AND an adjustable toe-stop, it's unbelievable this skate is only $99.99.

We chose this skate for our "Best Under $100" list because of the high-quality components, and because it comes in a classic black color that makes it extremely versatile for accessorizing. Plus, the boot is wide feet friendly!

Best Selling Roller Skate (TIE!): Lenexa MVP 2.0 and Lenexa Dottie

SHOP: Lenexa MVP 2.0 Indoor/Outdoor Roller Skates

Why spend hundreds of dollars on custom Converse roller skates when you can buy the MVP 2.0? Since this skate was released in 2022, sales have been through the roof! And it's no wonder why. The Lenexa MVP 2.0 is inspired by the iconic high-top sneaker, so you can expect serious comfort and style. 

Available in 5 colors ranging from classic red to modern black and rose gold, you are sure to find the perfect MVP for you! We chose this skate for our "Best Under $100" list because it receives nearly PERFECT reviews from customers, and we love it too!



SHOP: Lenexa Dottie Indoor/Outdoor Roller Skates

The Lenexa Dottie has the most 5 star reviews of any skate! These colorful, floral-inspired Lenexa Dottie skates have padded boots with terry cloth lining that will keep your feet feeling great all day. Nylon plates with aluminum trucks make these Dottie skates super lightweight AND durable, so you can skate without feeling weighed down. Roll smoothly on sidewalks or at the roller rink on 52MMx32MM wheels that are 82A hardness and are complete with ABEC-5 bearings.

The Lenexa Dottie is also wide-feet friendly!

Best Low-Top Roller Skate: Sonic Dr. Pepper 

SHOP: Sonic Dr Pepper Roller Skates

Quench your thirst for adventure with Dr. Pepper roller skates! Bursting with the bold and bubbly personality of everyone's favorite fizzy beverage, these skates will have you gliding through life with flavor-filled flair. Choose between indoor or outdoor wheels! They will make you smile with joy as you skate through your neighborhood. With the iconic Rock GT-50 boot design that has tons of padding and a slightly wider fit.

This skate comes with 62mmx38mm wheels that are 85A hardness. Complete with ABEC 7 bearings.