ROLLER BLADES! Where can I get some for me without breaking the bank? And some adjustable ones for ds? And more questions!

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want to take up rollerblading with ds. he is 3 and good at balancey things. 15 years ago I was good at rollerblading. Now am not so sure but hey.

Purpose of this is to have something that we do together. I don't want to break the bank, but still would like something okish, especially for him.

he is 3 and a size...8F. I am a 6.

Do I buy my shoe size or my trainer size (which is more like a 7)

What else do I need to know?

um?

any more tips etc?

ok have to go and tend family but there are loads on ebay for under £20 incl postage. Now no doubt they are cheapy rip offs but...waddya think? just to see if we like them?

still looking for more expensive decent ones for ds though.

I got DS2's ones in Argos, they were £19.99. His are size 2-5, and adjustable. They also had smaller size ones. I've had them out the box in the shop and they look fine

If you ask at the till in Argos, they let you see the goods before you pay for them

I also meant to say that they had more expensive ones as well, we got the £19.99 ones for Ds2 as we don't think he wants to take it seriously enough for really good ones

oh cool saltire, I had argos ones as a kid and they were fine! (except for the vile early 90s "jazzy" design. NOT cool)

couldt find them on a search but will check again.

aargh can only find skates for size 8s!

bob the builder skates not good for encouaging love of skating imo

oh god he is just slightly too naffing small

(am wondering if teaching your 3 yo to skate ranks on MN similar to say feeding them sushi or reading them chapter books...)

They have some other adjustable ones, that are size8 1/2 to 13 1/2. they are cat no. 366/8414. might not be what you had in mind though

They also have ones that are similar to what i got for DS2, they are cat no 367/0097, adjustable, size 2-3

have found them!

sooooo cute!

thanks so much saltire