MID-TOP Roller Skate Shoes

Mid-top roller skate shoes are sneakers cut above the ankle with four wheels built into the sole. A button on the heel releases the wheels for rolling and retracts them for walking. The mid cut gives a more structured fit around the ankle and suits the taller, chunkier designs. See the how-it-works guide for the mechanism.

The wheel mechanism is identical. The difference is the upper. Mid-tops cut above the ankle bone and hold the foot more firmly inside the shoe. Low-tops stop below it, weigh less, and pass more easily as ordinary sneakers when the wheels are retracted. Neither is safer than the other, so pick the one you would rather wear, and wear a helmet and pads either way.

Slightly, because there is more material in the upper. The sole, the wheels, and the pop-out mechanism are the same in both, so the difference comes from the ankle section alone. Most riders notice the fit before they notice the weight. Compare both cuts in our full roller skate shoes range.

Yes. Kick Speed sizes run from US 2.5 to US 10, roughly EU 33 to 42, and half sizes are included, so kids, teens, and most women are covered. Availability varies by model and colour, so check the size selector on the product page and read our size guide before ordering.

LED models come in two versions. 7-LED offers seven light modes. NEW LED is brighter and stays visible in daylight. Both charge over USB, and the lights are separate from the wheel mechanism, so the shoes roll the same whether the lights are on or off. Browse LED roller skate shoes with pop-out wheels, or pick a pair without LED.