The beginnings of roller skating date back to the circus in the 1880s. However, they only gained true popularity several decades later. In the USA, they were extremely popular from the 1930s to the 1950s, and then again in the 1970s when they became synonymous with disco music. In 2020, as people began spending more time outdoors, roller skates experienced a massive resurgence in popularity.

Rio Roller was established in the 1990s in the United Kingdom and now distributes worldwide. They are deeply committed to quality and the modern design of their skates. They also proudly emphasize that they are vegan-friendly, having found synthetic alternatives for manufacturing their skates. They strive to use as little plastic as possible in their packaging; for example, all newer skate models come with a reusable fabric bag for storage.

At Wave Shop, we offer a wide range of roller skates, parts, and protective gear for this beautiful sport.