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Among other things, 2020 will be known as the summer everyone (re)learned how to roller skate.
Popular inI Black communities for decades, the retro hobby has seen a broader resurgence over the past few months thanks to a combination of COVID-19-related cabin fever and an influx of skating videos and tutorials on social media, The New York Times reports. With just a pair of those wheeled shoes strapped to your feet (and some protective gear, of course), you can turn a vacant parking lot or sidewalk into your own personal roller rink for hours of muscle-strengthening, balance-improving, aerobic fun outdoors — and maybe even glide your way to TikTok virality.
Take some out for a (literal) spin — Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods have roller skates and blades in stock right now, with a couple of styles on sale across both retailers:
(Note: Select a size to see prices.)
Roller skates:
Roller blades/inline skates:
Roller skates:
Roller blades/inline skates: