Unbox this roller skates and pads set and you get seven pieces total: one pair of Ballerina learning skates, and six matching pads split evenly across three joints. Already sized to the same child, already colour-matched, already in one box instead of two separate orders.
What's actually included in this roller skates and pads set?
Six pads in total, covering the three joints that take the brunt of a beginner's early falls.
Knees
Most first tumbles land forward, straight onto the knees, which is why this pair carries the most cushioning of the set.
- Two knee pads, four-layer build: hard outer shell, cushioning foam, flexible fabric sock, glittery finish matched to the skates;
- Sock-style fit, not a rigid strap, so the pad moves with a bent-knee stride instead of riding up.
Elbows
Sideways and backward falls are common while the front-wheel lock is still engaged and a child is walking rather than gliding – exactly when elbows tend to make contact first.
- Two elbow pads, same four-layer construction as the knees;
- Sized to the same S (26–30) or M (31–35) range as the skates.
Wrists
The hand goes out instinctively during a fall, and an unprotected wrist absorbs weight it isn't built for – this is the pad parents most often forget to buy separately.
- Two wrist pads, rounding the set out at six pieces total.
What's the skate inside a kids roller skates with knee pads set like this?
The skate itself is not a scaled-down set version – it's the identical Ballerina sold as a standalone product.
- Ballerina, with a ride control dial that locks the front wheels for the earliest sessions and releases them once balance builds;
- ABEC-7 bearings, hard outer shell over a soft removable liner, buckle closures;
- Movement-powered LED wheels – no batteries, brighter with more speed;
- Four-size adjustment dial – stretches the fit across roughly two seasons of growth.
Why buy roller skates with knee pads as a set rather than separately?
Buying the two together solves a problem that has nothing to do with the pads or the skates themselves – it's a logistics problem.
- One delivery, one decision – no separate pad order to remember or postpone;
- Matched sizing – skate and pads fitted to the same foot at the same time;
- Visual consistency – same finish across skates and pads;
- Typically cheaper than buying a standalone skate plus a standalone pad set.
Who actually needs roller skates with pads bundled together?
Not every family needs the bundle – it depends on what's already sitting in the cupboard.
- First-time skaters – pads matter most exactly when falls are most frequent;
- Parents who'd rather not shop twice – one order covers skate and protection;
- Gift buyers – nothing needs adding before the first ride;
- Less essential for a child who already owns pads from a scooter or bike – the standalone Ballerina alone may be the better order.
How do you keep roller skates for kids with knee pads looking new?
Glitter and light-up wheels dull faster from neglect than from actual wear, so a little routine care goes a long way.
- Liner – removable and washable, so sweat and daily wear don't dull the finish;
- Pads – wipe the shell after muddy sessions; check foam and stitching each season for wear;
- LED wheels – motion-powered, nothing to charge, nothing degrading on its own timeline.
What should you check before ordering this roller skates and pads set?
A handful of checks before checkout save a return later.
- Measure the foot, not the age – Cariboo pitches this range at roughly 3 to 7 years old, but fit is decided by shoe size;
- Check the size band – S covers 26–30, M covers 31–35; between sizes, the adjustment dial usually absorbs the gap;
- Remember the helmet – this set covers knees, elbows and wrists only; a helmet is not included;
- Pick the colourway – pink, purple or gold, identical mechanics across all three.
One order, fully kitted out
If this is a first pair of skates, this is the version worth starting with – pads matched to the skates in size and finish, nothing left as a follow-up purchase that may or may not happen.
Add a helmet to finish the kit, or browse the standalone Ballerina range if pads are already sorted.
FAQ
1. Does this set include a helmet?
No – the set covers knees, elbows and wrists only. A helmet is sold separately and worth adding to the same order.
2. Can the skates and pads be bought separately later?
Yes – both exist as standalone products, the Ballerina skate on its own and pads on their own. This set simply bundles both at once.
3. What age group is this set aimed at?
Roughly 3 to 7 years old, depending on foot size rather than age itself. The two-stage locking system is what makes the younger end of that range workable.
4. Do the pads wear out faster than the skates?
Pads typically show wear sooner, since they absorb the falls directly. Check the foam and shell for flattening or cracking each season.
