The R3 Derby Roller Skate is one of the best if you’re looking to get started in roller derby, there is no better option in the entry level class of derby roller skates. A favorite with skaters since it debuted, the R3 boot features class-leading build quality – including a special grade of vinyl that is more durable than standard vinyl and a detailed boot construction process that was developed from our decades of boot-making experience. Derby is a demanding sport though, so to ready the R3 for derby use, we added black tough scuff leather toe caps to prevent abrasion, reinforced PowerDyne Thrust nylon plates for a firm base, and Sonar Striker wheels that grip on all kinds of surfaces.