Tokidoki roller skates are a great first taste, not a main ride

Tokidoki roller skates are perfect for four- or five-year-olds testing out skating for the first time — the fun design gets them excited to put them on, which is half the battle. But they’re less ideal as the main skate for a serious beginner. The best skates for your kid are the ones they’ll actually wear, and sometimes the light-up wheels make all the difference between “can we go?” and “can we please not?” Start with something mid-range that adjusts as they grow and don’t overthink it.