OUR STORY
OUR STORY
"Being dance-skaters ourselves it is our mission to get other dance-skaters everything they need, from basic setups to customized boots mounted on the best plates."
"Being dance-skaters ourselves it is our mission to get other dance-skaters everything they need, from basic setups to customized boots mounted on the best plates."
With love for everything with wheels, Marcel & Esther are the dedicated owners of this home-based shop in De Pijp in Amsterdam. While drinking the best home brewed coffee you've tasted, you can see and try the rollerskates that you've always wanted, right at their kitchen table.
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With love for everything with wheels, Marcel & Esther are the dedicated owners of this home-based shop in De Pijp in Amsterdam. While drinking the best home brewed coffee you've tasted, you can see and try the rollerskates that you've always wanted, right at their kitchen table.
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HOW IT WORKS
Do you need parts or accessories for your skates?
Join us on our monthly Walk-In Saturdays! You’ll find items like:
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Wheels
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Bearings
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Laces
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Jam plugs
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Skate tools
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Plate parts (e.g., cushions)
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Toe guards
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Skate leashes
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And more!
Let us know you’re coming by signing up on our calendar. This way, we can contact you in case of cancellations.
Looking for something specific?
Email us at info@gingerskates.nl, and we’ll confirm if it’s in stock or order it in advance for you!
GingerSkates on tour!
Want to bring us to your event or city? Reach out with the details, and we'll happily explore the possibilities!
Ginger Skates Custom Rollerskate Service is run by Marylou and Athénaïs. There is no brick-and-mortar shop, the boot fitting sessions are held in-house by appointment only.
Boot Fitting Sessions
We have a variety of boots for you to try (Riedell 120, 220, 172, 3200, 336, and display pairs like Moxi Jack 1 and 2.), with sessions lasting around 60 minutes. Up to 1 skater may be scheduled at the time for space purposes and high-quality personalized advice. Check dates and book your spot here.
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How to Prepare
Explore the skate models on our website to identify your favorites within your budget. Bring your current skates and wear your ''skate socks'' for reference. We’ll guide you in selecting boots, plates, wheels, bearings, and laces. ​
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Ordering Process
After your session, you can finalize your choice. For custom designs, use Riedell's online Color Lab form and email it to us. Production times are typically 8–12 weeks.
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Payment
We’ll provide a quote before finalizing your order. A 50% deposit is required upon ordering, with the balance due upon delivery in the Netherlands. Payment can be made via bank transfer or PayPal (credit cards not accepted).
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Can’t Attend a Fitting?
Please try to cancel your booking at least 24 hours in advance to free up the spot for another skater.
We can only assist customers who attend a fitting or have prior experience with Riedell skates. Exceptions apply if you’ve ordered from GingerSkates before or are confident about your size and model.
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To get you the right size plates we will need to know the preferred wheelbase. The wheelbase is the distance between the front trucks and the back trucks, measured from the centre of the screw to the centre of the screw (with screw I mean where your lock nut is placed to keep the wheel on).
It helps to find out what your current wheelbase is, so please measure this distance between the trucks of your current plates and let us know if you feel this wheelbase is good for you. A smaller wheelbase gives you more maneuverability, a bigger wheelbase gives you more stability. Most dance-skaters tend to go for a shorter wheelbase, most street and/or park skaters tend to go for a bigger wheelbase. However this is a very personal choice and you will be the only one who knows what feels good for you.
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ALL OF OUR SKATES ARE FROM THE BRAND RIEDELL.
A small factory in Red Wing USA. Almost all of the models are handmade in that factory. For an impression, see the video of our visit there in 2018. This was a dream come true (think 'charlie and the chocolate factory :-)
Please know that we handle e-mails and orders in between our other jobs and family life. The entire process of getting new skates will take time, thank you for your patience!