VNLA (Vanilla) has designed and manufactured high-end roller skates and skate components since 2005 and is the premier brand for jam and rhythm skaters. The Á La Mode velvet roller skate is the newest addition to the VNLA collection and is the sweet ride skaters have been asking for!

The boot is made from genuine suede in 5 creamy colors inspired by your favorite sweet treats: Blue Moon, Pistachio Green, Mocha Brown, Ube Purple and Creamsicle Orange (coming soon). The boot offers structured support throughout and is lined with an ultra-comfy patterned liner to keep your feet feeling snug. 

 This set up comes with Sure-Grip Velvet wheels, a reinvention of vintage vanathane wheels. Vanathane wheels were a term used for the early roller and skateboard wheels from the decades before urethane wheels. Traditionally these wheels are known for providing a perfect balance between slip and grip on hardwood skating floors, with resistance against flat spots/flattening.

The Reds Bearings by Bones offer a removable single, non-contact shield that makes cleaning easier, and reduces friction during use. Pre-lubricated with Speed Cream and secured with a nylon ball retainer allowing for better speed and heightened speed. 

Sizing tip: the A La Mode velvet roller skate boot runs approximately 1/2 size large. Half sizes should go DOWN 1/2 size as opposed to up. If your boot is a little roomy, we recommend adding a VNLA Contour Insole. 

For example:

If you wear a Ladies' 8.5 shoe, order the Men's 7 (Ladies' 8-8.5). 

If you wear a Men's 10.5 shoe, order the Men's 10 (Ladies' 11-11.5).