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Empire Skates

4.7 (129 reviews)
ModerateSkate Shops
Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Loreli O.

The owner reached out to me regarding my recent experience at her skate shop with her employee. She was disappointed with the treatment I received, so she invited me to come shop for my skates during her shift. I went to the store and she was very pleasant and gave me so much information on skates. She is a very nice woman. I also got a free skate lesson coupon. The owner will address it with her employee. It says a lot about an owner when they take the time to address these types of situations, so thank you.

My skates from Empire Skates that I decked out in rainbow laces
Kaitlin R.

I had a great first visit to Empire Skates this past Sunday. I was coming in to pick up my first pair of skates after the ones I bought a couple of days before hurt my feet so bad. The employees Soul and Kay were so kind and found the perfect skate for me in a matter of minutes! Literally the first pair they had me try on fit like a dream! Now I'm up and skating in comfy skates! I can't thank them enough for being so welcoming to me in the store. I will definitely be coming back anytime I need gear.

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Tameka L.

I really like this shop. I bought my skates here . I also picked up some protective gear . The customer service is attentive . The selection of skates and accessories is great . They even let me try on gear . It helped to give me peace of mind that the size I chose was correct . My reason for going in as opposed to online was that personal touch and they delivered. Parking was free and close to the shop. Located in downtown Upland.

Size J12 Crazy Rocket youth skates
Janine D.

We stopped by on 3/24/23 to purchase roller-skates for our 6 year old. Shelby was at the counter that afternoon, and was so kind, helpful, and patient as we asked questions. I quickly browsed the shop and found a plethora of skates and accessories. My husband is interested in building his own skate, and ES seemed to have a lot of parts to complete the project. We ended up leaving with a pair of Rockets and pink Luminous light up wheels for our little dude!

Our haul of the day! Boardwalk skates in tan, stock Boardwalk wheels, leather toe guards and a rainbow Moxi skate leash.
Jessica L.

Waited in a line for 20min or so due to COVID safety precautions but their customer service made it up for me. I was just browsing with little idea of what I really wanted and they were so kind to show me a variety of skates and seemed to genuinely enjoy skating overall. I am happy with my purchase and my experience. Will definitely be back again for anything skate related. 03/10/21 edit: the ladies at the counter once again helped us out together a sweet new setup.

Carrie J.

Last year I purchased these gorgeous custom pair of Roller Skates for both Derby and casual strolls around my home town of San Diego! I researched this place since it's about an hours drive from San Diego, and it was worth every minute! I believe it may of been Robert? who was running the shop when I arrived and was able to spend quite a while here asking questions about particular parts to build my ultimate skate and he was super knowledgeable and offered suggestions too, which I went with most of them! The purple Pilot Falcon plates with the Solaris Boot are the perfect marriage! My foot feels as if it's floating in the clouds and so I feel no pain or discomfort since these boots were recommended by skaters that embrace ultimate comfort and agility! I paid extra to use the color lab for Riedell Solaris Boots to include a sweet purple stripe on back and boot tongue! Since the pandemic, these skates have been my best friend! I cannot say enough and hopefully when the pandemic is over and we can all be out and about safely, Roller Derby will RETURN and these skates and the new Radar Halo wheels will be READY for the derby experience once again! The store front is located in a old-school type shopping area, very cool and quality skate shop! The inventory here is amass, so you can find many items inside this shop or they will order what you need which was the case for the wheels I wanted to try. Look forward to returning to get a different stopper than the one you see. It works great, but is just a tad too large. Happy New Year!!

Annika W.

My hubs and I went in today with a few questions and wanting new wheels. Amy and Tom were incredibly helpful answering our questions as people who are still learning the ropes about custom builds and what's best for our current skill level. Tom taught me how to replace my wheels and bearings, which was so kind. As an added bonus they have lots of inventory to chose from and a cute doggo named Betty. Lastly, I want to touch on how compassionate these owners are, they allowed a homeless women to use their private restroom and were very respectful to her despite her having a mental illness. In addition, they have lots of LGBTQPI+ merch which I loved! I cannot recommend this small business enough.

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This place is great for picking out your first pair of roller skates...lots of different brands to try on till you find the right fit!

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Highly recommend this shop for anything roller skates related. Staff and owner are super nice!

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Great place to come if you have any questions needs any help or anything! Will be back!

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Have been going here the past 2 years for all my roller skate needs. Great place! They're very knowledgeable and always help me out.

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Ask the Community - Empire Skates

I googled roller skating lessons and this place popped up. Do you guys hold lessons? If not, do you know a place that does?

Hi! We do roller skate lessons every Wednesday at Upland Memorial Park. Must have Skates which we sell. $20/lesson You can get more info and sign up at empireskateshop.com… Read more

Do you have selection of helmets?

Yes, lots of helmets in many colors and designs

Do you guys carry inline skates?

We now have a few inline skates.

Do you have the Riedell Skates - R3? I'm hearing that is a good skate to get back on. Can you send me a price for that?

We should. We need a size to check stock. Please text or call 908-294-6396

After about 25 years of being off skates, I am looking to get back on. Do you sell used skates?

We sometimes have used items. But for the most part, new skates. Lots of the skates are reasonably priced though for good quality. www.empireskateshop.com

Says open at noon its 10 min after and they are still closed?

Possible employee was late

What is your current return policy?

10 day exchange/return period, unused merchandise only. If used Afterpay on website, there is a cancel fee.

Do you currently have roller skates for women and in-line skates for men in stock?

Hello! We have roller skates but no inlines.

How long does it take for you guys to make the custom vans rollerskates?

We are at 2 weeks turnaround now.

Is this store open and are their moxi lollys available or moxi gummy outdoor wheels??:)

The store is not open as of yet. I had to order online. Their Instagram says they are out of Lolly’s and orders are 6-10 weeks out, as of now. Wheels, not too sure.

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I was instantaneously greeted by Amy and she quickly tended to me and taught me some basic skate maintenance.

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