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Riedell Skates

American skate manufacturer

Riedell Skates
Summary

American skate manufacturer

A pair of Riedell figure skating boots

Riedell Shoe Inc. was founded in Red Wing, Minnesota, United States, in 1945 by a former Red Wing Shoes employee. The founder, Paul Riedell, wanted to design widely available and affordable ice skates. This task secured him a spot in both the ice and roller skating hall of fame.

2020s

In the 2020s the company was operated by four grandsons of the founders.

The company faced a supply-chain shortage issue due to COVID-19 in 2020 that continued into 2021, causing a roller skate shortage.

Riedell is also the manufacturer of Moxi, a fashion-forward colorful brand of roller skates founded by pro skater Michelle “Estro Jen” Steilen. It also manufactures roller derby- and park-focused brand Antik Skates, a brand originally produced in cooperation with Mo "Quadzilla LK" Sanders before the company terminated its association with Sanders in 2018. Riedell continues to produce brands associated with Antik including Gumball toe stops, Moto bearings, and CIB wheels.

References

References

  1. "Twin Cities Live Features Riedell Skates".
  2. (2006). "Olympic trip starts in Red Wing". Star Tribune.
  3. Fairchild, Lori. (May 2007). "ISI Profile: Riedell Skate Co". Ice Skating Institute.
  4. (21 January 2022). "Riedell Skates: A family business helping Olympic athletes go for gold". Republican Eagle.
  5. Henderson, Brooke. (March 9, 2021). "Supply-Chain Turmoil Knocks Roller Skaters Off Balance". Wall Street Journal.
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