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Low-Cost
Skates for a 5-year-old girl should be low-cost, as children's feet tend to grow at a rapid rate. To help ensure that child skaters get their worth, you can purchase a pair that is up to one size larger than the recipient's current shoe size. Anything bigger than that can be dangerous. Girl's skates should cost around $30 and can be found at local or online sporting goods stores.
Easy to Use
The best skates are easy to use, meaning they are easily slipped onto the feet, simply secured by ties or snaps and effortlessly undone and removed. Skates that are difficult to put on and take off can deter a child from using them and require an adult's help, which can delay the fun and cause impatience. Easy-to-use skates can prompt pride in self-sufficiency at an early age, which is an important quality in young girls.
Girlish Colors and Designs
One of the most important features of the ultimate skates for a 5-year-old girl is a fun and girly look. Typical color combinations include white or pink vinyl shoes, pink or purple wheels and complementary colored laces or snaps. Laces can be purchased in soft toned, bright or neon colors and changed easily per her preference. Designs can vary by brand and can include character images, sparkles, or bedazzles, and can even come with do-it-yourself stickers.
Durability
Although children's skates are not made to last much longer than one year, they must be durable enough to withstand falls, considerable use and general wear and tear. If the skates have snaps versus ties, test the snaps to make sure they stay secured when in use by giving them a test run in a safe area, or in the retail store, before taking them to the sidewalks. It's also important that skates offer good ankle support to help ensure minimal injury in the case of a fall.