Where can I find a funky, chic, or cool bag for my ice skates?

Question

I would like a stylish alternative to slinging my skates over my shoulder. I would like to keep spending to a minimum but don't mind spend money on products that are worth it.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Those Zuca bags are cute, but very trendy right now. Everyone has them at the rink, but they're too expensive for me!

Instead, I got a backpack on wheels from Marshalls, which is a discount store near where I live. It's purple with black trim, and fits everything - and the wheels are great, because I don't have to haul it around. If you have a Marshalls, a TJ Maxx, or any other sort of "brand names for less" store near you, check them out. They often have quite a selection of wheely bags. You can also look in Target and stores like that, which tend to offer such bags.

People really like my bag, so something like that may work for you instead of the expensive Zuca. My bag was literally like $12, and it's lasted 3 years so far.

Answer 2

First make sure whatever you get fits all your skating gear (if you are carrying more than just the skates - like guards, towels, extra clothes, etc).  Then make sure you can lug it around easily . . . funky/cool but convenient!  

If it's pretty much just your skates, you might look at roll-on luggage for kids!!  They are much more colorful and can come in different shapes.  You might want to check into the height of the handle though . . . if you're short like me, it might be ok.  

Some possibilities (though I don't know their actual sizes)  

http://www.innovationluggage.com/p-1354-...

http://www.innovationluggage.com/p-1355-...

http://www.innovationluggage.com/p-1356-...

http://www.innovationluggage.com/p-1120-...

http://www.innovationluggage.com/p-1121-...

http://www.luggageonline.com/product.cfm...

http://www.luggageonline.com/product.cfm...

http://www.shopping.com/xPC-Busy-Kids-Ro...

http://www.shopping.com/xPC-Kids-J-World...

Have fun finding the perfect one!

(I come from a time where everyone had the old school black roll-on luggage!).

Answer 3

online at rainbosport.com, skatebuy.com, and others

Answer 4

The bag of choice for the teens at my rink is the pricey Zuca.  They are cute, stylish, but expensive!  You can sit on them to put your skates on - that seems to be the reasoning behind the big price tag - like $100 for the frame and $40 for the bag insert.

I got a great bag from Ross - it's Nine West, and it just happens to have one soft divider in the middle so that I put a skate on each side and they don't scuff each other up. It also has some little vertical slots that I use for hard guards, gloves, etc.  I love it! It doesn't roll, it goes over my shoulder.  It only cost me about $25.

Answer 5

when i skated back in grade school we used mid sized carry ons.  this was before the day of those trendy bags...i forgot the name - sound so old, i'm only 21 haha.  but ya, all the girls just had black carry ons but i don't see that too much anymore.  maybe its just where i was...i dunno.

Answer 6

I saw quite a cool one!

Here it is...

www.discountskatewear.com

Theres cool ones on there^^

go on there and have a look !

Good Luck ! xx =]

Answer 7

Back in my day, the snazzy bag of choice was a boxy wood and metal hard case. We used to decorate them with stickers and glittery things from competitions and the like.

Since the hard cases are long gone, you could try a couple of alternatives:

1) make yourself a bag. If you want something to sling over your shoulder, blue jeans  from the thrift shop make a very tough customer of a bag with very little sewing. Some glitter paint and sequins and you have something thoroughly unique. Why be "trendy" like everyone else? Have something no one else could ever have.

2) check ebay, online discount stores and local thrift and consignment shops for carry-on luggage. You might find something really cool for not too much dough.

3) If you have small feet (and small skates) a bowling bag might do the trick. You can find those online or at your local bowling alley. Also don't hesitate to check your local roller rink which may carry bags in their pro-shop.