Roller skates are experiencing a comeback. Wheels attached to shoes have been popular for ages. the first recorded use of skates was in a 1743 theater play to mimic ice skating. One of alleged inventors John Merlin surprised with his extravagancy and plowed into a mirror, broke a violin that he attempted to play while skating and caught some injuries. Little has changed since then: people roller skate to have fun, work out and to surprise. The world of roller skating is dangerous, yet, fascinating. Read on Moxi Roller Skates