WIFA Skates

Street Suede uses soft, breathable suede. Street Deluxe uses thicker nubuck leather with a firmer heel and reinforced sides, while retaining flexibility at the top of the boot. Compare the support you want for dance, cruising and technical moves before choosing a finish.

These listings are boot-only. You will also need suitable quad plates, wheels, bearings and toe stops, plus correct mounting. Pick the hardware for your discipline and intended surface rather than treating a boot color as a complete skating setup. WIFA’s roller catalog specifies that Street boots are designed for quad skating, rather than inline frames, which need different lateral support.

WIFA is made by Schuhfabrik Franz Wittmann & Co., a family-run business founded in 1920 that specialized in ice and roller-skating boots from 1960. The brand continues to make its Street leather boots in Europe.

Deluxe uses firmer nubuck rather than Street Suede’s softer suede leather. WIFA describes it as roughly 20% stronger, with a firm heel counter and side reinforcement. That offers more structure, while the upper collar remains flexible; it does not make the boot identical to Street Xtreme.