Micro Skates
ActiveOverview
Micro Skates is an inline skating brand established in 1996 that specializes in recreational and performance inline skates. The company focuses on quality construction and product innovation within the inline skating market, offering skates across various skill levels and use cases including slalom, professional, and adjustable models for different age groups and genders.
History
Micro Brand was established in 1996 in Zurich, Switzerland. In 2002, the company began dedicated product development for inline skates under the Micro Skate brand. The company has built a presence across multiple continents through a network of regional offices and authorized dealers, maintaining operations from its Switzerland headquarters while expanding into markets including China, Japan, and Europe.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Inline Skates | Entry-level recreational skates for growing users | $80 - $150 |
| Recreational Inline Skates | General-purpose skates for casual skating | $120 - $250 |
| Slalom Inline Skates | Specialized skates for slalom skating discipline | $200 - $400 |
| Professional Inline Skates | High-performance skates for experienced skaters | $300 - $600 |
| Women's Inline Skates | Gender-specific sizing and design | $150 - $350 |
| Men's Inline Skates | Gender-specific sizing and design | $150 - $350 |
Manufacturing
The company maintains regional offices in Switzerland, China, and Hong Kong, with product development and quality control emphasized as core competencies. Manufacturing and distribution details are not publicly specified in available sources.
Notable Products
- Adjustable Inline Skates - Skates designed to grow with users, featuring adjustable sizing for children and youth
- Slalom Inline Skates - Specialized skates engineered for slalom skating performance and maneuverability
- Professional Inline Skates - High-end skates targeting experienced and competitive inline skaters
Reputation
Micro Skates is recognized for quality construction and product optimization within the inline skating community. The brand emphasizes durability and innovation as differentiators in the recreational and performance skating market. The company maintains a global dealer network across Europe, Asia, and other regions, indicating established market presence and distribution reach.
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- https://www.micro-skate.com/contact-us/
- https://www.micro-skate.com/dealer-location/
- https://www.micro-skate.com/about/
- https://www.micro-mobility.com/en/contact
- https://www.micro-skate.com
- https://www.micro-skate.com/stories/
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