Riedell Shoe Inc. was founded in Red Wing, Minnesota, United States, in 1945 by a former Red Wing Shoes employee.[1] The founder, Paul Riedell,[2] wanted to design widely available and affordable ice skates. This task secured him a spot in both the ice and roller skating hall of fame.[3]
2020s
editIn the 2020s the company was operated by four grandsons of the founders.[4]
The company faced a supply-chain shortage issue due to COVID-19 in 2020 that continued into 2021, causing a roller skate shortage.[5]
Riedell is also the manufacturer of Moxi, a fashion-forward colorful brand of roller skates founded by pro skater Michelle “Estro Jen” Steilen.[5] It also manufactures roller derby- and park-focused brand Antik Skates, a brand originally produced in cooperation with Mo "Quadzilla LK" Sanders before the company terminated its association with Sanders in 2018. Riedell continues to produce brands associated with Antik including Gumball toe stops, Moto bearings, and CIB wheels.
References
edit- ^ Engberg, Emily. "Twin Cities Live Features Riedell Skates". Archived from the original on August 8, 2007. Retrieved August 7, 2007.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Fedor, Liz (2006). "Olympic trip starts in Red Wing". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on August 5, 2006.
- ^ Fairchild, Lori (May 2007). "ISI Profile: Riedell Skate Co" (PDF). ISI Edge. 9 (6). Dallas Texas: Ice Skating Institute: 18–19. ISSN 1522-4651. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 7, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ Knieff, Sarah (January 21, 2022). "Riedell Skates: A family business helping Olympic athletes go for gold". Republican Eagle. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Henderson, Brooke (March 9, 2021). "Supply-Chain Turmoil Knocks Roller Skaters Off Balance". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved June 24, 2021.