Like many others making the journey, I drove 2 hours to try on new skates in person, rather than even dare to purchase online. The skates are an investment and I wanted the help and expertise to make sure I was making a proper purchase. The experience was fabulous although it took me so...much...time to make a decision, and I wasnt rushed by them at all- this is a shop that would rather me take the time and make the right decision rather than impulse buy, be unhappy, and never return. Tim answered every question, gave me instructions, changed wheels out, and I was on my way to take on rush hour. The in-store stock was impressive. If you are in the market to buy anything skate related, do take the time to drive to this locally owned and operated business- enjoy the store and purchase there. It will be a fabulous decision. I for one will not go anywhere else.
Drove down from Maine to get some skates and could not have had a better experience! I havent been on skates in probably 20 years, and they took the time to explain everything, let me try several different pairs, and helped find the right wheels and pads for a beginner outdoor skater. I left with something completely different than I had in my head originally, but I know I got the right skates for me thanks to their guidance (and patience!).
I drove 4 hours from NY to check this place out and was not at all disappointed. I needed new wheels and bearings for my skates, as well as a couple pieces of protective gear, and the selection available was amazing. I was helped by a VERY kind and informative employee named Tim, he helped me 1-on-1 for most of my visit. I’ve never been so impressed by an employee. It was a wonderful experience, definitely worth the 8 hour trip! I would recommend this to anyone looking for roller skate gear. They are queer friendly and politically progressive, and have super fair pricing!
Great people and helpful. They have some things hanging from the ceiling that look like adult night club devices. I asked and they said thats for the VIP skaters. Seems like fun
This place is wonderful! I purchased skates from here and I was worried about what size I would be but they let me come in and test on sizes and helmets. Theyre only doing online ordering right now but it was very sweet I was able to try on inside and purchase there. Another time I called about wheels and the woman was great. We talked about what kind of skating I do and my price range and she gave me options. I will definitely be coming here for anything I need.
If you are anywhere in the Boston area, I can say with 100% confidence that it is worth the drive to Nashua NH (even in 5pm traffic, which is what I did) to buy roller skates. I called the shop first to see if they had womens size 4 skates, which they did! The customer service over the phone was excellent, and when I arrived in the shop they were even friendlier, if thats possible. They brought out many skates for me to try on, and emphasized that I should buy skates that are comfortable for me rather than an expensive or popular skate. They gave me their honest opinion when I asked for it. I am at the very beginning of my skating journey, but I cant wait to upgrade just so that I have an excuse to visit this shop again. Thank you to all the lovely staff at Bruised Boutique!
Bought some skates from their website. Took a bit to get the skates, but thats to be expected with everything being in high demand. Shipping was a bit pricey, but the skates were priced lower than their competitors, so it evened out. Great online shopping experience. I would recommend this place and Ill be likely to shop there again
Phenomenal staff here, they check in every step of the way with any updates/changes & they truly give insightful feedback so you can make the most informed decisions. You can tell they all love what they do & they definitely care here. Thank you Dee & the rest of the staff for handling my Jack boot order! I love my beautiful skates :)
I LOVED my experience with this shop! I called and spoke with someone who was really incredibly nice, and she made some suggestions for me. Ordering online was a breeze, and I was able to pick up same day with no issues. The advice I received on sizing was perfect, my 1st choice that was put aside for me fit so perfectly I didnt even bother trying on the other choices! Somehow I ended up getting double charged for my order, but Eric emailed me within an hour of picking up my skates to let me know he took care of the double charge. Spectacular service, I know where I am going for all of my skating needs from now on!! Highly, HIGHLY recommend Bruised Boutique for any and all skating needs you may have!
This shop is super helpful and accommodated all my needs! Dee was very friendly and gave me store credit for the full amount I paid for some pre-ordered skates that wouldnt be available until the summer. Ive purchased a pair of skates from them as well and they arrived quickly and with cute stickers (and a free pair of socks!) :) Love this shop.
Great shop with very helpful staff! My wife was looking for her first pair of good roller skates. They helped her find a pair that fit her well. It was totally worth the drive up from Southern Massachusetts 😁
So helpful!! Kasey helped me find the perfect pair of skates and wheels :)
The Bruised Boutique Skate Shop has by far one of the nicest and most helpful customer service teams I have ever spoken to. They truly do care about each and every customer, and are always willing to answer questions and offer insight about the products they sell. I was extremely impressed by their service and products. The products are also sold at a reasonable price and are very quality. I would 10/10 recommend The Bruised Boutique Skate Shop to anyone who skates and I will 100% use them again for other skating products.
Great website with up to date covid information. Helpful customer service over the phone - talked to multiple people who made me feel heard, understood, and didnt rush me even though they are short staffed and slammed with holiday orders. Gave me suggestions that saved me money AND completed my order for a really in-demand product months faster than I was expecting. All during a pandemic. Amazing!
I was able to snag some skates that are very hard to get right now. Excellent customer service. Shipped in a timely manner. My favorite skate shop for sure!
I just placed a skate order online, and called the shop to make sure they had it in stock. I can’t remember who I spoke with, but she was so kind and helpful! She let me know that they did have it in stock, and would more than likely ship out within a week. I live all the way in a Southwest border town, but will definitely be placing my future skate purchases from here!
First time ordering from this shop, and first time purchasing skates. Eric was incredibly helpful and awesome!! As well as every other staff member I spoke with. I highly recommend. I will definitely be purchasing from Bruised Boutique again. 💛🛼
Cool place. Super helpful and nice people 👍
Great to see everyone at Bruised! Very helpful as always.
Great selection of skate gear for derby skating or rec. Great customer service.
I purchased a really awesome pair of roller skates along with some wicked cool pads from here yesterday. My daughter is 5.5 years old with a size 11 foot. The small size pads and 11 size skates were a perfect fit and really high quality. The money I spent was less than I planned for and the smile on my girls face is priceless. Great service and cool store, I plan to go back when they open. I see some cool helmets and pads in there that I need for myself.
Awesome people, fantastic customer service, amazing inventory. Thank you ♥️🛼
Such a lovely place. People are nice, and the environment is great.
I got an itch to buy a nice pair of roller skates a few months ago, seemingly the same time as every other bored quarantined person in the world. I ordered online, and although the shipment took a while (at no fault of the shop) customer service was kind and helpful every step of the way.I initially placed an order for skates I didnt realize wouldnt arrive until January 2021 (I didnt read all the info- my bad) so I called in a panic a few days later and was able to easily change my order.While anxiously awaiting my order, I called a couple more times over a month to inquire about my skates. Every time my experience was pleasant and I quickly had my questions answered.My skates arrived and are perfect, I over estimated my pad size so I have to make a return- if the process goes as smoothly as my experience so far I wil remain a happy customer. I have already recommended the shop to friends.P.s. F*ck Amazon ! Shop small !
Ordered some Boardwalk Skates. I called the next day to make sure my skates were secured and Kacey (Casey? Idk) was so sweet and helpful! She marked my name on the skates for me right there on the phone! She was even able to add the skate tool i purchased to my order and she refunded the shipping on it for me too.I know these guys get plenty of orders and volume to their shop, but their customer service was amazing! Never go anywhere else
A #bigup to the folks at @bruisedboutique who took care of me today when I was looking to try on and purchase a new pair of #SureGripRollerSkates - even though I showed up announced. They were fast, helpful and super pleasant to talk to!!!! #twothumbsup
Amazing store! Possibly the best retail experience I have had. I just started derby training so I needed all new gear. The staff had me try on a few different selections of skates, pads and helmets to see what fit as well as ones inside my price range. I felt prices were extremely reasonable for a small business and was very pleased with the wide selection of products. I will be returning for all my skating needs!
I bought some vans custom skates from Bruised Boutique, and they have far exceeded my expectations. Superior customer service and amazing quality mounting.
When I called to inquire about skates, the person I spoke to was super helpful, directed me toward a great pair of skates, and then my shipment arrived about a week sooner than I expected it. All the high-touch service of a small business with the expedience of a larger shop. Would definitely shop here again!
The staff was very helpful and very knowledgeable. They were a tremendous help getting my daughter into her first pair of skates.
Ive worked on two online orders with this shop, and they are extremely helpful and accommodating! I would definitely recommend reaching out to them via email if you have any questions about what youre looking for. Theyre super patient and thorough in answering questions. Theyve made me a loyal customer by their fast and clear communication that makes shopping for awesome stuff so much easier!!
I called up the shop to ask a couple of questions regarding sizing and availability of a certain skate. Dee went above an beyond in customer service, answering all my questions and helping me find exactly what I needed! Her advice and information found me the perfect skate at the perfect size and I could not be more pleased with my experience with this shop. Hats off to Dee for being the best!
Little disappointed, my wife and I drove from Rochester to try on and hopefully buy some rollerskates. Google says youre open for instore and curbside. Might want to get that updated. Once we can come on and try on skates we will come for another visit.
Excellent customer service! I always feel comfortable asking questions, knowing I will get a helpful answer! They have great products and I am always able to pick up curbside. Will continue shopping here !!
Got into skating because of COVID. Had questions about sizes. Called up and they helped me out. I got the 1 size they had left in stock SO LUCKY. Bought online. Took 2 or 3 days to ship. Got to me in about a week. VERY PLEASED!
The best selection and customer service! They have handled everything covid19 has thrown at them flawlessly!!! I won’t get skate supply anywhere else.
I got my skates in no time! These folks will make your dreams come true I tell you what! Easy communication and straight up good business.
Im so grateful to the Bruised Boutique Skate Shop for helping me build a dream set of Moxi lollys. I had been frantically searching for anyone that had them in my size and they had my size in stock! They also helped me customize my wheel color, toe stoppers, and laces and sent them ASAP. They came yesterday and Im in love, they fit me perfectly and are so smooth. Thanks for all your help BBSS, I will def call you when I need any other skating gear, you guys made my birthday dreams come true! :)
Purchased some skates + cleaning stuff of the website! Fast shipping and awesome communication. Dee helped a whole bunch with getting my skates here as soon as possible! I will certainly be purchasing from again!
Fantastic customer service!!! Even on the day after Christmas!I have a feeling I made a mistake when ordering my product, so of course the wrong thing came in. I just got off the phone from them, and they already have the correct item being sent out with a return sticker. AND she had a great attitude about it! ... I should have got her name.Have fun at Disney!
I can’t even begin to explain how beyond pleased I am with ordering from Bruised Boutique. It all started when I fb messaged them late in the evening not expecting a response whatsoever and they messaged back right away. They don’t leave a single question unanswered. Since Moxi’s are high demand right now, I did not expect to get them so quickly and easily. They even kept me updated while they were putting together my order - calling me to inform me that they were out of a wheel color if I wanted to change it to get my order out faster. I love supporting small business...but the Bruised Boutique makes it so easy and effortless. You have a forever customer❤️
The two times Ive come here, have been great experiences. Everybody is extremely helpful and clearly know what theyre talking about. Thank you!
Called this shop three times looking to buy skates. Was told that they had a few pairs in stock and that I should come to the store to try them on. Drove an hour to buy some skates from here, only to be told (quite rudely) that they weren’t even open to the public. Super disappointed. I really don’t understand why they wouldn’t have told me this beforehand. Took my business elsewhere😘
Great place, but they arent open for walk ins currently. During Covid they are only open for curbside Pickup. They do ship internationally though so check out their website.
I was ordering custom Antiks from them and communicated via email. They answered my questions and added customization options for me. It was great customer service as I was able to order just what I wanted. It took about one business day for them to respond to emails. Will update re: product/shipping/etc if theres anything of note; otherwise, assume it was as good as the ordering experience!
Great shop with fantastic customer service!! I would recommend to anyone!
Ordered some skates online and was super impressed with their customer service.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff with a fantastic selection. I highly recommend Bruised Boutique.
I had never skated before and wanted to start. The staff took their time with me, over an hour, helped me pick out my gear and answered all my questions! Great customer service. You can tell they are passionate about what they do! Also, the store has a large selection of skates, accessories, pads, clothes, etc.
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Never any pressure to buy anything. Always worth the drive from CT.
This place has all your rollerskating and rollerderby needs from a huge selection of skates, wheels, and bearings to clothing, pads, stickers, and bags. The staff is SUPER helpful and amazingly patient with newcomers who know little to nothing about what they need to get started. Theyll even recommend the cheaper options for newbies and package discounts to keep people from getting discouraged at the cost of starting out.
Great! The girls were so helpful. One even held my one month old while I shopped 💜 they were great and so kind and helpful. I absolutely recommend to everyone.
I did not go to the physical location but used their website to order some skates. Customer service was amazing the whole time. Super friendly and accommodating. I hope to visit the location one day soon. Thank you for everything!
It is no surprise that as I write this, all eleven reviews for Bruised Boutique are five star reviews! Bruised Boutique is a small shop but it is jam-packed with everything a girl needs for the derby. The shelves are full with skates, pads, tights, wheels, helmets, mouth-guards, accessories, stickers... As Shakespeare may have said of this shop if he was a derby Dad, Though she be but little, she is fierce. The staff is great - when I was there, there were a couple of people waiting for assistance, but the staff asked for our patience, as they really do give good advice and pay attention to the needs of their customers - they wont just pick out an item and tell you to buy it. I drove three hours to get my daughter here and it was worth it. (After a three hour drive, I found their restroom quite welcoming, and it even had some derby books for my reading enjoyment.)
Awesome shop for roller derby gear! Staff was so helpful and willing to take the time to get me into the right gear for me. I will go back in a heartbeat.
This is the closest roller skate shop to me so of course i like it! the service and staff are nice and really just want to help you find whats the best for you.
We dont have a lot of skate shops however they still great group of girls. Took my skater friend here to get her new Moxies. The girls here are helpful and patient.
Helpful personable people. Great products
I love going to a skate shop thats owned and run by actual skaters. Whenever I have a question the staff is always very skilled and knows the answer to just about anything anyones going to ask. I absolutely love this store and I drive 2 hours to get there everytime I go.
OMG such a cool space with fun, knowledgeable people and ALL THE ROLLER DERBY THINGS!
Ill start off by saying, this is kind of a second hand review as I know little about rollerskating and less about derby. But, went with my wife who is into both and found the staff to be polite and courteous.Sales person happily laced up a half a dozen pairs of skates for my wife to try and still encouraged her to try on more. I was pretty amazed at the customer service.No idea how the prices compare, I didnt look too deep into it, but the price was $10 less than Amazon and the addded bonuses of being in tax free New Hampshire, being able to pick your wheels and toe stops and being appropriately sized by someone who understands what they are doing.As much as I love shopping online I highly encourage folks starting out to get their first pair here. My wife wound up being in severly oversized skates for over a year buying her first set online.Last thing, if youre in a roller derby league and they sponsor it (no idea what that means) you get a 10% discount.
The staff here is so friendly and knowledgeable! They were patient and walked me through all the gear, pros and cons, and fitted me for a full Derby package!
Very rude and unprofessional.
New Englands biggest shop for all things roller derby! Owned and operated by derby skaters who are super friendly and knowledgeable, whether you are going in as a beginner or need super technical advise.
Great selection of skates, wheels and other equipment, and fun clothing and accessories too. Helpful, knowledgeable staff.
Wonderful customer service. Have ordered online multiple times and have never been disappointed.
Roller skates, protective gear, bearings, wheels, and so much more! Friendly and knowledgeable staff!
Experts at what they do. Its a small shop,where they can spend the time to help you. Great staff who knows their stuff.
Love the employees. They make you feel like the most important one in the store.
The BEST place for rollerskate and roller derby supplies!!! The staff is always fantastic!!!
Above and beyond service!
Awesome place for roller skates and roller derby geat
Incredible customer service and great products.
Great people fun stuff.
Helpful, honest, great advice given as a newbie to roller derby.
So helpful and knowledgeable.
The staff is knowledgeable, nice and willing to work with you.
The employees are so helpful and friendly!
The place to go for anything Derby related.
Excellent service!
Always a good time!
Love it