Chez Vous Roller Skating Rink

Loved the atmosphere the staff was extremely welcoming and the food is some of the best I've had at ANY Rink around the country. You can get actually cooked food. Great job Chez-Vous. I had a blast!

Went on a recent Friday evening and had a great time. So many excellent skaters! Fun top 40 tunes.

Absolutely love this place!! I'm here every week, usually a different night each week. Haven't had a negative or disappointing experience! My friend wears a size 13, he has encountered a few pairs that weren't the best. My feet aren't that big and have never had an issue with skates. Place has great vibes, great music and draws people with great vibes!! Love that there is a water fountain and conveniently located close to the rink!! Lockers are $1.50 for, one time use. I leave my shoes off to the side with no other items.

Been going since I was 10 years old. I'm now 31...I loved going every weekend both Friday & Saturday🙃 from 3pm-7pm... Then certain days I went 8pm-12am when I hit like 12/13 years old. It was 13+ but I still got in lol... I fell off with going after I turned 15. But when I hit 18 I found out they had Sunday 8pm-12am 21+ again I still got in i had been going for years so I got in. I love the family, the DJs , Papa & Man !! Y'all made my childhood growing up epic one.. Always looked forward to the weekends bc of u guys💯👌🏻🖖🏻💯 Appreciate y'all to the fullest. I'm coming back tho I haven't been there in close to almost 10 years now. I'm wayyyyy over due 😂😂😂

This is a great roller rink. Prices are decent and rentals are included. There is no parking lot so be prepared to find it on the street.

If you’re looking to escape back into your childhood while enjoying good music and showing your kids how to skate then this is the place to be! We’ve come here so many times for the kids and ourselves! This time we’ve invited friends. The food is amazing, the music you’ll LOVE a good mixture of music so that everyone can enjoy! They do have a pool table and they do serve beers. The lockers are only $1.50.

If you are visiting Boston, this community staple is a must. I skated here as a kid and I'm so happy to see how far it has come. If you're from Boston and know the history of the Vous, and haven't been in a while, you gotta visit. I visit here a few times a month. I attend the adult nights on Wednesday or Sunday as well as the family skate events. 1. The service is amazing. Staff is friendly, the place is clean, and the food is phenomenal. The wings are a must have. My picky eater niece (6yo) refuses chicken unless is comes from Chez Vous. 2. The music is perfect. A great mix of hits, classics, and anthems new and old. 3. It's a fun time for a very reasonable price. The food prices are consistent if not much lower than what you'll find in the city. I highly recommend this place. Support is a verb!

Very lively and lots of people - family friendly, and the kitchen was overwhelmed with customers. Reasonable prices for the options.

Amazing Classic place to spend some fun time w| family & friends. SO glad they're still around!

I am a regular at this establishment and have been going for years. It's nostalgic going to Chez Vous with my children when this was a spot of mine as a kid. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. Chez Vous offer skating lessons on Wednesday and Saturdays. There are various sessions throughout the day and additional sessions during school vacations (schedules can be found online.) The consession stand had a upgrade with food over the years and even offer Uber eats. Chez Vous offer birthday parties for an afforable price. I had the pleasure of attending a birthday party Saturday and again on Sunday and both times were fun for myself and my children!

Fun spot! We came for a Yelp event and had a blast going in circles. Neither of us had roller skated before, but there was ample space and plenty of handrails.

Great vibes, great skaters, fun music, and good food on Sunday nights. Limited parking; just stay to the end.

5 stars for the vibes and skills of everyone there and the staff. If we rated on my skills it would be maybe 2 stars, generously. Why is the four wheels so hard. Idk but the fun and good vibes here are infectious. I kept my spirits up and it was a fun night. Growing up in New York we had a lot of skate rinks so this is glorious to find and know it works in such a good way.

Had a great time here! They have a small parking lot behind the rink. Snack bar has a small drink menu of wine, beer, and wine coolers for $7-9. (Poured into plastic or styrofoam cups so you can't break them). Great music while you skate - I'm very much a beginner but still had a lot of fun! Staff were all really nice and gave great tips to me and my friends!!

Super fun evening for a group outing! Well run, and nice atmosphere, definitely recommend.

They won't let me get my food I'm starving and I have $29.its like they don't wanna take my money!Would not recommend and they have a imtime where they cannot even take orders I hate this place

Extremely terrible first impression. If you aren't skating you still have to pay the full fee for admission- which is insane. No outside food or drink allowed- we were yelled at on entrance for this from the worker- she was so rude about it. They did allow us to keep what we brought in their fridge, which bumped up my 0.5 star to 1. No TP in the women's bathroom, when I mentioned it to the staff they seemed annoyed. There was water all over the floor, which did eventually get cleaned up.

I will never return! Way too many people let in at once. My car was hopelessly blocked in their lot and they did nothing! They do not answer the phone. The line for food is out the door. I will not return. You must do better!

I have been coming to Chez Vous since I was a kid and now I get to take my kids here. We had a great time as usual so here are the details. We came here for my daughter's last year in town before leaving the state. I bought a groupon for 5 people for half the cost so that's always amazing. The place was pretty empty which was great due to the fact that I have small children and don't want them to be run over. My only complaint is that there is no AC in the this place and it gets VERY hot while skating. I have about 9 people total in my party and they all had a great time. I will be getting my youngest child lessons here. We will definitely be back.

Had a lot of fun here! Great music and not too crowded when I went. Some street parking available but not a ton

as soon as i walked into the building it smelt atrocious. The staff were rude, and closed the food shop way too fast, they closed it when people were still ordering, that is absurd.

GreT aunt and uncle owned this place- it's great. I've never been but I've hear stories of the old days. It was mentioned in pbs recently too as a great place Stop by

Chez Vous has been a local landmark in Dorchester for generations, and it's as much fun now as it ever was. The location is definitely off the beaten path, but it is totally worth the trip, especially if you're looking for something fun on a rainy day. It's on the small side as roller rinks go, and it's definitely not glizty, but don't let that put you off. The staff is super friendly, the music is great, and on weekend nights, the place is filled with families, couples, and serious skaters alike. This is a local place, and it has a great, old-school urban neighborhood vibe to it. People know one-another here, and the feeling of community is palpable. They don't have a parking lot, so you'll have to find a spot on the street, but I have never had to circle more than about one time before finding one. Admission is cheap, and they have a modest snack bar with the kind of fare you expect from a roller rink (hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, etc). Rentals are inexpensive, and the staff is very helpful if you have any issues at all. I can't recommend this place enough. If you want some truly local Boston flavor, and a fun, inexpensive activity that is well off the beaten path, Chez Vous is it.

I haven't been to Chez Vous since I was a teenager, we're talking over 20 years. We took my 7 year old daughter who is just learning to skate. We had a great time! But we will purchase her some skates of her own, because theirs are really beat up.The food and the music was great. Sean was very helpful when I locked my wallet in the locker before I could buy some wine! *Thank you Shawn* My only complaint would be the security at the front door. I understand the need, but to make little kids walk through the detector and investigate their beeps is just a little unnerving. Good experience overall. We are planning to have our daughter's birthday there, since she loved it so much.

This is a hidden gem in Dorchester. The staff is welcoming and helpful even when it gets crowded. It's $10 to skate and the price includes rentals. They only have skates, no roller blades and the rental skates are really beat up. If you can bring your own skates it's great. The place is a little dated but so fun. There's a bounce house in the middle if the rink. The rink is small and has bars to hold onto for beginners. The DJ is great. The food isn't bad. It can take a while to get it, they don't have a lot of staff, but they make things to order so the food isn't sitting around. Pizza is thin crust and tasty. It's an affordable afternoon of fun especially compared to trampoline parks and bowling at Kings. It's also a fun place to host a birthday party. The kids get skates, bounce house tickets and the birthday kid gets to catch money in the money machine...so fun to watch!

This place was so fun! We went for an adult birthday party and were able to bring our own cake and presents and had a table reserved. The rink is on the smaller size but still very fun! The manager who was on duty, the dj and staff on the Saturday night we were there were so nice and accommodating that it really made the experience that much better. Music was a good mix of current hip hop and great way to put the energy up. The only down side is that there were not any size 7 or 8 skates and a lot of us wore too big or small skates that were sort of problematic to be able to skate for a long period of time. We will definitely return! Thanks for the good time.

Super friendly crew...just wished the skates be newer...old school skates and super heavy especially for younger children. Think the overall place could use a little touch up. We came here when it first opened up and it had an awful smell (old carpets). Pizza, wings and fries were pretty decent. Definitely better than most party venues.

easily one of the worst places I've ever been solely for the fact that the heat was so unbearable. Not sure if the AC just wasn't working tonight but I definitely felt like I wasted $20. Couldn't even skate for more than a couple rounds let alone just stand in the building without sweating buckets. Absolutely crazy.

This place deserves a 5 star review, and I rarely give reviews. Came here for my birthday (trying to be young and fun again) with a group of people. The second we walked in their hospitality was incredible. Shoutout to the assistant manager there who catered to my group the entire night and gave me a friendly hug as we were heading out. Such a fun place to go to have some beers and blade. Also super lively with the DJ and lights! Can't wait to go back. Everyone loved it.

The staff was nice. The music was good The place needs a serious update They tried to charge me 5$ to go outside and check on my car while kids skated at bday party. Not enough staff on rink watching people skate, there was only one out there that I saw. On a Saturday. Probably definitely won't be back. Parking is horrible and so is the seating.

Best Roller Rink ! Incredible people, incredible DJ's. This place is soulful, spiritual, rhythmic, welcoming, and magical. As my homegirl says, "on the roller rink, it's ALL LOVE." Sunday adult skate nites are my favorite. There are no other rinks in the Boston area that rock my world like Chez Vous.

Man i loved coming here growing up in Mattapan and it still hasn't changed much which is good. This place is part of Boston culture for the Black community and we welcome all. A must visit for ppl that are visiting the city.

I'm not a review writer, but had to give this place a nod after a great experience today. As I was walking up with 5 girls in tow, the gentleman outside greeted us and suggested we take advantage of their Groupon that admits 5 for skating (including rental skates) for $29. Inside is nothing fancy and the skates are on the older side but the music is great, the lighting fun and I was able to sit and read while my girls skated and had a great time. Every staffer we encountered greeted us with a smile and good service. I'd totally go back!

I was meeting up with several friends at Chez Vous, but I was the first one to arrive. It's always a bit daunting coming in to a crowded place when none of your friends are there, but Jonathan the manager came over and made me feel very welcome. He was super friendly. When my friends showed up and it was time for us to grab some food, drinks and skates, the woman behind the counter was also very helpful and friendly. We had a great time roller skating and the prices were very reasonable. If you're looking for a place to roller skate (or play Ms. Pac Man), it's a fun spot.

This is a great place for kids! We were there on a Saturday afternoon, and there were a lot of kids' birthday parties going on. It seems like that's pretty typical for a Saturday, and they had a lot of activities centered around the birthday kids. The music was pretty loud, but we had so much fun. I will say that the rental skates are very old and seemed to run pretty wide, so if you have narrow feet like I do, you might have trouble with them. They also sell pizza and candy, and the prices are pretty reasonable.

As someone who hadn't skated in a while, I was somewhat nervous about going here last night. After a quick pat-down (no gum, pens, knives, guns, etc allowed) that was minimally annoying, I laced up my skates an headed onto the rink. All I have to say is "Hot Damn" some of these people are good. There were however enough people of marginal ability that I found a group to keep pace with (read: really slow). Overall the place has a good feel, though, per some recommendations, I went on a 21+ night, so I cannot vouch for any other time. Some advice to fellow non-skaters: Take a few friends with you! You'll find the experience of falling much more enjoyable when you know the people laughing at you. Also, there are a number of older guys that skate really well and are more than willing to show a newbie the basics, just ask! For more seasoned skaters, they occasionally clear the floor for "backwards skate", "couples skate", and a couple special interludes each lasting 5-10 mins. I rather liked this, because it gave e a chance to people watch and rest my aching calves. By the end of the night, I didnt want to leave (had to, 21+ skate is sunday night and I'm thankfully still employed).I recommend the place to anyone that loves to skate/fall and doesn't mind the commute and hip hop music. On a side note, the place seems to have shed much of the colorful band of characters that earned the place its "reputation" and has a more community feel. Specifics: Entry fee (21+): $10 Lockers: $1 Just empty your pockets in the car of any non-essentials (or leave them at home). Website: non-functional

I almost died here last night. I'm no pro roller skater, but I can hold my own, and so can most of my friends. What lured us here was the fact that this is an old-school good old-fashioned roller rink, with those skates that have FOUR wheels at opposing CORNERS, instead of those stupid roller blades with their in-line gravity-inducing ways. Besides, it was Tia's birthday celebration. So there we were, 7 girls and one strapping young gentleman (me), stepping out of the cold and into... a metal detector? Oh right. This is Dorchester. My bad. The ladies put the majority of their stuff back into the trunk of Mattrell, the Mazda 3 Zipcar that I brought along. We weren't allowed to bring in ANYTHING. No pens, no gum, no cigarettes, no lighters, no bobby pins, and if any of the ladies were wearing wire bras it would set off the metal detector and a thorough search would be initiated by a very daunting (but rather nice) woman. I got through Boston Logan security easier than I got through this place. And I'm Arab. The skates are smooth, the lockers work properly (but you need 4 quarters to use them), and the rink itself is a decent size in the shape of a zero. (Not to be confused with an "O.") The part in the middle is where some skaters either practice tricks, or practice skating. The "snack bar" is dirty and old, but there are some vending machines that dispense soft drinks. I was relieved to see that along with the typical Pepsi, Sprite, and root beer options, there was no button for "Glock." The kids who come here are hella good. They are awesome. They whiz around that rink at light speed doing all sorts of tricks in time to the music (spun by a live DJ) and I was sure that any air circulation in the place was caused by their collective rotation around the rink. They are fast, balanced, and know what they're doing. Now, this is the part where I almost died. Tia took an unfortunate spill and ended up on the floor - right in front of a stampede of skaters hurling along at God only knows what speed. I knelt down to help her up, and looked up to see twenty-something skaters suddenly five feet away from me. I must have looked like a deer in headlights. I blinked once. They were already past me, deftly and perfectly avoiding us. I could swear that I smelled the hot rubber of one of their skates as one guy ACTUALLY JUMPED OVER ME. Suddenly I was very scared to keep skating. The more we made our way around, the more I realized that these people actually had it in for us. I distinctly noticed a few of them in particular who would skate right past me - and by right past me, I mean just barely brushing my shoulder - doing some sort of trick that was designed to either freak me out or make me lose balance. Not only that, but I saw a kid lose balance and grab onto Tia's ass to "recover." Now, when you trip and find yourself falling, I understand that you might flail around and grab onto anything to steady yourself, and that thing might be - oh, perhaps someone's shoulder. This kid did not grab onto her shoulder. Or her arm. He grabbed onto her ASS. With BOTH hands. PALM SIDE. I was peacin' before you know it. The reason I give this place a low rating is because it is very uninviting, from the security shakedown to the skating experience. As a beginner skater, I was already in slight mental anguish at the possibility of breaking my neck - the fact that my friends and I were harassed did not help at all. Add to it that it's difficult to get to without a car, and the $10 just isn't worth it. By the way, 15 minutes after we left, about 20 cops in uniform stormed the place and dragged out some "unruly youths" in handcuffs. And this was Kids' Night! Glad I got my ass outta there when I did, and I'm not going back without kevlar and one of those jousting poles like in American Gladiator.

Chez Vous has its roots in the past, with more than 70 years as the best roller rink in the area behind it, but it's moving into the future with programs in conjunction with local families and schools to help keep kids on roller skates instead of out on the street. Their glossy floor is a dream for skaters of all ages. On weekend afternoons, local kids enjoy the Vous while Sunday night makes room for adult night featuring some of the most brilliantly skilled jam skaters you'll ever see, right here in Boston. Mirrors on the walls, red carpet columns and a massive soundsystem make Chez Vous a stylish, fun hidden gem. It's going to need the community's support to keep it around though, so that's what the All Skate series is about, which is my project (www.myspace.com/bostonrollerboogie). We're putting together a huge roller disco party with a core purpose of making sure that Boston hangs on to a place for people of all ages, genders and backgrounds to enjoy great music and roller skating. The next party is coming up Wednesday, December 6th with Certified Bananas, Eli Paperboy Reed and Joseph Colbourne spinning. It's $10 advance, $12 at the door, and bring a non-perishable food item for a food drive in conjunction with the Greater Boston Food Bank. Look out for a new web site on the way soon!

I can't say enough good things about Chez Vous. I visited yesterday for the first time and wondered why I've been traveling to rinks all over metro Boston all this time. Although I try to skate at least once a week, I decided to skip the Thursday night adult skate at Skateland in up in Bradford because the crowd can be a little aggressive and I heard from a girl who had been inappropriately grabbed a few times at a recent Thursday night skate. I'd heard of Chez Vous before and convinced a friend to go with me. As soon as I walked in, the employees were incredibly nice and waved hello. There wasn't a crowd - 10 people, tops, at any given time - but the atmosphere is fun. Yes, there are pillars in the middle of the floor, but the center section of the floor is much wider than other rinks. There's much more skating surface - one of the best I've ever skated on, regardless of needing refinishing - and plenty of space for both experienced and non-experienced skaters. I was actually pretty surprised after reading the Yelp comment below about the surface having dips and cracks and such... aside from being a little loved and needing a new finish for appearance sake, it was completely smooth. Much better than the floor at Skateland (which is dirty and often marks up my wheels) and Saugus (which is too slippery and worn). Inside, there is a small concession stand (slushies! fries!), some arcade games and a pool table, and some old-fashioned benches for you to put on your skates or hang out. The whole place has this awesome 70's groove feeling to it, and I can honestly say it was one of the most fun times I've had at a skating rink in metro Boston. It's a little love-worn, but if you're honestly worried about peeling paint to make your skating experience enjoyable, then feel free to stay at one of the other rinks. If you're upset about a metal detector, then you aren't facing reality. The neighborhood might be not-so-great, but that has nothing to do with the business. As we left, the employees invited us to come back on another night and waved goodbye as we walked out - even the DJ, even the concessions staff! I can't wait to go back again.

Tried this place today. Pretty cool place for skating and pretty big. Reasonable in price. Friendly and helpful staff. Their AC was broken today so that's a negative but overall nice skating rink. We plan on going back.

Great spot. A variety of entertainment, food, and excellently curated music. Sean was a great help when we were trying to get a locker.

Sweetie and I went to Valentine Slow Jam adult skate night at Chez Vous and it was pretty darn awesome. It was $10 per Valentine Couple or per single, so we lucked out on that count. The music was awesome and there were tons of neighborhood regulars roller-disco-dancing to the quality tunes. It was pretty impressive. As the night wore on, younger (faster) folks started showing up, but as it was 18+, there were no kamikaze knee-highs to trip over or be accidentally clothes-lined by. I fell once, banana peel on the sidewalk style, which has left me a little sore in the rear today...but a bunch of people stopped to help me up and to make sure that I hadn't tripped over anything (like a stray piece of gravel) so that no one else would meet the same fate. I had rental skates which were a wee bit rough on my feet (no padding left) but they were still rolling along just fine. Overall, the experience has left me hankering for more...and wanting to get a pair of skates to practice my moves in private before going back.

This place is a fun time, but if you go, expect a lot of teenagers acting like they are adults. I went with a bunch of friends of mine, and little 14 yr old girls were trying to spit game to my 19 yr old guy friend...a little fast, I would think. The security guard stopped that right quick. Even if you can't skate, it is fun to watch the really amazing skaters speed around the rink. Oh, and just expect to pass through a metal detector and be patted down a little, the neighborhood is kind of sketch.

I really enjoyed this place, came with a group of girlfriends and used a Groupon so it came down to $5 a piece. I didn't use all of the 5 admissions tickets, but what's awesome is that I can come in another day and use the one admission I have left over. If you don't know how to skate all that well, you're better off going in the early evening since there's a lot of kids so you won't be as embarrassed about your novice skills (or lack thereof). Also, beware of the lockers! If you stick something in one of the lockers don't take anything out until the last minute because then it won't let you lock it a second time and you'll have to pay again. Second tip: if you don't feel like buying a glow stick once they turn the lights off just wait about 15 minutes. They will eventually turn the lights on and you'll be able to skate again.

Lovely. I just got back from the Sunday night adult night at Chez Vous and it was lovely. There are handles against the rink walls which are useful for those that use the "I'll use this stationary object to stop" kind of stopping. I also found it useful for my bleak attempt at moving backwards. The music was fun, there was a DJ. The skaters ranged from those just happy to be standing up in skates to people doing figure skating spins and dancing arm and arm. There was room in the middle to dance or just practice certain things. Some people brought their own skates some rented and everyone, the movers, the shakers and the fallers, appeared to be enjoying themselves For those of you super concerned they check your belongings for gum, guns and gummy bears (that last one may be a lie). Better to be patted down than be involved in an incident, right? The security was nice and pleasant, we discussed tattoos and traded smiles. I'll be sure to go again. My friend and I hit up Flames after our fun. That was the cherry on our Sunday Sundae. Also, there was a kindly lady who asked that we sign the mailing list and we talked about food and skating. She seemed pleased with life and just, well, Lovely.

Great, family-friendly venue with a kind and helpful staff. I went to a Tuesday Cheap Skate, and Richard happily calibrated my new skates. It was my first time skating in around 7 years. Fellow skaters were friendly and inviting. I'll definitely be going back. You couldn't ask much more for $3! My only caveat: What's with the music during the family skate? Songs like "Rack City" seemed uncomfortable as elementary school aged kids hobbled around.

I was a little skeptical about this place but I loved it! The outside seemed a little sketchy, but when we walked in the staff was so nice. The inside is a little warm, but the atmosphere is great. It's mostly teenagers (which is fine because I am one also, but may not be great for adults). Everyone was nice and I have no complaints. Definitely will be returning.

This place is awesome!!!! Took some of my little cousins here for the afternoon via the Groupon, but it's such a bargain at $10 for 3 hours including skate rental I'll be back! They run a tight ship here. The staff escort the camera wielding moms in their Uggs off the floor since only people in skates are supposed to be out there. They regularly check on people stranded aka can't skate- and even the teenagers that work there are courteous and help the littlest kids try to skate. The soda is on the pricey side but the large fry is a deal at $4. I'll be back!

Super affordable, great vibes, and perfect for family fun, adult nights out, or just getting some exercise in if you're sick of the gym. The staff, especially Sean, create a great atmosphere for people to just have fun and groove. Thank you, Sean!

We headed over for a birthday not expecting much but we were pleasantly surprised! What a great experience! Shout out to Sean! He was very personable, very attentive and the perfect host! Thank you Sean!

My daughter got hurt at Chez Vous a while ago. They offer no insurance coverage. So if anyone gets hurt there, you're not covered. They never showed up in court so we won our case. However, we never received a dime because they are constantly changing their name. In my opinion this is a shady institution.

Grew up living in Mattapan so Sunday afternoons at ChezVous was the regular weekly tween / teen spot. Walking in I felt the almost exactly as I did in the mid to late 90's... the music was pumping, the sound of skates on the floor, the dimly lit reception area, there used to be a wall seperating the food area from the rink but no matter it was a blast. It was even better teaching my 4 yr old to skate their. It was almost like a right if passage... must come back to relive more memories!!!!

Don't buy into the bad reviews chez Vous is the bomb!! Where else is there a rink anyway?? And this one is old school in all the best ways possible-they make and serve fried chicken at the snack bar!! Go and have fun!

I LOVE this place. Everyone's really nice and it's super cheap. They only have regular roller skates there, which are MUCH more difficult, but it's always fun to try something new. I'll say again that the people here are AWESOME and this place is unbelievably fun. I had such a great time tonight.

rollerskating rocks! the good: going 'round in circles for a few hours for $10. the bad: teenagers zipping by you, reminding how much you suck at roller skating despite never falling down. the ugly: the top 40 hip hop / rap and only that.... (why dont kids listen to wu-tang anymore?!) this place would be 5 stars on the 21 plus nights. its kinda outta the way and in tha ghetto, but i felt safe with it being next to the policia station. (i took the buses 66 to 39 forrest hills then 31 to blu hill ave: much easier then i thought.) I hadn't been skating in 10 years but somehow i kinda rocked. the locals/regulars were quite impressive to watch. Only kinda bumping into me and my peeps everyonce 'n a while. no biggie...

Ok this place will ALWAYS be a Boston classic! HOWEVER! Charging 10 dollars per person even for parents who are UNABLE TO SKATE (foot injury) is crazy! I paid for four skaters! I understand that the community must help the business stay alive i get it but over charging your customers isnt the way to do it! No matter what this place still got the juice with me hence the 4 stars!

This place needs renovation, more lighting (dim and hazardous) and a deep cleaning. Bathroom is filthy, carpets are permanently stained and smell odd. I was tempted to toss my socks after a bit of skating. The extra star is for the enthusiastic boy working there. He does it all: hands out skates, interacts with customers, skates around and helps children as they fall and dangle on the sidelines.