Paul riedell biography

Riedell Skates

American skate manufacturer

Riedell Shoe Inc. was founded in Red Wing, Minnesota, United States, in 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]

s

In the s the company was operated by four grandsons of the founders.[4]

The company faced a supply-chain shortage issue due to COVID in that continued into , 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 Riedell continues to produce brands associated with Antik including Gumball toe stops, Moto bearings, and CIB wheels.

References

  1. ^Engberg, Emily. "Twin Cities Live Features Riedell Skates". Archived from the original on August 8, Retrieved August 7, : CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^Fedor, Liz (). "Olympic trip starts in Red Wing". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on August 5,
  3. ^Fairchild, Lori (May ). "ISI Profile: Riedell Skate Co"(PDF). ISI Edge. 9 (6). Dallas Texas: Ice Skating Institute: 18– ISSN&#; Archived from the original(PDF) on April 7, Retrieved November 18,
  4. ^Knieff, Sarah (January 21, ). "Riedell Skates: A family business helping Olympic athletes go for gold". Republican Eagle. Retrieved November 24,
  5. ^ abHenderson, Brooke (March 9, ). "Supply-Chain Turmoil Knocks Roller Skaters Off Balance". Wall Street Journal. ISSN&#; Retrieved June 24,

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