Vintage Globe No. 36 Adjustable Roller Skates with Leather Straps & Skate Key – 1940s–50s

Description :
A nostalgic pair of vintage No. 36 roller skates by Globe Skate Corp. from Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. These metal, adjustable-length clamp-on skates were designed to strap over a child's shoes, featuring classic red leather toe and ankle straps, red hubbed metal wheels, and the original skate key. Measuring 3" x 8 ¾" x 3 ½" each, these skates reflect mid-century American craftsmanship. The skates show age-appropriate wear and rust, particularly on the wheels and adjustment hardware, but remain a complete, display-worthy pair. Ideal for vintage toy collectors, industrial decor, or historical display.

Era: 1940s–1950s

Style: Mid-Century Americana

Technique: Die-stamped steel with rolled edges, riveted leather straps, screw-adjustable length

Tools Used: Metal press, rivet gun, leather punch, stamping die, and skate key

History: Once a staple childhood toy for postwar American kids, these clamp-on skates reflect an era before modern shoe-integrated roller skates.

Manufacturer / Maker: Globe Skate Corp., Menomonee Falls, WI, USA

Measurements: 3" W x 8 ¾" L x 3 ½" H (each skate)

Suggested Weight: 4–5 lbs total

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension: 10" L x 6" W x 6" H

Music: Swing or early rock ’n’ roll – think “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley & His Comets

Item Number : P15747

Category : Collectibles

Brand : Globe Skate Corp., Menomonee Falls, WI, USA