Abstract: A pair of common roller skates are modified by replacing the normal metal casters with inflated or solid rubber tires which have braking means attached to the wheels on each of the roller skates. The shoe is attached as an integral part of the skate and balancing rods are provided to the rear portion of the skates. A control belt is worn around the waist of a person desiring to use the skates. The belt has various safety devices attached thereto and further has a bicycle brake lever with a hand grip which has attached thereto a brake cable connecting the brake lever to each of the brake drums on the skates. With this device a person using the skates can cause deceleration and eventual stopping of the skates.