Abstract: An in-line skate cover comprising a web, formed to surround the wheels of the skate on a bottom, front and two side portions; and a tread on said bottom portion of said web, being provided with a high stiffness to resist bowing between adjacent wheels of the skate. The in-line skate has a maximum cross sectional dimension at a position above the wheels smaller than a cross sectional dimension through an axis of the wheels, further comprising an inelastic drawstring in a conduit formed on an upper edge of said web, for constricting an upper aperture of said web at said position above the wheels. An elastic strap is provided extending over a rear upper portion of a hind wheel of the in-line skate. The cover has an open rear portion, and easily accommodates skates of differing sizes. The cover is adapted to be held in wrapped condition around an anatomical body portion, to provide protection and/or support.