Vintage Nike RC Sports Roller Skates 1979–1981 Era Suede Sunlite w/ Original Box

Offered here is an authentic pair of vintage Nike roller skates produced under license by RC Sports during Nike’s short-lived roller skate era, approximately late 1970s to early 1980s.

Nike roller skates were only produced for a limited period and are no longer made, making surviving examples with original packaging increasingly difficult to find.

This pair features:

• Original tan suede Nike boots
• Black leather Swoosh detailing
• Sunlite plate
• Original Nike wheels
• Original adjustment tool
• Original “Authorized Nike Roller Skate by RC Sports” box

Boot Size: Men’s 11.5–12
Plate: Sunlite Size 8

These represent a unique chapter in Nike history — a rare crossover into roller sports during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Condition:

Vintage pre-owned condition with solid structural integrity.

• Suede remains solid and wearable
• Plates and trucks are secure
• Wheels rotate
• Minor cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Original box included with age-related wear visible

Please review all photos carefully for exact condition, details, and included components.

Collector Significance:

Nike licensed roller skates were produced for a limited window during the late 1970s to early 1980s. Compared with Nike footwear from the same era, surviving roller skate examples are much less common.

Finding a complete pair with original box and hardware is especially desirable for collectors.

Ideal for:

• Vintage Nike collectors
• Sneaker historians
• Roller skate collectors
• Display or archival collections
• Period-correct 1970s–1980s skate enthusiasts

Rarity / Highlights:

• Original box included
• Adjustment tool included
• Period-correct Sunlite plates
• Original Nike-branded wheels
• Not a modern reproduction

Shipping:

Will be carefully and professionally packed to help preserve the original box and contents.

Ships fully insured with tracking.

Offers welcome.