FLANEURZ CIRCUS : FROM THE RING TO THE WHEELS, THE CIRCUS LEGACY OF ROLLER SKATING

The French detachable roller skates brand, Flaneurz, unveils the little-known historical connection between roller skating and the circus world. From the spotlights of the big top tent to the city’s cobblestones, roller skating has always been intrinsically linked to the circle, the wheel, and the ring, timeless symbols of the art of continuous motion.

Before becoming a sport or an urban hobby, roller skating was first a circus act, an incredible feat of balance and speed.

In the 19th century, artists quickly recognized the dramatic potential of roller skates, transforming simple gliding into a true performance art. On the circular ring of the circus tent, the very heart of the show, acrobatic skaters performed spins, daring lifts, and acrobatic figures, often on small rotating platforms only a few meters wide. Danger amplified the spectacle: skating became the embodiment of perpetual motion and mastery of risk.

This tradition endures today through artists who honor that heritage.

The Skating Pilar family, Jonathan, Solenn, and Rosanne, perfectly embody it. As fifth-generation circus performers, they carry on one of the most iconic circus acts: an acrobatic routine on that same small circular platform as their predecesors. Their performance, a blend of speed, strength, and absolute trust, revives the beauty and tension of the golden age of circus arts.

Yet the spirit of skating has not remained confined beneath the big top tent. With Flaneurz and Slades, that same energy now glides into the streets. By offering sneakers that transform into detachable roller skates, the brand bridges the elegance of walking with the freedom of rolling.

While the Skating Pilar celebrates the technical artistry of the circus, Flaneurz extends the circus philosophy of movement into everyday life: a stage of self-expression where every journey becomes a performance, a spontaneous dance step, a graceful escape.

Flaneurz comes from the will of four sneakerheads and wheel sports lovers, who wished to innovate in urban travel and soft mobility. After 3 years of R&D, the first product was launched in 2015: the detachable roller skates. 

Designed, manufactured and assembled in France, Flaneurz products offer total flexibility. On foot or on eight wheels, Flaneurz detachable roller skates allow you to assert your individuality.

The Flaneurz Clique is present in more than 80 countries, a community that continues to grow, for the pleasure of skating farther than ever.