the present invention is directed to an apparatus for carrying in - line skates . the in - line skates have blades that include at least two adjacent wheels . the apparatus comprises a base member having a front , back and bottom . the base member defines first and second slots , each open to the bottom and extending from the front to the back . the first and second slots are each sized to receive the blade of an in - line skate so that the base member is substantially perpendicular to the in - line skate blades .