Yesterday, I took a box of mending I needed my mom to help me with. The box I used was from a pair of Heelys and my brothers went wild with the thought that I brought them a pair of these half gym shoes and half roller blades. When I opened it to reveal pants that needed a hem and a dress that needs to be brought in, they were highly disappointed. I can understand why because when I received the shoes in the mail I had a similar excited reaction.
In fact weeks before they arrived on my doorstep I was out for a run and I scurried past two teenage kids with Heelys on. I remembered thinking to myself it would be awesome if these shoes were made for adults. And then – BAM! They are! Heelys makes shoes for children and adults!
So now, the question of the hour… How are they? I won’t lie, the first couple times around the driveway I looked like an idiot. With a wheel only on the back it is a tricky balancing act, that often has you convinced you are about to do a back flip or face plant. But once you practice a little bit the movements get easier and then they get fun! You can also pull the wheel out and use the shoes as normal every-day sneakers. (I filmed my first attempts, but they are so ridiculous looking that I won’t subject you to that!)
Gift idea for the hard-to-shop-for person on your holiday list? I’m thinking Heely’s should top that list! I know my brothers 21 years old to 10 years old would love a pair of these. Well, and my 18-year-old sister would be all over a pair of her own as well.
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News to me! I didn’t know they made these for adults. I can see soo many younger people in 20s and 30s loving these. Excellent gift choice for many!
I have a pair and they are so much fun (once you stop wobbling)
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I had no idea they made Heely’s for adults but they always look so fun for the teens and kids. I think I’d even give them a shot, I’m sure I’d make a fool of myself at first but once I get the hang of it I’ll be like a superhero!
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I would totally do a face plant if I put these on but I do remember seeing a lot of posting about adults wanting a pair when they first came out and were only available for children.
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I used to want a pair of these SO bad. It’s still darn tempting. But I think maybe I’ll stay off them and keep the idea at the back of my head for my nephew, who’s already in men size shoes. He’s going to be 12 next year and I think these would be a great gift for him!
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Hmmm. I can’t catch up with my kids as it is, this would make them that much faster. Let me think about it… Maybe not. I probably need Heelys to catch up with my kids
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I’m not sure I’m coordinated enough to manage these….but I’d sure have fun trying!
Those are so cute. I totally want a pair!
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I remember there were some platform sandals out with 4 wheels that would pop out with the push of a button… this must have been the late 70′s or early 80′s. I wanted the *so bad*, but my mom wouldn’t go for it.
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