My boys are no pros by any means, but they've had tons of fun with Heelys. Heelys are lightweight athletic skate shoes with a wheel inside the heel. They are the only shoes with a single or double wheel in the heel that allows the wearers to go from walking to rolling simply by shifting their weight to their heels.
I received a pair of Heelys for review. I selected a pair for the boys to try since they both wear the same size. The only prior experience they have with wheeled footwear is when they've been rollerskating. I was curious as to how well they would do. Once we received the skate shoes, we had to flip a coin to see who would go first as both were immediately eager to try them.
Before even trying the shoes, I sat down with my sons and had them go through the informational tips and tricks on what and what not to do. I also printed out and went over the Responsible Skating Agreement with them, and we all signed it after being read.
I first let the boys go onto our street which is level and without any bumps or hills. I wanted them to get a feel for it before they tried any fancy maneuvers. At first, there were some moments when they seemed unbalanced or unsure of what they were doing. But after lots of practice, they are getting the hang of it. They are learning tricks and are becoming more sure of themselves. It's a fun way for them to exercise and it gets them outdoors to play.
Heelys can be worn when not using them as skate shoes. They can also be used as regular walking shoes. I recommend that Heelys not be used where specifically forbidden or where skateboards are not allowed.
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Cole has been dying for a pair of these! Love the No Bones Lo 7494 ;)
FAQ: They are great for first-time skaters because two wheels provide more stability and balance. Once the skater is ready for one wheel, the smaller training wheel can be removed. These models, however, DO NOT come with heel plugs or removal tools, and only come in sizes 13C to 8.
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I think my son would like the Pro Model 9201
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I would pick the megawatt 9203
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Brooklyn Hi #9208 in Pink
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Size 12 in mens is the highest size they will carry, it cost too much to do any special runs on size 13 and above and if you loose your wheels look inside the cavity of of the lost wheel, you'll find what replacement wheel size you'll need imprinted on the bracket.
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I would get my daughter the Street Hi 7482
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If your shoes are squeeky, Cleaning your wheels with some WD-40 or bearing lubricant will usually solve the problem.
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I like the Skate Rat 7498.
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I think I'd pick the Brooklyn Lo
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I learned that they have four different wheels, never knew that!
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I would get the Megawatt 9023 for my son!!
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My son picked the No Bones Lo!
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I learned that if they sqeak ( which is so annoying in normal shoes) that you can clean them with WD-40 to stop the problem, and that they have a convient store finder on their webstite so you can go and buy some.
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Foot Locker and Journeys sell them which are two pretty popular stores!
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I would want the Street Hi #7482 shoes
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I'd have to give my son the final say on this one but I like the Grind 'n Roll 7530. Cool!
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i would choose the black and pink one, the first one.
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My daughter would want the Brooklyn style skates
She's been bugging for these for 2 yrs
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You can not purchase Heely's on their website its informative only
Heely's are sold at Shoe Carnival and the finish line locally near me
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I would choose the Brooklyn Lo. thanks for the giveaway!
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