Shoes with Wheels?

I believe that the children in my class call them "Heelies" I know that you can find them in FinishLine shoe store and also in Woodfield Mall.

I work in a gymnastics gym and many kids "skate" through the halls with these darn shoes and i hate it. they are rude, and unsafe in my opinion. I also feel as though it is taking away from the excersice most kids get by skating instead of walking or running. Just adds to the childghood obesity problem in america i think. ALso, i dont think there has been enough research done on them since they are soo new, as to what long term effect this "skating" will have on the children's ligaments from over use and extension of the knees. As if you couldnt tell, i cant stand these shoes, i hope they are long gone by the time my daughter is old enough! hope this sheds a little light on other aspects! good luck!

they are called heelies(?SP) and they are horrible. they were on all the lists as the most dangerous toy of 2006. most schoolks wont allow them. the problem is that they make children think that skating is as safe as walking, most do not wear safety gear while using them so the accident rate is high. my stepson has them and they are the most annoying things on the planet. but its not my call to take them away, he is just not allowed to use them out with us anymore. its not just unsafe for the child, but for other people who get run into. the safer way to go is to get skates or roller blades, so that all skating is done under safe conditions.

They are called Heely's, and you can check them out on the internet. Both of my children have them and yes they would be okay for your five year old. My daughter is 8 and my son 11, but they have both had them for several years. We even have bought them as a birthday gift for my nephew and he is now 3 and he loves them. He was tring to wear my son shoes every time we had went over there, so I figured that it would be safer to get him some at least in his own size.
I hope that helps?
~D.

They are called heelies (spelling might be wrong). There is along wheel in heel of the shoe that can be popped out so that they can be regular shoes. They can be found in most sporting goods store (sportmart I know because that is where I got my son's). They run anywhere from $50 - $100 depending on style. There are a few other brands out there that may be a little cheaper but $69 is about the going rate for them.

In my opinion, she is a little young for them. If she can rollerblade with no help on regular blades, then she may have the coordination for them. It takes practice because of how you have to position your feet to really make them work well. My son received a pair when he was 9 and it took him about 2 weeks to really get good at it (he plays travel baseball, travel soccer and is a wrestler -so he is athletically inclined and he was frustrated for the first few days) My other son who was 6 at the time also received a pair and after one try, didn't want anything to do with them (he also is incredibly athetically inclined so coordination isn't a major problem with him). You have to gauge you own daughters ability and how easily she get frustrated.
Safety? I look at them about the same as a rollerblade. The fall if they hit a rock or crack in the sidewalk but usually catch themselves because they can use their toes. My son only really fell once and he is on his third pair of the shoes.

The kids do have alot of fun with them, they are not allowed in schools and the kids get yelled at in stores too sometimes.

Good luck!

S.

These "Heely" shoes are pretty cool, in my 8-year-old's opinion. (we don't own a pair though!) They are allowed to wear the shoes to school and then "click in" the wheel part when it's time to go home. I gotta say, the kids that I've seen with them on are REALLY GOOD with skating on them. I'm amazed! They do seem like they make for a faster trip to wherever a kid needs to go, but they can be a complete nuisance, too! We were at a church this past weekend for a concert, and a little girl - who looked to be about 5 - had a pair on. She was zipping in and out of the aisles, between people, and simply being rude with her bit of carelessness. This was done while her father was on the cell phone...so I guess there's some sort of "etiquette" that nees to be taught, too. Kids will be kids, I know...I guess I'm getting old! Anyhow, they ARE the new fad, and all the kids have 'em!

I've seen small kids (probably around 5) to bigger kids (13) wear these shoes. I am sure if you do a search in Google/Products for shoe wheels you'll find a lot. If they are safe? Not sure about that...just yesterday at Costco a kid (around 10) fell into the isle at the store And I am finding that the kids skate on by not paying attention to where they are going and practically run into (that's just a personal complaint).

They are called Heelys my daughter is eight and has them...Yes I think a five year old would be fine we got ours at Mc Sports. She may have a hard time getting used to them. My daughters fell backwards a few times in the kitchen the first day but within hours they get the hang of them. My friends two boys eight and five have them as well and do great with them also. I feel my daughter can get hurt on her bike or by climbing trees I cant protect her from everything and the kids all LOVE these shoes!

All the kids in my neighborhood have them. The youngest is 5 and I will be (trying) to get them for my daughter this year (she will be 6). I have tried them (borrowed from one of the older kids) it is hard to do it because you basically have to run and then skate for a bit...its fun.

I've seen them online, and in the middle of the mall. The smallest size I have seen is 13...dont know if that is too big for your daughter. They run about 45-75...depending on where you purchase them.

Good luck

Heely's ~yup, they have been popular for a while.. and holding pretty strong.. for boys and girls..
safe..as much you control them.. they dont have to roll, you can switch them shoe so its a normal tenny.. my son has em' and hes 8!~
look on shoes.com they have several types ~dicks sporting, nordstroms carries them..
have fun.. and enjoy your family time.. very precious
s

Hi, I seen a consumer alert on these shoes-skates. You can fall flat on your back and hit your head. My nephew (10 then) bought these skates in Florida on vacation and wore them at Disney and he did the exact thing that the Consumer Alert was talking about. I know many kids have them and do fine, but just be aware.

T.
Mother of 10 mo old twins and a 3 1/2 yr old.

Hi there,

My son is six, and he is begging for "heelies." They are gymshoes w/ one wheel on the back end. I think they are A. for older kids, and b. completely obnoxious. I know in our school system, they do not allow you to wear them. They can also be used as regular gym shoes when the heel is not in place. It takes a bit of balance and coordination to use them. I can't stand it when kids wiz by me wearing them.

Hope that helps. I don't mean to sound so rude about it, but I truly can't stand them.

Healy's. You can get that at sporting good stores. My 6 year old wants a pair but, I don't think he is coordinated enough! :)

Hi the shoes on wheels are called Wheelies. I got a pair for my nine year old son. I found them at Sports Authority. I paid $69.00 bucks for my son for his birthday. Now that he has them he rarely uses the wheel parts on his shoes. Five years old may be a little young for these but the kids can only go as fast as their skills will let them.

Take care!

My husband and I were just talking about Heeleys yesterday. Apparently he heard that there are alot of writst and arm injuries due to them, which makes total sense. Kids (especially young kids) should be wearing protective gear while rollerskating and with Heeleys you dont cause you are always ready to skate. Personally I think 5 is too young. My son is 3 1/2 and is asking for them, he will not be getting them any time soon.

Hi, my name is A.. They're called Healies, not sure of the spelling. You can find those usually at sporting goods stores. My niece has those, and once she learned to skate on them she became a pro. It didn't take her long. They're expensive though. Hope this info helps!

My personal opinion about the "heelys" is that they are unsafe, no helmet, no wrist guards, etc. Also, some have been recalled for safety issues. They are also very annoying when kids are "skating" throughout stores, etc. As a M., use your best judgement.
Good luck!

Our now 6 year old son started begging for Heely's when he was about five. The sizes are such that they are probably really meant for slightly older kids as I think the smallest is 12 or 13. That said, we got them for him this spring. He only tried them once and was so freaked out he announced he needed to be older before giving it another go. To try and encourage him, I went and got some for myself...and they are tough. If your little girl is pretty coordinated and not easily discouraged, then it might be ok (especially if she's got big enough feet). Otherwise, maybe hold off a bit. They're not cheap...about 50-70 bucks. They sell them at Sports Authority and at Dicks Sporting Goods. Make sure to get the full complement of protective gear too, while you're there...helmet, wrist, knee and elbow guards...she will fall, that's a given...how badly it hurts depends on how well protected she is.

Good luck!

I've noticed that a few people have been comparing these Heelys to rollerblades and I have to add my comment in - please, please, PLEASE - at the very least, when children are learning with these types of things, put a HELMET on them!

When I decided to learn to rollerblade (having only used rollerskates before) about six years ago, I inquired about the safety equipment needed for a beginner. I was given wrist and knee protection and assured that I did not need a helmet, as most times people fall forward when falling while on rollerblades. That said, I went out in my neighborhood and was coming down a hill and fell... backwards. Those wrist and knee supports didn't do squat for my head.

I cracked my skull, spent five days in ICU and was shades away from them having to drill and drain my skull. It was touch and go in the first couple of days and I got VERY LUCKY. After five more days in a regular room, they finally released me, albiet a little reluctantly.

As a result of the injury, I now have a diminished sense of smell (my olfactory nerve was crushed due to the swelling and that is not expected to heal), and have seen difficulties in a variety of tasks, from my ability to multitask, to my ability to make conversation in person. While my brain is slowly compensating for the injury, it takes a long while for the brain to heal fully. I also cannot remember the first two days of my life after the accident.

These types of toys can be great fun for the kids, but also very dangerous. Please keep your kids safe everyone!

Okay, I'll hop off my soapbox now.

I think 5 is a little too young. My 12 year old niece has a pair, and she has had some minor injuries from using them. She sold her first pair to her friend, and not even a week later, he friend had broken her arm because she fell when she was "skating"
I really hope the fad on these wears off, and my boys never show any interest in them.

The most popular ones out there are Heely's. You can get them in sporting goods stores. My daughter got her first pair when she was 8 and had a bit of trouble at first, but then got them with no problem. She is now on her third pair (boy do her feet grow fast!) I see kids all the time rolling around on them...I guess it is all about how coordinated your daughter is. Good luck!

They are called heeleys. I know that Famous Footwear does not have them, and neither does Payless. I cant remember what stores have them. My kids dont have them still but want them. I would do a google search or check Ebay.

S. Bailey CLD
Aurora
www.tendermomentsdoula.com

Heely's are fine for kids, but they should not be worn in school. As a teacher, it causes a HUGE distraction during the day!

Called heelies. you can get them at m c sports. wheels on the back come out and they can be worn as regular shoes. our 8 year old lives in them. i want a pair!

Yes, they are called Heely's and yes they are very popular. As a physical education teacher, I think that 5 is a little too young. I would be concerned about her coordination. And her ability to "skate" safely on them. Also, like many others have said they are not allowed in schools and some stores. I do see lots of kids using them and almost running into people or things.

Hi, I saw an advertisement on tv called HEELY shoes with the wheel under the heel of the shoe. I do not know anything about them but I think it was heely.com

Good Luck

P.