Wheels on shoes makes moving much easier and faster. Heelys For Boys are shoes with built in detachable rollers in
its heel. The wheels of the shoes can be attached and detached easily to provide the user the functionality being sought. With the wheels on, these shoes also serve as somewhat a pair of roller skates, minus the hassle of the difficulty in maintaining proper balance while standing. The wearer can easily transform the shoes from a rolling pair to a regular pair of street shoes.
Heelys For Boys are manufactured like in line skates. The wearer can control the wheels through movements, having the back of the shoes touch the ground serves as its brake. These shoes allow users to do spins, to skate on a single foot and even to skate backward. They can perform different tricks done in what has been referred to as heeling, which has been taken from the shoe name. Among these are the basic or those performed while on the ground, then the grind which can be done if the shoes are equipped with nylon padding, stall on the other hand is a jump with a pause and the last is called vert which requires a ram.
According to users, these shoes are so versatile, there are inclusive plugs that can replace the wheels to make the shoes an ordinary pair when wearer don’t like to have the wheels on but like to wear the shoes just the same. With a complete package, the Heelys For Boys also come with a tool for removing the wheels from the heels. It also comes with a proper instruction manual to direct users on how to use the product. It is an innovative product that can be used as an alternative for skates. Users also said that this is more economical since you can have both a pair of skates and shoes in one purchase.
On the negative side, there are many reports that involved injuries resulting from the use of Heelys For Boys that is why it has been banned by several schools and institutions. The wheels on the heel are pointed out to be the culprit since using these without practice is quite dangerous as it can result to accidents and unwanted injuries or fractures; getting used to the pair of shoes can take a long time. The waiver included in the shoes that says the user is agreeing not to hold Heelys liable for injuries is also a turn off.
Taking both the pros and cons of Heelys For Boys, it would be wise to assess the user first. These shoes are safe without the wheels on but may be very hazardous for boys with the wheels attached. The incident reports on injuries are not something to be shrugged off easily. While these shoes may seem enticing and filled with wonderful possibilities when taken on an adventure, the safety of the children and even big boys must be given topmost priority. Thus, if kids are new to skating, they have trouble balancing and are very reckless, then this is not for them.
May 10, 2011
Shoes