When Heelys first came out in 2000, the world fell in love with the fun new trend. Although Heelys may not get as much publicity nowadays, they’re still a popular choice, and the Heelys brand has ...

A few recent news items got us to pay a bit more attention to Heelys, the sneakers fitted with wheels in the soles that allow kids to zoom around smooth surfaces with out changing into roller skates.

You probably know what Heelys are even if you’ve never heard of them: They’re the sneakers with wheels in the heel, the ones that allow kids to transition from a walk to a roll with unnerving ease.

Heelys are a really fun way for kids, teens and young adults to get around and get a bit of exercise, too. The versatility of these sneakers means that you don’t need to buy a pair of roller skates in ...