Cheap Heelys
A Heely is essentially an ordinary shoe (trainer, sneaker), except
that in their heels, the shoes have a single wheel embedded in
the sole. Thus, the wearer can walk, run, or - by shifting their
weight to their heels - roll. Advanced Heelys users can perform
tricks such as soft braking, which is the process of lowering
the front section of rear foot, gently, to increase friction and
slow to a stop.
The wheel can easily be removed from the shoe, which may be done for comfort
reasons or for reasons of practicality or security. Generally, 'Heeling' is considered
a form of skating, and as such is usually forbidden in schools, malls and other
enclosed public spaces.
The fad has slowly been gaining popularity over time, with
two million Heely users in March of 2006. Once mastered, the
shoes are a much more efficient way to get from place to place
than walking, and offer a new alternative to bicycles, skates,
or other alternate transportation in urban areas.
When worn daily, it typically takes about a month to master the shoes. The basics,
wheeling in a straight line, can be easily learned within a few minutes. More
advanced moves, like 360's, 180's, aerial trickery and the like require focus
and persistence to attain.
After Heeling Sports Limited purchased Soap on September 25, 2002, HSL started
incorporating grind plates into new models of Heelys, increasing the versatility
of the shoe and allowing for a new variety of tricks. |
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