Originally Posted By ssWEDguy I gotta tell you -- what moron invented those hidden wheeled shoes for kids, and what manufacturing concern has the guts to make them, and put them on sale? All they are is a way for people to effectively ride a skateboard where they clearly wouldn't be allowed to otherwise. Can these things be considered safe for use in general public? Walking up or down stairs in shoes with wheels on them? C'mon.... ------------------------ Now -- in the spirit of open-mindedness -- I am willing to listen to anyone who might suggest what "pluses" these shoes have to offer. I myself can't think of many.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Admin -- Before you move this to the World Events section -- the reason this post is here is because I have observed these things at WDW several times over the last few days. WDW CM's -- what is the official company stance on these? Are CM's supposed to be notifying young guests and their parents about these?
Originally Posted By Labuda I think they're just something fun for the little ones. I don't think, though, that I've EVER seen an adult with these shoes. Do they even make them? Anyhow, they don't really bother me - it's their occupants that get on my nerves! lol
Originally Posted By u k fan If they're the ones where the wheels fold into the sole then yes we do have them over here. They're basically so that you can ride them to places where you couldn't then wear skates like shopping malls etc. It saves you having to cart 2 pairs of shoes around. And no I've never worn them, but I don't mind them if they're used as intended!!!
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I would rate them as dangerous. I've seen kids scooting down the aisle at the grocery store only to run into someone at the end of the aisle. I've watched kids scoot out into the street on them. Sidenote: Publix is introducing a kids shopping cart with a built in television. Pay $1 when you get the cart and the kid can watch one of his favorite movies while you are shopping. Why didn't I think of that?
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I want a pair. I'm jealous of today's kids who get to have 'em. That would've been a blast when I was younger! Heck, it'd be a blast now!
Originally Posted By dixielandings I think their great I wish they made them in a size 11 I would bet I could get to about 20 MPH coming down the hill from the Land Pavilion oh well I guess that's why they don't make them in size 11 the last thing needed in the world is a 200 pound 45 year old man trying to break a land speed record in EPCOT
Originally Posted By stagemomx3 My boys love their Heelies! No they don't make them in adult sizes, my 10 year old dd is upset about that. They are more like wearing roller skates, than riding a skateboard. Pluses for them, other than that they are fun? I can't really think of any.
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey I've seen them at WDW on several occasions, but I've never seen any of the kids wearing them flying around like they're on rollerblades or a skateboard. All the kids I've seen wearing them are moving at about the same speed as I am walking. I'm more concerned with the stroller nazis who'll take out anyone who dares to get in their way then these skateshoes.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 They are banned in our school district - kids cannot wear them to school.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl Our schools too and most of the malls in our area have banned them too. I won't let my 9 year old have them She's not too happy about it.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros As for the safety thing on stairs, the wheels are in the heel of the shoes, so when waking up stairs, that part barely even touches (check it out the next time you walk up stairs). For the way down, it just seems like they're going to fall. I think they are really annoying, because the kids using them tend to go out in front of their group, while moving along, and take laps around other groups and stuff. If they just wheeled along with their groups, I would have no problem, but it seems like they think that the shoes are giving them extra rights to bug other people. Hopefully some of the stamped cement will get to them.....
Originally Posted By alexbook I don't think they're allowed in the parks, but it's one of those rules that's next-to-impossible to enforce.
Originally Posted By Labuda "I'm more concerned with the stroller nazis who'll take out anyone who dares to get in their way then these skateshoes" Amen to that, Sister Nikki!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Wow!!! They ARE available in adult sizes. I'm getting some before my next WDW trip. They will be GREAT at Epcot. Beware, stroller Nazis... <a href="http://www.heelys.com/newstyles.aspx?gender_id=1" target="_blank">http://www.heelys.com/newstyle s.aspx?gender_id=1</a>
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden Sorry to steal any anti-stroller thunder, but I'm thinking a pair of these behind my double-wide is going to make getting around the parks a pure joy.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>I gotta tell you -- what moron invented those hidden wheeled shoes for kids, and what manufacturing concern has the guts to make them, and put them on sale?<< Some moron who is now on his way to the bank I am telling you!! I *HATE* those darn shoes. I am sick and tired of having to dodge kids on those darnb wheeler sneakers everywhere I go.. Disney, the supermarket, Target... ANYWHERE. It's just another way for kids to roll along instead of walking to burn the fat.
Originally Posted By Lake Nona >> Publix is introducing a kids shopping cart with a built in television. Pay $1 when you get the cart and the kid can watch one of his favorite movies while you are shopping. Why didn't I think of that?<< Won't be long, if you turn the channel, there is a piece of gum on the tv or damged channel tuner. >>It's just another way for kids to roll along instead of walking to burn the fat.<< In just a few years, these kids may be drafted into The National Hockey League.
