So, I was recently given the opportunity to test out some Heelys. If you didn't know, Heelys are shoes with wheels. When I decided to order the shoes I thought, I bet my three year-old would love these! Contrary to my preliminary thoughts, I did not find Heelys in a toddler size. Okay, so maybe three is a bit young to be coordinated enough for shoes with wheels. Hmm. I've already committed myself to testing some shoes, so...guess who's testing some shoes? Yes. Me. Mom. On wheels. This could be interesting (and laughable).
Needless to say, I ordered the shoes in my own adult size. I was surprised at the selection available. There are colors and styles to fit about any personality. And a nice thing about these shoes - they're versatile. The wheel comes out and you can simply wear them as an everyday street shoe. The wheels are very easy to install and remove. So, I got my shoes, and they are pretty cute! I do have a chubby foot, though and would prefer a wider width. They also aren't very deep, meaning that I feel like my heel should go in farther. But overall, they were pretty comfortable. Let's wheel!
Okay, so that didn't last very long! I have to admit, as an adult in my thirties, I just don't have the coordination that I used to! I honestly couldn't do it. Now, I will say that I didn't try overly hard because I recently found out that I'm pregnant with my third child...so, I really didn't want to risk falling on my face! Unfortunately, I will have to stick to using these as an everyday street shoe. I think these are great for a kid, not so practical for your typical adult. I should have gotten them for my 10 year old nephew. He probably would have loved them! If you want to try out some cool wheeled shoes, but fear that you lack the coordination, Heelys does offer a tutorial,
Skate 101. I will be enjoying my Heelys sans wheels!
Disclosure: I received no monetary compensation for this review. I received a product sample for the purpose of my review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Okay, so that didn't last very long! I have to admit, as an adult in my thirties, I just don't have the coordination that I used to! I honestly couldn't do it. Now, I will say that I didn't try overly hard because I recently found out that I'm pregnant with my third child...so, I really didn't want to risk falling on my face! Unfortunately, I will have to stick to using these as an everyday street shoe. I think these are great for a kid, not so practical for your typical adult. I should have gotten them for my 10 year old nephew. He probably would have loved them! If you want to try out some cool wheeled shoes, but fear that you lack the coordination, Heelys does offer a tutorial, Skate 101. I will be enjoying my Heelys sans wheels!
