Happy 10th B-Day Nick! Heelys -Review-

For years now {ruffly about 5yrs} my oldest {now 10} has been asking for Heelys...We never felt he was old enough to get them, and knowing that he broke his leg when he was two didn't helped.  Well this year I decided it was time to give in and let him have a pair!  He picked out his favorite pair, and waited by the door for a week waiting for them to come in.

When it finally showed up, he could not wait to get the box open!! You could tell it was them because of the special tape around the box with HEELYS all over it...I opened the box for him, and he pulled the shoes out, we figured out how to use the special tool to remove the inserts (to let you walk like a regular shoe) and then popped the wheels in. We didn't read the instructions yet, big MISTAKE! LOL... 

** Warning**
While these are great shoes for adults and kids alike, PLEASE read the instructions, read Heelys Safety Playbook, watch the video at General Heelys Skating Info and check out the Heelys General Guide.

He fell, and fell some more! Right on his butt! He was thinking he could just zoom around like they do on TV and that is not the case. He had to learn how to Heel Skate, no matter how coordinated you are, it still takes time!! It's a good thing they have training videos...so not long after he is able to get around a little better.

 While these shoes provide a way to have fun zooming about, they are also a great form of exercise....and with a video gamer, he need all the exercise he can get!  The colors, and patterns are super fun and fit every one's personality.  You can tell the stitching is sturdy and these will last for a while with all the wear and tear that he gives his shoes. Thanks to Heelys for getting my little man up and moving!  I guess with the next one I shouldn't wait so long to get them...There fun and get the kids outside and moving!  I would recommend these for any age (well maybe not under 5)...

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