You could walk in them like gym shoes, but if you rocked back on your heels the wheels emerged, turning them into roller skates. In the early 2000s, the company sold millions.
Category: Adams, Roger (1954-2026)
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Roger Adams Dies at 71; Invented the Rolling Sneakers Known as Heelys
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What Heelys, the Sneakers With Wheels, Taught Me About Momentum as a Child
The New York Times – Business:Heelys, the sneakers with wheels that were a fad in the 2000s, helped me form my first friendships. Recently, I decided to tap into that joy again.