Heelys Shoes

What could be better than the combination Heelys shoes bring you: roller skates and sneakers? Not a darn thing. If you can walk, you can roll with these casual shoes.

The wheels aren't permanently attached to Heelys shoes. You actually have to align them and put them in yourself the first time you wear them. They have heel plugs that you wear when you plan to be doing quite a bit of walking--not rolling. They don't take a lot of time or effort to set up, but don't expect to take the lid off the box, put the shoes on your feet, and then instantly take off into the wild blue asphalt yonder.

There's an online, step-by-step guide to putting the axles into the wheel wells at Heelys.com, and also instructions on how to get those wheels out once you're done skating for the day. Wheels need to be stored in a dry place, preferably in a Heelys bag.

Ready to roll again? The website tells you just how to remove those heel plugs, too. It's an extremely thorough how-to demonstration complete with large, clear pictures and written instructions. Wheel insertion and removal, as well as heel plug insertion and removal seem almost intuitive. However, when lining up the wheels, you'll need to apply more pressure than you expect to ensure that the axles have clicked into place.

Before you take off with your new pair of shoes, follow this quick tutorial to learn how to roll and stop:

• Find something or someone to help you balance.
• Choose the leg you'd like to lead with. It's usually your strongest one.
• Make sure your feet are put in line--one in front of the other.
• Point your toes up, shifting your weight to your heels. Have your friend pull you along or pull yourself along, depending on what you chose for balance.
• If you start to fall, simply put your toes down.

You now have the basics to making Heelys shoes work for you. Visit the site for more tips, or experiment on your own. Don't forget to wear your protective gear!

Heelys shoes are mostly seen on the feet of kids and young adults. However, they are also available for grown men and women. How's that for making your on-foot commute to work easy? It's tempting to skip catching a cab or navigating your own traffic jams in lieu of these roller skate shoes, though it may be harder to apply lipstick, drink coffee and eat a bagel en route that way.

Buying Heelys is surprisingly easy. You can grab a pair of Heelys shoes by finding a store that carries them via their website, Heelys.com.

If you can't find a store nearby, try Zappos.com or Shoes.com. They'll ship them too you faster than you can skate. As an added bonus, they often offer free or reduced shipping. The In-Line Warehouse has quite a selection of Heelys shoes, too, and you'll get free ground shipping by ordering from them.

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