They weren’t trainers, they weren’t roller skates, they were so much more.

In your Heelys, you could be walking along enjoying the sunshine until you needed to get somewhere, then onto your heel you lean and off you roll.

Parents were jealous of these even at the time, we pretty sure of it.

Where can I get some now?

I have no idea why these haven’t been adapted into some kind of ‘commute boot'(copyright Lou Boyd)  yet, but unfortunately they have not.

You can get Heelys in adult sizes, but it’s undoubtedly a brave look. If you do want to go for it though, knock yourself out!

(Hopefully not literally, do have a few practice runs in your front garden before you take to the streets)