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Thighabeetus t1_itsa66f wrote

Reply to comment by The-Brit in Moonwalkers give users a powered boost as they walk by geoxol

I’m old enough to remember Heelies, and how my friend got a pair, attempted to walk up the stairs in school, took a huge spill and split his face open

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A1sauc3d t1_itsh8mg wrote

Heelies were dope. And they probably still are dope! I had the kind with grind plates across the middle of the shoe, it was a blast. I should get me another pair…

That being said, heelies weren’t trying to be some ultra efficient transportation solution lol. They were just fun shoes meant for kids ;) afaik

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Thighabeetus t1_itshg98 wrote

Soap grind shoes!

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A1sauc3d t1_itshsxb wrote

That’s the ones! I knew they weren’t heelie brand but I couldn’t remember the name lol. They were so fun 😂

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PoutinePower t1_itstnc5 wrote

And that kids if you play Sonic Adventure 2 Battle and wonder what the Soap logo is, that’s what it is!

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Ok_Gift_9264 t1_itt17vu wrote

They still make adult sizes. My kid is old enough for some and I couldn’t help but check.

You can also go WAY faster than 7mph.

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talkingwires t1_itsiseq wrote

I'm old enough to remember when all the kids suddenly began sliding around the mall, and I learned through both observation, and asking my co-workers that the kids were wearing shoes called “Heelies.” I was curious about the shoes, but would never voluntarily ask one of the rolling packs, because politely asking a question is the quickest path to teenage scorn and derision.

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