Is It True About Those Heely Shoes In The Parks????

[FourFlans]

My poor 6 year old just got her heelies for Christmas (I confess she had to explain to me what they were) and there is no way she can cruise around fast enough to be a threat to anyone. So before we jump all over every child with these crazy contraptions on their feet why don't we try holding the parents accountable for letting their kids run wild all over the hotels and the parks! If it was my kid barrelling full tilt into other people she would definatley not be wearing them anymore in crowded places until she could learn to control herself.

 

[Robo]

Wonder if they are allowed in schools?

No, they are not allowed at WDW or in schools... just like SMOKING.

In other words, they are just EVERYWHERE, all the time.

 

[boomhauer]

My poor 6 year old just got her heelies for Christmas (I confess she had to explain to me what they were) and there is no way she can cruise around fast enough to be a threat to anyone.

I assure you, in a sea of people at Disney World, she most certainly could. Rolling over someone's hands who is sitting down on a curb for a parade. Running into a smaller child. Doesn't take a great amount of speed for either one of those things to hurt.

But admittantly, the real issue is with older kids, say in the 11-14 year old range.

 

[Tess'smom]

I know of three kids in my daughters school who have broken a bone because of Heely's since September. You have to wear helmets riding your bike and on roller skates. Why would you not have to wear one with these things? Kids fall backward easily because of the placement of the wheels. I don't need to worry about broken limbs on my WDW trips.

 

[We-Luv-Disney]

I see them everywhere. Sometimes the kid wearing them is going along at a slow steady pace and other times they are going flat out! It seem to depend on the parental control, just today at the super market there was a young lad that almost crashed into a shelve full of glass jars! Where were the parents you ask? They were shopping paying no attention to their son.

Heelys seem like a fun thing as long as they are used in a safe place, with some sort of parental supervision. And in my opinion WDW is way to crowded with way to may uneven surfaces to be a safe place for heelys.

 

[EpcotMatt]

I would love to be at the opening gates if security ever started enforcing the "no wheelies" rule. Can you imagine the tirades that parents would throw? Imagine, no wheely sneakers allowed, who carries an "extra" pair of sneakers in their bag to replace the wheelies, and who really packs extra sneakers on a trip to begin with? What exactly would the parents do at that point when the wheelies are not allowed in the parks.

 

[sPaRkLeSpAz]

heely's... the shoes with the skatey-mahbobs on the bottom? Yesss... I've seen them quite a few times, and I hope I never get plowed into by someone wearing a pair of them. /=

 

[DisneyGirl4188]

I would love to be at the opening gates if security ever started enforcing the "no wheelies" rule. Can you imagine the tirades that parents would throw? Imagine, no wheely sneakers allowed, who carries an "extra" pair of sneakers in their bag to replace the wheelies, and who really packs extra sneakers on a trip to begin with? What exactly would the parents do at that point when the wheelies are not allowed in the parks.

I imagine that parents would be directed to the nearest gift shop to purchase a new pair of shoes.

 

[boomhauer]

I would love to be at the opening gates if security ever started enforcing the "no wheelies" rule. Can you imagine the tirades that parents would throw? Imagine, no wheely sneakers allowed, who carries an "extra" pair of sneakers in their bag to replace the wheelies, and who really packs extra sneakers on a trip to begin with? What exactly would the parents do at that point when the wheelies are not allowed in the parks.

In a word - Tough.

Common sense says no skateboards or rollerskates are allowed. Heely's should be no different.

My wife bought a pair for our 6 year old, and I was mortified with her for it. I won't let him wear them. Call me Mr. Mean, but I'd rather have a kid with an attitude towards me than a kid in a cast.

 

[We-Luv-Disney]

I would love to be at the opening gates if security ever started enforcing the "no wheelies" rule. Can you imagine the tirades that parents would throw? Imagine, no wheely sneakers allowed, who carries an "extra" pair of sneakers in their bag to replace the wheelies, and who really packs extra sneakers on a trip to begin with? What exactly would the parents do at that point when the wheelies are not allowed in the parks.

Could you imagine a huge bin full of heelys at the park entrance This could be a great way for Disney to sell more shoes at the park!!

 

[JNSNJNT]

I would love to be at the opening gates if security ever started enforcing the "no wheelies" rule. Can you imagine the tirades that parents would throw? Imagine, no wheely sneakers allowed, who carries an "extra" pair of sneakers in their bag to replace the wheelies, and who really packs extra sneakers on a trip to begin with? What exactly would the parents do at that point when the wheelies are not allowed in the parks.

The wheels pop out and they can be worn as regular shoes.

My child just got them for Christmas and is still trying to figure out how not to fall on his butt Anyway, he will wear the shoes without the wheels to disney. He can only wear them outside in the neighborhood with every other Heely clad child!

 

[ukcatfan]

All parents out there; ask your pediatrician what they think of heelys. Ours rates them as worse than trampolines for injury risk. Not only are there risks from falling down, but there are risks to the foot, ankle, and knees from abnormal usage/positioning. If used as a play thing, they are not much different than regular skates. If you use them as a way to get around, get ready for some medical bills and possible permanent damage. I told my DDs no way b/c it is my job to look out for them while they are too immature to make informed decisions.

My DW's podiatrist says that he has a love/hate relationship with them. He hates seeing kids using them and causing permanent damage at such a young age, but loves the extra business. He especially warns athletes to stay away from them. He also feels the same way about flip flops, which is why DW was there. BTW, he does approve Crocs as long as they are used in moderation.

Kevin

 

[makinorlando]

I would love to be at the opening gates if security ever started enforcing the "no wheelies" rule. Can you imagine the tirades that parents would throw? Imagine, no wheely sneakers allowed, who carries an "extra" pair of sneakers in their bag to replace the wheelies, and who really packs extra sneakers on a trip to begin with? What exactly would the parents do at that point when the wheelies are not allowed in the parks.

It would not require new shoes - they just have to pop the wheels out of the bottom and you have regular sneakers.

 

[nyfinfan]

This is the 20th Heely thread started since last January. I haven't posted about it until now. What I haven't seen said is:

1. If Disney policy is "No Heely's" , than they should enforce it.

I'm sick of adults and children walking (or rolling) around believing that policy's are for other people but not for me. Disney is mostly to blame because they barely enfore their own rules.

2. Shouldn't these kids be wearing Helmet's if they're cruising around like they were wearing in-line skate's.

JMO

 

[Mono~rail]

2006 "10 Worst Toys" List

'Heelys': Danger Mixes With Fun

Heelys; a kid's dream, adult's nightmare

Crippling our Children the Heelys Way – And now in Adult models too!

 

[taximomfor4]

I think LOTS of heelies were under trees last week. My sister and I were out at a sports bar/eatery last week, and there were TWO families in there. BOTH had kids heelying all over the place while the parents ate and imbibed. Quite a few close calls, with the poor waitress trying to carry trays of 99 cent Happy Hour draft beers. I never cared one way or another about heelies but in the GF lobby last August, and lately in EVERY store and restaurant I go to, they are fast becoming a pet peeve.

Beth

 

[MarieA]

All parents out there; ask your pediatrician what they think of heelys. Ours rates them as worse than trampolines for injury risk. Not only are there risks from falling down, but there are risks to the foot, ankle, and knees from abnormal usage/positioning. If used as a play thing, they are not much different than regular skates. If you use them as a way to get around, get ready for some medical bills and possible permanent damage. I told my DDs no way b/c it is my job to look out for them while they are too immature to make informed decisions.

My DW's podiatrist says that he has a love/hate relationship with them. He hates seeing kids using them and causing permanent damage at such a young age, but loves the extra business. He especially warns athletes to stay away from them. He also feels the same way about flip flops, which is why DW was there. BTW, he does approve Crocs as long as they are used in moderation.

Kevin

I work with physical therapists and they said the same thing. They are going to cause many problems for these kids because of the awkward way you have to walk in them. I don't have kids young enough to want them but if I did, after talking to the PTs I work with I would have refused to buy them.

 

[nyfinfan]

2006 "10 Worst Toys" List

'Heelys': Danger Mixes With Fun

Heelys; a kid's dream, adult's nightmare

Crippling our Children the Heelys Way – And now in Adult models too!

Great post. Thanks for the links.

 

[heatherlynn444]

I was in Wal-Mart on Dec. 23rd (yes I know I am crazy) and there were people EVERYWHERE it was so crowded! So as I was walking across from one aisle to another, a boy about 11 years old comes flying by on those gosh darn things and almost knocked everything outof my hands, didn't stop to apologize, of course! I was just waiting for that kid to fall and knock over a display of something breakable and the parent who allowed him to use those things in walmart would have to pay. I think I have an evil streak...

 

[Tasmen]

I really do hate heelies. I find them a silly silly type of shoe. It doesn't surprise me to hear they rate higher than trampolines when it comes to child accidents.