# Heelys
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Daft Inventions | Rarity: Common
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# Heelys
Type: Trivia Card | Deck: Daft Inventions | Rarity: Common

Heelys are wheeled shoes with embedded heel wheels that allow wearers to transition between walking and rolling. Invented by Roger Adams in 2000, inspired by watching skateboarders while pushing his son in a stroller. The product became a cultural phenomenon in the mid-2000s before facing widespread commercial challenges.

Key facts:
- Company went public in 2006 during peak popularity, selling millions of pairs annually
- Widely banned in malls, schools, and airports due to liability concerns; emergency rooms reported thousands of injuries, primarily broken wrists
- Company filed for bankruptcy in 2009 after initial craze declined but product remains available today
- Sparked debates about classification as footwear versus vehicles
- Maintains cult following among nostalgic millennials and Gen Z users

## Trivia Questions

Q1: What inspired Roger Adams to create Heelys while he was pushing his son in a stroller?
A: Watching ice skaters at a rink

Q2: What happened to Heelys as a company in 2009 after their initial popularity declined?
A: They were acquired by Nike

Q3: Which locations commonly banned Heelys due to safety and liability concerns?
A: Beaches, parks, and playgrounds

Q4: What type of injuries were most commonly reported in emergency rooms due to Heelys accidents?
A: Broken ankles from landing wrong

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