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Heelys are a brand under the company Heeling Sports Limited. They are notable for their similarity to inline skates.
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As of September 2005, some schools can have Heelys. These shoes are usually allowed but the removable wheels cannot be in place. [citation needed] With the wheels removed, the shoes function just like any other pair of shoes. Also, teens use them to skateboard due to their flat bottoms and good grip.
Some businesses; especially malls, discount retailers, warehouse stores, and grocery stores; find the shoes to be a problem and a hazard. [citation needed] Some children with the shoes use them in the crowded stores, thus creating a hazard to shoppers, a potential risks for falling and injury, and a problem for insurance in the store, even if they aren't at fault. [citation needed]
There are also alleged health issues. A few doctors - mostly back, leg, and foot specialists –are concerned about how long-term use of Heelys may affect the developing spine and muscles of children and teens. [citation needed] According to these doctors, the stance that children use to ride the wheels in the back of the shoes makes the spine flex against its natural curve in the lower back