Heelys: The Comeback
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Heelys: The Comeback

"Wear your Heelys to escape your feelies."

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Heelys: The Comeback

The fresh air, the wind through my hair, traveling quicker than pedestrians walking by. Think I am talking about riding in my convertible? No, better. My Heelys. The OG of all shoes. Think back to grade school for a second. Remember the shock and excitement when your grade school squad discovered Heelys? Because I do, and it was the best day of my life. Shoes with wheels? I had never seen anything like it. My 13-year-old self was in awe. I immediately went out and bought the prettiest pair I could get my hands on because not only were they practical and time efficient but also stylish! Many trends go in and out throughout the years, including Heelys, but let me be the first to tell you, they are back in style! As Drake would say, it is "comeback season" for our beloved Heelys.

There are many reasons why Heelys are slowly making their comeback. The first being college students are lazy. Class is seven minutes away from your apartment? Skip class. It's raining? Skip class. Class is moved to a building half a mile away? Skip class. The laziness is severely hurting some people's grades. Heelys are your answer. Heelys cut travel time in half when maneuvering through campus. And when it is raining, the Heelys can hydroplane, which is dangerous but time efficient if done correctly. If every college student buys a pair of Heelys, grades will improve, professors will be happier and excuses for cutting class will cease.

Another reason why Heelys are on the rise is because of the practicality of the shoes. The can be used for literally every event. Have a wedding coming up and nervous to see your extended family? Do not worry; just put your Heelys on and skate away during cocktail hour. Want to be taller for a date but do not want the discomfort of heels? When Heelys wheels are inserted, it can add one to three inches to your height! That creepy guy at the frat party who just will not leave you alone? Heelys on, problems gone. For all of the guys out there wondering what Heelys can offer, think about how easy a pick-up game of street hockey would be! Just insert your wheels and snipe away. Heelys are the answer to all of your social problems.

Still not convinced about Heelys making their comeback? Let me leave with this last fact: College is hard due to the struggle of having money. There are no other shoes on the market right now that offer everything Heelys do in the price range between $25-80. So next time you are in need of new shoes, do not forget about our dear, old Heelys. In a year or two, I will be telling you, "I told you so."

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