Sneakers on wheels for the first time saw the light in 2000. This light, unusual and comfortable children's shoes was created by an ordinary American citizen - Roger Adams. He often watched happy roller skating children and dreamed of prolonging this joy for a long time. So the idea came to him to make sneakers-rollers for children. The idea was simple, but brilliant.
To date, running shoes on wheels have become the basis for a new sport - stepping. Athletes demonstrate various tricks. However, this shoe is popular with children in everyday life, and with their parents.
Models.
There are several companies that manufacture and sell roller shoes. The most popular of them is the company HEELYS. Products of this brand are known in more than fifty countries of the world. Many buyers call it the highest quality and most diverse. The range is really wide. It presents models for children, women and men, for beginner athletes and professionals. The company also offers a large selection of types and types of soles, methods of fastening and lacing. Among children's models, classic flat-top sneakers-rollers are especially in demand.
Look at the wonderful model of sneakers for girls. An interesting bright color will interest every young lady
These shoes are sold with two wheels, caps and a key.
The following photo shows a pink and white model with an interesting finish. These sneakers combine extraordinary comfort, high quality and impeccable style. The price of such HEELYS shoes is about 5000 rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages.
Sneakers with a roller on the heel have both positive and negative qualities. We will consider them in more detail.
Advantages:
- Of course, the main advantage of shoes with wheels is the development of child coordination of movements. During skating, many muscle groups develop. This, of course, favorably affects the physical development of the child.
- The advantage of such shoes is that sneakers with rollers can not be removed. You can go to them anywhere - to shops, cinemas, children's cafes, etc., that is, to those places where you can’t go on skates.
- This is a universal shoe that can be worn as regular sneakers or rollers. This transformation is possible due to the fact that the sole has a specially designed hole for the wheels. As necessary, it can be closed and opened. For this, the shoes have universal plugs that make ordinary sneakers out of rollers.
- Children quickly adapt to this type of shoe. This applies to both young children and adolescents. Of course, we are not talking about performing complex sports tricks. But the child learns to ride smoothly on the road in just 5-10 minutes. By the way, the younger the children, the faster they adapt.
- Skating on roller skates evokes a good appetite and promotes sound sleep.
Disadvantages:
1. Sneakers on wheels should not be worn for a long time. This must not be forgotten in order to avoid the fatigue of children's legs.
2. You should ride on a more or less even, high-quality and safe surface.
3. Shoes are quite weighty, due to the docking of the sole with roller wheels.
4. It is necessary to remember about possible falls and teach the child to behave correctly.
How to choose?
It will not be superfluous to think about the weight of the shoes, especially if the baby is very small. For him, heavy boots will turn into quick fatigue of the legs. Because of this, he will be uncomfortable and the original shoes will not bring him any joy.
When buying sneakers-rollers, first of all, you should consider the age of the child.
It is recommended that a small child, as well as beginner skaters, choose sneakers on two wheels. This model is more stable. It will help to maintain balance and prevent falls. It is advisable to choose shoes with laces, as it fixes the legs better. Yes, and ride in it is much easier.
It is better to take one or two sizes larger. Otherwise, there will be discomfort during the ride. In addition, the baby will quickly grow out of small shoes.
As for the size of the sneakers, you should choose shoes solely in size, but with a small margin in length.
We can not say about the varieties of wheels. When choosing shoes for teens, you need to pay special attention to them. You need to know about the types of bearings used in the sole. For beginners, the best option would be ABEC 1-4. It allows you to adjust the speed. For more experienced, you can choose bearings with a higher ratio. Wheels can be ordinary - FATS and big size - MEGA. The latter are characterized by better interaction with the road. Also, their plus is that they withstand heavy weight.
For what age?
In fact, there are no age parameters. Today, there are models of shoes on casters, even for kids. It all depends on the child himself, on his skills. You can often see happy children on the street, 3-4 years old, in sneakers on wheels. Although experts do not recommend rushing to buy such shoes. The most suitable age is considered to be seven to ten years. By this age, children feel a balance and their coordination of movement is well developed. This will allow you to quickly navigate in the event of an unforeseen situation and to avoid the expected fall and injury. Also, musculature is quite well developed at this time, and children can easily support the weight of such shoes.
Some safety rules
Of course, any parent, first of all, cares about the safety of his child. This is especially true when choosing sneakers on wheels.
- Roller sneakers sold separately. Despite this, it is imperative to purchase additional protective equipment for them.This is, first of all, a helmet, knee pads and elbow pads, since these places are the most vulnerable during a fall. Using such equipment, the child will be under reliable protection.
- Before allowing a child to move independently, it is necessary to teach him to properly balance. After all, this is exactly the basis for riding shoes on wheels. The first time you need to help the baby. To teach him balance, you can use any supporting elements - walls, railings or fences.
- When the child is confidently on the wheels, you can begin to study the technique of riding. To do this, you can explain to him how to ride, or demonstrate by example. Of course, at first the baby is mistaken, but he cannot be punished. Otherwise, he may lose his desire to ride. In addition, you need to encourage the child for faithful movements.
- A large role is played by the place for skiing. It should be spacious, and the road should be flat and smooth. It is important that the site is located away from the carriageway.
- During the run, the toe of the left leg should be slightly raised. And the toe of the right foot should be easily repelled from the surface. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that two legs cannot be placed side by side. They must move, following each other.
