What Parents Need to Know About Heelys

 

Heelys are shoes with one or more wheels built into the sole.

Heelys are popular with children (the average Heely wearer is 9 years old) and more than an astonishing 4.5 million have been sold worldwide.

Common sense says putting a wheel on a shoe may not be the safest thing, but now a report ithe the May/June 2009 Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association reports that wearing Heelys can actually cause changes in the way one walks – even if the wearer is not using the wheel to move.

In the case presented in the report, Heelys caused the body position to shift and change. The researchers concluded: The changes in the way the child walks in Heelys may have implications for long-term use with potential foot deformities and gait abnormalities.

 The researchers recommend limiting the use of Heelys and removing the wheel when the child is walking.

Please post your experiences with Heelys – good or bad.

Preventing Infection One Shoe at a Time

I cannot begin to tell you how many of my patients throw out their shoes when they find out their feet are infected with bacteria, warts or fungus.

Now there is an alternative. I recently tired the SteriShoe UV Sanitizer. With the SteriSHoe, you can kill off those nasty germs that live and breed in our shoes and boots.

The SteriShoe UV Sanitizer is a unique device that uses UV light to kill bacteria, fungi and viruses that breed in our shoes and boots!

Shop for Your Feet

Footwear That’s Good for the Sole

Yoga Stick-e Socks

 

Not all footwear is bad. Some is quite good. I recently tried Yoga Stick-e Socks and loved them.

They are designed for people who do yoga. The socks allow our feet to keep their natural shape while the sticky surface on their bottoms helps us “grasp” the mat or floor during difficult poses.

Getting High is in Your Heel

A new sandal lets you store your drink in your heel!

 

Disposable Soles

Some people like it barefoot, some like house slippers. For those that fall in the latter check out these Disposable Soles by Jun-Soo Choi. 

They come in a stand premade sticky. Just step on it and you’re off. Supposedly it’s a good way of maintaining hygiene and protects your feet.No mention whether it’s a one size fits all type deal but it’s an interesting concept nonetheless.

I would love to see these in health clubs! - Dr. Nirenberg