Roller shoe

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The wheel of a Heelys roller shoe.

Roller shoes are shoes that have wheels protruding slightly from the heel, allowing the wearer to alternate between walking and rolling.

There are a number of tricks that can be done with them, including pop wheelies and spins. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

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