They all seem to roll around on their trendy sneakers with wheels, which I’ve just learned are called Heelys.

In the mall … through parking lots … in the library …

I’ve been seeing them for a while now, but I never realized how popular these things had gotten until yesterday. I spent no more than two hours in the mall and must have seen at least a half dozen kids glide by.

Actually, it looks like they make these silly things in adult sizes as well, but I’ve never seen anyone older than 12 wearing them.

Of course on their web site they say to always wear safety gear, but what kid would wear a helmet to the mall?

They seem like a pretty bad idea … guess that’s why they’re on the World Against Toys Causing Harm “10 Worst Toys” list!

Though, most kids seem quite skilled at it. They expertly glide and turn; they are in control.

Except for the little girl I saw in Marshall’s. She collided into a rack of clothing. She was probably the youngest I had seen, maybe six or seven, and clearly she wasn’t coordinated enough to be wearing them.

At least her mom reprimanded her. I hope she took the wheels away!