My daughter LOOOOOVES these heelys! She wanted ones the looked like converse and that weren't too bulky like the regular skate shoes. They do look a bit funny when she tries to walk on them with the wheels on...they make her sort of tip-toe but she takes them to the malls and grocery stores when I have to shop and wheels around. She loves them! They don't allow heelys at school, or I think she would never take them off! Great buy! We bought them about a year ago and they are still in really good condition. :)