Inventor of Heelys dies at 71

Roger Adams, the inventor credited with creating the popular wheeled shoe brand Heelys, has passed away at the age of 71. Adams' innovative design integrated wheels into the soles of shoes, allowing wearers to transition between walking and gliding. The concept quickly gained widespread popularity, particularly among children and teenagers, becoming a significant cultural trend in the early 2000s.

Adams' invention provided a unique recreational activity and a novel form of personal mobility that captured the imagination of a generation.