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How Heelys Rolled From Fad to Fortune to Revival
In this episode of Startup Stories with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna trace the wild ride of Heelys — the shoes with wheels that kids obsessed over in the 2000s. They dive into founder Roger Adams' original patent, the brand's peak at $40 million in sales in 2006, the safety controversy that slowed it down, and the quiet second act as a niche comeback. Along the way, they unpack what separates a one-hit wonder from a brand that survives its own hype cycle. Specific numbers, real product decisions, and a lesson about fads versus franchises. Perfect for anyone building something that might…
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