The On Wheelz are exceedingly simple skate platforms, developed by French company Flaneurz, that are designed to work for casual shoes. The system comprises a sneaker with step-in hardware built into the toe and heel sections of the sole, and a platform with toe and heel hook setups. This setup allows you to step in and lock into the platform, giving you the ability to roll and glide . You can easily detach yourself from the platform in seconds.
What's interesting about the On Wheelz is that they are compact enough to be thrown into a backpack or a desk drawer. Portable and lightweight, they excellently epitomize the ethos of modern urban mobility.
In terms of their performance, they are designed in such a way that they can be used for regular mobility or for recreation, and are just as good for skate tricks or skate dancing as they are for getting from Point A to Point B.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sneaker-compatible Skates
- Opportunity for sneaker and skate companies to collaborate on creating innovative, versatile skate platforms that can be easily attached and detached from sneakers.
- Portable Urban Mobility
- Potential for the development of compact, lightweight skate platforms that can be easily carried and provide a convenient mode of urban transportation.
- Multi-functional Skate Platforms
- Opportunity to design skate platforms that cater to both recreational use and professional skate activities, offering versatility to users.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Footwear
- Footwear industry can explore creating specialized sneakers with built-in step-in hardware for attaching skate platforms.
- Sports and Recreation
- Sports and recreation industry can benefit from the development of innovative skate platforms suitable for skate tricks, skate dancing, and regular mobility.
- Urban Mobility
- Urban mobility industry can explore incorporating compact, portable skate platforms as a convenient transportation option in urban areas.
