# Hybrid Roller Skates These Wheeled Shoes Allow Users to Walk, Skate or Glide to Their Destination By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-shoes References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/08/adult-wheelies-walk-wing-shoes-skate-shoes.html) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/walking-skating-shoes) A California-based company recently launched an Indiegogo campaign for a stylish pair of wheeled shoes that provide a quick and easy way to reach a destination. While [roller blades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-x-heelys-sneakers) are nothing new, these [hybrid sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex) allow you to alternate between walking or gliding without ever changing your footwear. The revolutionary shoes are called 'Walk Wing' and they provide a fun way to cruise around the city in style. The shoes are designed to allow the user to alternate between running, walking or skating. The shoes are equipped with four wheels that can be activated with just the flip of a switch. To control the speed of the shoes, simply use the durable built-in heel brakes. The ingenious wheeled shoes thus provide a quick and easy way to travel to your destination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Shoes:** An opportunity to create and innovate on footwear that blends multiple functionalities for convenience. - **Multi-functional Footwear:** A market for shoes that can switch between different modes of transportation while providing comfort and style. - **Innovative Roller Skates:** An avenue for innovation in the roller skate industry by integrating new and advanced features for better performance and user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear:** This industry can explore and develop hybrid shoe designs that incorporate wheels for varied transportation options. - **Sports Equipment:** Manufacturers can develop a new range of roller skates with advanced features such as switchable wheels and built-in heel brakes for enhanced performance. - **Urban Mobility:** A sector where the development of multi-functional shoes that cater to different modes of transportation will find increasing demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md) - [Motorized Electric Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollwalk-electric-roller-skates.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Walking Assistance Roller Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-roller-skates.md) - [Motorized Inline Skate Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escend-blades.md) - [Lightweight Gliding Walker Boosters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-aero.md) - [Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-rollerblades.md) - [All Terrain Electric Skis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skwheel-one.md) - [Electric Inline Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmosgear.md)