Heeleys have been a hit trend few years ago, but now hardly anyone is cruising around town with them, besides Usher using them for dancing. However, there’s a new kid on the block to play with, when it gets released that is. It’s the motorized shoes from Treadways. Apparently the designer has entered them into the annual James Dyson Awards, and if successful could be put on the market. I sure wan to have a test run on these wheels.

Treadways’ founder Peter Treadway reckons they’re better suited as an alternative to using the car or bus for short-haul journeys. Well depends on the distance, but usually cycling would be a great option. Though, there’s no harm in zipping to the nearest grocery store for an ice cream using a zippy pair of lithium-polymer battery powered attachments that I can fold over my shoes. But I wonder what will happen if it goes crazy. Will I get carried around town like a crazy person?

[Treadways via Gizmodo]