We’ll Wheel

Each aluminum alloy sole is about one foot (35 cm) long and slightly convex on the bottom, less than œ inch (1 cm) thicker in the middle. At its front and rear are snap locks that firmly link it to any other rock and roll sole’s leading/trailing edge.

To join in the fun, buckle on a pair, hold a friend by the shoulders or waist and hook up to his or her soles. As you rock forward or backward together, a third person has a couple of seconds to lock on. The mass rocker keeps swaying as more join at each end. Finally, the 40th closes the gap and you’re a seven foot (2 m) radius, human wheel with leg spokes and two rims of soles. Amid screams and laughter, you all roll down the street.

The falling-in-love play it safe with a one-on-one swaying embrace, while the really adventurous lock their soles toe-to-heel, making a twenty man, narrow-rimed wheel.