The electric 'Rocket Skates' you’ve always dreamt of actually exist

You know those sneakers with the wheels built into the soles that you see kids rolling around on every now and then? Puh-lease. Heelys are so 2006… Welcome to 2016, a golden age when you can slap electric skates to your feet and zip around at speeds of up to 12 MPH. And best of all, they won’t spontaneously combust and burn your house down like a hoverboard will.

How much does it cost to get in on the action? Amazon is selling ACTON Rocket Skates in a variety of colors starting at under $400.

There are a few different models available, but here are the basic details:

World’s first smart electric skates
Can reach up to 12MPH with a range of 10 miles on a full charge
Download the mobile app and connect with the RocketSkates community
Battery charging time 2 hours
Fits men’s shoe sizes 6 1/2+ and women’s 6+. Ages 16 and up.

Here are three of the models you can choose from:

ACTON R5 Rocket Skates, Blue: $392.53 with free Prime shipping

ACTON R6 Rocket Skates, Red: $524.22 with free shipping

ACTON R8 Rocket Skates, Silver: $515.00 with free shipping

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Maren Estrada Deals Editor

Maren Estrada has been the Editor of BGR Deals since it launched in 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience testing more than 1,500 products, and reviewing a wide range of consumer electronics including mobile devices, smart home products, computers, and home appliances.

Previously, she was a leading consultant specializing in copywriting, product development, and new product launches.