LNN Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 I found this through another group I belong to and it seemed like a great solution for my DS who still struggles with tying laces. He's old enough now that it's getting harder to find velcro straps in his shoe size, as most kids his age have mastered laces. So if you're in the same boat... http://www.u-lace.com/ DS goes through shoes every month (tho he denies using the toes of his shoes as brakes when he rides his bike - yet, the toes are always where the damage is...hmmm). So hopefully one pair of laces will outlast many pairs of shoes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EAMom Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) I found this through another group I belong to and it seemed like a great solution for my DS who still struggles with tying laces. He's old enough now that it's getting harder to find velcro straps in his shoe size, as most kids his age have mastered laces. So if you're in the same boat... http://www.u-lace.com/ DS goes through shoes every month (tho he denies using the toes of his shoes as brakes when he rides his bike - yet, the toes are always where the damage is...hmmm). So hopefully one pair of laces will outlast many pairs of shoes... there are also keens (come in versions that aren't sandals), teva's (they makes cool sneakers too), and some of the merrels that have that drawstring closure (is that what you call it?). There are probably other brands too. It's funny, I was having a discussion with my kids the other day how it is possible to (nowadays) have a normal existence and go your whole life without knowing how to tie shoes! Edited July 9, 2012 by EAMom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomWithOCDSon Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks, LLM! I might like some of the colorful ones myself for my run-around-town tennies! My DS, too, grew up wearing velcro shoes, and now because he has a wide toe box and narrow heel, he finds Merrills or Keens to be the most comfortable. But sometimes even those brands come only with tie laces. But with DS being hard to fit, it was getting to be a hard choice to make. We found these bungee-style laces a few years back; used to have to order them off the web, but now I've seen them in places like ######'s Sporting Goods and Target. They work well, even for "dressier," dark-colored shoes, and they're adjustable so as the shoes get worn and stretched out, he can tighten up the laces to keep 'em comfortable. So now we just buy DS whatever feels good, confident that I can change out the laces without a problem. No-Tie Bungee Laces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklemama Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 (edited) I'm glad I'm not the only one w/ this problem. Actually, I think DS could tie laces but he'd just rather have shoes w/ the bungee cord things and I lack the patience to sit and wait for him to tie shoes. I bought him a pair of lace athletic shoes this spring but it drove me crazy watching him fumble around tying them and they won't stay tied. I bought him a pair of Teva athletic/water shoes for summer, plus he always wears Keen sandals in summer. It is getting harder to find the bungee cords now that he's 8.5 and wears a size 4 shoe. Most Keens use the bungee and there are still some bungee athletic shoes. I find them on zappos.com. They have free shipping and returns and I have used them for quite a few years now. Just checked out the link. What a great idea!!!!! Edited July 9, 2012 by nicklemama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 We got a brand called lock laces that are bungee like. Glad to know of additional ones posted here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayzoo Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks, LLM! I might like some of the colorful ones myself for my run-around-town tennies! My DS, too, grew up wearing velcro shoes, and now because he has a wide toe box and narrow heel, he finds Merrills or Keens to be the most comfortable. But sometimes even those brands come only with tie laces. But with DS being hard to fit, it was getting to be a hard choice to make. We found these bungee-style laces a few years back; used to have to order them off the web, but now I've seen them in places like ######'s Sporting Goods and Target. They work well, even for "dressier," dark-colored shoes, and they're adjustable so as the shoes get worn and stretched out, he can tighten up the laces to keep 'em comfortable. So now we just buy DS whatever feels good, confident that I can change out the laces without a problem. No-Tie Bungee Laces I just bought two pairs of these. A set for kiddo and a set for myself (and hubby will want them too when he sees them ). At least in my opinion, with everything else we all deal with, mastering tying shoes seems so trivial and a wasted battle. Especially since I have ruined uncounted amounts of socks slipping my tied shoes on and I mastered tying them decades ago, I just don't untie and tie them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmighty Posted July 9, 2012 Report Share Posted July 9, 2012 Funny to see others with this issue. DS tied a shoe for the 1st time at age 12 1/2. Now, at 14, he finally has it mastered (but his technique is extremely atypical)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimaxwell Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) FUN FACT: Did you know that Albert did not learn how to tie his own shoelaces until he was nine, or thirteen? Edited July 10, 2012 by minimaxwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomWithOCDSon Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 FUN FACT: Did you know that Albert did not learn how to tie his own shoelaces until he was nine, or thirteen? Do you mean Albert Einstein? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momcap Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 DS8 is crazy picky about socks and shoes, and pulls his velcro so tight that after a few weeks of use the velcro straps break off. We had to give up on velcro shoes, but after attempting to teach him to tie laces I was about ready to send him out barefoot. Then I made a great find. In the senior health aids section at our pharmacy I got some weird curly laces that you just have to pull through and they hold tight. They were only $2, and they really held tight (a necessity for my boy who pulls his socks as high as possible so there are no wrinkles, and then needs his shoes as tight as possible so the socks can't move.) Anyway, you might find a similar product if you check the senior health stuff at your local pharmacy or department store. I love the multi-colour "laces" that you posted! I live in Birks, or I would have to order some for myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2alex Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks for posting! DS finally learned to tie his laces at age 9, but has always struggled with tying them tightly and not taking forever. Now at age 12 he usually just walks around with them untied. I think once they come untied, he's too impatient and embarrassed to tie them in front of others. Our school actually added a clause to their dress code for next year stating that everyone's shoes must be tied at all times and I suspect my ds may have had something to do with that! I'm going to order a set and see if this helps. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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