Lock Laces - can you lace them up as tight as you want?
1731106
If you like them nice and tight you can lace them up while they are off your feet, That way when you slip them on they will be nice and tight, FYI though the instructions say you are suppose to lace them up while they are on your feet, That way they will conform more to the shape of your feet, I didn't read the instructions and I installed them with shoes off and when I did slip into them they were tight and hurt like hell.
1731107
Yes, and tight laces prevent achilles problems too! (see Treat Your Own Achilles Tendinitis if you already have it).
1731108
NO! THESE DO NOT LOCK! THEY LET THE LACES PULL RIGHT THROUGH! THE CLAMP IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH AND IS POORLY MADE SO IT DOES NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED! But who is going to send them back, it costs as much to send them back as they cost. The seller is a shyster.
1731109
The bundled laces are elastic, which is a problem. No matter how hard I tried tight them up, they just can't provide enough support to fasten the hiking boot (Salomon X Ultra Mid 2 GTX). I ended up using just the lock & clip with original laces from the hiking boot, which is not elastic. The combination works much better than the lock laces.
1731110
Yes you can. I know ths because I've laced them too tight before. They still stretch because its the nature of the elasticity in the laces, but you can get them pretty tight.
1731111
Yes, and tight laces prevent achilles problems too! (see the book Treat Your Own Achilles Tendinitis for more on that).
1731112
Kind of a tough question to answer affirmatively but you can lace them pretty darned tight... let's put it this way: you can lace them tight enough to be uncomfortable/painful if you want to.
1134934
None with mine. I have put these on before. Just place so laces tighten firmly. I also put duct tape rolls underneath to stabilize. Works well.
199147
Hi I bought these two months ago, and I where a size 13 men's shoe, they don't tie up, they slide in to a lock! But they fit fine for me.
1134768
There is a little "button" on the top to loosen them but the laces are also elastic to help with the fit.
1340927
I am sure you could tie two laces together but they may be long enough for boots. They come pretty long and then you trim them down.
188381
This guy is the zen master of all things shoelace-related, and his resources should help out anyone asking the same question: http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/shoelacelengths.htm
400526
I think they would be fine. You can make them as tight as you want. You also cut the strings when you put the clip on, so you can choose how far the extra lace and clip extends. I am not a basketball expert though.
123303
The 'locks' have nothing to do with the function of the laces except to keep the ends from fraying. Lock laces are used IN PLACE of regular laces. Remove and discard the regular laces, replace with lock laces, cut off any excess and clip the 'locks' on the ends. The lock laces are ELASTIC to allow putting them on and off without tying.
241444
Yes. My only objection to the laces (there are two) is that they (1) do not have anything on the end to stop the progress of the bead and (2) have aglets (the stiff end of the lace) that are too small and too short. Young or disabled hands have trouble dealing with those two issues.
2018510
not sure Kyleigh. Converse may need longer laces. good question for the fabricator/distributor.
1711240
u cut a lot off when u lace thes up, so u b alright. then youll love them!!!!
1711242
Hi Andy,There is some play in the length of the laces, I believe they are 48" and you cut them to size when installing them in your shoes. I take size 10 and ended up cutting off about 2.5". In hindsight, I probably could have left them a bit longer but they work o.k. because of the elasticity. As for your size 16's, if you haven't already done so you should ask Locklace directly on their website. They have a page for questions like yours. I hope you get a good answer - it's a great product.
1544019
I don't believe so. When you get them all laced up the way you want, there is excess you can cut off to your liking. Where you cut it, there's a cover for the ends that clip together. I am going to order a pair for my nephew.
1955136
They should work fine. The laces you'll receive will be plenty long enough. In fact, you will have to cut off several inches to not have to much flapping. Cut off less than you think - which is not what I did - you can always trim more lace off later if necessary but cannot add back on.
975467
I don't know what you mean by tight? As long as you have the big screw on the end of the rails you should be okay.
123304
No there would be no reason to do that. The laces are elastic and allow you to slip shoe on and off with ease and keep the laces from coming undone while exercising.
60627
Dear Rose B --It's been a couple of years (I think) since I bought these laces so I don't recall anything specific. My friend installed them and missed a hole. It's not a big deal. It's better to follow the old laces with the new laces. BTW I didn't ask my friend to re-lace the chair. Sorry I wasn't more helpful.