DISCOVER WATCH SHOP +MORE United States Story from FITNESS The Sneaker Hack You Didn’t Know You Needed BARI LIEBERMAN AUGUST 13, 2014, 6:30 PM Last week, we were introduced to the Hickies lacing system. These elastic bands take the place of shoestrings and are designed so you never have to tie your laces again. Kindergarteners, rejoice! Related: This Is How H&M Does The Gym Granted, the bunny-ear method doesn’t take exceptionally long (unless you’re dealing with a pair of lace-up skates, which is basically like tying a mini corset around your foot). So, while you might save a minute each day, these laces' real hack comes from their ability to customize fit. There are multiple ways to snap the Hickies laces onto your sneakers, each providing a different feel — if the toe box feels a little too roomy, use the "tight fit" lacing technique to make it more snug. We’re told that triathletes are fans of these laces, since slip-ons help speed up the transition from bike shoes to sneakers for the last leg of the race. ADVERTISEMENT Related: How To Stay Cool When You're Working Out And, from a functional-fashion standpoint, Hickies means no dangling laces to trip over, and no tucking in the bunny ears for a cleaner look. You can even mix and match the colors and styles to personalize your sneaks. Click through to see these elastic laces in action. Related: Dancers Hit The Streets (& Rooftops) In These Instagram Pics 1 OF 2 PHOTO: COURTESY OF HICKIES 2 OF 2 PHOTO: COURTESY OF HICKIES ADVERTISEMENT HICKIES – LACE-FREE SNEAKERS, FITNESS HACK FITNESS • THE LATEST • SNEAKERS • WELLNESS WRITTEN BY BARI LIEBERMAN More from Fitness AT HOME WELLNESS Don’t Miss Out On Mirror’s Epic Black Friday Deal KARINA HOSHIKAWA NOV 24, 2021 MOST WANTED The Lululemon Gifts To Outfit Everyone On Your List by KARINA HOSHIKAWA FITNESS What Are The Best Gym Bags For Women On The Go? by EMILY RUANE ADVERTISEMENT WORKOUT CLOTHES The Best Underwear You Need For Your Sweatiest Workouts by CORY STIEG FITNESS The Best Running Shoes On The Internet, According To Speed Demons by KARINA HOSHIKAWA FITNESS These Are The Ultimate Yoga Pants For Every Pose by SARAH JACOBY FITNESS Lululemon Just Launched A Dreamy New Yoga Legging & We Tried It F... by KARINA HOSHIKAWA DEALS MIRROR Is Offering $250 Off Its Best-Selling Fitness Equipment by ALEXANDRA POLK FITNESS 10 Workout Dresses Making A Case For Active (& Inactive) Wear by KARINA HOSHIKAWA ADVERTISEMENT DEDICATED FEATURE Olympian Allyson Felix Designed A Sneaker That’ll Make You ... by REFINERY29 FITNESS Allbirds Is Getting Into The Eco-Activewear Game — & We Tried The... by KARINA HOSHIKAWA R29 Original Series WATCH NOW COMEDY 8 comedians, in conversation. WATCH NOW NEWS Fundamental. Gender Justice. No Exceptions. WATCH NOW DOCUMENTARY Five love stories behind diverse, multicultural marriages. WATCH NOW LIFESTYLE Inside the homes of millennial women — & what they paid for them ADVERTISEMENT Discover R29 STORIES & NEWS Watch R29 ORIGINAL SERIES & FILMS Shop R29'S MOST WANTED COMPANY About Us Jobs Press Advertising Feedback Refinery29 Intelligence INFORMATION R29 News Terms Privacy Archives RSS Do Not Sell My Info EDITIONS United Kingdom Germany France Canada Australia NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP GO! ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT © 2021 VICE MEDIA GROUP