Comments on: Zip through security with speed laces http://www.practicalhacks.com/2010/01/26/zip-through-security-with-speed-laces/ Gadgets, gear, and greatness for people on the go Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:41:18 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Peter http://www.practicalhacks.com/2010/01/26/zip-through-security-with-speed-laces/comment-page-1/#comment-3201 Peter Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:53:40 +0000 http://www.practicalhacks.com/?p=9339#comment-3201 Hi - I am the inventor of GREEPER Laces and they are really worth looking at (totally unbiased opinion of course!). GREEPER Laces are made with real laces rather than elastic cord which provides better support and preformance (that's why the manufacturers don't supply elastic laces!) and come in various styles to suit all footwear. Once fitted they resemble the appearance of a shoelace bow and have a toggle that you pull like a zip to loosen. You then just pull on the loops to make them bigger which tightens them up again! We have the Execs model for the smart shoe through to the Fats for the skater dude and everything in between. The laces were featured on national TV in the UK this week and World Champion Ironman Triathlete Chrissie Wellingotn is now using them on her trainers! We can ship anywhere in the world - check them out at greeper.com! Hi – I am the inventor of GREEPER Laces and they are really worth looking at (totally unbiased opinion of course!). GREEPER Laces are made with real laces rather than elastic cord which provides better support and preformance (that’s why the manufacturers don’t supply elastic laces!) and come in various styles to suit all footwear. Once fitted they resemble the appearance of a shoelace bow and have a toggle that you pull like a zip to loosen. You then just pull on the loops to make them bigger which tightens them up again! We have the Execs model for the smart shoe through to the Fats for the skater dude and everything in between. The laces were featured on national TV in the UK this week and World Champion Ironman Triathlete Chrissie Wellingotn is now using them on her trainers! We can ship anywhere in the world – check them out at greeper.com!

]]> By: Kevin http://www.practicalhacks.com/2010/01/26/zip-through-security-with-speed-laces/comment-page-1/#comment-3188 Kevin Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:53:50 +0000 http://www.practicalhacks.com/?p=9339#comment-3188 Like running/athletic shoes, there's a little slit in the tongue through which the laces are laced... so yes, it helps keep the tongue from slipping down, as do the regular laces. If properly installed, it speeds putting your shoes back on. The bigger benefit is not having to walk around with your laces untied until you can find a chair, or having to balance with one foot on the conveyor frame while people are walking behind you or pushing their plastic containers into yours, etc. In a quiet airport, no big deal, no big benefit. In a busy airport, they help a bit. Like running/athletic shoes, there’s a little slit in the tongue through which the laces are laced… so yes, it helps keep the tongue from slipping down, as do the regular laces.

If properly installed, it speeds putting your shoes back on. The bigger benefit is not having to walk around with your laces untied until you can find a chair, or having to balance with one foot on the conveyor frame while people are walking behind you or pushing their plastic containers into yours, etc.

In a quiet airport, no big deal, no big benefit. In a busy airport, they help a bit.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.practicalhacks.com/2010/01/26/zip-through-security-with-speed-laces/comment-page-1/#comment-3185 Kevin Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:57:58 +0000 http://www.practicalhacks.com/?p=9339#comment-3185 Paul, I've tried Yankz! which are very similar conceptually to the Greepers. Yankz are a bit finicky to set up initially, but work fine. They are not quite as elegant (?) looking as the Greepers, however. Sorry I can't be of more help! kc Paul, I’ve tried Yankz! which are very similar conceptually to the Greepers. Yankz are a bit finicky to set up initially, but work fine. They are not quite as elegant (?) looking as the Greepers, however. Sorry I can’t be of more help!

kc

]]> By: Paul Z http://www.practicalhacks.com/2010/01/26/zip-through-security-with-speed-laces/comment-page-1/#comment-3184 Paul Z Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:48:56 +0000 http://www.practicalhacks.com/?p=9339#comment-3184 Have you looked at <a href="http://www.greeper.com" rel="nofollow">Greepers</a>? Similar in concept, although a bit more sophisticated in execution. I'm considering a pair, although I want to see them in person first before I get any. Have you looked at Greepers? Similar in concept, although a bit more sophisticated in execution. I’m considering a pair, although I want to see them in person first before I get any.

]]> By: Luke http://www.practicalhacks.com/2010/01/26/zip-through-security-with-speed-laces/comment-page-1/#comment-3179 Luke Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:02:35 +0000 http://www.practicalhacks.com/?p=9339#comment-3179 Very comfortable shoes. I've used them for everything from a week long trip with long flights and even longer layovers, to a full day of walking around in NYC. They are my go to shoes all year around. Very comfortable shoes. I’ve used them for everything from a week long trip with long flights and even longer layovers, to a full day of walking around in NYC. They are my go to shoes all year around.

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