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REFLECTIVE PINK

Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective

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Item # 788143

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Never tie laces again with the reflective Yankz! Quick Lacing System that's well-suited for walking, running, aerobics, cycling and other activities.

Elastic cord "laces" automatically stretch with foot movement, providing a constant, supportive fit
Achieve a quick, custom fit with points of adjustment at both the toebox and the ankle
Reflective accents for improved visibility in low light
One size fits up to US men's size 12

Made in USA.

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Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective Customer Reviews

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Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective

3.9

(based on 9 reviews)

78%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Stays tied (7)
Well built / quality (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual wear (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Comfort driven (6)

Reviewed by 9 customers

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

They need to make a non-stretch version

By kballs

from Seattle, WA

About Me Conservative

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Pros

Stays Tied

Cons

Swimming In Shoes
Too Long
Too Stretchy

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective:

These make shoes convenient, but they work best in casual shoes and maybe running shoes.

-Aesthetically too "sporty" for dress shoes
-Functionally too stretchy for hiking shoes/boots

They are comfortable if you like loose shoes around the house/office.

In hiking shoes you can make them tight enough to strangle your feet but they'll still stretch enough that you'll be pulling your heel out of the shoe on ascents, slamming into the toebox on descents, pivoting while sidehilling, and generally swimming around the rest of the time. The same problems probably go for bike shoes (when you pull the laces will be stretching every stroke).

Also a side-effect I saw is when your feet aren't in the shoes, the elastic tension will partially/completely collapse the shoes (which could shape them permanently if you leave them for several months).

I have other shoes (Teva water shoes, biking shoes) that have quick laces of the same configuration except using non-elastic cord, why can't you buy them like that? I only want the quick-lace convenience, not bungee shoes.

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Nov

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Good Product

By Losthwy

from Colorado

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Pros

No laces to keep tied
Stays Tied
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective:

I have high insteps so traditional shoe laces hurt my feet. I though I give these a try. I put a pair on my Merrill Outland Mid Hiking Boots. They have made them much more comfortable. I did have some reservations about not able to keep them tight enough. That has not been a problem. A big plus is now I can slip on and off my hiking boots without undoing the laces. I am going to replace all my lace shoes and mid high boots with these.

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May

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great for Handicapped too!

By prhkgh

from San Ramon, CA

About Me Conservative

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Pros

Effortless
Good Length
One-handed
Simple
Stays Tied
Stroke-friendly

Cons

Hard to snug real tight

Best Uses

One-handed operation

Comments about Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective:

On of the most aggravating things about stroke-recovery is putting on and tying shoes one-handed. Yes, I can tie shoes one-handed, with difficulty, but these laces make putting on my shoes simple and quick. Coupled with a lightweight pair of NB100s, and I was the envy of fellow rehab patients, and therapists said these worked better than any other combo they had seen. It's been 6 weeks, I'm back to get more for other shoes to wear.

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Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Awesome little lace

By wasabiman

from city

About Me Comfort Driven

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Pros

Stays Tied
Strong

Cons

Unattractive

Best Uses

Replacement
Running

Comments about Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective:

I never intended to use this thing, but I originally bought them for my wife who always take kids in and out of house and need to take off shoes. After I installed them to her Asics, she absolutely loved them, and asked me to replace all of her shoes (though she hated most of the color offered...)

With my envy eyes and my gearhead spirit, I gave a shot for my running shoes, which was big thing for me as I HATED idea of not having traditional shoe lace. I was wrong. It was one of the greatest things I bought for my running life.

Adjustment is easy, slip in and out in just a simple pull. Just as ad said. Read the instruction carefully and follow it, and you have great quick lace system for any shoes of yours.

So far I ran over 1 year in Asics Kayano using Yankz, and they are still going strong. Great buy for the price.

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Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Working great, in and out in seconds!

By Big J

from Seattle, WA

About Me Comfort Driven

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Pros

Reflective
Saves Time
Stays Tied
Visible

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Wear
Fitness
Replacement

Comments about Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective:

My motivation to buy these laces was the amount of time I spent tying shoes when I leave and return to both my and friends homes. I properly laced my shoes for support which took time. My better half didn't like waiting after she slid on her shoes that lack laces.

Verdict? Success!

I can enter and exit my shoes in seconds, and I still get satisfactory support.

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Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Yankz's are the best

By .357

from napavalley

About Me Comfort Driven

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Pros

Good Length
Stays Tied
Strong
Stylish

Cons

None

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective:

these things are the best. I have 3 or 4 pairs now and I recommend them to everone I know. I am buying my wife a pair right now. they stay tight for running and they are loose enought for casual ware. It take a bit to adjust them so that they are perfet but one you get it that is the last time. No joke, that is it. I have at lease 100 miles running on my last pair and no adjustment. The reflective ones really show up to. Get em, get em, get em, they ar great. now if they only made them for hunting boots.

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Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

These are great!

By NLK

from Colorado Springs, CO

About Me Comfort Driven

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Pros

Adjustable
Quick

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective:

I use these on a pair of Merrell shoes. Once you get them adjusted to your comfort level these are very convenient. No more worrying about your shoes coming untied or laces that are too long. I noticed some other reviewers mentioned that you cannot tighten them. I had the opposite problem at first. Initially, I had them adjusted too tight and they were cutting off my circulation. Once I had them adjusted properly I have found them much more comfortable than traditional laces.

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Apr

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good idea for tri-athletes

By Expat Nomad

from Albuquerque, NM

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Pros

Stays Tied
Strong

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective:

I put these into my running shoes and it took me a while to find the right level of tightness to satisfy me. The Yankz were difficult to slide through the eyelets, especially the one at the toe, making adjustments a bit hard. However, once I found the right tension in the laces, I find that the shoes fit well and the Yankz do their job well.

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Mar

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Not Impressed

By Giddswat

from Parkton Md.

About Me Comfort Driven

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Pros

Cons

Will not tighten

Best Uses

Casual Wear

Comments about Yankz! Quick Lacing System - Reflective:

This product looked pretty cool, but the laces will not tighten down like traditional laces. If you like your shoes snug and well secured this is not for you. If you want something that slips on and is for casual wear they may work. Back to old school laces for me.