I still don’t see how they are one-size-fits all. There is still a minimum diameter when they are first attached to the shoes. How is that going to work consistently for kids shoes and adult shoes alike? In theory, it should work and it’s nearly certain that it’s a fad/trend waiting to happen. I wish them the best!
Hi Yael,
Actually the length of Hickies works great for both kids and grown ups. We discovered that the distance between eyelets in all shoes sizes is almost the same. And given the elasticity of HICKIES, they adapt to these small differences. So, the diameter of a fastened Hickie is perfect for kids and adults.
Give them a try!
Very cool idea, but what if you like to wear your laces tighter than the average “distance between eyelets”? I have very narrow feet, and I’m sure I’m not the only person in the world who laces their shoes super tight! As in eyelet-to-eyelet… In any case, it’s a great start! Well done!
@Mara, Thanks! I know what you mean, we have been testing material and tightness over 3 years. This first HICKIES have a secure tightness, not too loose (like skaters shoes) not too tight (like neoprene or 5fingers shoes). Just in the middle. The material we found for the HICKIES is very special, it was hard for us to find it. This material has memory so it stretches out as far as your feet needs to, and then comes back to its original size. So it flows with your feet’s movement, while keeping it secure. Hopefully if we are successful in this campaign and people try them and love them like we do, we will produce other designs for specific kind of shoes and purposes and adaptable to peoples personal preferences. I hope you give them a chance and try them, and like them! :)
that’s cool. I bought something similar a few months ago called u-lace. It’s different than these, it looks like real shoelaces but it’s also the same sort of idea where you put one in between 2 eyelets. http://www.u-lace.com
interesting! they do kinda look like bracelets for your shoes. i saw these really cool elastic laces at this local market that had me fooled, cuz i thought they were normal shoelaces. i love em! They’re called Synch Bands – http://synchbands.com the guy at the booth corrected me cuz i called them sink bands they’re pronounced cinch bands
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Just wish this product would perform as advertised. I do like Hickeys very much but two or more sizes are needed. I have 3 of them break so far. The picture on Kickstarter shows the Hickeys able to perform as the foot naturally widens toward the ankle. Not only I am posting on this forum but I will be contacting Hickey. $14 plus shipping? Too expensive to keep replacing every week or so.
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They look like power balance bracelets for shoes.
Apr 30th, 2012 / 10:21 pm
Awesome, but what an unfortunate brand name! Shoes aren’t what I think of when I think of hickies / hickeys. :\
Apr 30th, 2012 / 11:37 pm
Yikes. These are ugly. I’m a fan of Camper’s elastic laces. I have them on almost all my casual shoes now.
http://i.imgur.com/E09pd.jpg
May 1st, 2012 / 12:55 am
I still don’t see how they are one-size-fits all. There is still a minimum diameter when they are first attached to the shoes. How is that going to work consistently for kids shoes and adult shoes alike? In theory, it should work and it’s nearly certain that it’s a fad/trend waiting to happen. I wish them the best!
May 1st, 2012 / 9:51 am
Bueníiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisimo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations and goooooooood luck!!!!!!
May 1st, 2012 / 12:14 pm
Hi Yael,
Actually the length of Hickies works great for both kids and grown ups. We discovered that the distance between eyelets in all shoes sizes is almost the same. And given the elasticity of HICKIES, they adapt to these small differences. So, the diameter of a fastened Hickie is perfect for kids and adults.
Give them a try!
Thanks Swiss Miss for sharing!
Mariquel & Gaston
May 1st, 2012 / 12:50 pm
We want to have them all, were can we buy?
Best wishes
Romi y Leo
May 1st, 2012 / 10:37 pm
Very cool idea, but what if you like to wear your laces tighter than the average “distance between eyelets”? I have very narrow feet, and I’m sure I’m not the only person in the world who laces their shoes super tight! As in eyelet-to-eyelet… In any case, it’s a great start! Well done!
May 2nd, 2012 / 1:27 am
@Romi y Leo, you can buy them on kickstarter, we are reselling there here is the link http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hickies/hickies-turn-your-kicks-into-slip-ons
Thanks for the support!
@Mara, Thanks! I know what you mean, we have been testing material and tightness over 3 years. This first HICKIES have a secure tightness, not too loose (like skaters shoes) not too tight (like neoprene or 5fingers shoes). Just in the middle. The material we found for the HICKIES is very special, it was hard for us to find it. This material has memory so it stretches out as far as your feet needs to, and then comes back to its original size. So it flows with your feet’s movement, while keeping it secure. Hopefully if we are successful in this campaign and people try them and love them like we do, we will produce other designs for specific kind of shoes and purposes and adaptable to peoples personal preferences. I hope you give them a chance and try them, and like them! :)
May 2nd, 2012 / 4:54 pm
quiero comprarlos! como hacemos?!
May 3rd, 2012 / 10:37 am
that’s cool. I bought something similar a few months ago called u-lace. It’s different than these, it looks like real shoelaces but it’s also the same sort of idea where you put one in between 2 eyelets. http://www.u-lace.com
May 3rd, 2012 / 6:13 pm
i dont get it? wht is new about this thing?
May 20th, 2012 / 7:50 pm
This shoelace is really cool. I want some of them, could you tell me how I can buy them?
Highly appreciate the reply!
Jun 7th, 2012 / 1:19 am
how to fit everyone ?
Oct 22nd, 2012 / 1:14 am
How many are in a set?
Dec 15th, 2012 / 12:11 am
I just put some of these on my kids shoes but they are pretty tight. Will they get looser?
Dec 21st, 2012 / 6:35 pm
interesting! they do kinda look like bracelets for your shoes. i saw these really cool elastic laces at this local market that had me fooled, cuz i thought they were normal shoelaces. i love em! They’re called Synch Bands – http://synchbands.com the guy at the booth corrected me cuz i called them sink bands they’re pronounced cinch bands
Jan 14th, 2013 / 12:21 am
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Sep 28th, 2013 / 1:25 am
Tying my shoes leaves me so exhausted I have to lay down in between shoes. Thanks Hickies!
Apr 16th, 2014 / 5:09 pm
Just wish this product would perform as advertised. I do like Hickeys very much but two or more sizes are needed. I have 3 of them break so far. The picture on Kickstarter shows the Hickeys able to perform as the foot naturally widens toward the ankle. Not only I am posting on this forum but I will be contacting Hickey. $14 plus shipping? Too expensive to keep replacing every week or so.
May 24th, 2014 / 7:44 pm
These shoelaces are great. I love how they come in many different colours to suit the shoe they are in.
Jun 23rd, 2014 / 7:27 pm