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Alternatives to tying shoelaces
This resource is for children who have difficulty tying their own shoelaces. Here are some options for laces that do not involve tying. All of these can be found online, and other brands are available.
Please discuss with your therapist which lace would be most appropriate for your child.
Lock shoelaces
Elastic laces that lock with plastic. These come in a variety of colours and can fit a variety of shoes.
Curly laces
Curly, twisty laces. No need for tying laces. Variety of colours available.
Inmaker no tie shoelaces
Sets of elastic pieces fitted into shoe so shoes can be slipped on and off. No tying.
Variety of colours available including all black.
Zubits magnetic shoe closure for laces
Can be threaded onto regular laces. Laces then fasten with magnetic clip, no tying.
Variety of colours available.
ZGTS no tie metal buckle laces
Elastic laces secured with a small metal buckle so shoes can be slipped on and off.
Variety of colours available.
Greepers sports laces
Fastening on laces which allow laces to be adjusted but no tying needed.
Variety of colours available.
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Disclaimer
Please note: this is a generic information sheet relating to care at Sheffield Children’s NHS FT. These details may not reflect treatment at other hospitals. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professionals’ instructions. If this resource relates to medicines, please read it alongside the medicine manufacturer’s patient information leaflet. If this information has been translated into another language from English, efforts have been made to maintain accuracy, but there may still be some translation errors. If you are unsure about any of the guidance in this resource or have specific questions about how it relates to your child, always ask your healthcare professional for further advice.
Developmental Coordination DisorderChildren, parents and carersTeenagersEquipment adviceStrategiesArticle
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