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Suggestions for helping to tie shoes??

Are there any devices (other than velcro) that can help to tie shoelaces less painful?

  1. Hello You are so right, tying shoes is the pits! I've found a few things that work and they aren't too expensive to give a try. Google "no tie laces" and you can find a bunch. Here is a link to what I've found on Amazon to give you an idea.
    I avoid Velcro too. Hope you are doing well today. -Leanne, Community Moderator

    1. Hi , have you tried slip on shoes? Lock laces might also be something to check out. Curious to hear what other community members think.
      -Victoria, Community Moderator

      1. Have you ever tried elastic shoelaces, ? With elastic laces, shoes can be slipped on and off easily — and the best part? Tie them once and they stay tied forever! They effectively turn any laced shoe into a slip-on. They're available in every style imaginable nowadays. If you try them, come back and tell us how they worked out. -Eileen, Psoriatic-Arthritis.com

        1. Thanks Eileen, Leanne, and Vicki. I am definitely going to try out all of your suggestions. I mostly have lacing shoes for walking and aerobic dance exercise for which I need athletic shoes (fortunately my feet have not been too badly affected yet and I can still exercise.) Not sure elastic will work for that, but I will google lock laces and try the Amazon site suggested. Thanks SO much for your replies. I'm new on this site and love it. It is comforting knowing that I am not crazy in that others report symptoms similar to mine so I'm not over-reacting about them. RickrackFingers

          1. Let us know how you make out, RickrackFingers (I love your username lol)

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