So, this isn't exactly some super innovative concept BUT if you are one of those people who aren't exactly fans of tying shoelaces, have a 3D printer (or access to one), and have some TPU filament...This thing is for you!
My major focus while designing these was to make sure that once inserted,the laces remained securely in place. I found that other designs slipped out too easily. With these laces, the ends are slightly thicker, and have "hooks" for a sturdier hold. Personally, the one time I did try to remove one, I ended up having to cut off the ends because I couldn't slip them out through the eye-holes.
I have uploaded STL files with the following lengths:
- 40mm
- 45mm
- 50mm
- 55mm
- 60mm
- 65mm
- 70mm
To figure out what size you need, put on a shoe and measure the distance from one eye-hole to the opposite eye-hole. If you notice that not all the eye-holes are roughly the same distance apart, you might need to mix-and-match multiple sizes. For reference, I wear a US men's 9 and I used 45mm laces for all eye-hole pairs.
Print Settings
Printer:
Ender 3 Pro
Rafts:
No
Supports:
No
Infill:
20
Filament: Generic TPU Post-Printing =============
Some tips...
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I found that the easiest way to insert these was by first (of course) taking out the old laces...
Then, starting at the bottom of the shoe, push the tip of one of the ends through the eye-hole, and then use a tweezer from the inside to pull the rest of the tip through.
Repeat for the corresponding eye-hole on the opposite side.
Work your way up the shoe; however, depending on the fit of your shoe, I found that for me it worked best to leave the top-most eye-hole pair empty. Despite that, I find my shoes fitting nice and snug.
No-Tie Shoe Laces (Secure Hold!)
by greenribbit · original on Printables ↗
Fashion / Other Fashion Accessories
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