No-Tie Laces for School Shoes: A Parent's Guide
If you've ever knelt by the front door at 07:15 re-tying a school shoe for the third time that week, this one's for you. No-tie laces turn your child's school shoes and tekkies into slip-ons, so they can get dressed on their own, run around at break and come home with their laces exactly where they left them.
Why parents switch to no-tie laces
- Faster mornings. Shoes go on and off without anyone tying a bow. Kids who haven't learnt to tie laces yet can do it themselves.
- No more trip hazards. There are no loose ends to trail on the playground, the stairs or the sports field.
- They stay put. Tekkie Ties Kids laces are 100% silicone, so they keep their stretch and shape day after day instead of coming undone.
- Easy to clean. Muddy laces just need a wipe with a damp cloth or a rinse under the tap.
Will they fit school shoes?
Tekkie Ties Kids laces fit most kids' tekkies and school shoes with traditional eyelet holes. Each pack has 12 laces, which is enough for one pair of shoes. If a spot feels too tight or too loose, swap in a single lace from a pack of Fillers. They come in Small (UK 1–4), Medium (UK 5–8) and Large (UK 9–13).
Choosing colours for school uniform
Most schools want plain laces that match the shoe, so we keep a School Uniform range in black and white:
- Kids Laces in Black for black leather school shoes.
- Kids Laces in White for white sports tekkies and PE days.
Weekends are another story. Let them pick Glow in the Dark, Multicolour, Blue, Pink or Pink Glitter. You can even mix colours within one shoe.
Setting them up (you only do it once)
- Take out the old laces.
- Push each Tekkie Tie through a pair of eyelets.
- Snap the ends into place.
That's it. For tips on getting the fit right, read our step-by-step install guide.
One pack per pair, two packs to start
Online orders start at 2 packs, and you can mix any colours and ranges. A black pack for school shoes and a fun colour for weekend tekkies works well. Bundles save you more as you go: 5% off 2 packs, 10% off 4 and 15% off 6 or more, applied automatically in your cart.
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12 laces per pack · 7 colours · free delivery over R800
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