FAQs
Tekkie Ties
What are Tekkie Ties?
No-tie, stretchy silicone laces. Thread them in once and your shoes become slip-ons. No tying, no knots, no double-knotting before a game.
What are they made from?
High-quality, durable 100% silicone. No latex. They keep their shape and stretch, step after step.
What sizes are there?
Adult One Size and Kids One Size, designed to fit most shoes. Need it tighter or looser in a specific spot? That's what Fillers are for.
How many laces are in a pack?
Adult Sneaker packs have 16 laces. Adult Formal and Kids packs have 12. Each pack is enough for one pair of shoes.
Will Tekkie Ties fit my shoes?
They fit most sneakers, school shoes, work shoes and casual shoes with standard eyelets. Our Formal laces are made for smart shoes.
What colours are available?
- Adult Sneaker: Black, White, Navy, Light Grey, Blush Pink
- Adult Formal: Black, White
- Kids: Black, White, Blue, Pink, Pink Glitter, Glow in the Dark, Multicolour
Can I mix colours?
Yes. Mix and match across your pair, or even within one shoe.
How do I install them?
You only do it once. Thread each lace through a pair of eyelets, snap the ends into place, then slip on and go. See our step-by-step install guide.
Will they loosen over time?
Nope. The silicone keeps its stretch and shape, day after day.
How do I clean them?
Wipe with a damp cloth or rinse under water, then let them air dry.
Who are Tekkie Ties for?
Anyone who wants to slip on and go: sneakerheads after a clean, lace-free look, athletes, kids (and parents) on school mornings, seniors, and anyone with limited mobility, arthritis or reduced hand strength. Read more: no-tie laces for school shoes and easier shoes for arthritis and reduced hand strength.
Fillers
What are Fillers?
A pack of 6 individual silicone laces in Small (UK 1–4), Medium (UK 5–8) or Large (UK 9–13). Use them to fine-tune the fit, or to replace a lace that has snapped, stained or feels loose.
How do I install Fillers?
Slide the filler into the silicone lace before you thread it into your shoe. Once it's in, it stays put. Our install guide explains how to get the perfect fit.
Do Fillers come with Tekkie Ties?
No, they're sold separately, in Black or White.
Orders & delivery
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, online orders start at 2 packs. Mix any colours and ranges, adult, kids and Fillers, and you'll save 5% straight away.
How long does delivery take?
1–3 working days in South Africa. Need it faster? Choose Express (R150) at checkout.
Is there free delivery?
Yes, on orders of R800 or more anywhere in South Africa. Below that, standard delivery is R100 in Gauteng and R120 to all other provinces.
Do you have bundle deals?
Yes. Mix any colours and ranges: 2 packs save 5%, 4 packs save 10%, and 6 or more save 15%. The discount is applied automatically in your cart, no code needed.
How can I pay?
Checkout is secured by Stitch.
Where else can I buy Tekkie Ties?
At selected Dis-Chem stores and on Takealot. Find a Dis-Chem near you.
What if they break?
If your Tekkie Ties break within six months of purchase, we'll replace them free of charge. See our Warranty.