Elastic band as shoelace

If you use an elastic band as your shoelace you do not have to tie shoes

Description
An elastic band is used instead of shoelaces: once tied, it does not have to be opened to put on or remove shoes.

Authors comments
Allows shoes to adapt for swollen feet.

Purchased from
Sewing supply store, department store

Idea
Glenn Andersson

Paid for by
The user

Tip is dated from 2005

Categories for this tip
self care » dressing, Tips and tricks from people with High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th 2-10, ASIA A, B).