Friday, April 12, 2013

LOCK LACES review and GIVEAWAY!!!

So, my latest craze that is helping me out with the different aspects of running is my LOCK LACES™.  I think these are a great thing.  I actually found them by accident.  I was rummaging through different deal sites and came across a deal for some of these.  I was thinking about ordering them for myself and especially for my younger son (more on him later).  However, when I went back to actually do it I realized that I let the time lapse and wasn't able to take part in the deal.  Such a bummer.  I still was intent on buying some at some point so I liked their Facebook page and started following them on Twitter.  On March 11th they were looking for bloggers to review the products so I thought that I'd throw my name in the hat.  I figured that it couldn't hurt to try.  Lo and behold, they responded to me just a few hours after I sent them the request email and they asked where to send my laces.  I was ecstatic!

Now, the funny part is that I received an email from LOCK LACES™ on March 22nd letting me know that they sent my package out and that I should receive it within 3-5 business days.  I got home and it was already in my mailbox!  Talk about perfect timing for the LOCK LACES™ team!

My package arrived!
My package arrived!

The entire contents of the package.
The entire contents of the package.

My "proper" display of the packages of LOCK LACES I received.
My "proper" display of the packages of LOCK LACES I received.




















On the left you see the side by side after I had installed one of the LOCK LACES™ to my left shoe.  On the right you see my shoes on a typical day at the fitness center at work as I am headed to the dreadmill (the "dreaded treadmill" for those that haven't learned that term yet).

The laces were really easy to install.  Basically all you do is put the laces through just like normal laces, put on the special lock, trim to the necessary length, then add the end cap.  There!!!  You are done!!!  You just have to make sure that you try them on before cutting them so that you don't end up cutting them too short.  If you need a little extra room you would still have the extra slack to expand them.

The laces hold really well and have enough give that they don't restrict your feet.  Using these instead of laces that I have to tie give me a little bit quicker on and off times so that adds a couple of minutes to my running/workout times.  Yay for more time for fitness!!!  And of course since they are held in place by the special lock that is provided they will never come untied!  Hence the LOCK LACES™ motto; "Win! Never tie!"  They come in several colors so they have a color that will fit your likes/wants/needs.  They are also releasing dual colors for those that want to keep it fashionable.


Caden's review will be put in it's own posting.  I will be videoing his responses this weekend and posting after I do any possibly needed edits.

A little bit of background for why I considered getting these for Caden already and why I made sure to provide one of the packages to him.  Caden has Prader-Willi Syndrome.  This syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes hyperphagia (excessive hunger), decreased metabolism, short stature, low muscle tone, incomplete sexual development, cognitive disabilities, and behavior problems.  So, with all of this combined we have usually chose shoes with velcro straps (that Caden picked at so much they came off) or shoes that simply slip on.  Since he is a 7 (8 in May) year old we know he wants some kind of independence so we want him to be able to have shoes just like the other kids, but since it's hard for him to learn to tie the LOCK LACES™ gave us a way to get him some running shoes and allow him to put them on himself.

Bella's review will be put in the posting with Caden's review.  I will be videoing her responses as well this weekend and posting after I do any needed edits.

Bella is also afflicted as Caden is, just with different things.  Bella is that she is the same age as Caden (2 months apart).  She just turned 8 last month.  Bella is afflicted with the typical 8 year old attitude of "I'll tie my shoes real quick and that will be good enough."  Only to have them come untied shortly thereafter.  This is also compounded with her ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).  As part of her ADHD she has anxiety attacks as well.  So, if she struggles to get her shoes tied in a timely matter this can lead to a meltdown of "epic proportions."  FYI...Bella would laugh knowing that I put it that way because she would agree.  So, the LOCK LACES™ also allow her the independence that she wants (believe me that is a lot) and allows her to also get her shoes tied quickly.  This also gives us comfort as her parents to know that her shoes aren't going to come untied as we are going somewhere or as she is running.

To learn more about either of my children's conditions that make them so special to us there are plenty of resources on the web or you are more than free to contact me in any of the ways that I have provided.

As for the part that most people are looking forward to.  Drum roll please................the giveaway!!!  I like my LOCK LACES™ that much and I think they are great for those with kids that have special needs like my son or even those that have trouble tying their shoes that I am going personally send a winner a pair of LOCK LACES™.  Just enter in the Rafflecopter giveaway below and one winner will be chosen on or about May 1st and will be announced here and Twitter about the same time shortly after.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

You can follow LOCK LACES™ at the following locations:


I was not compensated by LOCK LACES™ for this post. LOCK LACES™ provided me with 3 pairs to try out and write this review. The opinions provided are mine and my children's.

Until next time, keep those beats coming!

44 comments:

  1. Great review! Love that you will be posting your kids' thoughts on the laces as well.

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    1. Thanks. Due to family and household events their reviews were delayed, but I hope to get to them this weekend and will likely post them as part of the reveal of the winner.

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  2. I think I would like Lock Laces because I'm clumsy, lol - when my shoes come untied I don't usually notice until I'm falling flat on my face! I love the "sour green apple" color.

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  3. I love Locklaces because they allow me to put on my shoes without having to untie and retie and finding that perfect tightness. They are awesome!

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  4. I would totally choose white because I have a new pair of shoes coming in that need the white laces

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    1. And we most certainly MUST accessorize our laces with our shoes. I agree with you! Good luck!

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  5. We were just talking about lock laces this morning at a 5K I ran. Someone was talking about how helpful they are when her feet swell during half marathons. I could have used that during my last half.

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    1. I am seeing more people talk about them the longer I use them. They are a great thing.

      Good luck!

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  6. My podiatrist just told me last week I need to NOT leave my shoes tied and slip into them, but tie and untie them. I'm incredibly lazy and think this is a bother! Haha. These would be great for my running shoes, AND make my podiatrist happy!

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    1. And I call that a win-win-run scenario! LOL

      Good luck!

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  7. Also, I'd get black, because that would look good w my pink sneaks!

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  8. I think they would be great for my shoes because I HATE when the loop rubs my ankle when I run!

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    1. I dislike the feeling of the laces pounding against my shoes. It feels like I have something missing or loose on my shoes. Yeah, I'm kind of OCD like that.

      Good luck!

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  9. I would pick the purple! Love purple!

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  10. Great post and love the pictures! I have heard about these and wondered if they worked and how people like them. Now I am know and wanna try them.

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    1. Thanks! I really like them. My kids like them except they keep pulling too hard and I have to fix the clasp every 5-7 days for each of them. No big deal. I'd rather that then have to worry about their shoes being untied on a constant basis.

      Good luck!

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  11. I would love to try these, my laces are always so long and even though I double-knot them, the laces still flap at my ankles. They look nice and tight! Great post! I'm glad your son can use them :)

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    1. I'm kind of OCD and I don't like the feeling of the laces pounding against my shoes. It makes it feel like I have something loose on my shoes. They are great for my son!

      Good Luck!

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  12. I would pick hot pink to go with my Gylercine Brooks running shoes that are blue.

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  13. I would love to have these Locklaces as I have not figured out a good way to keep my laces from getting untied on my long runs. I always stop at least once to tie them up.

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    1. I think all of us have "run" into that problem! Good luck!

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  14. I would definitely get PINK!!!

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  15. This would be perfect for me right now because I'm pregnant and it's hard for me to bend over to tie my running sneaks. But I never thought about the fact that they would be great for kids too! I need to get some for my 5 year old. He would love them :o)

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    1. Well, I may have a surprise lurking around the corner that may benefit you if luck be on your side. It's a "secret" though, so don't tell....or do tell. If all works out I may give away 2 pairs instead of 1. I'm approaching 225 Twitter followers (where I was originally setting my goal instead of 200).

      Good luck to you!

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  16. Think I'd go with the purple to match my team outfit :o)

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  17. I have a pair of purple but would love a pair of black.

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  18. these look great! I've been meaning to try these for awhile! This would be the perfect chance! THanks for hosting!

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  19. Thanks for the review. I've been using the product on all my running shoes since January. I order a new pair as soon as I order my new running shoes.

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    1. And that's what I'm going to start doing myself. I even found out there is a couple places in town that I can get them, but not the same selection as the website of course.

      Good luck.

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  20. Nothing worse than shoes coming untied during a race! Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Where were these when I was 3?

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  22. Great review! I have long since coveted the Lock Laces! Saving my pennies :)

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  23. I think I would like the locklaces because I have ruined so many shoes by not untying my shoes & lazily slipping them on still tied!

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    1. I have ruined my shoes in the very same way!

      Good luck!

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  24. I would like the green apple locklaces to go with my pink Sauconys!

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  25. I've been wanting to try these for awhile just because I'm always tying and retying my shoes. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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    1. No problem! I have become a big fan of LOCK LACES and I am willing to spread the word!

      Good luck!

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  26. As for color, I'd love the pink ones to go with my new shoes that have pink and red on them. Of course, I'd love a few other colors too for my other pairs of shoes!

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  27. I hate double knotting my laces during a run and then still have to stop sometimes because they came undone! Lock laces would solve this problem!

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  28. I would pick the hot pink ones to match my ASIC GT-2000 shoes!

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  29. This laces look awesome and to never have to worry about having to stop mid race and re-lace.......brilliant!


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