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Someone help me (shoelace related query)

PL54
PL54 Posts: 10,757
edited December 2009 in Not Sports Related
OMG - just put my new shoes on and the laces don't come tied up

I have only ever had slip ons until now. What should I do ? When I bought them the shop assistant didn't say nothing about that and there aren't any instructions like when I bought a neck tie.

This kind of thing shouldn't be allowed. I should have been told.

Comments

  • F-Blocker
    F-Blocker Posts: 3,409
    Somebody needs to f'kin sort this - it shouldn't be allowed.
    Should we send the boys round to put their windows in?
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,926
    think you have one of those new fangled pairs where the laces are not intended to be done up. You just tuck them into the shoe and then put your feet in. They may seem a bit loose but if so just take them back for a smaller pair.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 29,036
    Buttoneer is the way forward.
  • Plaaayer
    Plaaayer Posts: 9,009
    Are you sure it's not just velcro?
  • adamtheaddick
    adamtheaddick Posts: 8,664
    I'm sure henry will advice for you he's an expert on this topic.
  • March51
    March51 Posts: 3,256
    Sympathise with you mate: have had only zip-up Chelsea boots myself since the '60s although did have laces on my football boots but just sort of wrapped them round and tucked them in. Can your Mum do them for you?
  • adamtheaddick
    adamtheaddick Posts: 8,664
    Loop, hoop swoosh and pull..
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,554
    [cite]Posted By: March51[/cite]Sympathise with you mate: have had only zip-up Chelsea boots myself since the '60s although did have laces on my football boots but just sort of wrapped them round and tucked them in. Can your Mum do them for you?
    Chelsea boots? I hope thats a style and not an actual pair of boots with a chelsea logo.
  • March51
    March51 Posts: 3,256
    Oh, how I despair of you youngsters! No, nothing to do with CFC Dazzler : a style of footwear fashionable all those years ago, and still is in this house. Can still get 'em in that Shoe Zone (?) shop in Redhill for £20. A steal!
  • RedZed333
    RedZed333 Posts: 3,103
    Take them back to the shop and tell them the laces are too tight....

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  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 29,036
    Why not get a pair of clip on laces, just like a clip on tie.
  • creepyaddick
    creepyaddick Posts: 6,152
    Sellotape!

    Works for everything........It's brill.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 29,036
    [cite]Posted By: creepyaddick[/cite]Sellotape!

    Works for everything........It's brill.

    There's a shortage of it at this time of year.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,670
    Those shoes with velcro that are advertised in the sunday papers are very comfortable and save all this shoelace nonsense. Bargain too !
  • adamtheaddick
    adamtheaddick Posts: 8,664
    Yeah with one of henners cardigans and a pair of those special news of the world shoes you will look quite the man about town...

    Those shoes claim to last for ever.. in fact on the advert it says "we dare you to ware them out"......... in public that is.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,325
    [cite]Posted By: creepyaddick[/cite]Sellotape!

    Works for everything........It's brill.


    We should point out that other brands of adhesive tape are also available...
  • dartfordgent
    dartfordgent Posts: 885
    Glue them to your feet ( but make sure you have socks on ) then hey presto slip on shoes with built in socks ...will say minutes getting ready in the morning
  • 3blokes
    3blokes Posts: 4,611
    edited December 2009
    This is extremely worrying news. What is this country coming to?
    I think you should sue the shop for all the anxiety and stress you have suffered because of these so called "laces" and they didn't even give you a bloody manual and it's probably a Health And Safety issue too.
    This has ruined my Christmas.
    :-)
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 29,036
    This might help.
  • C.Walsh'sLoveChild
    C.Walsh'sLoveChild Posts: 3,339
    what have i just walked into

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  • Dave Rudd
    Dave Rudd Posts: 2,882
    [cite]Posted By: RedZed333[/cite]Take them back to the shop and tell them the laces are too tight....

    Try it with the tongue out.
  • Fortune Costa Fish
    Fortune Costa Fish Posts: 331
    This is a serious matter. Somebody should call the police.
  • RedZed333
    RedZed333 Posts: 3,103
    [cite]Posted By: Dave Rudd[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: RedZed333[/cite]Take them back to the shop and tell them the laces are too tight....

    Try it with the tongue out.
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    Blagh blugh splugh splagh blugh...

    Not quite the same effect..
  • Dave Rudd
    Dave Rudd Posts: 2,882
    [cite]Posted By: RedZed333[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: Dave Rudd[/cite]
    [cite]Posted By: RedZed333[/cite]Take them back to the shop and tell them the laces are too tight....

    Try it with the tongue out.
    [img][/img]http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/90034332.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=A7B69CF049AC9005B5FE7835B69CD999792098275AC8AE41ECE8ED8320F0902A
    Blagh blugh splugh splagh blugh...

    Not quite the same effect..

    RedZed and I thank you.

    We're here all week.

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