I just had rotator cuff shoulder surgery and was unable to tie lace-up shoes.  At first my only option was to go with no-lace slip on Skechers.  However, with my wife's help in changing out the shoe laces with the LOCK LACES, I am now able to wear my Brooks Transcend shoes!  I love these LOCK LACES and will be ordering more!  Even after I get out of this shoulder immobilization sling, I will continue to use the LOCK LACES!  They're great!