I never tie my shoes because i think making the shoes tie too tightly ruins shoes really quick and i love my sneakers lol. My kids have my same style, but being 6 my daughter can't really go around with her laces untied unless she wants to fall and get hurt. I bought her these for her new sneakers because they looked like they'd work and let her be able to wear her sneakers without having to tie them.

But for one the laces were way too big for the actual holes on the shoes so that was tough but when I managed to get them in, they pulled the shoes closed so tight. So I pulled them out so they wouldn't crease the shoes since she has literally only worn them once and she adores them.

Plus the one lace end with the plastic was extremely frayed and unusable. but i wouldn't use it anyway. Id like if the company helped me return these. if not its okay.

These would probably work great for some shoes. not great on others. They are pretty sturdy.