I guess that's what I get from taking these reviews so seriously.  Someone noted that you should buy a longer size than you think you need.  What a mistake that was!  It's best to follow the instructions and buy a shorter lace.  Well, now I know.  After I buy my next pair of shoes and insert the laces, I will cut off the ends to make them more manageable.

I need to relace my shoes, because they feel a little tight, but it is convenient to be able to slip into them without bending over to tie them each morning.  (These laces were "doctor's order.")  I do need to use a long shoe horn to slip them on, and it's sometimes hard to keep the tongue from staying in place.  I'll take that into consideration with my next pair of shoes.