I went to over five stores in my area, including a nice men's store, looking for shoe laces.  No laces!  Why not?  Men throw out their shoes when the laces break.  Hunh?  Couldn't believe it.  My husband has always taken care of his dress shoes and they last a long time.  We got a puppy who chewed the laces.  Why would I throw out the shoes??  These laces are great. fast shipping and a nice company too!