00:00Alright, so here's a question nobody asks until their shoelaces snap for the third time in a
00:04month, what actually lasts longer, elastic laces or those shoe repair patches everyone
00:08slapping on their worn out sneakers? I went down the rabbit hole, tested a bunch, and honestly,
00:14I found some crazy good deals on elastic laces vs shoe repair patches, which lasts stuff that I
00:19had to share. Let's get into it. First up, this spring button elastic lace set and at $2.98,
00:27I genuinely did a double take. The best part? Once you set the tension, it locks in place,
00:34so your laces stay snug all day without ever loosening up. That's the whole reason laces
00:39fail, they stretch and sag. This one doesn't. With over 4,300 sold and a 4.9 rating, people
00:47clearly agree. For under 3 bucks, it's a no-brainer. Next, the silicone laces, 16 pieces in one pack for
00:55$2.44. That's the standout here, these aren't fabric, they're rubbery silicone, so water, mud,
01:02sweat, none of it soaks in or frays. Wipe them off and they look new again.
01:0812 colors too, if you like matching your kicks. Same 4.9 rating, over 4,000 sold.
01:15If durability is your thing, silicone basically doesn't wear out.
01:20Number 3 is the press lock style, $3.12 for a pair or two pairs. What I love,
01:26the lock mechanism. You slide, it clicks, done, no knots, no bows, no tripping over loose ends.
01:33It's the closest thing to slip-ons without buying new shoes. Again 4.9 rated, 4,000 plus sold.
01:41For anyone who's tired of double knotting, this is worth every penny.
01:45Then there's this colorful flat pair at $2.55, and the flat 0.7 cm width is the hidden gem.
01:53Flat laces spread pressure across the shoe way better than round ones,
01:56so they don't dig in or snap at the eyelets. Plus the colors actually look good,
02:01works for kids and adults. Nearly 3,800 sold, 4.9 stars.
02:08Cheap, cheerful, and it holds up.
02:11Last one, and this is the beefy option 8mm widened flat laces, $3.70, and you can grab one,
02:18two, or four pairs. The wider width is the whole selling point, more grip than the eyelets,
02:23way less slipping, and they're removable, so you can swap them between shoes.
02:284.9 rating, 3,700 plus sold. If your laces keep dying at the eyelets,
02:34this width fixes that. So that's my take laces when the longevity fight, easy.
02:40All the links are down in the description, prices are linked too.
02:44If this saved you from another lace emergency, smash that like button and subscribe,
02:49I test this stuff so you don't have to. See you in the next one.
