Elastic band as shoelace

If you use an elastic band as your shoelace you do not have to tie shoes
Elastic band as shoelace
Elastic band as shoelace

An elastic band is used instead of shoelaces: once tied, it does not have to be opened to put on or remove shoes.

Users comments
Allows shoes to adapt for swollen feet.

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Sewing supply store, department store

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
Glenn Andersson

Author: Glenn

Glenn bor ihop med hustru i lägenhet och arbetar heltid. 1990 skadade han sig och har en paraplegi (Th 4).
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Type of disability

High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10)

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