10 DIY Reasons to Get Rid of Your Basic Shoelaces

Fans of Back to the Future, rejoice! Nike announced this past January that they would be releasing the “Back to the Future II” self-tying shoes later this year, so let the countdown begin. Anyone who has ever tripped over undone laces would gladly swap out their sneakers for this high tech pair of sneakers. In fact, we here at Yahoo Makers will take a pair regardless!

While you wait for the debut of the self-tying shoes, try a DIY way to give your current collection an easy makeover. Whether you have a functional or sartorial purpose in mind, there are plenty of options when it comes to finding alternatives for basic shoelaces. Here are 10 of our favorite ways to kick up your shoelace style.

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