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Velcro Straps - Love or Hate!

luvmyteddy4 — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:39:08 GMT

I have this thing about Velcro straps on any kind of shoe really.

I feel they cheapen the shoe even the expensive ones.

I hate when the ends curl up although leather straps can do the same thing. I would rather see a buckle.

I have bought many that have already done this but I haven't bought any in a long time. I wish I could wear slides, thongs or clogs but my feet are narrow esp my heel and they flip right off or my foot goes sliding from side to side.

What's your preference?

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kaydee50 — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:40:18 GMT

Love! Will no longer buy shoes with ties.

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carrie b — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:43:35 GMT

OMG someone else who hates velcro! here you go:

1 - it cheapens the shoe, even for a very casual sandal

2 - it's never tight eough

3 - it does indeed come loose

4 - the worst is a full buckle which is totally fake, over a velcro strap. why bother??

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vermint — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:46:59 GMT

I love velcro straps on shoes! I don't like tying laces, as it's difficult for me to bend. Even if I put my foot on a chair it's still hard to reach the laces.

ETA: I re-read the OP, and realized she was mostly talking about sandals...I have several (mostly Alegria) with Velcro straps, and would much rather have them than a buckle. I have the same issues with buckles as I do with laces...they're hard for me to reach and adjust on my foot.

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wilma — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:46:35 GMT

I don't buy shoes with Velcro straps. I'm not a fan of them, but there may come a time when I will need them & then they will serve a purpose.

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feline groovy — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:48:51 GMT

I don't have a problem with them.

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Carmie — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:53:00 GMT

I don't wear shoes with laces of any kind ...or Velcro either. All of my shoes slip on a few have a buckle.

I think Velcro shoes are wonderful though. Many people have physical disabilities that make it impossible to tie shoes. Velcro helps them be independent and put their shoes on by themselves. A great invention.

On some shoes and sandals, you would never know Velcro is even there.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 15 May 2023 21:01:12 GMT

Seems as though I'm forever digging dog hair out of the hook section of Velcro If the least bit of it is exposed, the hooks find dog hair like a magnet. I'd much prefer real buckles for appearance too.

I've had cheaper shoes (Earth Origins) where the Velcro wasn't long enough for me to tighten the shoe. They are poorly designed.

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LindaSal — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:56:39 GMT

I have many nice pair of shoes and sandals that have velcro straps. You can't even tell on them that they are velcro. It is a blessing when your feet hurt at the end of the day and or swell. If it's not a "cheap" shoe in the first place you won't even know it's there.

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:56:53 GMT

At this point in my life I don't care for the look and don't need them but that could change in the future. I do like them for kids shoes though.

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OKPrincess — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:58:17 GMT

I have shoes with Velcro and I recently bought a pair of Skechers Slip-ins.

Got rid of all shoes that tie.

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wagirl — Mon, 15 May 2023 21:01:15 GMT

LOVE !!!!!!

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cindyNC — Mon, 15 May 2023 22:59:49 GMT

The few pair of sandals I have with velcro straps do collect dog hair..........

With my lace up shoes, esp athletic shoes, I purchase good quality elastic shoe laces so I can just slip the shoes on.

The Original Stretch Lace - I think they might be out of Georgia. Lots of colors and lengths.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 15 May 2023 23:12:38 GMT

When you have messed up hands like mine, shoelaces are not an option.

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cosmic1 — Tue, 16 May 2023 00:23:54 GMT

I have problems with the velcro coming loose and then I trip myself. So, I try to avoid it. I prefer zippers, but buckles are okay. I do have some sandals with velcro, but I keep making sure it is secure.

I had a pair of vionic slippers and I almost took a header down the stairs when the velcro let go and the slipper caught on the step. Those went into the trash.

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Still Raining — Tue, 16 May 2023 02:44:22 GMT

Hate them. Somehow they are bulky and insecure. Collect lint and such too. I can still use my hands enough to tie.

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Jk9 — Tue, 16 May 2023 05:22:22 GMT

I don't mind Velcro fasteners and i don't think they cheapen a shoe. Haven't had a problem with them coming loose. They are really helpful if you have dexterity issues.

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willomenia — Tue, 16 May 2023 05:26:36 GMT

Do not like velcro because it makes me feel like I'm 2 and can't either do a buckle or tie my shoes.

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Flatbush — Tue, 16 May 2023 06:16:34 GMT

@luvmyteddy4

No, I don't like Velcro straps on my shoes, altho it is getting harder and harder to find laces or leather straps.

I think the Velcro looks ungainly and it doesn't hold as well as other choices.

I don't know for sure, but I suspect it is cheaper to make shoes with them than the more traditional way.

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jackthebear — Tue, 16 May 2023 11:17:14 GMT

I think it is a way to reduce the cost of manufacturing at the very least

don't like the look

however

as you all have said there is a place for it

my bike shoes have velcro on them