# Untied Shoe String Holders Never Tie a Knot Again When Using the Shoe Lace Anchors By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-03-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-lace References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/lace-anchors/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/914635363/lace-anchors-20-a-simple-design-for-simple-people) Running around with bows and laces flopping everywhere is not a good look and tucking them into the shoe can be incredibly uncomfortable, unless you have some shoe Lace Anchors. These small tabs offer powerful performance, grabbing a strong hold on shoelaces and never letting them get loose or run wild. Well hidden behind the uppermost eyelets of the shoe, the anchors allow for a more stylish shoe look and work great for people who prefer the [horizontal bar method of lacing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-project-transport). In fact, they are so strong that the excess lace can be completely cut off for a more comfortable fit. Never again experience the hassle of stopping to retie shoes when using the shoe Lace Anchors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to enhance and customize shoes with innovative accessories like shoe Lace Anchors. - **Convenience Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop time-saving and hassle-free products that eliminate the need for constantly retying shoelaces, like shoe Lace Anchors. - **Smart Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into fashion products to create smart shoes that automatically secure and adjust shoelaces, inspired by the concept of shoe Lace Anchors. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with shoe manufacturers to incorporate shoe Lace Anchors as a standard feature in their footwear designs. - **Sportswear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized athletic shoes equipped with shoe Lace Anchors for athletes and active individuals who require secure and hassle-free footwear. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with retail brands to offer shoe Lace Anchors as an add-on accessory, providing customers with a convenient and stylish solution for keeping their shoelaces secure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Lace Trimmer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up.md) - [Japanese Wrap-Inspired Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrams-furoshiki-kicks.md) - [Experimental Lace-Free Trail Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offtrail-running-shoe.md) - [Speed Lacing Hiking Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-terrex-skychaser-goretex.md) - [Velcro-Enclosed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios-1.md) - [Removable Footwear Spikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-traction.md) - [Lace-Free Active Recovery Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoka-skyward.md) - [Toggle Securement Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-pegasus-easyon-blueprint.md) - [Quick Enclosure Trekking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkahana-8.md)