No sweat big daddy, they were not that expensive. I had hoped they would alleviate the need for tying as well. I think they would work as advertised on round laces that are not quite so thin and slick as the OTB boots. I too had hoped to be able to have short laces, nothing with potential to end up on the ground.

And I still might. I think I just have to find the right lace material. I like the idea of no loops. It is a rare day indeed when I take a spill but the less there is to snag up on the better.

DD might have the best solution to the problem with the OTB boot laces. Just tie a quick bow tie above the cord locks and tuck the excess into the top "pouch" area. I have tried it and that seems to work.