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[Wedged]

Hi

Was wondering if anyone has used Yankz laces before? Just want to know if they are any good esp for Triathlons.

http://www.yankz.com.au/

[Muzman]

Hi Wedged

Yes, I have tried the Yankz system but found they didn't get my shoe tight and secure enough for my liking. I am a big guy though, racing at just under 90kg, and feel a lot more secure with full elastic laces closed up with a more conventional spring loaded clip.

I still have the Yankz - they are on my "bummin around" shoes, retired Kayanos.

Having said all that, from the website it looks like they are slightly different from the older version.

Hope this helps.

M

[Wedged]

Muzman, on Jun 1 2008, 07:10 PM, said:

Hi Wedged

Yes, I have tried the Yankz system but found they didn't get my shoe tight and secure enough for my liking. I am a big guy though, racing at just under 90kg, and feel a lot more secure with full elastic laces closed up with a more conventional spring loaded clip.

I still have the Yankz - they are on my "bummin around" shoes, retired Kayanos.

Having said all that, from the website it looks like they are slightly different from the older version.

Hope this helps.

M

Yes it does thank you. I'm 6 ft 2 and about 92 kilos so I guess I might suffer the same problem as you.

[miners]

I'm 6' even and about 85kgs at present but have used the Yankz succesfully for a few pairs of shoes now. The lace lock brand is probably less complicated and just as good. The advantage the Yankz has is they keep the excess lace tucked away very neatly. Bit complicated putting your first pair on though ...

[Bellthorpe]

I guess I'm missing something.

I have regular laces on all my (currently 4 pairs) running shoes.

They are made of ... heck, I don't know, lace or summit.

I tie them tightly. If it's a race I double knot them.

They stayed tied until I untie them.

Works a treat!

[Bellthorpe]

miners, on Jun 1 2008, 09:00 PM, said:

I'm 6' even and about 85kgs at present

'At present'. Does your height vary much during the season?

[Sunset]

Bellthorpe,

I believe they are best suited for triathletes/triathlons when every second on transition counts..


Wedged - I use them and once you get the right amount of tightness they are a good and convenient system.

[Bellthorpe]

Thanks Sunset, the notion of 'speed' didn't enter my head ... as I only run, it's not a consideration for me.

[Wedged]

Sunset, on Jun 1 2008, 09:37 PM, said:

Bellthorpe,

I believe they are best suited for triathletes/triathlons when every second on transition counts..


Wedged - I use them and once you get the right amount of tightness they are a good and convenient system.

Thanks Sunset, I think I might give them a try. I pulled off my running shoes in frustration in a Dualathlon on Sunday at the end of the first leg and than had to "pop" them back on for the final run leg.

miners, on Jun 1 2008, 09:00 PM, said:

I'm 6' even and about 85kgs at present but have used the Yankz succesfully for a few pairs of shoes now. The lace lock brand is probably less complicated and just as good. The advantage the Yankz has is they keep the excess lace tucked away very neatly. Bit complicated putting your first pair on though ...

Thanks miners. Hopefully I will make out your way for the Half IM in Nov.

[Jordan Mitchell]

Wedged, on Jun 1 2008, 06:46 PM, said:

Hi

Was wondering if anyone has used Yankz laces before? Just want to know if they are any good esp for Triathlons.

http://www.yankz.com.au/

I started out with them just for triathlons after seeing Chris McCormack wears them and now I put them on all my shoes. I find them great because I have a high arch and would always get pain on the top of my foot where all the tension would be. Because you can adjust the lace at the ankle and toe box, I found that I can loosen the lace at the top a little without compramisng the tension at the toe box. For me at least, they mean a better fitting and more comfortable shoe not to mention never having to tie laces again.

They can take a little time to install and you will probably tweak them a little here and there after your first run but after that you will not have to touch them again.

[NvrGiveUp]

Elastic laces are available from athletes foot for $8. works great during transitions. Tension etc is nice once 'setup' properly.

[RunBare]

These elastic laces are actually brilliant for kids shoes as well. My youngest is not quite up to tying his laces properly, but i put a pair of these in his sport shoes... perfect!

I reckon they've saved me hours already