I actually tried using the shoes fastener system "Hickies" which will release from the annoyance of shoelaces

It is said that "It is important not to put on or take off with keeping the shoelaces tied" as a trick to make shoes last longer. However, it often happens that unwinding a string (shoe lace) is troublesome and tied tightly. A post shoe lace tool which frees us from the troubles of such a shoe lace, and also has excellent designability "Hickies"is.

HICKIES - Hikkies Japan Official Site -
http://www.hickies.jp/

◆ What is Hickies?
Hickies is named "shoes fastener system" by American-born tool that turns into a "slip-on" type shoes that can replace various types of shoes smoothly in place of traditional shoelaces. I can understand it with a single shot when seeing the following movie as to what it is and how to use it with Hickies.

HICKIES on Vimeo


Hickies can be selected from all 16 colors, 8 basic colors and 8 vivid colors. In addition, a rainbow pack with all colors of vivid color is prepared.

This is the basic color.


This is a vivid color.


◆ Special application
There are 16 colors and it is difficult to choose! For the person who says, a special application is prepared to match which color Hickies matches his shoes. The application is compatible with both iOS · Android. I immediately tried a matching test using the iPhone.

Search "hickies" on the App Store, select the application "Hickies" and tap "Free".


Tap "Install App".


Tap "Open" when installation is completed.


Tap "Agree".


Tap "Continue".


This is the top screen of the application. As the camera starts up, samples of Hickies are appearing.


You can match the lens of the camera with your shoes by overlaying the sample and string.


It is a good idea to stack the sample well on the shoe laces. You can adjust the sample size by pinching in and out.


You can also take a picture by tapping the camera icon.


The sample color can be changed by swiping the screen. I will try matching various colors.





As soon as you find the color you like, you can instantly purchase on the official website. Tap "ADD TO CART".


Confirm that you entered 1 point in the cart and tap "Checkout".


The checkout screen appears. At the time of article writing, it seems that it is not possible to purchase at the Hikkisuzushoppu of Japan by connecting to overseas mail-order site.


You can also see the explanation of Hickies by tapping the "How to use" icon in the lower left.




◆ opening
Ten colors in total, three basic colors and seven colors of vivid colors are prepared this time.


Here, the body is black, the fastening model is yellow.


Brief explanation about Hickies on the back.


Slide the transparent cover and open it. I thought that it was only 4 ... ...


The remaining Hickies shows the face from the bottom.


Inside, there were two Hickies and two simple instructions.


I tried arranging all the hickies. Although it says that 14 packages are included in the package, it contains 16 pieces in total, including 2 of different colors.


This different color was added as a bonus.


Because I became interested about other bonuses ... ...


All opened. Apparently the color of the bonus seems to be randomly combined.


I will observe Hickies. Round round at the tip.


A plastic fastener called yellow clasp "clasp".


The clasp has a shape like a pulley and it hooks a tip ring.


On the back of the clasp "HICKIES" engraved.


Along with iPhone 5 it is almost the same overall length.


I tried squeezing the tip on the clasp on the desk.


◆ Actual wearing
I will change the shoelaces to hickies. It is this shoes to exchange shoelaces this time. Because the shoes are yellow and the shoelaces are black, I chose Hickies with black body and clasp yellow.


Remove the shoelaces and attach the hickies. Pulling the tip part in the hole makes Hickies pass through the hole very easily.


After passing through both holes ......


Fold back the tip and fit the ring into the clasp. If you put the tip part in the hole next to the clasp first, you can work stably.


It fitted well.


Work at a stretch.


It is easy to complete. The color seems to match perfectly.


A comparison between Hickies and the original shoe lace. Hickies is a smart style.


I tried to replace both with Hickies.


I will actually wear it. Pinch your shoes tongs and push your legs in the spread state and you can put it well.


Even if you remove the topmost Hickies when it is tight and difficult to wear it OK. Even in this state there will be holdability seemingly will not come off.


I will try using the extra color.


I got an accent.


When I walk with walking shoes replaced by Hickies, I have a good holdability, and I will not show anything that makes the shoes go off even if I bounce. Of course, the ease of attachment / detachment is not the ratio of shoelaces, so it is likely that you will not shy away cord shoes in this case.

The shoes zip fastener system "Hickies" is sold at 1490 yen (+ bonus 2 pieces) in Japanese hiccups shop at 1890 yen including tax. Incidentally,America's Hickies ShopIt costs about $ 19.99 (about 1950 yen) per pack, but it costs $ 30 (about 2930 yen) for 2 packs, so even if it includes a shipping cost of $ 14.03 (about 1370 yen) it costs $ 44.03 (about 4300 yen) It is slightly cheaper than 4410 yen (including shipping fee 630 yen), and if you include more than 4 packs, you can get cheaper than the Japanese hikies shop even if including shipping costs of 15.01 dollars (~ 1470 yen ~).