Learning to tie shoes can be a challenging and frustrating task. Caterpillar Laces makes learning to tie shoes fast and easy. Developed with the help of OTs and parents, these laces offer the greatest help for you to teach and your child to learn. Laces hold their shape for easy loop making and tying. Caterpillar Laces are specially designed to hold their shape with each step while learning to tie shoes. They also hold a single knot, so there is no need for double knots! Great for sports shoes. Bi-colored laces visually help users learn how to tie shoes. Our bi-colored laces help to distinguish one lace from the other, making the tying process much simpler to teach and understand. A printed lace guide helps users learn how to make the proper loop. Notice the stars printed toward both ends of the lace? These are used as a guide to help create even loops. Creating the perfectly sized loops and position will help the user master the shoe tying skill. Caterpillar Laces are 40 inches in length and will fit most child shoes. Our laces can be used in your child's favorite shoes and we encourage frequent practice. Learning how to tie your shoes can be a frustrating experience. Caterpillar laces will help with the learning process. To make it even easier, use Caterpillar Laces on our Velcro leg strap so you don't have to bend over, and also to have a clear view of the knot while practicing. Caterpillar Laces fit on our leg strap to make a smooth transition when Caterpillar laces are then laces to the shoe after getting the hang of tying the knot. An optional leg strap extender is available and sold separately for older kids and adults. The leg strap is adjustable from 9 to 12.5 inches. With a strap extender, it will fit up to 18 inches. Leg strap only, laces sold separately. Patent Pending