Elastic Laces for Triathlon: What They Do and How to Use Them

Elastic laces — also called speed laces, quick laces, or no-tie laces — are one of the simplest and most cost-effective performance upgrades available to triathletes. They replace standard shoelaces with a stretchy cord or strip that allows you to slip your running shoes on in T2 without tying. Since transition time counts toward your overall finish, eliminating the 10–30 seconds it takes to tie…