Lock Laces
Product typeShoelace fastenings
OwnerPositive Distribution LLC
CountryUnited States
Introduced1999
MarketsWorld
TaglineWin. Never tie.
Websitelocklaces.com

Lock Laces are elastic, no-tie shoelaces manufactured and distributed by Positive Distribution LLC. The Lock Laces system consists of two elastic shoelaces that are fastened at the tongue of the shoe by two double-eyelet adjustable locking mechanisms and secured into place by two cord clips. Frank Sutton is the president and CEO of Positive Distribution LLC—which is the owner of the Lock Laces trademark, patent, and associated intellectual property.[1]

History

Eric Jackson originally invented Lock Laces for personal use after becoming continuously frustrated with his shoelaces untying and getting damaged. [2] His original design utilized elastic shoestrings and barrel cord locks. After he was laid off from his job as a light bulb salesman, a friend of his suggested that he sell his invention. Jackson then founded Street Smart LLC in order to market Lock Laces® as an official product.

In 1999, Jackson began marketing Lock Laces while assembling the product in his mother's basement. Jackson later began contracting out the packaging and assembly of Lock Laces to Opportunity Builders, Inc., a Millersville, Maryland-based nonprofit that offers employment opportunities for adults with developmental and physical disabilities.[3]

In 2011, Lock Laces became a national sponsor of the Special Olympics’ Healthy Athletes Fit Feet program.

Positive Distribution LLC

In 2016, Positive Distribution LLC purchased the Lock Laces® patent, trademark, and associated intellectual property from Street Smart LLC. Today, Positive Distribution LLC manufactures and distributes Lock Laces® in over 30 countries worldwide.

References

  1. ↑ "About". Positive Distribution LLC. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  2. ↑ Wright, Steven (2017-04-12). "Eric Jackson Q&A: Lock Laces® Inventor". Lock Laces®. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  3. ↑ "Opportunity Builders, Inc. | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
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