The laces are a real hassle; they could be longer so an adult’s fingers could tie them. My baby doesn’t tie the laces, I do, and mind you I’m a woman and I have slender fingers too. I can’t imagine men’s hands tying these shoes, and basically not even thick ones, no offense, I’m not judging anyone. The only thing I’m judging is the designers’ indifference to the shoe’s usability. I’m sure a lot of people won’t be able to tie them because even I, with my slender fingers, struggle. And don’t assume that I don’t know how to tie laces or that I have some fine motor problem. No, they’re just too short to make the loop and wrap the other lace around it, and the next part is a war with your nerves and logic. The only problem is the laces, but it’s a big one.