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Review of the Greeper Sports shoelaces

Tying shoelaces can be incredibly hard for people with disabilities, especially those with poor motor skills and dexterity issues. Today Zec Richardson, a blogger and reviewer at Satonmybutt, is reviewing the Greeper Sports shoelaces and talks about how they can give disabled people more independence. To purchase Greeper Sports shoelaces head to the Disability Horizons Shop For many […]

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Greeper Assist – for Greeper Laces

  • Designed to aid people with the use of only one hand easily tighten Greeper laces
  • Small, compact product that can be carried in your pocket
  • Recommended by Occupational Therapists
  • Greeper laces are also easy to loosen with one hand as the action is similar to pulling a zip tab.
  • Works with all variants of Greeper Laces
  • Lightweight and sturdy design

The Greeper assist is a simple, compact product that allows the easy tightening of Greeper Laces with just one hand.

The Greeper assist is recommended by occupational therapists as a solution to the easy management of shoes with the functional use of only one hand.

The product is so compact allowing it to be carried in your pocket wherever you go, meaning you are never without your Greeper Assist.

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Greeper Hikers laces

Greeper Hikers shoelaces

  • “Once Applied – Always Tied” Laces that remain permanently fastened.
  • Ideal laces for all explorers and outdoor enthusiasts
  • Can be adjusted, tightened or loosened without the need to unfasten.
  • Allows those with physical disabilities to adapt everyday lace shoes without relying on Velcro fastenings.
  • Simple and easy to use – inclusive design to simplify the act of tying shoelaces.
  • No more bending to tie laces – Ideal for those suffering painful conditions such as arthritis.

Greeper’s Hikers shoelaces are an extraordinary feat in modern inclusive design. The ease of use and simplicity of these laces means that the need to bend and struggle with fastening shoelaces is completely removed, making them ideal for those with painful physical conditions, those with disabilities and people who struggle with dexterity and motor skills.

They never come undone no matter what conditions they’re put under (but are easy to loosen off when you choose to take your boots off!), so are ideal for outdoor hiking and walking boots. They are longer than any of the other styles (150cm). This allows for the extra length needed when threading through the eyelets of boots.

They feature a durable yet lightweight nylon toggle with high-tension springs. This ensures that your laces will stay tight no matter the incline or conditions.

The Hikers range provides the perfect outdoor-look and can be adjusted even with gloves on, making them the ideal laces for all explorers and outdoor enthusiasts.

These innovative laces have been used and truly tested by a number of world champion athletes including Chrissie Wellington MBE, Rachel Joyce and Tom Lowe – proving that Greeper laces can withstand even the toughest sporting activities and conditions.

Greeper Hikers shoelaces will fit all types of footwear and are especially suitable for walking boots and hiking shoes.

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Thomas the Tank Engine shoe laces

Greeper Thomas the Tank Engine shoelaces

  • Once Applied – Always Tied” Laces that remain permanently fastened.
  • Fun Thomas the Tank Engine design, perfect for children who struggle to tie their own laces.
  • Can be adjusted, tightened or loosened without the need to unfasten.
  • Allows those with physical disabilities to adapt everyday lace shoes without relying on Velcro fastenings.
  • Simple and easy to use – inclusive design to simplify the act of tying shoelaces.
  • No more bending to tie laces – Ideal for those suffering painful conditions such as arthritis.

Greeper shoelaces are an extraordinary feat in modern inclusive design – shoelaces that remain constantly tied no matter what conditions they’re put under.

The ease of use and simplicity of these laces means that the need to bend and struggle with fastening shoelaces is completely removed. This makes them ideal for those with painful physical conditions, those with disabilities and people who struggle with dexterity and motor skills.

The Thomas the Tank Engine edition of the Greeper shoelaces feature a fun Thomas motif that will really appeal to children. The innovative stay-tied functionality is ideal for children with autism or additional needs, who need a little extra help with keeping their laces safely tied.

These innovative laces have been used and truly tested by a number of world champion athletes including Chrissie Wellington MBE, Rachel Joyce and Tom Lowe – proving that Greeper laces can withstand even the toughest sporting activities and conditions.

Greeper laces will fit all types of footwear, including trainers, plimsoles and school shoes. Whether you enjoy running, tennis or golf, or just require a little help with your laces, Greepers enable your shoes to remain tight and fastened without the worry of laces becoming undone.

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Greeper Sports shoe laces on brightly coloured shoes

Greeper Sports shoelaces

  • “Once Applied, Always Tied” – Greeper laces stay tied no matter what conditions they’re put under.
  • Can be tightened and adjusted without the need to unfasten.
  • Ideal for those with disabilities, limited movement and one-hand to adapt everyday shoes.
  • Easy and simple to use – intuitive design, perfect for adults and children alike.
  • Available in a range of fresh, modern and fun colours.
  • 2 Laces per pack

Greeper Sports laces are a modern, accessible alternative to traditional shoe laces – they remain tight and tied no matter what conditions they’re put under.

These innovative shoelaces have been designed to aid those with disabilities to adapt any type of everyday shoe, without having to rely on old-fashioned velcro fastening shoes.

For those with limited dexterity and motor skills, Greeper shoelaces offer a simple and easy-to-use solution to traditional shoelaces. They can be tightened and adjusted without having to be undone, and can help avoid having to bend down which can cause pain for those with conditions such as arthritis.

Greeper Sports laces will fit are all types of sports shoe (including trainers, plimsolls and school shoes) and are ideal for all sporting activities – even withstanding more vigorous sports such as running and football.

Greeper Sports laces have won a number of innovation awards, along with customer satisfaction polls, having been recommended by 220 Triathlon Magazine several years in a row.

Greepers is also championed by many athletes, including Chrissie Wellington MBE, Rachel Joyce and Tom Lowe. Greeper Sports laces are proven to be durable and reliable in comparison to elastic laces, which give poor foot support, and are assured to stay tied, no matter what your sport of choice is.

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One Handed Dressing

One-Handed Dressing Techniques Bradley Cory‘s life changed dramatically after he suffered a stroke at the age of 16, which left him with weakness on his left side. In a series of posts we will be this exploring some of the best one-handed products including those that Bradley has designed to assist disabled people. Dressing with

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