Laces are GREAT, just too long for NMD's & other styles. I've repurposed them in other styles--they're long enough for TALL-Shaft combat-style boots and will look cool on a variety of shoes. I also threaded a white/3M one thru the waistband of a pair of YEEZY Season 1 FJ Soft Sweatpants because the elastic isn't as stretchy & very slack & loose they needed a drawstring or something QUICK! But, if you're lookin' to rope your NMD's-or anything else for that matter-go shorter...or MEASURE the current ones' lengths you want to replace & you won't make the same amateurish mistake I made.:thumbsup::type_1_2: