Xpand Lacing System

A shoe's performance is literally held together by its laces. Xpand creator Chuck Harris believed they could be better.

It all began in 2015 when Chuck had the misfortune of contracting the West Nile Virus. One of the symptoms he experienced was the swelling of his feet throughout the day. It got so bad for him that the simple task of tying his shoes became painful - and with that, an idea was born.