We've found this generally comes down to 3 things. How do your shoes fit? How do they look? How do you put them on everyday? The HICKIES Lacing System is an upgrade from traditional laces, those old-world strings. It improves the Fit, Aesthetics, and Usability of wearing shoes for everyone. It's a new era of laces, designed to keep you moving. So no matter how you run, walk, dance or play through your day, you can do it more freely, more comfortably, and more beautifully. One-size fits all by design. Use in any shoe, any brand and any model, as long as it has eyelets. The HICKIES Lacing System is a simple design made with smart materials. There are no bows to tie, no loose laces, and no holding you back. It at once makes your shoes more comfortable, adjustable, adaptive, and sleek. Fasten only once, slip on and off every time. The HICKIES Lacing System is a modular one, meaning instead of one lace running through the length of each shoe, you have one strap per pair of eyelets. Each HICKIES strap conforms to the shape of your foot, expanding and contracting as you move providing comfort and support at all times.
Use different lacing styles within the same shoe for a customized tailored fit. This gives you maximum control when it comes to customizing tightness, comfort, and style. Experiment to find your perfect fit. 1) Find a Lacing Style that fits you best. 2) Thread one strap per pair of eyelets. 3) Bring the 2 ends together. 4) Insert threading tip into channel behind clasp. 5) Secure the loop around the clasp. Describe your product in 3 words. How did you come up with the idea for this product? Co-founder Gaston hated tying his shoes ever since he was a child. Untied laces were dangerous, bows were unflattering and constant tying was tedious. In college, Gaston began exploring alternatives to tying his shoes. After more than ten years of research, development, and prototyping, Gaston and Mariquel founded HICKIES in 2012. What makes your product special? The HICKIES Lacing System is the only alternative shoe lacing system that is modular by design and allows customization to every individual foot and shoe.
Seven different lacing techniques can be combined to make HICKIES the perfect option for virtually any pair of shoes. What has been the best part of your startup experience? We have watched how our product, the HICKIES Lacing System, has changed the way people wear their shoes. What we did not know was how HICKIES would free people of different abilities from tying their shoelaces and what a difference that could make in their lives.Almost all wire fraud starts with contact from a stranger. Protect yourself from wire transfer fraud. Never wire money to someone you don't know. , a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Americans about scams and helping them to avoid becoming victims of fraud. Additionally, we provide a brief overview of some of the most common scams to be aware of below. Have you received a phone call from a person claiming to be from a government agency asking for money to cover "back debts" owed to the IRS? They may say that you can wire the money or send a pre-paid debit card to settle this amount owed - and if you don't, you will face jail time.
Even though these calls may have a Washington, D.C. area code or misleading information on caller ID, rest assured that any "government employee" contacting you and asking for money upfront is a scammer. Did you receive a call from someone claiming to work with the FTC? Was the caller promising to help you get a refund from the agency? This is a SCAM. Never send money or provide bank account numbers and other sensitive information to those promising you refunds. the FTC doesn't make outgoing phone calls to contact people, they don't ask consumers to provide banking or sensitive information, they don't ask you to send money, and if refunds are part of a FTC settlement, the FTC provides the funds by check. Even if the Caller ID says the name of an organization you recognize or trust, be skeptical. Scammers will use technology which can display legitimate numbers which coerce you into responding. In times of disaster, it's important to be aware of charity scams. There are many legitimate ways to provide support to help people impacted by floods, earthquakes, fires or other natural disasters.
If you're eager to make a donation, give in a way that you have donated before or through a trusted organization or business where you fully understand how the funds are being collected and used. It is important to never send funds using a wire transfer service like MoneyGram to someone you do not know. Occasionally, MoneyGram will support donation programs with a well established charity. The U.S. government recently issued a national warning about the continued defrauding of citizens taking place through a foreign lottery or sweepstakes scam. Be aware that if you receive a notice about winning a lottery, no matter how official it looks, and are required to pay a fee to claim your winnings - this is a scam. What to be aware of: For more details visit the FBI's fraud database, Internet Crime Complaint Center Have you found a great vehicle online or in an advertisement with a price too good to be true? Are you being asked to send the down payment through a MoneyGram money transfer?
Unfortunately, it's a SCAM. Do not send money for the vehicle to the seller or a payments representative. The vehicle purchase scammer may try to convince you to pay through MoneyGram to avoid sales tax and get a great price. They may even send you a letter or e-mail of authentication telling you that you have purchased the item, but in order to deliver it you need to wire funds first. You will not receive a car or truck. Once money is wired and received, it cannot be recovered and, unfortunately, you will be at loss for any money transferred. MoneyGram never recommends sending money to a stranger. Any monies received by a stranger cannot be recovered and unfortunately you will not get your money refunded back to you. "MoneyGram is very safe and secure when sending to someone you know and trust." Legitimate lottery or sweepstakes NEVER require people pay money up front. Get a letter, call, or e-mail saying you won something (money or a prize), but before you can collect the prize you need to send money to pay for taxes, customs, or any fees?
But you didn't buy a ticket or enter a sweepstakes. This is a SCAM. Don't send transfer money to the people who are stating you have "WON" something but need to send them funds to collect your winnings. Have you found something online that interests you - a puppy, a car, an apartment for rent or any item for sale? Does the price for the item seem to be too good to be true and are you being asked to pay for the item through a MoneyGram money transfer? Unfortunately, this is a SCAM. Do not send money for the item to the seller. They may even send you a letter or e-mail of authentication telling you that you have purchased the item but need to wire funds first. Do not send the money. It is a SCAM. You will receive no merchandise. Once money is wired and received it cannot be recovered and unfortunately you will be at loss for any money transferred. Did you receive a phone call from a grandchild or a family member? Or a "lawyer" or "police officer" there with your family member? Are they in despair because they have been detained in Canada for not having a fishing license or for catching a protected species of fish?
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If so, the check/money order is counterfeit and your bank will make you cover the loss. Be aware that counterfeit checks are very hard to identify. You may have been promised a percentage of the check for employment or because of an over payment. Do not send the money and do not cash the check. Did you meet someone through a personal ad, e-mail, chat room or an instant message? Did they ask you to send them money for travel or to help them financially? Do not wire the money - this is a SCAM. Any money received by this person cannot be recovered and you will be at loss for any money sent Have you found something for sale in the classifieds or any type of newspaper ad? Did they ask you to pay for the item through a MoneyGram money transfer? Do not use a money transfer to purchase an item from a stranger. It is not safe to use a money transfer service when trying to purchase an item. A stranger begins a close relationship with you and offers to manage your finances and assets.