The best replacement for laces is boa.

The best alternatives to laces are rated as following:
★★★★★  boa
★★★  velcro climbing shoes
★★  yankz
★★  loafers
★★  no laces
★  velcro
★  fast track
★  unwaxed
★  slip on
★  xtenex
★  ibungee
  straps
  unwaxed laces
  shoelaces
  velcro shoes

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Speaking about laces, one probably shouldn't forget about metal tips.

Other search terms related to laces and their ratings are:
★★★★★ metal tips
★★★★ gold tips
★★ tying
★★ vans
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