What you need:

– pair(s) of shoes with menacing laces
– scissors
– fine knot tying skills

Start with two laces on each side. Criss cross the laces over the top of the shoe’s tongue & each other.  Slip lace through hole from top (not underneath).

Pull each lace on either side tight to desired fit.

Tie a firm knot on lace itself, make sure the knot is tightened and as close to the  hole as possible to ensure proper fit.

Cut remaining lace off, close to the knot.  Tuck knot underneath if needed.

And there you have it.  A simple, easy lace-free way to wear your shoes.

Which do you prefer? (Rhetorical question).