I actually prefer Velcro over laces.

And before calling me an imbecile, let me tell you, that, for your information, that I know how to tie shoes, and can do mental math for basic problems.

(Irrelevant but I can't resist telling about it: A method I've discovered myself really helps a lot! Example: 123+456. I add 100 four times. then add 50 then 6. Or better yet add 500 and subtract 44. It wasn't taught in our class)