I rarely wear tennis shoes anymore, but both pair have laces. prefer sandals . Wear flip flops at home or go barefoot. But slip the flip flops on to go outside. Easy on easy off. At my age anything easy is a joy. But guess I will start wearing tennis shoes in the evening Doctors have told hubby he needs to do more walking at least 4-5 times a week. I have been at him for quite a while to do it. ow that the doc. has told him maybe he will get up and go. Both need it.