I use cord locks on my laces. I put the cord lock on and tie a knot in the laces. I leave the laces long for a few days to make sure I have enough length to easily remove my shoes. When I am satisfied I will cut the laces and heat seal the ends of the laces. Then I just use the cord lock to tighten/loosen my laces. If I do this right the laces don't go past my toes ever. If I get them a little long I can just tuck them under the cross lacing.