Quicklace Explained
In brief: Quicklace is Salomon's patented lacing system, replacing traditional laces with Kevlar-reinforced cords and a single-pull tightening mechanism. Slide the buckle down to tighten, squeeze the button to release, and tuck the excess into the tongue pocket. The reinforced cords offer around four times the durability of standard laces, with fast, on-the-fly adjustment and no knots or dangling ends.
What is Quicklace?
Quicklace is Salomon's patented lacing system, a defining feature of the brand's trail and outdoor footwear. Instead of traditional flat laces, it uses thin, ultra-strong Kevlar-reinforced cords combined with a single-pull tightening mechanism and an S-buckle lock. The idea is simple but effective: one upward pull tightens the whole shoe evenly in a single motion, replacing the fiddly business of threading and tying conventional laces. The minimalist construction is light, fast, and reliable, which is why Quicklace has become one of the most recognisable features across Salomon's range. For runners and hikers who want a secure fit without stopping to faff with laces, it is a genuine convenience.
How it works
Operating Quicklace is quick to learn. To tighten, you slide the buckle down towards the toe, which draws the cords snug across the foot in one even pull. To loosen, you squeeze the button on the buckle to release the tension. There are no knots to tie and no bows to come undone. Once set, the lacing holds its tension reliably through a run or a hike, and because the pull is even, you avoid the pressure points that can come from cinching individual sections of a traditional lace. It is a system designed for speed and consistency, getting you out the door and onto the trail faster.
Kevlar-reinforced durability
The cords themselves are the heart of Quicklace's reliability. Reinforced with Kevlar, the same high-strength fibre used in protective and industrial applications, they are far tougher than ordinary laces, offering around four times the durability. This matters on the trail, where abrasion from rocks, roots, and grit chews through standard laces over time. The slim cords resist fraying and snapping, so the lacing keeps working trip after trip. Salomon also offers replacement kits that include Kevlar laces, slides, and closures, so if a cord ever does wear out after heavy use, you can refresh the system rather than retire the shoe.
The tongue pocket and on-the-fly adjustment
A neat part of the design is what happens to the excess cord. Once you have tightened the shoe, the leftover lace and the buckle tuck away into an integrated pocket on the tongue, so there is nothing left flapping around to catch on undergrowth or get stepped on. Just as useful is the ability to adjust on the fly: if your foot swells on a long effort or you simply want a touch more room, a quick pull or squeeze re-sets the tension without stopping to re-tie. For trail runners and fast hikers, that combination of a tidy, snag-free finish and instant adjustability is exactly what the design is for.
Where you will find it
Quicklace appears across Salomon's footwear range, from aggressive trail runners to versatile hiking and outdoor shoes. It features on popular models such as the Speedcross, the XA Pro, and the XT-6, where a secure, fast, snag-free fit is part of the appeal. It frequently pairs with Salomon's SensiFit upper construction, which cradles the foot, so that the Quicklace tension translates into an even, supportive wrap from midsole to lacing. Together they give the locked-in feel that Salomon footwear is known for.
Quicklace at OD's Designer Clothing
At OD's Designer Clothing we stock Salomon footwear featuring the Quicklace system, including models from the Speedcross, XA Pro, and XT-6 families, so you get no knots, no dangling ends, and no stopping to re-tie. Our footwear team can show you how the single-pull system works and help you find the right Salomon shoe for trail running or hiking. We offer next-day delivery and free click and collect, and you are welcome to visit our St Helens store to try Quicklace in person and feel how quickly it locks your foot in place before you buy.