The Shoelace Puzzle

Yesterday I bought a pair of Rockport ProWalkers for casual wear. I bought them at a Rockport store in an outlet mall. Like I talked about in my last post, there was no sales clerk around. I found two pair around my size and found a bench. Under the bench was a Bannock Device so I measured my feet. I know how they work but no one was around to tell anyone else if they were doing it right. Anyway, I ended up with an 11 wide and they fit well.
     The problem? The shoelaces are too short. While I can tie them, it’s just barely. No room for big fingers in the lace loops! Why can’t a brand name shoe company sell shoes with laces that fit? Is that too hard? Not as long as those in the picture here, but at least long enough to tie with a few extra inches for comfort.
     Could I have not purchased the shoes? Sure, but they are comfortable and it is hard to find wide shoes for my feet. I’ll make do – after buying a new pair of shoelaces.