You probably never thought about how much time it takes to untie and remove your shoes when you're heading through security, but it can be very time-consuming and very annoying. One easy way to minimize the stress around shoes is to switch your shoelaces right before the flight. If you put in elastic shoelaces, you won't have to tie and untie your laces multiple times before boarding your flight.
Luckily, buying new shoelaces is a pretty inexpensive thing, and it only takes a few moments to switch them. If you fly frequently, it can save you a lot of hassle.