I've had a little trouble of that nature with my 09 Answers but as David said, you just gotta be sure the little clip is pushed all the way. If the outer lining of the lace strips off like mine do after a lot of use then they won't stay tight and you just gotta get some new laces. Shoe laces work fine, they work for me
and you can get different colors and look sooo good with your customzzz.