I have no need or desire to own over-engineered shoe laces. Just one more thing to break. Besides, shoe laces can be customized and Boa's cant'. I'm no prude when it comes to technology but the technology has to work every time.

Being transparent, yes I do have a pair of Salomon trail shoes with Boa laces. I liked them in the store! Got on the trail and they were a hassle. I don't like the loop doo-dad. Those nice shoes are relegated to weekend chores. So now I have over-engineered weekend chore shoes! ROFL!