I thought that will be when stretched thin.

Basically determines the length and the diameter (and the price charged for !!!). Even the colors are right, the laces were in three colors ordered from me. My mistake was that I thought that will be when stretched thin.
But the stay as thick and as well are no longer. The description of the product thus agrees 100%. So, first measure caution the eyelets of shoes and do not believe that I can fix that by. The ends are about 3mm thick (rather more about it) and about 2 cm long and can not be bent or thinning. So the Einfädellöcher already have to match it. How long the hold, can not yet be said. but I think this should not be shorter by inspection than other about XXL so expensive laces. Despite my fault I'm thrilled!