FYI for those interested in replacing the "ribbon laces" with the latest batch of White Flyknit Trainers. I bought a pair of Kiwi Sport Laces - Oval - 45" from Nordstrom Rack for $1.75. Here are some comparison pics. The white of the Kiwi laces is a little bit "off" compared to the ribbon laces, but once both shoes have the same set of laces on, you can't really tell.
Edit: Disregard the Kiwi packaging mistake. I don't really know why the laces packaging says 'Flat Black' when they are obviously 'Oval White'