Women's Salomon speedcross 3

Women Salomon speedcross size 7 Last used them in 2018. I *think* mud got into the QuickLace and i cannot figure out how to get the laces to work again. if you are familiar with the Quick Laces, then you'll understand what I mean. Please note: !!! I'm unable to unclasp the quick lace to be able to adjust laces. Perhaps because I just don't know how, or if there's a little dry mud in there that's blocking it, I don't know. The shoes are stiff from being in my closet sitting since 2018. Excellent tread, as you can see. You're able to tuck the excess shoelace into the secret pocket on the tongue, as one picture shows. Again, please note my message above about the QuickLace being stuck.