Salomon ACS PRO lacing

Just bought my first pair of Salomon and it’s full white. Is the lacing supposed to look like this? With a tiny bit hanging out. I also found some tiny black stains all over the shoe, felt like the shoe is made of low quality.

Just bought my first pair of Salomon and it’s full white. Is the lacing supposed to look like this? With a tiny bit hanging out. I also found some tiny black stains all over the shoe, felt like the shoe is made of low quality.