As children we all learned how to lace our shoes. Most of us
learned a basic way to lace our shoes and we continue to use it
to this day. The average man takes his
new shoes
out of the box
and crisscross the shoelaces from bottom to top and we’re good
to go. If this is the case then you are missing out. There are
dozens of lacing shoe lace techniques that are easy to learn;
and learning a few lacing shoe laces techniques can add a touch
of personality and style to your shoes.
The internet is full of lacing shoe laces ideas. From
dress
laces or
boot
laces, these sites show you various shoe lacing
techniques such as, the crisscross, over under, European lacing,
military lacing, sawtooth lacing, ladder lacing, and up to 60
more. Take a little time and learn a new technique for lacing
shoe laces and give your footwear new visual interest.
Once you have mastered a few these lacing techniques it’s time
to turn to the shoelaces themselves. Of course, every shoelace
is made for a certain type of shoe.
Dress
shoelaces are
generally round, narrow and waxed, while
boot
laces are often
made of leather, and
sneaker
laces are most commonly found to
be flat cotton. That’s the norm but now forget the old drab
dress laces or boring boot laces. The next time you buy laces
for shoes why not try something with a pop of color. Red,
orange, yellow, blue, or even striped laces for shoes are an
excellent way to freshen up an old pair of shoes or add
personality to even the most classic
dress
shoes.
Beyond aesthetics, runners have been studying lacing techniques
for years trying to find the perfect way to lace their shoes
for comfort and performance. Investigations have been made to
determine the best lacing techniques and their influence on the
running experience. The result is a recommendation for how to
lace your shoes according to a number of factors. From heel
slipping and toe pain to wide or narrow feet, high or low arches,
there are different ways to lace your shoes to help improve your
foot
comfort.
So, whether they are boot laces or dress laces,
have some fun with your shoe laces and experiment with lacing
shoe laces. Just remember, shoelaces serve a purpose, no matter
how cool the shoelaces might look don’t sacrifice your comfort
for a little style.
Check out these three styles we recommend styling with
different lacing techniques for your shoelaces style: