How to Lace Sneakers
There are several different ways to lace sneakers. The traditional criss-cross method is best for active sneakers, but fashion sneakers often look best with a straight-laced look. Straight-lacing is complicated but looks great. This article will show you how to straight-lace sneakers in five easy steps. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Straight-Lace
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Begin working on your sneakers with the shoelaces completely removed. Take the shoelace and place one end through the first hole (closest to the toe). The left or right side is fine, it depends on what you are comfortable doing. Now pull the lace to the last whole on the opposite side from where you started. If you started at the right lace to the top left or vice versa. There should only be enough string to tie a bow at the top.
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Take the length that is left at the bottom of the shoe and lace it horizontally across the top to the hole directly across from it. The lace should be directly across from where you began.
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Pull the lace through the hole right above the one where the lace is currently located. Be sure to begin the lacing on each hole from the underneath then lap over the tongue of the shoe and push the lace through the hole across from it.
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Continue to lacing horizontally up the shoe until you get to the last hole. Ensure that both laces are pulled through the hole from the underneath. You will be left with two even sized shoelaces for tying a know.
Criss-Cross Pattern
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Start at the holes closest to the toe. Run the lace through the two bottom holes ensuring that there is an equal amount of lace on each side.
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Take the left string and lace it to the next hole on the right pushing it through the underneath of the eyelet. Repeat the step for the right lace. Pull it through the left hole diagonal from it.
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Continue up the shoe in a diagonal pattern until reaching the top eyelet.
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Tighten or loosen as needed for maximum comfort and support.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure the laces are even from step one to ensure the best results. Periodically check the size of the laces throughout the lacing project.
The straight lacing method is best for fashion or casual sneakers. It is not the best lacing method for fitness sneakers or for any shoes that will be used for physical activity because the laces will not be overly tight or supportive.
