Although it's unlikely that a single shoelace will hold up your pants if they are far too big for you, a shoelace can be a really snazzy belt. Whether you use just one shoelace or you braid several together, a shoelace belt puts a new spin on holding up your pants. more »

Shoelaces made from leather are an attractive and durable choice for shoes. One difficulty with using leather shoelaces, however, is that they are typically quite stiff and will not bend and tie easily when they are new. There are several methods that can help to soften leather shoelaces and make them easy to bend and tie. Try one or more of these methods for softening leather shoelaces. more »

Shoelace knots are one of life's little inconveniences. Although frustrating, most shoelace knots can be untied with a little patience. So take a deep breath, have a seat and get to work. more »

Shoelaces for a poncho shelter are used to suspend the poncho in the air to form a tent. Learn to use shoelaces for an emergency shelter with tips from an Eagle Scout in this free wilderness survival video. more »

Learn how to Use Your Shoelaces to Juggle in Soccer with expert tips and advice on soccer skills and techniques in this free video clip. more »

Learn how to Trap the Soccer Ball with Your Shoelaces with expert tips and advice on soccer skills and techniques in this free video clip. more »

Are your shoelaces tripping you up? Here are three quick and simple fixes that will work with any laces. more »

A shoelace key chain can be a colorful and interesting way to keep track of your keys. If you have children who enjoy making craft projects from string and beads, making a key chain from shoelaces, beads, and a keyring could be a perfect afternoon activity to keep them occupied and happily busy. Offer them two brightly colored shoelaces, some pony beads, and a few guidelines and watch the creative key chains they are sure to concoct! more »

We've all been there. Your shoelaces finally give up, but the shoe itself still has some mileage to go. Ugh. But choosing the right kind of shoelace can be tricky, specially if you go to the store without at least minimal preparation (preparation being the keyword here). No worries, though. After reading this article, you'll be well on your way to finding the shoelace that's right for you! more »