Beautiful shoe lacing. How to properly tie laces on dress shoes

Today, each of us wants to look stylish and original. This trend did not spare those who chose a sporty style of clothing. But the problem is, how can you follow it and add some zest to your everyday look?! In this article we will try to consider a lot of interesting and useful, in my opinion, lacing options for sneakers, sneakers and boots.

Athletes show great interest in various lacing methods. They are the ones who often experiment and often become inventors of new types of lacing. For example, cyclists have invented a method in which the lace is gathered to one side away from the chain, and guarantees safety and comfort while cycling. Athletes who engage in strength sports prefer a method that allows them to quickly tighten and loosen the lacing.

First you need to determine for what purpose you decided to lace up your sneakers or sneakers. Let's divide lacing into three classes:

• Standard (classic or simple);
• Decorative (patterned);
• Special (professional).

Lacing methods and options. How to lace sneakers and sneakers correctly?

We use the standard method regularly. At the same time, the shoes fit quite well to the foot and allow you to move freely. This method is the most popular in the world, and it is used not only for lacing sneakers and sneakers, but also boots - this is zigzag lacing. It is simple to do, and the laces cross each other along the entire length of the shoe you are lacing.

This lacing has gained many fans due to its simplicity and convenience. After all, even children can handle this method of tying shoes.

Special or professional lacing is used by athletes and dancers. This type of lacing is needed primarily for safety. The purpose of these laces is to secure the shoe very tightly to the foot. And the knot is hidden inside so that during sports the free ends of the laces do not interfere and do not cause injury.

Beautiful lacing. Types of lacing for sneakers with 4, 5, 6, 7 holes

The decorative method of lacing sneakers and sneakers allows you to decorate the simplest shoes. This method, of course, will take more time and effort, but it’s worth it, because everything here is limited only by your imagination.

Let's look at lacing options from simple to more complex.

This option can be called “European”. This type of lacing is very popular in European countries and is used as often as zigzag lacing. It is worth noting that European lacing is simple and does not require much time.

Another option is simple straight lacing.

Note: Suitable for boots with an even number of pairs of holes. It is quite difficult to align the tails of the laces in order to tie them, but the lacing looks very neat.

A bow tie is a fairly simple method (associated with a bow tie).

Note: If there is an odd number of pairs of eyelets on the shoe, then first make a straight stitch along the top, if there is an even number, along the bottom. Butterfly crosses can be made on areas of the shoe that need to be tightened, and gaps can be made where the shoe needs to be loosened. Relatively short laces can be used.

Lacing - railway. This lacing method is only suitable for thin or flat laces because the laces go through the same holes twice. That is why the lacing is very strong, but it is difficult to tighten, which causes certain difficulties.

Railway:

Classic braid:

Note: The downside is that you need very long laces and a lot of patience.

Saw - this lacing method is very interesting. To lace your shoes in a sawtooth fashion step by step, follow the instructions:

Note: About Please note that the lacing can be tilted in any direction. You can lace your shoes using this method using the mirror principle. Of the minuses: it is difficult to align the length of the laces. And it is better to use such lacing for shoes with 5 holes (eyelets).

Parallel is also a fairly simple method. No need for long laces. There are two types of lacing. The first type is a bow on the outside.

Note:

The second type is a bow inside the shoe (hidden knot). This is practically the same as the lacing a little higher, the only difference is in the position of the knot itself and the bow.

Double lacing. A very complex weaving process, but rightfully one of the most beautiful. Long laces will be needed.

Note: This type of lacing is suitable for an even number of eyelets (4, 6, 8).

1. We pass the lace into the upper penultimate eyelets from the outside and bring it inside the shoe.
   
2. We bring one end of the lace down from the outside into the shoe, while passing it through one eyelet.
   
3. We draw the other end of the lace over the right lace and also insert it from the outside into the shoe, missing one eyelet.
   
4. We bring both ends from the outside of the shoe inward, with one end of the lace passing over the other.
   
5. We pass the left end of the lace under the right and bring it out from the opposite side into the lower free eyelet, from the inside of the shoe to the outside.
   
6. Then we pull the right end of the lace under all the laces and also bring it out into the opposite eyelet.
   
7. We pass the right lace above and below the previously woven laces from the inside of the shoe to the outside (see photo).
   
8. Same thing with the left lace.
   
9. We pass both ends under the horizontal lace from the inside of the shoe to the outside and tie a bow.
   

Now let's move on to more complex and interesting lacing methods.

Lacing without beginning and end. This is real canvas - the lacing is so tight that it feels like there are no laces on the shoes at all. You can use both single-color laces and multi-colored ones - it will come out original (I use contrasting colors for the photo to make it clearer).

Note: This lacing is more suitable for odd holes on shoes.

And these are not all types of lacing that are described in the article. It all depends on imagination, shoes and the purpose of the lacing itself. Try, experiment, inspire.

How to beautifully tie laces and tie bows on sneakers and sneakers?

Most people don’t think about the fact that there are many ways to tie shoelaces, say, without a bow. After all, even in childhood, our parents explained to us the principle of a simple bow, and this process became familiar to us. In the modern world, people have begun to pay more attention to the little things in their wardrobe, and lacing with a bow on sneakers is no exception. Let's look at the options for tying laces on sneakers, sneakers or shoes.

The simplest and safest option is Ian, in honor of the author Iana Fieggen. According to the author, this is a simple, convenient and reliable method. A safe node. “Bunny ears” is a convenient simple one. Children can easily learn it.

Reef node. Ideal for short laces.

Experts say: “Shoes, correctly selected for an outfit, are 50% of the success of an image.” A spectacular pair can transform ordinary everyday clothes into an evening dress. But tasteless shoes, on the contrary, will devalue even a very expensive and stylish designer dress. Original lacing of shoes will help enhance the effect of a well-chosen pair and make you stand out in the crowd.

A resident of the Australian continent named Jan Figen is considered a true master in lacing. The lacing guru has his own website, where he daily posts more and more new ways to transform factory lacing into original shoe weaving. This is someone you really should learn from to learn how to tie shoelaces and create intricate knots. It turns out that this is a whole art!

5 simple and original lacing methods

In fact, there are a great many methods for lacing shoes. Some of the invented methods seem intricate and difficult to implement to the average person. But there are 5 ways to tie your shoelaces that everyone can do. They are simple, fast and very original. With their help, anyone can revive the traditional look of their sneakers or sneakers. Below, each of these methods is described step by step.

Lattice

Peculiarities. With just a few manipulations, you can decorate your shoes with a lace-up lattice. This, by the way, is one of the most popular answers to the question of how to tie long shoelaces. To create the lattice you will need long pieces of thin rope. It’s impossible to create such beauty from short pieces. One of the features of this method is that after weaving is finished, it will not be possible to tighten the lacing. To create it, shoes with six or more pairs of holes are suitable.

Execution algorithm

1. Cross the laces at right angles, essentially weaving one into the other.
2. First, weave the lattice using one cord.
3. Then complete the braiding with another lace.

Surprisingly, until the beginning of the twentieth century, lacing was not at all popular. Instead, the shoes were secured to the foot using special buttons and metal buckles, which sometimes had a very bizarre appearance.

Hidden node

Peculiarities. A hidden knot is the best way to lace your shoes without the laces showing. This method is especially popular among runners and cyclists. And also among those who are annoyed by the bow that always dangles from the top. The hidden node reveals to passers-by (and to yours too) only the external design, without showing what is going on inside. When using this method for lacing sneakers, you should remember that the method is only relevant for shoes with an even number of holes. Lacing a pair with 3 holes or 5 holes with a hidden knot will not work.

Execution algorithm

1. We thread the rope into the bottom hole on one side, passing the lace inside.
2. Next we thread its other end into the hole above - in the same row.
3. After these two steps, the cord should form a straight line that will be parallel to the line of holes.
4. We skip one horizontal row of holes.
5. With one end of the rope we go out into the hole above without changing sides.
6. All subsequent empty holes in this row are filled in exactly the same way.
7. The second vertical row of holes is filled in a similar way.

The second name of the method is closed or straight lacing. It is a distinctive feature of Oxford shoes - the “antagonists” of the derby. In the first, unlike the second, the vamp is sewn on top of the ankle boots, and not under them.

Ladder

Peculiarities. The ideal shoes for weaving “stairs” are high boots. And if you also have multi-colored ropes in your shoe arsenal, you can get a bright and unusual lacing masterpiece. It is important that these ropes are not short.

Execution algorithm

1. Using the bottom row of holes, thread the ropes from inside the shoes.
2. We insert their ends into the second row of holes.
3. We cross the ends: the end of the left rope should go under the right and go into the right hole in the third row, and the end of the right should do exactly the opposite.
4. Following the algorithm, we continue to lace up the shoes to the very top.
5. Having reached the top row of holes and laced them, the ends of the ropes need to be pulled apart in opposite directions.

Display

Peculiarities. Each of us has been familiar with this lacing method since childhood. It can be safely called traditional and familiar to our hands and eyes. However, this does not make the Display method any worse or more boring. On some shoes it looks the most neat and advantageous. Important: the “display” is suitable for lacing shoes with an even number of holes - with 4 holes, with six, eight, and so on.

Execution algorithm

1. We thread the cord into the bottom hole on the left.
2. Skipping one row of holes, we make a kind of zigzag and thread the rope into the second hole from the bottom on the opposite vertical line of the holes.
3. We continue in the same spirit to the very top on one side and the other.

The display is the most suitable way to lace boots in a classic style.

Lightning

Peculiarities. This lacing method can easily be considered the most feminine and artistic. You should not lace men's shoes using the "Zipper" method. But on high boots or over the knee boots belonging to a representative of the fair sex, “Lightning” will look great.

Execution algorithm

1. We start the process from the bottom row of holes.
2. We thread both ends of the lace into the lower holes on the inside.
3. We wrap each end in its own stitch.
4. We reach each end through opposite holes located in the second row.
5. We hook each lace under its stitch again.
6. We move in this way to the next horizontal row of holes.

You can also lace up figure skates with a zipper. It is not only beautiful, but also functional: the “zipper” efficiently secures sports equipment on the leg.

Selecting weaving for shoes

Of course, any of the lacing options described above can be used for any pair of shoes. But a true shoe perfectionist must know the rules of compliance and skillfully select a method depending on the type of shoe. The following table will help you figure it out.

T table - Correspondence of lacing methods to shoe types

How to tie your shoelaces beautifully: knots

If mastering artistic methods of lacing is a whole art, then their banal tying is a skill familiar to us from early childhood. And the situation with untied shoelaces is the talk of the town. And not only for kids, but also for adults. It seemed to be tied tightly, checked, tugged. But he took only a couple of steps - and now both ends were already dangling in free flight. You might be surprised, but there are many different ways to tie shoelaces. There are a great variety of them, as well as methods for lacing sneakers and sneakers. Below are just a few of the most popular options.

Classic bow

Peculiarities. A common bow that our parents taught us to tie since childhood is a traditional knot called Ian. In practice, any adult can easily show it. But not everyone can tell it in theory.

Execution algorithm

1. Make a loop at the end of the right lace.
2. Make a loop at the end of the left lace.
3. At the same time we pass both loops made into each other.
4. Tighten the loops to form a knot.

The most popular and most frequently found knot on shoes, the Ian knot, received its name thanks to its inventor. The man who figured out how to tie a bow on shoelaces correctly and quickly was named Ian.

Ian's Secure Knot: personalized

Peculiarity. The Ian’s Secure node differs from its “brothers” in its aesthetic appearance. Its highlight is symmetry, and its main advantage is strength.

Execution algorithm

1. We form a loop on one rope, and then - exactly the same loop on the other.
2. We pass both prepared loops through the middle loop.
3. We tighten it.

Translated into Russian, the name of the node sounds like “safe Jan node” - after the name of its inventor.

Double Knot: double

Peculiarities. The name of the node is translated into Russian as “double”. It is rough in appearance, slightly bulky.

Execution algorithm

1. We form a regular, standard knot.
2. We make the loops a little longer than usual.
3. We tie another exactly the same knot.

Two Loop Knot: children's

Peculiarities. It is believed that this particular method of tying boots or sneakers is the easiest for the younger generation to master. The second name for the knot is “bunny ears.”

Execution algorithm

1. We make a loop on one rope, and then a similar loop on the other.
2. We pass one prepared loop through the middle loop.
3. We tie and tighten.

The popular phraseology among young people, “laces in a glass,” means that parents are at home.

Two Stage Knot: Intricate

Peculiarities. This knot can only be called beautiful with a stretch. The reason is the lack of symmetry. However, it can be used to really tie the laces on your sneakers so you don't have to re-tie them after a while.

Execution algorithm

1. Form a loop at one end of the rope.
2. We encircle the formed loop with the second end of the lace.
3. We pass the automatically formed second loop into the middle one.
4. We tighten it.
5. We encircle the first end with the second end of the lace.
6. We thread the first end into the resulting loop.

Stage Knot is a way to prevent shoelaces from coming undone. Even if you pull one lace, the knot will remain tight. Only one part of it will be untied, and not the entire knot.

Surgeon's Knot: surgical

Peculiarities. The knot is simple to perform and very strong.

Execution algorithm

1. We form a standard node.
2. We thread the left end through the loop again.
3. We tighten it.

Surprisingly, the average person will tie a knot in their shoelaces more than 12,000 times over the course of their lifetime.

We lace without tying

If a knot on your shoes interferes with your life, you can use the lacing method without a bow. Elastic laces will do the job perfectly. This is a simple and secure way of lacing sneakers without tying. Simply insert the strips into the holes and adjust to the volume using special fasteners.

Theoretically, a pair of shoes with 12 holes could be laced in two trillion different ways. It’s easy to turn ordinary laces into a bright accent of your look. The main thing is not to be lazy and spend a little time developing dexterity and dexterity in forming knots and patterns. The original lacing of the shoes is seriously captivating, and the result makes passers-by widen their eyes with delight.

We often write that true male style lies not in the flashy elements of the image, but in its subtle details. Among them, shoe laces occupy a special place. With the help of this seemingly insignificant detail, you can make your shoes brighter and more noticeable, or vice versa, more strict and formal.

Shapes: Round and flat

For dress shoes, choose thin waxed laces. Fluffy synthetic ones, as in the picture in the middle, are only suitable for sneakers and sneakers.

First of all, pay attention to the shape of the laces. When it comes to classic shoes, it is customary to use two options: the popular round ones and the less common flat ones. The latter look more original, which is why they have recently become fashionable. Flat laces are higher in formality than round laces, so they are more suitable for business and casual shoes than for country shoes. Even if your shoes are perforated (not through them, of course, but in the brogue style), then with flat laces they will be appropriate in a business atmosphere.

Colors: Bright and discreet

The colored laces should rhyme with one of the elements of your clothing - for example, socks.

Most ready-to-wear shoes come with matching laces. This is the safest option that is good for any style. But nothing prevents you from adding laces of an unusual color to your look as an accent. Here are some tips on how to choose this color:

• Match the color of the socks. A win-win option in which it is better for the socks to be plain or in a formal pattern. Anything more noticeable will overload the look.
• Matching the secondary tone of the shoe. This requires clarification: if your shoes are of a complex color (for example, black and burgundy), then both the primary tone (black) for a strict look and the secondary (burgundy) for a more cheerful look will suit it.
• Under one of the costume details. The most convenient options here are the color of the stripes or checks on the jacket, the color of the tie, or one of the colors of the pocket square. Just remember that there are usually fewer shoes in your wardrobe than ties. So the number of profitable combos will be disproportionately smaller than with laces under the suit fabric.

Laces: Formal and Casual

4 ways to tie shoelaces, from left to right: straight, cut knot, herringbone, cross.

The traditional lacing of men's classic shoes is straight, parallel. This is suitable for any situation, including a reception with the Queen of England, as it is the standard of formality. A more complex and not the most convenient, but aesthetically pleasing option is cut laces with a knot hidden between the first and second holes. Shoes with this are worn exclusively as slip-ons, without untying, so think before you decide on this.

A less common, but acceptable lacing in the dress code is cross-shaped, when the intersections of the laces are visible above the tongue of the shoe. A complicated version of cross lacing is one in which each half of the lace goes on its own side, and they intersect, “grabbing” each other in the center. Perhaps for the classical style this is the limit beyond which extravagance follows.

It is a well-known fact that the right shoes are half the battle when it comes to choosing a wardrobe. Striking boots can make an ordinary look stand out, but a poorly chosen pair of shoes will negate the effect of the most expensive suit. The same applies to accessories. And if this is not a problem, few people think that something can also be done with shoes (except, of course, to clean them). Specifically - with laces.

Although the laces occupy a very small area relative to the entire surface of the shoe, they are often the first thing that catches the eye - after all, they are located on the front upper part of the shoe, which is most open to the eye. Many people take their laces for granted, and not only do they not change them, but they don’t even re-lace them, leaving everything as it was on the shelf in the store. Then how much can be done.

Learn to tie your shoelaces correctly

Change lacing

Dress shoes, especially oxfords (with closed lacing), are best laced so that there are only horizontal parallels at the top and diagonals at the bottom. The lacing turns out to be simple and neat, but at the same time it does not distort the ankle boots, like a “store-bought” one.

Make a spiral out of laces

Shorten the laces

Often the laces are too long - they dangle unsightly, or you step on them. Cutting laces is as easy as shelling pears - just take them and cut them with scissors. It's harder to do it neatly. Most branded laces have special tips - they are also aeglets, or pistons. By shortening the lace, you will be left without them. But you can make them yourself. The easiest way, which works with regular laces like those found on sneakers, is to tightly wrap the end with clear tape. Another option is to soak the end of the lace with glue (not superglue - it will just glue your fingers) and shape it into a pointed shape. The most beautiful option is to use thin metal tubes. They can be found in radio parts stores or flea markets. Having cut off the tube to the required length, insert a cord into it and spray glue inside or make small dents with a nail. This tip is almost indistinguishable from the branded one.

Change laces

This option is useful both for those who have too long or short laces, and for those who want to slightly change the style of their shoes. For example, strict classic shoes can be turned into fashionable ones by inserting contrasting laces into them. This will be especially effective on light and black shoes. The main thing here is not to overdo it - colored laces on already bright shoes, and even with something bright in the rest of the wardrobe, can make a clown out of a normal person. But highlighting light suede shoes with dark blue laces is unlikely to hurt anyone.

Round waxed laces look more solid than regular flat ones. These are sold in shoe stores and can add some seriousness to shoes if they have old and untidy laces.

Work boots look impressive with leather laces. Leather cord can be purchased online or in specialty stores that sell leather or craft items. You just need to remember that leather laces, like any other leather, require care. If you don't wax them, then one day when you get caught in the rain, you may find that the knot has stuck together into a homogeneous mass.

Sneakers generally have unlimited modification possibilities - you can match the laces to the color of individual parts or a different color altogether, change regular flat laces to round ones, and even insert leather ones - almost anything will work, with varying degrees of success.

The only thing we wouldn't recommend is different laces on different legs. Still, fantasy must have its limits.