Lacing sneakers so as not to tie. How to tie shoelaces on sneakers with and without a bow, beautiful lacing options

Sneakers are unique sports shoes in which everything is thought out to the smallest detail: a durable and elastic sole, a breathable upper, a comfortable insole that adds comfort during operation, a stable heel counter, reliable laces, and a stylish design. Do you know how to lace up sneakers to make them look even more interesting?

Features of shoe laces

The lace may not seem like the most important element of the shoe to some, however, it is difficult to do without it. This detail appeared at the beginning of the last century, before that, all kinds of buttons and buckles were used as fasteners. Laces are usually called fixed length ropes made of natural or synthetic materials. Special metal, plastic or silicone tips, located on both sides, not only facilitate the process of lacing, but also protect the lace from fraying. A tightly tied and tied lace securely fixes the foot, once it is loosened or untied, the foot easily leaves the shoe.

Receptions and types of lacing sneakers

Surely, many cannot even imagine how many different options for tying shoelaces exist today: from the usual versions to the most intricate weaves. By the way, these methods of lacing sneakers are suitable for any shoes with similar fasteners. The original way of threading through holes, twisting among themselves, tying knots and bows will allow a person to stand out and attract attention. Consider the most popular types of tying shoelaces on sneakers, their advantages and disadvantages.

Cross method

This method is not in vain called the classic, because it is the most common and convenient. Easy zigzag lacing can be done even by a small child. It is this simple option for tying shoelaces that parents and kindergarten teachers teach children.

The process starts from the bottom: the string is passed from the inside through the bottom holes, brought out, crossed, after which similar movements are carried out with the second pair of holes. The steps are repeated until the final tying of the shoes. The lace, tied in this way, is almost outside, so it does not rub the legs at all. A small minus is the possibility of crushing sneakers.

A variation of the cross method

The difference between this method and the previous one is that the laces are inserted into the holes from top to bottom, crossed inside, then brought out, where they cross again. The advantages of this option are speed, lightness, as well as reduced wear. However, it is worth considering that this method is suitable for shoes with a pair of holes. Otherwise, the upper ends will be directed inside the sneaker, which will cause inconvenience when tying.

European lacing

This method is also called tying a short flight of stairs. The technique is slightly different from the previous ones, although no less simple and fast.

Subsequence:

through the lower holes, the tie is brought out;
one (for example, left) end is threaded crosswise and taken out through the hole on the opposite side;
the other (right) is removed in the same way only bypassing one hole;
repeat until complete tying.

The advantages of the European version are that shoes laced in this way fit snugly enough to the foot, the tying process is fast, and the lacing has a neat appearance. When you get a foot injury, when it is important to quickly take off your shoes, the laces tied with this method are very easy to cut. Minus: if the distance between the holes is large enough, attractiveness is lost.

Rectangular or straight lacing

Fashionable direct lacing of sneakers is applicable for shoes with an even number of pairs of holes. The peculiarity is the absence of diagonal lacing inside the shoe.

Tying technique:

the lace is pulled inside the lower holes;
the right end is lifted from the inside of the sneaker, threaded first into the right, then the left hole;
the left side of the lace is brought out in the same way, bypassing only one hole;
the procedure is repeated until the shoes are completely tied.

There is also a lightweight version of straight lacing:

the lace is inserted inside through the holes at the bottom;
the left end is lifted up inside the sneaker, pulled first through the left, then inside the right hole;
the same part of the lacing is brought out through the right hole, after which it is pulled inside the left one;
then similarly to the very top;
the second part of the lacing is lifted up, taken out through the last hole;
All that remains is to adjust the length of the laces.

If the sneakers have 5 holes on each side, this method can be slightly modified. For example, skip the bottom pair of holes, cross stitch in any part, make one diagonal tie or double stitch on the second pair of holes.

Hidden node method

The hidden knot allows you to lace up your sneakers nicely and neatly, hiding the ends inside the shoe. In addition to external attractiveness, this method has its drawbacks. Firstly, it is suitable for shoes with a pair of holes, secondly, it may be difficult to tie a knot directly, and thirdly, the seal that has turned out inside the sneaker often causes discomfort. The technique is similar to the rectangular lacing method, with the only difference being that one end is made shorter than the other. At the end of tying, both parts of the laces go inside the boot. The peculiarity of the method is that the left side is left unlaced, while the right side is laced completely. The final touch is tying both pieces on the left side of the shoe.

Thicket lacing

For those who are recovering on a trip, it is important to choose a method that guarantees good tightness of the shoes:

the lace is passed from the inside out;
the left end is pulled into the upper hole, then into what is on the right side;
both laces are lifted up, pulled inward through one hole, then brought out to the opposite side and pulled higher;
the end result is that both ends end up on the same side, where they are tied into a knot.

Although outwardly this method does not look very attractive, it will help prevent clinging to snags, branches and other obstacles.

Roman way

This option looks very aesthetically pleasing, but there may be difficulties when tightening.

Subsequence:

the lace is pulled through the left hole, lifted vertically, taken out of the hole above;
the upper end is inserted into the lower hole on the right side, the lower end into the upper one;
the lower part of the lace is pulled two holes up, then to the opposite side, again up one level;
the second end - immediately two levels up, bypassing one hole;
the crossed ends are raised a level higher and tied into a knot.

"Ladder"

For those who want to lace up cool sneakers, tying like a ladder is suitable. Although this option is somewhat complicated, and it is not easy to tighten the laces, the shoes look very beautiful and unusual. This method is especially suitable for high models or shoes with too long laces.

To tie shoelaces with a ladder, it is important to follow the following chain of actions:

laces lead from the inside out;
the ends are lifted and pulled into the upper holes;
cross each other, thread under vertical sections;
lift one step up, stretch into the holes, then cross again;
actions are repeated to the very top of the sneakers.

"Butterfly"

How to lace up sneakers if the ties are too short? There is a way out - this is a simple and at the same time unusual version of the "butterfly".

The sequence of actions is as follows:

the lace is passed inside the sneaker;
stretched vertically inside, then taken out;
after crossing, the ends are pushed into the next pair of holes;
steps are repeated to the top of the shoe.

With an odd number of pairs of holes, the lacing ends with the crossing of the laces, with an even number, it comes out without intersecting.

double helix

The spiral method starts, as usual, from the bottom:

the lace comes out of the left hole, enters the right one;
further actions are carried out similarly: the left part is inserted into the right hole, the right part comes out of the left one.

The advantages of this technique are obvious: visual appeal, speed and ease of process, reduced wear on the lace and the possibility of tightening with two parts of the lace at the same time. Tying sneakers in a mirror image will emphasize the symmetry of the spiral, giving the sneakers a spectacular effect.

nodal

This method creates another knot at each level, forming a sufficiently strong contraction that is very difficult to loosen.

Lacing technique:

the lace is pulled from the inside through the lower holes;
tie the ends of the lace, bred in different directions;
output similarly to the first row: from the inside out;
repeat until the shoe is completely tied.

Ways to tie shoes with a different number of holes

Shoes with 4 holes somewhat limit the ability to create unusual patterns. Most often, the lacing of sneakers with 4 holes is tying with a cross outward or in the form of even stripes. Both methods (described above), although not considered difficult, look decent enough on shoes.

The most common are sneakers with 5 holes. Here you can experiment with many options, or you can stop at the Knot or Reverse Loop technique. The peculiarity of this method is that the laces do not cross, but gracefully intertwine with each other in the center.

Cool and spectacular lacing in the form of a lattice or web will suit sports shoes with 6 holes. The ties, intersecting with each other, form an acute angle. If you use not very thick multi-colored laces, such lacing will become even more effective. The disadvantage is the complexity of the process and the complexity of tightening.

Sometimes, to transform your old, slightly tired sneakers, you just need to change the laces and the way they are tied. The choice of lacing option depends on the individual preferences of each person. The main thing is that the chosen scheme contributes to reliable fixation of the shoe, tight contraction of both halves. An important condition is the comfort of a person: do not pinch or loosen too much, tie the knots firmly, preventing untying during movement.

Currently, there are many ways to lace up sneakers or sneakers.

Modern lacing is not just a way to keep shoes on the foot, but a way to express yourself or attract attention.

It is acceptable for many subcultures to wear brightly colored shoelaces and tie them in a completely non-standard way.

If you study the lacing in detail, you can be very surprised how original the types of tying bows, threading through holes, twisting among themselves.

For example, the video shows 5 of the coolest ways to tie shoelaces on sneakers.

And below are some tips on how to lace up your shoes beautifully and correctly.

Types of lacing sneakers

The original lacing will become a real decoration for your shoes, it will attract the attention of others. Sometimes an unusual way of tying your shoelaces can enhance the beauty of your sneakers or sneakers.

♦ Lacing "Zigzag"

The most popular tying method is the Zigzag. This is a common way to tie shoelaces on any shoe. It is a crossing of the rope along its entire length. Such lacing does not attract attention and is absolutely standard.

Everyone can lace up the Zigzag, even a child. For this you need:

Find the lowest rings of holes and thread the string through them so that the two ends come out from the inside out.
To the next holes, you need to cross the ends of the lace and also thread them from the inside out, you need to do this movement for each pair of holes
At the end of the holes, the two ends of the lace are tied into the simplest bow of two loops.

This traditional lacing is good because it is located on the outside of the shoe and thus does not rub the foot. However, it has a drawback - too tight knitting crushes the boot.

♦ European lacing

Another, no less popular, lacing - "European". It looks good, the main thing is that it is original and not boring, and yet it does not cause any negative emotions.
As the name implies, this method of tying shoelaces originated in Europe and is still very popular in it.

The tying method adds originality to the laces: one lace must pass through both holes at the same level

Making European lacing is not at all difficult:

The lace must be threaded from the outside inward into the lower annular holes
One side of the lace (marked in yellow in the picture) should exit through the top lacing holes
The other side (marked in blue in the picture) should go one hole higher
Alternate lacing continues until the end of the holes.

This type of lacing is quite fast and the laces tied “in a European way” look neat and stylish. And this despite the fact that at the beginning the lacing looks a little confusing.

♦ Straight lacing

If you really want to draw the attention of others to your shoes, you need to try straight lacing. This is an absolutely even, parallel arrangement of laces in the holes. There is no diagonal lacing and therefore the shoes look neat.

Be careful, such lacing should be on shoes that have an even number of holes. If you have an odd number, leave the top holes without a lace, as is done in the picture.

Try straight lacing on your shoes:

One end of the lace (indicated in blue) should be slightly shorter than the other end
One of the ends remains unlaced, and the second reaches the very top
The lace in this knitting must necessarily go into the holes from the outside to the inside.
It is not customary to tie bows in such lacing, hide the laces inside

Sometimes it is difficult to tie neatly "straight" lacing the first time, but with a few practice and you can achieve a beautiful result.
The advantage of this lacing is that it can always be loosened for free wear.

♦ sawtooth lacing

If you have never tried anything more original than "Zigzag" or "Straight Lacing", you can start practicing such an unusual method as "Sawtooth Lacing".

In the lower rings, the lace must be inserted from the outside inward
One lace (yellow in the picture) should run horizontally through all the rings
The other (blue in the picture) is threaded obliquely with the obligatory skipping of one hole
Continue this lacing until one of the ends of the lace ends.

This lacing is easy to tighten and looks very impressive. The lace, located diagonally, can be directed either to the right or to the left, or it can be completely opposite to each other.

♦ Diagonal lacing

If Sawtooth Lacing doesn't impress you, try Commodity Lacing for yourself. This is a rare and unusual way of tying shoelaces. It also has the name "Diagonal lacing".

Thread the string through the bottom holes from the outside in.
One end of the lace should be significantly shorter than the other
Pass the short end through the last hole on the opposite side.
With the second end, thread the lace through all the holes to the very top, tie

Such lacing is quite practical, because it is quickly tied, untied and cut. There is only one drawback - the different lengths of the laces at the top of the sneaker.

Lacing women's sneakers and sneakers

Of course, lacing should be universal, male and female, in order to highlight and emphasize the elegance of even the most athletic shoes. Every woman should try this method of tying shoelaces at least once.

♦ Lace "Butterfly"

The most popular and simple is the Butterfly lacing.

It is called "butterfly" because it is compared with a men's butterfly ornament. This method most effectively lengthens the laces. The secret of this lacing is very simple: the laces are crossed on the front and stretched inside.

First of all, you need to thread the laces from the outside inward and stretch them
The lace inside should be pulled up, skipping one "floor" of holes
After that, the laces are threaded and crossed on the outside.
The action is repeated from top to bottom, wearing such lacing is very comfortable

Butterfly lacing can be worn in order to relieve pressure on the leg. The lacing gives the legs enough space and freedom.

Lacing men's sneakers and sneakers

Men's lacing should be original, stylish and reflect masculinity. Modern lacing is a way of self-expression, so your mood and character can be conveyed even in such trifles as the way you tie your shoelaces.

♦ Lacing "Lightning"

One of the most popular laces for men is the Lightning lacing. Its name suggests that lacing is similar to a zipper. It is quite complex, but strong and reliable.

It is necessary to stretch the lace through the lower holes and bring it out on both sides on the sides
Both ends of the laces are tucked up to the ties at the same level and fed into the next pair of holes that are inside
The ends of the laces must be crossed, threaded under the ties of the received level and raised
These movements are repeated up to the very top.

The lacing looks very nice, it will add style and beauty to any men's shoes. Such lacing can look spectacular on moccasins, sneakers, sneakers and sports shoes.

Types and methods of lacing sneakers with 4, 5, 6, 7 holes

♦ Sneaker lacing with 4 holes

Four-hole lacing certainly limits the ability to create intricate patterns or weaves. But even in such cases, you can achieve a beautiful and elegant design of the tie of the laces.
Four holes are considered to be on one side

The most popular option is to tie the laces with a cross outwards. This style does not cause negative emotions and looks decent enough. To do this, you need to thread the lace into the lower rings from the outside, take it out from the inside, cross it and thread it into the rings again.

Even stripes of lace look more impressive on shoes with 4 holes for laces. They visually lengthen the shoe. Lacing this style is not difficult, but it looks neat and fashionable.

♦ Lacing sneakers with 5 holes

More lace holes give you more options to style your shoes. Five holes is the most common number of holes on sneakers.

Have you ever tried lacing your sneakers with one lace? Be sure that this method will raise many questions from others and attract views.

But you should not dwell on simple options, because almost everyone is able to think of such ones. Interesting and popular is the "Knot" lacing. Everyone can do it and it is perfect for shoes with five holes:

Insert the lace from the inside into the bottom holes and thread it outward, align the lace along the length
Cross the cord by wrapping one end around the other and point them again in opposite directions
Insert the lace each time from the inside and make a knot from the outside

♦ Fancy lacing sneakers with 6 holes

Lacing shoes with six holes is a real playground for creativity. You are free to create the most unusual patterns and weaves with just laces. Choose flat laces of medium thickness and then you can definitely achieve a spectacular pattern on your shoes.

There is one way of lacing, which is called "Shop Lacing". It is very similar to the nodal one, but nevertheless it is not simple and is distinguished by intricate knitting.
Such lacing is suitable for both flat moccasins and voluminous shoes, because the weight of the secret lies in how gracefully you intertwine the two ends of the laces.

The lace is threaded from the inside and out
Both ends are threaded into the upper rings from their sides, threaded from the inside and returned to the outside.
Each end is looped into the adjacent lace and pulled up again.
A similar pattern is repeated to the very top.

The pattern is quite complex and it is able to tighten shoes, but its advantage is that it is also able to shorten long laces. The pattern looks neat and stylish.

♦ Lacing sneakers with 7 holes

For those who want to transform shoes that have seven holes, there is a wonderful way called "For Racers". They came up with it so that long laces do not interfere, do not get tangled, and tightly tying shoes, hold them tightly on the leg.

You should skip the lace diagonally and bring it out of the upper right and lower left holes
The top lace (marked in blue) should zigzag down to the center of the shoe.
The bottom lace (marked in yellow) should zigzag up to the center of the shoe.

The lacing looks quite modest and neat, but unusual, and taking off your shoes will not be easy.

♦ Running shoe lacing

Sports shoes need a special lacing that will hold the sneakers firmly on the foot and allow the knot to untie.

Initially, you need to bring the ends of each lace through the upper and lower holes of the left row of holes.
Next, you should cross and enter these into the upper and lower holes of the right row of holes.
The end of one lace must be lifted up through one hole, and the second lace must be brought out and pulled to the left.

Laced up? Then go ahead - run to health!

How beautiful to tie bows on sneakers and sneakers

Perhaps you have never thought about the fact that there are ways to non-standard tie shoelaces into bows. Everyone is used to either making a standard loop knot or hiding the ends of the laces.
But how often have you seen a bow tied on the side? This is a new solution to make shoes cute and cute.

To knit such a pattern, you don’t need much, it’s enough just to repeat the same type of weaving on both sides.
The ends of the laces move as if in a "Greek pattern", passing through the holes inward
Some variation of the passage of the laces through the holes can be changed, for example, making them even or crosses
The bow is tied on the side, the remaining long ends of the laces are removed and hidden.

Now sneakers, sneakers, boots and many other shoes, you tie in an original and simple way!

How beautiful to tie shoelaces on sneakers

Mathematicians have long proved that the most ordinary sneakers can be laced up with almost 4 million different laces. Teenagers in this way try to express their individuality, and adults make their image casual and playful. Of course, it makes no sense to master all four million, but it doesn’t hurt to learn a few possible options to broaden our horizons, because many of us know a maximum of two patterns for tying shoelaces on sneakers.

Lacing methods are conditionally divided into classic and extraordinary. The selection rules are universal - restrained traditional lacing - for a strict suit, unusual weaving - for an informal setting.

Conventional cross lacing method

In this option, you need to pass the lace through the bottom holes and bring it out on both sides. The ends are crossed, and then from the inside are passed out through the holes. Thus, you need to reach the upper holes and tie the laces. This method does not crush the leg, it is comfortable and easy.

Cross stitch lacing over/under

If the number of pairs of holes on the boot is odd, then in this case you need to consider how to tie the laces on the sneakers, starting from the inside, and if even, then from above. This lacing option looks very nice and also reduces wear on your laces.

Traditional straight lacing

This option is suitable for boots with an even number of pairs of holes. The end of the lace must first be stretched to the very top, and the other must be passed through all the holes. Such lacing is not difficult to tie, it is not easy just to align the ponytails and tie them, but this option looks very neat and attractive.

Lacing for cycling and forest hikes

A feature of this option is that the lace knot is located on the side either inside the boot (for the forest) or outside (for cycling). Such lacing does not look very attractive, but nevertheless this option is very convenient because the ends do not untie and do not cling to anything.

Store lacing option

If you want to learn how to tie laces on sneakers in a store way, then this is done like this: one edge of the lace is threaded into the opposite upper hole, and the second one needs to gradually lace up the entire boot like a spiral. This option can be slightly modified by hiding one end, as with normal straight lacing, rather than threading it obliquely.

world wide web

This lacing option looks very original, especially if you use it for boots or high boots with laces in a contrasting color. Here you need to carefully adhere to the scheme, otherwise it is easy to get confused in the weaves. The result is a very interesting multi-colored lacing, reminiscent of the reverse double version.

Bow tie

This variant is named so for its resemblance to a bow tie. If there are an odd number of pairs of holes on the sneakers, then first you need to make a straight stitch along the top, and if there is an even number, you need to start from the bottom. Butterfly crosses are best done in those places of the boot that need to be pulled off, and passes where it is usually tied looser. With this method, relatively short laces can be used.

Railway

To know how to tie laces on sneakers in this way, you need to remember the previous option, but in this case, the laces on the inside go straight, not diagonally. It should be noted that this lacing is only suitable for thin and flat laces, as they pass through the holes twice. But it turns out very strong weaving, however, a little difficult to perform.

double helix

If you don't know how to tie your shoelaces beautifully, then there is a great option - double helix lacing - beautiful and fast, besides reducing friction and thus extending the life of your laces. To look symmetrical, you need to lace up the left and right boot in a mirror image.

Lattice

Such weaving is not easy to tighten, but at the same time it is very popular due to its decorative effect. To simplify the process a little, you must first weave the entire lacing at one end, and then only pass the other end of the lace through the lattice. Please note that this method can only be used when there are 6 or more pairs of holes on the boots.

So that the laces are not visible, you need to start lacing from the outside to the inside of the boot. You should also hide the ends in the sides, tying them under the tongue. You can skip one lace under the foot and make a side knot.

Not so long ago, in the life of modern fashionistas, such a phenomenon as platform sneakers without laces appeared. Such models of sneakers, called sneakers, are very popular due to their sexuality and comfort to wear. In addition, the range of such sneakers is so large and varied that you do not have to be original with the help of weaving laces. Ordinary sneakers do not have such an advantage, and here, in order to express your individuality, you have to use a variety of lacing variations. After all, as it turns out, even such a seemingly simple process can be turned into creativity. All you need is to show creativity and a little imagination.

Traditional, cross or zigzag lacing

Very comfortable and the most common lacing, does not rub the leg.

Procedure:

2. The ends are crossed and then passed from the inside to the outside through the holes.

3. Actions are repeated to the upper holes.

Advantages: traditional, simple, comfortable. Flaw: crushes the shoe.

European straight lacing or ladder lacing

A method that came to us from Europe. The awkward look at the very beginning of the lacing is especially noticeable with a wide gap between the holes, but this zigzag method ensures the strength and reliability of the lacing.

Procedure:

1. The lace is passed through the bottom holes and out at both ends.

2. One end of the lace (yellow) crosses out through the top hole of the lacing.

3. The other end of the lace (blue) crosses out higher through one lacing hole.

4. Continue lacing alternately with one and the other end of the lace.

Advantages: neat appearance, high speed lacing. Flaw: not the most attractive appearance at the very beginning of lacing.

Hidden knot lacing

This method allows you to hide the knot, giving neatness and originality to your boots. Discomfort can be reduced somewhat by tying a knot on the outside of the leg. This method is only suitable for boots with an even number of pairs of holes.

Procedure:

1. Lace up the boot using the Straight Lacing method, but make the left end (blue) slightly shorter than the right end (yellow).

2. Leave the left end (blue) unlaced and bring the right end (yellow) to the top.

3. Both ends should go inside the boot.

4. Now tie both ends on the left inside of the boot.

5. Loosen the lacing as needed.

Advantages: neatness, beauty. Flaws: the knot is not easy to tie, the feeling of discomfort due to the knot.

Straight or light lacing

A simplified version of straight fashionable lacing. This lacing is most suitable for boots with an even number of pairs of holes (eg 6 pairs = 12 holes).

Procedure:

2. One end of the lace (blue) is pulled along the entire length of the boot and exits immediately from the upper hole on the left.

3. The other end of the lace (yellow) is pulled into the upper hole, flipped over to the other side and again rises up inside the boot.

4. In this way, the string (yellow) passes through all the remaining holes and exits at the top.

Advantage: neatness. Flaws: ends of laces of different lengths, only for boots with an even number of pairs of holes.

Roman lacing

Lacing in this case is similar to Roman numerals. The lacing technique depends on the number of pairs of holes. "X" and "I" lacing requires an odd number of passes, so an even number of pairs of holes are needed to bring the ends of the lace out.

Procedure:

1. The shoelace (blue) is threaded into the bottom left hole, lifted vertically (grey), and exits the next top hole.

2. The laces are crossed and inserted into the two holes on the right.

3. The lower end (yellow) rises two holes up.

4. The left end (yellow), inserted into the second pair of holes, also rises and, skipping one level, exits the fourth pair of holes.

5. Both ends are crossed and fed to the left side of the lacing.

7. At the very top, the laces are tied in a knot, forming the last "I".

Advantages: beautiful, perfect for shoes. Flaw: difficult to tighten.

Commodity, single spiral lacing or ladder lacing

Mainly used in stores as this lacing is very fast and is an easier modification of straight lacing. One end of the lace is immediately passed into the upper hole, while the other end gradually laces the entire boot. To give a symmetrical look, the left and right shoes are mirrored lacing.

Option 1: Long diagonal lacing.

1. The lace is passed through the bottom holes and is taken inside the boot from both ends.

2. The left (blue) end of the lace is pulled diagonally up and out through the top right hole.

Option 2: Lacing in a straight line:

1. The lace is passed through the bottom holes and is taken inside the boot from both ends.

2. The left (blue) end of the lace is pulled up and out through the top left hole.

3. The right (yellow) end of the lace zigzags through all the holes from the bottom to the very top.

4. At the end of the lacing, the yellow end is pulled up to the remaining hole.

Advantages: easy, fast, the ability to use short laces. Flaw: the ends of the laces of different lengths.

Lacing ladder

This attractive ladder-like lacing is handy for shortening the long ends of the lace. U.S. parade and ceremonial soldiers use white ladder lacing. In addition to being attractive on boots and sneakers, this lacing looks especially impressive on high boots with a lot of lacing holes, especially with bright laces.

Procedure:

1. The lace is passed through the bottom holes and out at both ends.

2. Then the ends of the lace rise into the next upper holes.

3. The ends are criss-crossed and threaded under the vertical lacing of the opposite end of the lace and then lifted up into the next top hole.

4. At the very top, the ends cross again, pass under the vertical lacing and part in different directions. This not only weaves them into the overall look of the lacing, but also creates a tight tie that tightens the lacing even more.

Advantages: beautiful, original, the ability to shorten long laces. Flaw: difficult to tighten.

Double reverse lacing

Although this lacing is very difficult to tighten, this method looks very advantageous, it tightens the boot tightly, and is also used to shorten long laces. There are two options for this lacing: for short and long laces. This is the most beautiful method because it does not have a lace cross at the bottom of the boot. This also means that the lace is not shortened as much as in the next method.

Procedure:

1. The lace is passed through the second pair of holes on top and goes inside the boot.

2. Then the ends are crossed and pushed from the outside to the inside of the fourth pair of holes on top of the boot.

3. Lacing both ends continues at the same time.

4. At the bottom, the ends of the lace are pulled vertically inside the boot into the second pair of lacing holes from the bottom.

5. The ends cross again and now, poking through the remaining holes, lace up the boot.

Advantages: the boot is firmly held on the foot, the ability to reduce the length of the laces. Flaw: not very comfortable.

Double helix lacing

This method was invented for fast lacing. Lacing is carried out spirally inside and outside the boot. The left and right shoes can be mirrored laced for a symmetrical look. With this lacing, the friction in the holes as well as between the parts of the lace is reduced, making it easier to tighten and loosen the lacing. And the ability to tighten the lacing with both ends of the lace at once makes tying the laces even faster.

Procedure:

1. Starting from the bottom, the left (blue) cord comes out of the left hole and the right (yellow) cord enters the right hole.

2. The left (blue) end feeds into the next right hole, and the right (yellow) end comes out of the left hole above.

3. The lacing process takes place in a spiral to the very top.

Advantages: reduced lace wear, fast, easy, beautiful.

Knotted lacing

An additional knot on each tie adds strength and enhances the look. Ideal for lacing ski boots, roller skates, etc. An extra knot is created with each lacing tie, resulting in a very strong tie. This is the main advantage of this lacing, as unwanted loosening is minimized. Ideal for lacing roller skates, skates, etc.

Procedure:

1. The lace is inserted into the lower holes and comes out at both ends.

2. The ends are crossed with each other and tied once on each tie, according to the Starting Knot method.

3. The ends are bred in different directions, go under the hole and go out in front.

3. The procedure continues to the very top of the boot.

Advantages: strength and extra stretch. Flaw: hard to loosen.

Two-tone lacing, color version of straight (fashionable) lacing

Lacing method with two multi-colored laces. Mild discomfort from the ligament knot can be eliminated by placing the lace near the little toe.

Procedure:

1. Take two multi-colored laces, each slightly longer than the standard length.

2. Cut them but not in half, about 2-3 cm from the middle.

3. Tie a short piece of one colored shoelace (yellow in the picture) tightly to the long end (blue in the picture). For super strength, add glue. Use the remaining pieces to create a lace for another shoe.

4. Pass the long end (blue) through the right hole and pull it through to the knot with the other end (yellow).

5. Now lace up the remaining boot using the Straight (Fashion) Lacing method.

Advantage: Beautiful. Flaws: labor-intensive, there may be a feeling of discomfort.

Another way of lacing is with two laces, the ends of which can be tied into a large bow. If you have boots with an even number of pairs of holes, one lace will go through more holes than the other. Therefore, the laces should be of different lengths.

Procedure:

1. Start lacing with two short colored laces.

2. Thread the first (blue) cord through the bottom holes and out.

3. Make a crosshair and pass the string through the holes through one pair above.

4. Continue crisscrossing each time skipping a couple of holes.

5. Take another lace (yellow) and start lacing from the second pair of holes, repeating steps 2 and 4 until the end of the lace matches the first.

Advantages: beautiful, there is a big bow. Flaw: Two sets of laces are required.

Double cross lacing

This lacing method is more suitable for boots with an even number of holes. If you have a boot with an odd number of pairs of holes, you will reach the end of the lacing without skipping the second (last) pair of holes, slightly at a different angle. You can lace up the boot so that the bow is at the bottom. If the laces are wool, then they are damn difficult to loosen later. These laces are best used on low boots.

Procedure:

1. The lace is passed through the bottom holes into the boot.

2. Skip two pairs of holes, cross the ends and insert into the fourth pair of holes.

3. Cross the ends again and insert them into the third pair of holes.

4. Continue lacing, each time crossing the laces and inserting them into the third pair of holes, then finally cross them and bring them out.

Advantage: Beautiful. Flaw: difficult to tighten, especially woolen laces.

Back loop lacing

Each part is intertwined with the other end in the middle. However, offset from the center is possible. Loopback lacing looks better with round laces, especially light-colored ones on dark boots, which emphasizes their weave.

Procedure:

1. The lace is pulled through the bottom holes and out of both holes on the sides.

2. The left end of the lace (blue) spirals up, threading from under the hole with ties.

3. The right end (yellow) also spirals up the right side of the boot, passing through the loops of the blue end along the way.

Advantage: Beautiful. Flaws: intensive wear, the center is displaced.

One hand lacing

There are plenty of one-handed lacing, but this method doesn't even require a knot. The lacing is tighter at the top and looser at the bottom. However, the knot and frequent lacing will prevent the boot from fully stretching at the bottom (best used with small holes and thick laces). The lacing is carried out from top to bottom. for additional reliability, the free end can be tied with a regular knot around some middle tie. The loosening of the lacing starts from the bottom.

Procedure:

1. Take a slightly shortened lace and tie a knot at one end.

2. Insert the loose end into the lacing hole and pull until it locks into a knot.

3. Lace up the boot to the very top in a zigzag pattern as in Shop Lacing.

4. The free (blue) end can simply be left in the middle of the lacing ties. Now it is impossible to step on it.

Advantages: the ability to tie and untie with one hand, simplicity. Flaw: unreliable fixation.

Top Crosshair Options

It is very important to correctly cross the upper ends of the lace to prevent spontaneous untying. This is the most well-known locking method for any type of lacing, however Staggered Lacing already contains vertical laces that can be used for additional tightening.

Procedure:

1. The shoe finishes lacing with the last pair of holes remaining.

2. The ends of the lace rise up and feed into them.

3. The ends are crossed, and then threaded into the resulting vertical ties on the opposite side.

Advantages: tightens tightly, does not untie. Flaw: hard to tighten.

You bought sneakers. Dressed, tied and ran. But for some reason, the legs are not comfortable. It is worth paying attention to the ways of tying the laces. Depending on the individual characteristics of the ankle, you can choose for yourself options for tying shoelaces. If the arch of the foot is high, then the lacing will be one, if the foot is wide, then another, if the heel dangles, then the third option! But this is half the trouble, the most common question that many people ask is how to tie shoelaces so that they do not untie. Let's talk about this further.

The content of the article:

1) Types of laces

2) Ways to tie shoelaces on sneakers

4) How to wash shoelaces

It would seem, what could be better than the classic herringbone lacing of sneakers? In the West, they have long been using various ways to tie shoelaces. Take it into service, share with friends and run with pleasure!

By shape There are three types of laces: round, flat and oval.

Material, from which laces are made also differs: cotton, leather, rubber, silicone, synthetics (polyester). There are even luminous laces, some are made of neon wire (LED laces), and the second are made of polyester, the structure of which contains light-accumulating elements.

Some manufacturers of running shoes produce models with rubber laces. The rubber lace (reinforced with carbon thread) is tightened with a plastic retainer, which is hidden in a pocket in the tongue of the sneaker, or the tail of the lace is threaded under the lacing. This was invented for convenience, so as not to waste time tying.

Now, more and more, laces are made of polyester. They are stronger, wear-resistant and durable. But there is also a small minus - they are more often untied on the leg, since the synthetic fabric is more slippery.

How to tie shoelaces on sneakers

1. Do you have a high arch?

To relieve pressure on the arch of the foot, lacing along the sides in the center and criss-cross at the top and bottom.

2. Are the shoes too tight?

Try parallel lacing rather than criss-cross.

3. Does the heel slip and rub?

Make a loop of lace in the top two holes of the shoe. Thread the laces through these loops in a criss-cross pattern and tie off the shoe.

4. Pain in the legs or blackened nails?

To give your foot more room, you can thread one end of the lace diagonally, from the big toe to the very top.

5. Do you have wide feet?

Relieve pressure on the bottom of the shoe by lacing up the sides, from the midfoot down to the foot.

6. Do you have narrow feet?

You can make a tighter and more reliable fixation of the foot according to the “classic” crosswise pattern, but skip one hole in the center on each side.

7. Do you have a high midfoot?

To alleviate pressure on the top of the foot, run the lace along the middle of the shoe, just above the center.

8. Do you have wide feet?

To give a wide foot more room and flexibility, you can skip a hole in the center and top of the shoe on each side.

Thus, you can choose for yourself a suitable lacing option for sneakers from those proposed above. And don't forget that The main task that lacing solves is safety and protection from injuries.. Therefore, it is important, with the right size, that the shoes fit snugly on the foot, do not hang out and do not rub.

Beautifully tied laces on sneakers are, of course, cool. And if they still glow in the dark, then in general, super! However, this is secondary compared to the practicality and reliability of tied shoelaces. Runners have a lot of beautiful and trendy gear, but what really matters to every runner, especially the professional one, is, so that the laces are not untied And firmly fixed the foot in the shoe. The most unpleasant thing is when, at the time of an intense workout or a responsible start, you have to stop, slow down the pace of running, sit down and “figure out” a bow on sneakers. But 10-15 seconds, sometimes, can decide the outcome of the race. How to make the laces not untied?

Why are the laces untied?
1) Synthetic laces (sometimes they are very slippery and can be constantly untied)

2) Poorly tightened bow

3) Long tips (bow). They dangle when running and untie

4) Not according to technology, the bow was tied incorrectly.

There are various ways to tie shoelaces. More than 15 types of knots can be counted. In my practice I use two time-tested.

1 option. Practical lacing and figure-eight knot

I've been tying my running shoe laces using this technology for several years now. Plain, classic criss-cross lacing. Thanks to which you simultaneously solve the question of how to tie long laces on sneakers? The whole secret is in one hole...

In the upper part of the shoe there is another additional hole through which we pass the lace. It turns out on the left and right "ear" (see the picture). Next, we pass the left end of the lace into the right eye, and the right end into the left. We tighten.

What is the advantage of such lacing?

1) Tighter presses the ankle to the heel glass of the sneaker.

2) Does not allow the heel to walk, which is important for girls and owners of thin legs, ankles.

3) Allows you to minimize the risk of rubbing and the appearance of corns (if you have chosen the right running shoes for yourself, then they should not rub you).

4) Lacing for long shoelaces. Due to the use of an additional hole, the lace becomes shorter by 5-7 cm. It will hang less on the leg, and, accordingly, untie.

5) If you tightly tightened the sneaker, then this type of lacing will allow you to distribute the pressure along the lacing already in the first meters so that the sneaker will sit tight, not tight.

So, tightened the lacing, now we tie it.

We make a bow on sneakers using the figure-eight knot technology. Who is engaged in tourism, mountaineering and went hiking, he knows. We made the first knot and when we make the second one from the top, it is necessary that the lace that comes out from the left side returns to the left side, and that goes from the right to the right (see picture). Yes, not just returning, but so that “blue with blue”, “red with red” still come into contact (see figure).

Knot for lacing sneakers

We tighten the sneakers, make the first knot and watch how the laces intersect. Next, it is necessary that the loop from the left lace, located on the right side (see picture), after tying, touches on the left side with the left lace (see picture).

We tighten the bow tighter and you can run.

Untying Guarantee: 95-100%.

Option 2. double knot

We do everything according to the technology of the FIRST option, only we thread the loop for tightening the bow not once, but twice! Tighten and oops, the bow with the double knot is ready!

By tying your shoelaces in the two ways presented, you can be sure that they will not come undone.

Untying Guarantee: 99-100%.

For light workouts, this is enough, for interval and tempo workouts, responsible starts, you can skip the tips and bow under the lacing of the sneaker. So they will not hang out and the knot will not untie 100%.

How to wash laces?

I wash running shoes, laces in the machine once every 3 months or more often, as they get dirty. I unlace my shoes, remove the insoles and throw them in the washer. I collect the laces together, fold them several times, tie them in a knot and also throw them into the wash. I set the sport mode or for 40-60 minutes at a temperature of 40 degrees, spin 800 rpm (let them wring out well). All. Then I put it to dry in a well-ventilated place, on a balcony, for example.

Let's summarize all of the above. We figured out how to tie shoelaces so that they do not come undone, considered lacing options for different types of foot structure, got acquainted with the types of laces, learned how to tie them so that they do not come undone at the finish line. And when they lose their color from dust and sweat, you know how to revive them.

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