5 ideas for creative shoelace ties

Be creative and take care of the details

The standard lace-up binding, although very functional, may look a bit banal and not very original. If you want to express your individual character and diversify the stylizations worn, take care of the details and give your laces a phenomenal look.

For this purpose, you can replace the laces with colored models or combine two shades with each other. It is equally fashionable to replace the classic laces with a satin ribbon, which will give the shoes a more elegant accent. However, if you do not want to replace the laces with new ones, just tie them in an unconventional way.

In our guide you will find some proven ideas for creative lacing. All you need is your favorite pair of shoes, laces in your preferred color and some free time. To work!

# 1 Checkered binding

Prepare your favorite pair of classic sneakers and a shoelace that you can evenly pass through the lower eyelets. Then leave two stitches free and thread the shoelace. Put the same shoelace through the remaining eyelets at once. Repeat this on the other side and the effective grille is ready!

# 2 Tying with a loop

Are the laces for your favorite shoes too long? We have a great way to do this that doesn't require you to buy shorter laces at all. 

Thread the laces evenly through the lower eyelets, then cross them together to form a loop. Thread them through the next stitches again and do another cross. Repeat this process until the last stitches for a nice tie with a loop.

# 3 Double X

This intriguing bond doesn't require a lot of free time. It is practically the same as traditional lacing. However, to obtain a double X it is necessary to skip a few stitches. 

Begin by threading the shoelace evenly through the lower eyelets. Leave two stitches free and pass the shoelace as for a standard binding. Repeat this step on the other side. Then loop the shoelaces through the eyelets on the floor below, with the ends of the shoelaces on the outside of the shoe. Thread them through the top eyelets, leaving a single gap.  

The Double X is great for when you have shorter laces on hand or want to give your feet a little more room in the shoe.

# 4 Ladder

It's time for an original binding, which is great if you need a firm fit around the ankle, for example in hiking boots.

First thread the shoelaces evenly through the lower eyelets. Then direct the laces vertically upwards and thread them through the next eyelets. Cross them together and thread them under the opposite shoelace. Repeat this process up to the top for a unique end result. 

There is also a much less complicated variation of the ladder you'll get by starting the same way. Thread the laces evenly through the lower eyelets. From the inside of the shoe, point the left shoelace vertically so that it passes through the upper eyelet. On the other hand, do the same step, leaving one stitch blank. Repeat this step until you get parallel lines.

You can quickly create a binding that will work with shorter laces for enthusiasts of loose, comfortable shoes.

# 5 Zyzgak

To create a decorative zigzag, start by threading the shoelace evenly through the lower eyelets. Then direct the left shoelace vertically to the next eyelet on the inside of the shoe. Thread the right shoelace under it, which you need to thread successively through the next eyelet and again - vertically, on the inside of the shoe, lead to the next one. Repeat this process until you have a zigzag along the entire tongue of the shoe.

Hide the bow

If you want to get an even more original effect, choose a hidden bow. You can tie it under the tongue or make knots at the ends of the laces and then tuck them loosely inside the shoe. Another proven method is to pull the shoelace vertically from the top opening through two consecutive eyelets, leaving it hidden on the inside of the shoe.

How to secure the ends of self-shortened laces?

If for some reason you decided to shorten the laces yourself, it is worth taking care of the appropriate protection of their ends. In this way, interweaving them through consecutive stitches will not affect their delamination, and you will avoid a sloppy end result.

One of the primary ways to repair aglets is to tie a knot at the end of the shoelace. However, this solution will not work with thicker shoelaces, the interweaving of which will turn out to be very difficult or even impossible. In this situation, you can wrap the duct tape around the end of the shoelace twice. For added protection, apply a dash of quick-drying glue to the top.