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29 Different Ways To Lace Shoes My lacing diagrams are all colour-coded to make it easier to follow where the lace runs. Generally, the grey section is the start of the lacing, whilst the blue end of the lace starts on the left side and the yellow end starts on the right side. The colours were chosen to make it relatively easy even for colour-blind visitors, as blue is darker than yellow. How many possible ways are there to lace an average shoe? This simple question, when answered with mathematics, results in some surprisingly big numbers - on an average shoe with six pairs of eyelets, there are 1,961,990,553,600 ways to feed a shoelace though those 12 eyelets. That's almost 2 TRILLION possibilities! However, many of these can't be considered "Lacing Methods" because they don't even fulfil the primary purpose of holding the shoe closed, whilst many are hopelessly tangled messes, and many are minor, irrelevant variations. Nonetheless, even with real-world constraints (see below), there are countless possible lacing methods. In this section, I'll present a (somewhat more realistic) few methods that I consider worthy of devoting the time required to create instructions, either because they have a particular benefit or just because I like the way they look. Packed up by Woo From: http:\\www.fieggen.com 2 Trillion Possibilities? It hardly seems possible that there could be quite that many ways to feed a lace through 12 eyelets! So let's look at the mathematics: Feed through one of 12 eyelets from either inside or outside. That's 24 possible ways to start. Continue through one of 11 remaining eyelets from either inside or outside (x 22 more ways). Then 10 remaining eyelets (x 20 more ways). We've only gone through three eyelets and we're already up to 24 x 22 x 20 = 10,560 ways! By the time we reach the last eyelet (x 2 more ways), the possible ways have multiplied to 24 x 22 x 20 x 18 x 16 x 14 x 12 x 10 x 8 x 6 x 4 x 2 ways, a staggering total of almost 2 TRILLION possibilities! This number can be halved for those paths that are mirror images of other paths, and halved again for those that follow the identical path from opposite directions. However, we can multiply by the many different ways the laces can be crossed or interwoven prior to passing through those eyelets, and multiply again if we allow the laces to either pass through any eyelet more than once or skip any eyelet, and even more if we use two or more laces per shoe. This results in almost infinite possibilities, limited mainly by lace length. In the real world however, we can place some sensible constraints, such as: The lace should generally start and finish from the top pair of eyelets. The lace should pass through each eyelet only once. Each eyelet should contribute to pulling together the sides of the shoe. The lacing should not be too difficult to tighten or loosen. Any pattern formed should be relatively stable. Ignore irrelevant variations (eg. changing the direction through one eyelet). Above all, the finished result should be visually pleasing. Even with these constraints, I'm sure that the above list of lacing methods is destined to grow as I discover more worthwhile methods from the countless possibilities that I haven't yet explored. 1 Criss Cross Lacing Sometimes referred to as "Traditional Lacing" or "Zig Zag Lacing" This is probably the most common method of lacing normal shoes and boots. The laces simply criss-cross as they work their way up the shoe. Lacing Technique: 1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and emerges through both bottom eyelets. 2. The ends are crossed over each other, then they go under and out through the next set of eyelets up the shoe. 3. This process is repeated until both ends reach the top eyelets. Ian's Rating: Traditional Simple to lace Comfortable Corrugates shoe -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: Criss Cross is also the preferred lacing for comfort, mainly because the crossovers of lace occur in the gap between the sides of the shoe and thus aren't pressed against the foot. 2 Over Under Lacing A variation of Criss Cross Lacing that alternates between running over and then under. It's my own preferred method for runners & boots with many eyelets. Lacing Technique: 1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and is fed into both bottom eyelets. 2. The ends are crossed over underneath and emerge from the next set of eyelets up the shoe, then crossed over on top and fed into the next set of eyelets. 3. This process is repeated until both ends reach the top eyelets. Ian's Rating: Decorative Faster & easier Less wear & tear -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: If the shoe has an ODD number of eyelet pairs (eg. 7 pairs = 14 eyelets, like my shoe at left), start with the bottom (grey section) underneath in order for the last crossover to also be underneath when you reach the top eyelets. 3 Straight (European) Lacing Sometimes referred to as "Ladder Lacing" This method of Straight Lacing shoes appears to be more common in Europe. The laces run straight across pairs of eyelets, giving a neat result. Lacing Technique: 1. The lace runs straight across the bottom (grey section) and the ends are fed into both bottom eyelets. 2. One end of the lace (yellow end) crosses diagonally underneath, emerges and runs straight across the second set of eyelets. 3. The other end (blue end) crosses diagonally, emerges and runs straight across the next set. 4. Continue up the shoe, alternately feeding in one end and then the other. Ian's Rating: Shortens ends Neat on top Messy underneath -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: The underlying mess of laces is mainly noticeable when the sides that are being laced together are widely spaced, such as in these images. Though visually messy, this criss-cross makes the lacing very tight & secure. Military Advice: Straight lacing methods are often recommended for military use, not only because of the security but because the straight sections of lace can be quickly cut through with a knife or scissors in order to easily remove a boot from an injured foot. However, I've been told that the U.S. Army, which has regulations for just about everything, states the following for their standard black leather combat boots: "The boots are laced diagonally with black laces, with the excess lace tucked into the top of the boot under the bloused trousers or slacks, or wrapped around the top of the boot." I guess that would make Straight (European) Lacing against regulations for at least the U.S. Army. I'd recommend that military personnel check before they adopt this, or any other, possible non-regulation lacing method! 4 Straight (Fashion) Lacing This variation of Straight Lacing, sent to me by Tyrell Pedersen, eliminates the mess by running the underlying laces vertically instead of diagonally. Lacing Technique: 1. The lace runs straight across the bottom (grey section) and the ends are fed into both bottom eyelets. 2. One end of the lace (yellow end) runs straight up the right side, emerges and runs straight across the second set of eyelets. 3. Both ends now run straight up the left side, each skipping one eyelet before emerging two eyelets higher up. 4. Continue running both ends across the shoe, then straight up two eyelets at a time, until one end reaches the top. 5. The other end then runs straight across the second last set of eyelets, then straight up to the top. Ian's Rating: Neatest looking Slightly difficult nly for even pairs of eyelets (eg. 6, 8) ---------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: Despite only being suitable for shoes with even numbers of eyelet pairs, there are ways around this limitation, one of which is shown at left. See below for some other workarounds. Dotted sections are underneath Tayler K. sent me this pic of fashion-laced "Chuck Taylors". Odd Workarounds Modifying Fashion Lacing for use on shoes with odd numbers of eyelet pairs Straight (Fashion) Lacing is very popular, despite the fact that it's limited to shoes with even numbers of eyelet pairs (eg. 6 pairs = 12 eyelets). I've even been told that it's the method used by the Canadian Armed Forces on shoes and ankle boots (though not on combat boots). It's therefore not surprising that some people have resorted to a number of extraordinary measures to get it to work on shoes with odd numbers of eyelet pairs (eg. 7 pairs = 14 eyelets). Some examples Skip One Pair The easiest solution is to simply not use either the top or the bottom pair of eyelets. Using only an even number of eyelet pairs avoids the odd limitation. It's also possible to skip a pair of eyelets somewhere in the middle, which breaks the lacing into two sections. One Diagonal Use a single diagonal crossover at either the top or bottom of the lacing. At the top, it's less noticeable due to the bows & shoelace ends. At the bottom, you can also run the diagonal around the inside of the tongue, making it invisible at the expense of some slight discomfort. One Crossover Instead of trying to hide a single diagonal, this alternative makes a feature out of a single crossover, similar to the look of Over Under Lacing. Once again, this crossover can be added at the top, bottom or somewhere in the middle of the lacing. Double Overlap This unusual solution works by doubling up the laces through the second-bottom pair of eyelets. Because it's near the bottom of the shoe, any difficulty with tightening this section is not so noticeable as the shoe doesn't need to open wide at that point. This list of workarounds is by no means complete. Once you accept that there's no perfect solution and that you must compromise in some way, it's up to you what you throw into the lacing to get it to work, whether it be a visible crossover or gap, or something invisible that may be uncomfortable. 5 Straight (Lazy) Lacing This is a "lazy" variation of Straight (Fashion) Lacing where one end runs straight from bottom to top whilst the other end steps through the eyelets. Lacing Technique: 1. The lace runs straight across the bottom (grey section) and the ends are fed into both bottom eyelets. 2. One end of the lace (blue end) is fed straight up the left side all the way to, and emerges from, the top left eyelet. 3. The other end (yellow end) runs straight up the right side, emerges and runs straight across the second set of eyelets. 4. The same end (yellow end) works its way up and across back and forth through the remaining eyelets. Ian's Rating: Neatest looking Only for even pairs of eyelets (eg. 6, 8) End lengths shift -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This lacing is best suited to shoes with even numbers of eyelet pairs (eg. 6 pairs = 12 eyelets). The picture at left shows one workaround to this limitation for use on shoes with odd numbers of eyelet pairs (eg. 7 pairs = 14 eyelets). See my Straight (Fashion) Lacing page for some other workarounds. Dotted sections are underneath 6 Bushwalk Lacing - New! An inside-out version of Straight (Fashion) Lacing, which distributes pressure evenly plus keeps the knots & ends further away from snagging undergrowth. Lacing Technique: 1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and emerges through both bottom eyelets. 2. One end of the lace (yellow end) runs straight up the right side, is fed into and runs straight across the second set of eyelets. 3. Both ends now run straight up the left side, each skipping one eyelet before feeding in two eyelets higher up. 4. Continue running both ends across the shoe, then straight up two eyelets at a time. 5. At the top of the shoe, the laces end up on the same side and the shoelace knot is tied at that point. Ian's Rating: Evens out pressure Reduces snagging Looks messy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This lacing is best suited to shoes with even numbers of eyelet pairs (eg. 6 pairs = 12 eyelets). The picture at left shows one workaround to this limitation for use on shoes with odd numbers of eyelet pairs (eg. 7 pairs = 14 eyelets). See my Straight (Fashion) Lacing page for some other workarounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using This Lacing: When the right shoe is laced as pictured and the left shoe is laced in reverse, the knots of both shoes end up near the middle between the ankles. The theory is that this places them further away from the outer sides of the shoes, making them less likely to become snagged in undergrowth whilst bushwalking. David O. sent me this pic of his bushwalk-laced hiking boots. 7 Sawtooth Lacing This variation of Straight Lacing has all of the angled underlying sections pulling the same way, which shifts the sides of the shoe out of alignment. Of dubious merit, perhaps only to correct an otherwise ill-fitting shoe. Lacing Technique: 1. The lace runs straight across the bottom (grey section) and the ends are fed into both bottom eyelets. 2. One end of the lace (yellow end) runs straight up the right side, emerges from and runs straight across the second set of eyelets. 3. The other end (blue end) runs diagonally underneath and, skipping the 2nd set of eyelets, emerges from and runs straight across the 3rd set of eyelets. 4. Continue running each lace diagonally across and up 2 sets of eyelets until one end (yellow in my example) reaches the top right eyelet. 5. The other end (blue in my example) then runs straight up the left side to emerge from the top left eyelet. Ian's Rating: Easier to tighten Mis-aligned sides Modifies fit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using This Lacing: This lacing is perhaps easier to tighten than most other forms of Straight Lacing due to the upper straight sections all pulling in one direction. However, because all of the underlying angled sections also pull in one direction, the net result is that the sides of the shoe are pulled inwards at an angle, thus shifting them out of alignment. The resultant "warping" may be useful to correct an otherwise ill-fitting shoe. The idea is to lace the shoe so that those angled sections point towards whichever area of the shoe feels loose. For example, let's consider a left shoe that always feels a little loose around the front-left (towards the little toe). By lacing the angled sections so they point in that direction, when tightened, the left side of the shoe will pull backwards and inwards, effectively "warping" the shoe a bit to the right. Naturally, the left and right shoes should be laced in reverse (mirror image) in order to balance both the look and the effect on both sides. Dotted sections are underneath Matt P. sent me this pic of his sawtooth-laced Pony runners. 8 Shoe Shop Lacing Sometimes referred to as "Ladder Lacing" or "Single Helix Lacing" Commonly used by shoe shop assistants because it's so fast to lace new shoes, this method is another "lazy" variation of traditional Straight Lacing. Lacing Technique - Method 1 - Long Diagonal: 1. The lace runs straight across the bottom (grey section) and the ends are fed into both bottom eyelets. 2. The left (blue) end of the lace is fed diagonally all the way to the top of the shoe and emerges from the top right eyelet. 3. The right (yellow) lace end is zig-zagged through the remaining eyelets, travelling diagonally underneath and straight across the top. Ian's Rating: Lazy way of lacing Shortens ends End lengths shift Method 1 - Long Diagonal Segment Lacing Technique - Method 2 - Long Straight: 1. The lace runs straight across the bottom (grey section) and the ends are fed into both bottom eyelets. 2. The left (blue) end of the lace is fed straight up all the way to the top of the shoe and emerges from the top left eyelet. 3. The right (yellow) lace end is zig-zagged through the remaining eyelets, travelling diagonally underneath and straight across the top, until it reaches the second row from the top of the shoe. 4. The right (yellow) lace end is fed straight up and emerges from the top right eyelet. Method 2 - Long Straight Segment Dotted sections are underneath Shoe shop lacing on some black shoes with white laces. 9 Display Shoe Lacing Shoe stores often use this reversed version of Criss Cross Lacing on their display shoes in order to end up with the lace ends neatly tucked away inside. Lacing Technique: 1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and is fed into rather than emerging from both bottom eyelets. 2. The ends are crossed over, then inserted into the next set of eyelets up the shoe. 3. This process is repeated until both ends reach the top eyelets and end up inside. Ian's Rating: Neat display shoe Easier to loosen Harder to tighten -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: Because it's easier to get your fingers under the laces from the top of the shoe and pull down, this lacing is easier to loosen, whilst criss-cross lacing is easier to tighten. Triathletes may therefore find this lacing faster for those shoes they need to remove quickly during a race. Lace ends finish inside the shoe Display shoe lacing as seen in a trendy Melbourne shoe store. 10 Ladder Lacing This distinctive lacing, sent to me by Ron Belanger, is used by U.S. paratroopers and ceremonial guard units wearing jump boots with white laces. Lacing Technique: 1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and emerges through both bottom eyelets. 2. The laces then go straight up and are fed into the next set of eyelets up the shoe. 3. The ends are crossed over and are fed under the vertical lace section on the opposite sides of the shoe before going straight up and into the next set of eyelets up the shoe. 4. At the top set of eyelets, the laces once again cross over and pass under the straight section before being tied. Ian's Rating: Neat & decorative Shortens ends Harder to tighten -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whilst this lacing looks interesting on shoes and runners, it looks particularly effective on high boots with many eyelets, especially when contrasting laces are used. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "kociaczeqq" sent me this pic of his ladder-laced Converse hi-tops. 11 Double Back Lacing Terribly awkward, but effective if you're desperate to shorten long laces. Of the thousands of useless variations, this method could be considered "possibly useful". Lacing Technique - Method 1 - Shorter Laces: 1. The lace runs straight across the second set of eyelets from the top of the shoe (grey section). 2. Cross the ends over and feed into the fourth set of eyelets, skipping the third set. 3. Continue down the shoe two sets of eyelets at a time. 4. At the bottom, run the laces vertically between the bottom and second from bottom eyelets. 5. Double back and work your way back up the shoe through the vacant sets of eyelets. Ian's Rating: Shortens ends Stays very tight Terribly awkward -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This is the Neater of the two methods because, unlike the method below, it doesn't have a bottom crossover. This also means that it consumes less lace and therefore doesn't shorten the lace ends by quite as much. Method 1 - Shorter Laces Dotted sections are underneath Lacing Technique - Method 2 - Longer Laces: 1. The lace runs straight across the sec