Did you know that shoelaces have a history almost as long as shoes? Despite this longevity, we are betting that many people do not know that shoes change their appearance depending on how you put on the laces! How to tie your city or sports shoes? Here are the answers.
Below we present 5 ways to tie your shoes depending on the occasion.
The laces of city shoes
If you want your dress shoes to be as elegant as possible, pay attention to the laces you choose.
Choose thin, round, waxed shoelaces. They will stay presentable longer. In the case of dress shoes, opt for horizontal lacing. The laces can be placed at an angle below those visible horizontally, as in the photo.
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Would you like your oxfords to be a little less formal? Choose colored laces to form a contrast and tie them at an angle!
How to tie sneakers?
Sneakers are trendy shoes that for several seasons have been worn not only with classic jeans, but also with pleated pants and a longer t-shirt. To emphasize the modern, streetwear style of these shoes, you can lace them in an equally modern way.
In the photo above you can see a cross lacing method. The method is simple and works very well with sneakers with loops instead of traditional eyelets. Simply cross the laces in opposite directions when lacing.
If you like to wear lace-up shoes, you already know that you have to sacrifice some daily time for lacing.
An effective and trendy way to tie your shoes
How do you easily loosen your laces whenever you need to without removing them completely from the metal eyelets? Lace diagonally with thin waxed laces as for street shoes. They will leave some slack in the eyelets and you can easily attach and detach them repeatedly.
How to lace hiking shoes?
The hike is a long walk in the mountains which requires wearing suitable shoes. On the other hand, not everyone is aware of the importance of lacing hiking shoes to move comfortably and safely on mountain paths!
It’s not just that poorly laced shoes can come undone and cause us to fall. The lacing of trekking shoes must be adapted to the slope of the terrain on which this discipline is practiced
Laces for hiking shoes
On very steep surfaces, shoe lacing should start near the toes and tighten the foot tightly. On the other hand, if you are going to walk on flatter terrain, pass the first two pairs of eyelets and start lacing only from the third. To find out more about hiking shoes, see our article on this subject.
Masculine shoes laced with femininity
Do you like shoes with a masculine look but you don’t know how to wear them with laces to give them a feminine character?
Instead of classic laces, opt for wide ribbons in satin or another material in the same color as the shoes or contrasting them. So the shoes will not only have a very elegant look but the decorative bow will give them a charming and feminine appearance. So they will look perfect with elegant dresses.