Everyone has sneakers, sneakers, spikes and other sports shoes with laces. But for some reason they wear it mostly with the same laces that came with it, and the lacing remains factory. However, in fact, there are a great many ways to lacing shoes, and sneakers take on a completely new look and look fashionable, stylish and beautiful.

The guru in the field of lacing sneakers is the Australian Ian Fieggen, on whose website new interesting options for lacing shoes are constantly appearing, using one, two or more laces of different colors and textures, combinations of all kinds of knots and intricate weaves - in general, very funny and instructive.

We tried to select 10 of the most interesting, original and time-consuming methods of lacing sneakers and sneakers, so:

1. Lacing "Ladder".

Interesting lacing for long laces. Such lacing looks very beautiful and impressive on high boots with bright laces.

2. Hidden knot lacing.

Stylish, neat, beautiful lacing with a hidden knot is the optimal shoe option for cycling, running and situations when you just don’t want a bow tied on top to get in the way.

3. Lacing "Zip-zipper".

The lacing is ideal for skates and rollers - it is very durable, reliable and strong.

4. Hash lacing.

The original checkered lacing will create a new interesting look, emphasizing your individuality. A very simple and fast lacing method.

5. Double reverse lacing.

A modification of traditional sneaker lacing, but more interesting and expressive than the classic. At the same time, it is very comfortable and holds the leg well.

6. “Double colored” lacing.

A very beautiful and effective lacing, however, the process of weaving it will require a little more time than previous options.

7. Racer lacing.

An effective lacing method, ideal for racers, because... the knot is made in the middle. As a rule, it is done not on sneakers, but on medium-height boots.

8. Lacing "For footbag (socks)".

An option for sports lacing, when the edges of the sneakers diverge slightly, which is convenient when playing ball. It is also advisable to use such lacing with wide feet, when the shoes are a little tight.

9. Chessboard lacing.

It is usually done with laces of two colors. Can serve as an excellent accessory, complementing the main color line of clothing. As a rule, this lacing is made for wide sneakers that are worn without tying.

10. Lattice lacing.

Looks amazing on wide sneakers and sneakers. 100% relevant, youthful and creative. It requires skill to tighten it efficiently and beautifully on the shoes.

You can find even more lacing options in the mobile application for Android™. The app is free and includes photos and visual diagrams for 50 different lacing methods, but some of them are hidden and only available if you purchase the premium version (which costs about $1). Agree, it is very convenient to have such an assistant at hand. Even without access to the Internet, you can make a new cool lacing in 5 minutes and surprise others! If you want your shoes to look stylish and unusual, then this is a “must have” application for you.

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Which lacing option to choose is up to you, the main thing is not to be lazy, spend a little time experimenting with your shoes and believe me, this activity will seriously captivate you!

For advanced users, I am posting several pictures of the so-called u-lace, which is gaining popularity all over the world - a new generation of elastic laces that allow you to change your sneakers beyond recognition in a couple of minutes and create a unique image.

Let's take a look and join new trends!

I personally fell in love with the new U-lace product at first sight! They are very cool, but at the same time stylish and laconic, and most importantly, how convenient it is - you do the lacing and you no longer have to tie a disgusting bow, you don’t need to lace up every time - put on your shoes and go.

How to tie your shoelaces beautifully so that everyone pays attention? In this article you can consider in detail the techniques and features of lacing.

One of the most common ways in which you can highlight and emphasize your individuality in shoes is the use of non-standard lacing.

lacing sneakers using Zigzag

The most popular lacing model is considered zigzag. During its existence, this model has traveled around the world and is considered the default lacing.

1. Then, in turn, thread diagonally through the following
2. Tie a bow at the end to secure it

Original lacing of sneakers and sneakers

Or rectangular lacing focuses attention on straight lines without visible tightening elements between the holes.

To lace up your shoes you need to:

1. First, thread the lace evenly through the bottom holes.
2. The next step is to pull the right side of the lace, as shown in the image, up and then to the left.
3. Raise the opposite part of the lace to the third hole and pull it to the right
4. Repeat similar exercises step by step
5. Tie a bow and, if desired, hide it in the inside of the shoe

One of the most difficult, we can call lacing in the form five-pointed star. Many people associate it with a pictogram or with patriotism, since stars are often used on country flags, but we can say for sure that this lacing looks very intriguing.

Important: There is a variation of lacing a five-pointed star using a choice of 5 or 6 holes. This example shows the lacing of the first holes; in the case of using 5 holes, you must start lacing from the second hole from the bottom.

To lace your shoes this way, you will need to follow these steps:

1. The starting point is the gray lace in the image. You need to thread the lace through the third holes.
2. The next step is to lower both ends of the lace and thread them through the lower holes.
3. Pull the laces up diagonally, thread the left blue one into the third hole on the right, and leave the yellow one for a while.
4. Lower the blue lace into the 1st hole, then pass it to the left into the 3rd hole, from there up one and create an even line by sending the lace symmetrically into the right hole.
5. All that remains is to draw a yellow cord through two adjacent lines in the center and secure it in the lower left hole.
6. The final step is to send both laces into the 6th hole and bring them out to tie a bow or otherwise secure the lace.

Important: It is worth using thinner laces, since you will have to thread them through one hole several times.

Lacing Five Pointed Star

Lacing of women's sneakers and sneakers

To create an original look, you can choose several particularly unique and rare types of lacing associated with Macrame weaving and non-standard side lacing.

- This is a knot weaving technique that came from the countries of the ancient world of Assyria, Egypt and China. Its peculiarity lay in traditions, culture of information transmission and history. To use the Macrame technique in lacing, it is necessary to symmetrically

1. The lace is threaded through the first holes and up to the second.
2. Then, for each side of the lace (in the picture: yellow and blue), it is necessary to thread it symmetrically through the holes with a snake.
3. Finally tie a bow.

lacing Macrame

Lace-up side bow is very similar to straight lacing and is used both to give a non-standard look to shoes and for practical purposes, for example: so that the knot does not catch on the bicycle chain when riding.

To lace up your shoes you need to:

1. Thread the lace through the bottom holes.
2. Raise the right side of the lace (yellow) by one hole, and the left (blue) by two.
3. Pass the right part of the lace (yellow) into the second hole on the left side and lift it two holes up.
4. Pass the left part of the lace (blue) from the third hole through the opposite hole and point it up.
5. Repeating similar steps, it is necessary to bring both laces to the outer side of the shoe.
6. Tie a bow on the side of the shoe.

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Lacing of men's sneakers and sneakers

Shop lacing- This is one of the simplest and fastest lacing systems in existence. To lace up your shoes, you don’t need to develop a strategy with which to conquer the shoes, you just need to thread the lace a couple of times.

It is done as follows:

1. It is necessary to pass the lace diagonally from the right hole (blue) to the bottom left one and send it to the opposite
2. The remaining holes need to be threaded one by one, all the way to the top.
3. Tie a bow

Shop shoe lacing

Lattice- This is a unique and complex type of lacing using thin laces; it not only demands attention, but also attracts it.

This is done as follows:

1. It is necessary to thread the lace evenly into the lower holes
2. Then direct each diagonally into the 4th holes
3. Thread the top 5th holes above each
4. Send diagonally to 2nd holes
5. Then direct each diagonally into 3 holes
6. And finally, bring it into the final upper holes and tie a bow

Lacing Lattice

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Lacing sneakers with 4 holes

There is a large variety of lacing with four holes. Everything is due to the simplicity and limited space for work, so it is quite possible to choose lacing according to your taste and dignity.

Square lacing

The photos show two of the most popular 4-hole shoe laces.

Four-hole zigzag lacing

Lacing sneakers with 5 holes

As in the previous version, it is difficult to make high-quality lacing on five holes, but some options can surprise. Lattice on 5 holes, one of the most popular lacings.

lacing 5-hole grid

Lacing sneakers with 6 holes

Using shoes with 6 or more holes, you can safely experiment and create new looks. All this is due to the ability to select and skip several holes to create a pattern.

First of all, attention is attracted by diagonal lines and side weaves, so when choosing a unique image, you should focus on this.

type of lacing for 6 holes

popular types of lacing

Or checkered lacing is one of the most popular cross lacings. It attracts attention primarily due to the use of two laces of different colors.

It's quite simple to do, just:

1. Secure the base of the yellow lace with a knot, and then pass through all the holes
2. Blue cord must be passed over and under yellow

Lacing sneakers with 7 holes

Crosshair- lacing with 7 holes, quite easy to use and easy to do. Using a cross diagonal not inside, but outside in any part of the lacing, you can improvise and add uniqueness. It is also difficult to pass by and not notice the lacing of such shoes.

To lace your shoes:

1. You need to thread the lace from the first diagonally to the last holes.
2. Then thread the lace symmetrically through all the holes on both sides.
3. Pull out two laces in the middle and tie a bow.

Lacing running shoes

Lacing sneakers, both for running and for sports in general, is a very important matter, since it determines how stable the athlete will be and be able to overcome obstacles.

Ian Feigen, a competent shoe specialist, conducted a series of experiments and experiments on knots and bows, modeling his table of better options.

Best grip

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Sneakers and sneakers have long ceased to be just sports shoes and have not disappeared from fashion collections and must-have lists for several seasons in a row. Their wild popularity is understandable - these shoes can be paired with a summer sundress, a formal suit or a bright jumpsuit. Shape, color, decor open up a huge field for experimentation... But there are also different lacing methods! To find out how to lace up sneakers in a unique and effective way, read our article!

Simple but interesting schemes

European way

One of the most popular and stylish ways. To lace up your sneakers the European way, you will need a minimal amount of effort:

• Pass the lace from the outside to the inside into the bottom loops.
• Now pass one part of the lace from the inside into the hole diagonally higher.
• Meanwhile, bring out the second part of the lace in the same way, but one hole higher.
• Thread the outward end of the lace into the hole at the same level inward.
• Continue lacing alternately until the end of the holes.

Smooth lacing

Ideally, if the sneakers or sneakers have an even number of holes, then you won’t have to leave the top loops without a lace.

• You thread the lace from the outside in, starting from the bottom holes. In this case, one part of the lace should be slightly shorter than the other.
• Thread one end of the lace from the inside into the loop above on the same side.
• You pass the other end outward higher by two loops on your side.
• In this method, the lace always goes into parallel loops, from the outside to the inside.
• It is not customary to tie bows in straight lacing; hide the laces in sneakers.

"Butterfly"

In this method, the ends of the lace are crossed on the visible part and pulled inside, so the lacing visually resembles a bow tie. The method is convenient and practical because it gives your feet enough space in sneakers and relieves pressure.

• First you need to insert the lace from the outside to the inside on the lower rings.
• Pull the lace up, bringing it to the next “floor” of rings.
• Then the laces are crossed on the front side.
• Repeat these steps from the bottom up to the top ring.

The original schemes are more complex

Sawtooth method

Try this lacing when you get the hang of the previous ones. She looks cool and impressive.

• The lace is threaded into the lower loops from the outside to the inside.
• Part of the lace on one side is inserted into the loop above from the inside to the outside and threaded inward into a parallel hole on the other side.
• The other end of the lace is inserted diagonally with the obligatory passage of one hole.
• The first end now repeats the movement of the second, but one hole higher.
• Continue until one end of the lace ends.

Diagonal or “commodity” method

This type of lacing is used quite rarely, but it is very practical: it can be tied and untied quickly with proper skill. Learn quickly:

• Insert the lace into the lower rings from the outside in. Don't forget that one end should be much shorter than the other.
• Pass the short end of the lace into the top hole on the opposite side.
• With the other end of the lace, pass all the loops diagonally to the very top, tie a bow.

"Lightning"

The name of this method refers to the usual zipper. Repeating this lacing is quite difficult, but you can do it!

• Pull the lace through the bottom loops and out to the sides on both sides.
• The ends of the laces are tucked up to the ties on the same “floor” and brought out into a pair of loops from the inside.
• The ends of the laces cross on the front side, pass under the ties of this level and rise to the “floor” above.
• Lace your sneakers up to the top eyelets in the same manner.

4-hole lacing methods

The simplest and most common option is to tie the laces crosswise on the front side of the sneakers or sneakers. To do this, simply insert the lace into the lower rings from the outside, take it out from the inside, cross both ends and thread it through the loops again.

5-hole lacing methods

5 loops is the most common number of holes on sneakers. Here you can have fun experimenting. Try one of the most original, but at the same time simple methods of lacing with 5 loops!

"Knot"

• Insert the lace from the inside into the lower holes and thread it out. Make sure that the length of both parts of the lace is the same!
• After twisting one end of the lace around the other, cross the parts of the lace and thread them again into the loops of opposite sides.
• Do these steps, each time threading the lace through the loops from the inside out.

6-hole lacing methods

This is where you can really “go wild”! When you have mastered the methods described above, get down to unusual and intricate lacing. Believe me, she is worth all the effort!

"Store lacing"

• Pass the lace through the bottom holes from the inside out.
• Now insert both ends into the upper holes on their sides from the inside.
• Each end of the lace is looped onto the adjacent end and pulled up again into the next hole.
• Repeat these steps all the way to the top.

How to tie bows on sneakers and sneakers in an unusual and beautiful way?

How many ways to tie shoelaces into bows do you know? Probably no more than two. But besides the traditional knot of loops and simple tucked ends of the laces, there is a unique solution - tie a bow on the side! Sneakers or sneakers will immediately look more feminine and cuter.

• Repeat all the steps for even lacing.
• Having reached the upper holes, insert both ends of the lace into the holes lower and higher on the same side.
• Tie a cute bow on the side and tuck the remaining ends of the laces into your shoes.

Sneakers and sneakers today are no longer considered exclusively sports shoes. They can be worn every day: put on to work, to church and even to a social event. The original lacing will help to give the not-too-traditional shoes an appropriate look.

How to lace sneakers and sneakers correctly? Are there any canons and rules in this matter? Perhaps after reading this article you will discover a lot of new things. Interesting? Begin...

Historical excursion

Not many people know that shoelaces are considered a fairly new invention and were used extremely rarely until the beginning of the twentieth century. Previously, various fasteners, hooks and buttons were used to hold shoes on the foot. Also very popular were shoes that did not have any fastenings at all.

But the fact is that the laces themselves saw the light of day much earlier. The very first example of a laced shoe found by archaeologists dates back to 3600-3500. BC. There are also some known facts indicating that the ancient Romans, Indians and Greeks used ribbons to hold shoes.

One of the variants of modern laces was also used in Rus'. They were called frills and were used to attach bast shoes to the legs. The material for making the obor could be anything: bast, leather, flax, hemp or wool.

At the end of the 13th century, aeglets saw the light - metal ends for laces, which facilitated the process of getting the ribbon into the corresponding hole.

It is quite difficult, and perhaps even impossible, to name the exact date of the appearance of the laces. But the official patent for this invention has completely precise time coordinates. It was received in England at the end of March 1790 and registered to the Irishman Harvey Kennedy. Subsequently, this gentleman made a considerable fortune on laces, and the Mr. trademark. Kennedy still exists today.

How to lace

Today, thousands of ways of lacing sneakers with 5 holes and other numbers of holes have been invented. Although it may seem that shoe straps are not a necessary element, they can sometimes be very difficult to live without. Tight and beautifully tightened lacing allows the ballet shoes to stay securely on your feet. Once you loosen the weave or untie the knot, your leg will easily be free.

Lacing sneakers with 5 holes is a completely individual matter. Here you can fully express your artistic taste and show real creativity. For weaving, it is absolutely not necessary to use traditional dull laces. To create the desired look, multi-colored braid, silk and guipure ribbons, multi-colored elastic bands and twisted threads are quite suitable. You can use materials of completely different colors and textures. Bright and beautiful lacing of sneakers with 5 holes will help you create your own individual look, look stylish and original.

Methods for tying shoelaces

This may seem strange to some, but even such a tedious process as tying shoe straps can be turned into a super exciting activity. There are a huge number of lacing options for 5-hole sneakers. Which one to choose depends only on your desire and the amount of time you are willing to devote to the process. For example, the following options are possible:

• straight;
• spiral;
• double reverse;
• "butterfly";
• nodal;
• with cross weave;
• with or without a bow;
• "saw";
• "ladder";
• Roman;
• European;
• hiking... and several thousand more options.

The main thing is to adhere to the basic rule: lacing sneakers with 5 holes should not only be beautiful and original, but also as comfortable as possible. Shoes should not fit too tightly on the foot, but looseness is also unacceptable. The knots should be tightened more tightly, and in some cases it is better to hide them completely inside.

Women's and men's types of lacing

This may seem strange, but the types of lacing of sneakers (shoes with 5 holes or 10 - it doesn’t matter) can also be divided by gender. Of course, this does not mean that a guy cannot like “female” lacing, and a girl will not like the strict English style. But priorities still exist.

The most classic example of “female” lacing is the “butterfly”. It received this name because on the front part of the leg such weaving looks like several independent crosses. Outwardly, it resembles a men's bow tie. Hence the name. To lace sneakers like this (with 5 holes), you don't need a diagram. Everything is very simple: the ribbons are crossed on the outer part of the shoe, and on the inside they are threaded vertically:

1. The lace is threaded through the two lower parallel holes and pulled inward on both sides.
2. Each end is pulled into an adjacent parallel hole and brought out.
3. Now the ends of the lace intersect, forming a cross, and are pushed from top to bottom into the next row of holes.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the holes run out.

This lacing is quite comfortable and gives women’s legs a lot of freedom and space.

The most classic “men's” lacing is considered to be straight English lacing. This is how the famous Oxfords are laced - the stylish closed shoes of English aristocrats. Since such weaving is intended exclusively for an even number of holes, we will not consider it in this article. After all, we are interested in lacing sneakers with 5 holes.

To demonstrate another type of traditionally masculine option, you can use military lacing. This is how military personnel from many countries tie their boots and combat boots. It is also suitable for sneakers. It is very simple to perform - this is the opposite of the “butterfly”. That is, all actions need to be done in reverse. Lacing begins from the bottom holes from the inside out. If you did everything correctly, you will get crosses on the inside, and on the outside you will see dotted lines running parallel to the leg.

Original weaving patterns

There are many ways to tie your shoelaces beautifully. A review of the diagrams presented in this article will help you learn at least a little about this art. However, this does not mean that you cannot invent your own weaving pattern. All in your hands.

One of the most popular weaving options is “zipper”. It got its name because of its external similarity to a traditional zipper. The scheme is not very easy to implement, but the result is worth it:

• A fairly long cord needs to be pulled through the lower holes and the ends brought out.
• Now both ends need to be passed under the resulting crossbar (screed) and passed crosswise from the inside through the holes of the next level.
• Again we pass the ends under the screed of our level, cross them and insert them from the inside into the holes at the next level.
• We repeat the operation until the holes run out.

This lacing looks quite original and is suitable not only for sneakers, but also for many other types of shoes.

For those who don't like knots

For those who frequently and for a long time play sports, the load on their legs is immeasurably higher than for ordinary people. Athletes tend to have wider feet and their feet are more likely to swell. Therefore, for comfortable training, it is better to avoid lacing with frequent crossing of the ribbons. In some sports, it is recommended to use lacing of sneakers without tying them (5 holes or more in them does not matter).

There are also people who hate tying knots. Well, without this, sneakers, as you know, come untied. Do you think so too? You're just not familiar with lacing, which can literally be done with one hand! It's easy to do this:

• Take a long cord and tie a large knot tightly at one end. You should end up with something like a thread and a needle. The role of the needle in this case is played by the aglet at the other end of the lace.
• Now insert the structure into any upper hole of the sneaker and make sure that the knot does not slip through it.
• Use the long end of the lace to “sew” the sneaker over the edge, threading the lace alternately through the diagonally located holes to the very bottom.
• As a result, you should get two types of ties: diagonal on the inside and closed parallel on the outside.

You will be left with a long loose end of the lace in one of the bottom holes. Simply pull it from the bottom up between the weave threads. Now, in order to “tie” the straps, just pull the free end and hide it inside the sneaker.

Colorful beauty

The coolest lacing for sneakers (with 5 holes, although the more holes the better) comes from ribbons of different colors. The so-called chess pattern looks very original. To do this weaving, you need to take two long laces of different colors, preferably flat and wide.

Using one color (primary), lace the sneakers with regular straight lacing. Now take a ribbon of a contrasting color and thread it in a wave-like manner from the bottom up, pushing it under or over the main weave. Once you reach the top, wrap the end around the main weave and work in the opposite direction. Repeat the above steps until the extra lace runs out. Fasten the ends and hide inside the main weave.

If you did everything right, your sneakers will look like a multi-colored chessboard.

Bright, simple and fast

And here is another way of double multi-colored lacing. It will also require two types of ribbons in contrasting colors.

Take your primary color of twine and lace the sneaker in the usual criss-cross fashion, going through every even row of holes.

Now thread the ribbon of an alternative color in the same way into the remaining free holes.

How to knit and hide knots

Lacing sneakers with 5 holes will not be strong and reliable unless you tie a strong knot at the end.

Weaving knots, including on sneakers, is an art. The simplest and most accessible way is the notorious “bunny ears”, which kids learn to knit at the age of three. However, this method cannot be called too reliable.

The basis for various variations of weaving is the often used reef knot. Its essence lies in the fact that one end is braided with the other, first from above and then from below. Such a knot is held incredibly tightly, but at the same time it is not difficult to untie it. Simply pull the straps in different directions.

Most often, roller or figure skates, ski boots and other similar shoes are laced with such knots.

There are also several types of weaves in which the knot is located on the side, inside or in the middle of the sneaker. The first one is most often used by those who walk a lot in the mountains or through thickets. The “side” knot is very easy to hide inside the shoe, and it will not cling to branches and thorns. The second method is popular among athletes, and the third is very respected by bikers.

Lacing for racers

Although this method is more suitable for real racing boots than for running shoes, let's look at it:

• A long cord is passed diagonally through the upper right and lower left holes.
• Using the upper end of the lace, we “sew up” the diagonal holes over the edge, going down to the middle.
• We perform the same operation with the lower end of the lace, rising from bottom to top.

This weave tightens or weakens exclusively the midfoot. On sneakers it will look original, but lacing does not pose much practical load.

How to lace if there are many holes

The vast majority of lacing types require shoes to have an even number of holes. What can those who are a little unlucky with this do?

Here you can offer several options. For example, you can simply ignore one lacing hole at the bottom or top. Quality most often does not suffer from this. The shoe continues to stay firmly on the foot.

Some types of lacing will not change much in appearance if you skip one of the holes in the middle of the weave. And, of course, you can spend a little time and find original types of lacing designed for sneakers with 5, 7 or other odd number of holes.

Show a little imagination - and your friends will rightfully call you the most creative and stylish person.

Useful tips

A useful new trick will help teach you and your kids how to tie their shoelaces in seconds.

The method is known as " magic fingers" or " Jan's knot" allows you to halve the time it usually takes to tie your shoes or sneakers.

Moreover, the knot does not untie longer. Although the method seems complicated at first, it becomes very simple once you master it.

The knot was invented by Australian Ian Fieggen, who is also called the “Professor of Shoelaces.”

How to tie your shoelaces?

Here the fastest way to tie shoelaces:

1. First tie your shoelaces as usual. Place your little fingers under the laces on both sides.

Then slide your right thumb and index finger under the right lace and your left thumb and index finger over the left lace, using your other fingers to keep the laces taut.

2. This will create two loops, one with the loose end behind and one with the loose end in front. Using your middle finger, push the free end of the right lace back while your left hand simply rotates to twist the loop through the right one.

3. The next movement crosses two loops. With your left thumb, push the free end toward your right, while your middle right finger pushes the free end between your left thumb and index finger.

4. You need to make sure that you grab the free right end with your left thumb and index finger, and grab the free left end with your right thumb and middle finger.

5. Pass the free ends of the opposite loops through your own loops.

6. Tighten the knot. With practice, you will be able to tie a knot much faster than usual.

How to tie laces on sneakers or sneakers beautifully?