Mostly leather is used in the tailoring of these shoes, but there are options from suede and textiles. The sole height of topsiders can be very thin, or vice versa, quite thick.

Topsiders differ from other shoes with a white sole, an obligatory lace in the upper, edging part along the entire circumference. The number of lace holes depends on the designer's idea, there can be only 2 of them on each shoe, or maybe 6 of them.

It is the lace that distinguishes boat shoes from classic moccasins. To to tie shoelaces on topsiders, you need to have a certain skill. Watch the video tutorial and you will definitely learn how to do it. Unfortunately, all videos are in English. Apparently, in our country, these shoes have not found such a wide demand.

Lace up and trim

If you are fed up with the laces and get in the way, there are several ways to hide them inside by cutting and tying them.

Knot-knot

Incredibly cute and fashionable way to tie the laces on topsiders so that they do not interfere with their owner.

Slowly

How to tie boat shoes: a simple bow

The classic and easiest way tie topsiders hastily . But such bows are good because they do not untie at the most inopportune moment.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fishtail lacing

A challenging but original way to tie boat shoes.

Video on how to change the lace in topsiders as a whole, including the piping

Tired of the colors or the laces on your favorite topsiders are pretty rubbed? It doesn't matter - we will change it entirely!

Spoke method

Sometimes the laces are too long. As a result, they dangle ugly, and you step on them. The solution is to buy new, shorter ones. But if you need to shorten the laces this very minute, then save yourself in the ways described below.

Shortening laces is as easy as pie and cut with scissors. It is more difficult to do it neatly to make it beautiful. But in this life, nothing is impossible. Especially one that would concern such an earthly thing as laces.

The easiest way

Works with ordinary laces (most often found in sneakers. Its essence: tightly wrap the end with transparent tape.

"Sticky fingers"

Another option is to saturate the end of the lace with glue (but not superglue - your fingers will just stick together). Then give this tip a pointed shape.

The most beautiful option

The most beautiful option is to use thin metal tubes. You can find them at radio parts stores or flea markets. After sawing off the tube of the required length, insert the string into it, and fill it with glue, or make small dents with a nail. The result will be different from the factory one, but still. Another option is not to pour glue and poke holes with a nail, but to burn the pipe. See how it's done:

How to shorten the lace

Each of us knows how to tie the laces on sneakers from childhood. But it often turns out that the reliability of the node is not as high as we would like it to be. Shoelaces come undone every now and then, especially during workouts or active sports. Stepping on the dangling end of a lace is not a pleasant event. Therefore, fans of sports and outdoor activities will find it useful to know several reliable ways to lacing shoes.

Before moving on to lacing methods, let's look at the root of the problem. Why is sneaker lacing often unreliable? Even a tight knot can come loose spontaneously., leaving behind a light train of surprise. The reason may be the laces themselves, incorrect knots, carelessness of the wearer and many other factors.

The most common reasons for untiing knots are as follows:

1. Laces made of silk or covered with wax ("waxed")... These laces are quite slippery and therefore most popular knots are simply not secure.
2. The so-called "grandmother's bow" is used... It is this knot that is familiar to each of us from early childhood. Unfortunately, this is the most unreliable method of lacing your shoes.
3. Severe frost... During frost, laces can lose elasticity and become noticeably harder. This will make them more slippery. As a consequence, the knot can come loose on its own.
4. Laces that are too short or, conversely, too long... There is a whole system about how long the laces are needed for a given number of holes. An inappropriate lace runs the risk of untiing itself, even if the knot is done correctly and skillfully.

Important! Laces that slide or dangle freely in the holes are best done nothing at all. Just replace them with new quality laces, preferably made of cotton. After that, you can begin to study the types of lacing.

How to lace up your trainer shoes correctly?

You can experiment to figure out how to lace up your sneakers. Through trial and error, you will find the best option pretty quickly. But if you are reluctant to spend time on an independent search for a solution, we bring to your attention information verified by millions of wearers of sports shoes!

Basic lacing methods

"Grandma's bow", as the simplest way of lacing, is known to everyone. But his popularity is not evidence of effectiveness... Such knots are untied much more often than most others. Let's take a look at some of the main ways to lace up sneakers and sneakers.

The way of the Australian Ian Feegen turned out to be so simple and reliable that it brought a lot of money to its creator. Now Ian has a popular site dedicated to lacing methods. As you can see in the figure, the essence of the method is to before creating a characteristic "bow" slip the loops into one another, and not just bandage, as in the traditional unreliable way. However, it makes no sense to describe the Feezen method: it is better to study from the image. It is, by the way, taken from Ian's site, like the rest of the images in this article.

Rice. 1. The method of Ian Feegen

If you don't trust an Australian stranger on how to insert laces into your sneakers, here's another good way. Many people rightly consider him the perfect combination of simplicity and reliability... It can be described as “ double bow", And it is called sliding because free space remains after tying... This is what makes the knot reliable. If you tighten it tight, it will untie rather quickly. As you can see from the image, making such a knot is not difficult at all!

Rice. 2. Double sliding knot

Finally, we offer another popular method. it surgeon's node, otherwise called "sherpa knot". It is very difficult to complete - even the image shows as many as 8 steps instead of 6. This method is the most difficult, but lacing the sneakers from the photo will allow you to master it quickly enough. It is enough just to learn wrap one loop correctly with another, and everything else will be a matter of technology. Trust me, it's worth it!

Rice. 3. Surgeon's knot, or "Sherpa's knot"

If the method that you know is not among the ones listed above, this does not make it bad. There are many unpopular, but also effective, types of lacing for athletic shoes. Look for the one you like the most.

Tricks for creating a node

Knowing an effective lacing technique isn't enough to create a great knot. Shoelaces can be slippery and therefore require additional "belay" means. In addition, stress during exercise increases the risk of loosening when compared to normal walking. So what tricks allow protect laces from unintentional loosening?

The main "safety" means are as follows:

1. Hide the ends of your shoelaces... We will consider this issue in more detail at the end of the article. In the meantime, let's say that you need to hide even short ends, and not just unnecessarily long ones.
2. Pay attention not only to the knot, but also to the lacing... The more often the ends of the lace will intersect and intertwine during the lacing process, the less chance the sneaker will "loosen" and thereby loosen the knot.
3. Experiment with knot strength... If the laces come loose, try tightening or loosening the knot. Sometimes this becomes the most effective solution to the problem.
4. Check the knot just before starting a workout.... During the time that you walk from home to the place of training, the knot may loosen a little, and tightening it before starting work is the right decision.

How to lace up sneakers for children?

You've probably noticed that some of the lacing methods are quite complicated. A child with them, most likely, will not cope... But physical education lessons regularly take place at school, and the children themselves are forced to change into sports shoes, tying their laces on their own. Bumps and bruises resulting from laces untied during exercise are by no means uncommon.

What should a child do with naughty laces? There are some general guidelines:

1. Don't teach your child complicated knots... The best motives of the parents are understandable, but if the child cannot properly master the chosen type of lacing, then the knot will be made incorrectly and risks untied. The best option is the "golden mean" between simplicity and reliability of the assembly.
2. Buy your child some cotton laces... They provide the best grip and do not slip, so the risk of loosening is quite small. Waxed or silk laces are much more complicated.
3. Ensure optimal length... In children's sneakers, unreliable slippery laces are often used, but their length is always optimal. Therefore, new cotton laces should be chosen the same size as the original ones.

Children's shoes themselves play an important role. If the sneakers are very loose, then they are unlikely to be suitable for physical education lessons, despite the reliable and well-made knot.

Visual video instruction for tying running shoes

What to do with the ends of the shoelaces?

We've already covered a lot about how to lace up your sneakers. But even if the knot is made correctly, due to the imperfect length of the laces often remain too long tips... You also need to do something with them, because during training they can catch on something or get under the sole.

The basic solution to the problem of long laces is to use the top hole correctly. You need to lace the sneakers so that the lace goes inside the top hole, and does not come out. This will allow you to conveniently hide the loose edges inside the shoe - either between the tongue and the walls of the shoe, or between the walls of the shoe and the foot.

If the previous advice was not enough, then there are other tricks:

• you can make a knot not on top, but under the tongue (suitable only for loose shoes, otherwise it crushes the leg);
• you can tie a "bow" not in the center, but on the side, and then tuck in both ends from one side;
• if the laces are too long, you can tie them around the lower leg (suitable when wearing trousers and jeans);
• you can buy lace anchors - small plastic accessories designed specifically for "cleaning" the loose edges of laces.

Conclusion

So now you know that lacing up your sneakers is practically an art! It remains only to master it and teach your child - if, of course, you have one. Untying shoelaces may not be a serious problem, but it is the elimination of such minor flaws that can significantly improve the quality of life. Spending less time, energy and nerves on little things, you can fully devote yourself to really serious things.

NOTE

A few workouts, and tying shoelaces "in a new way" will turn into an easy and fast process! And by the way, you can decorate your shoes not only with unusual lacing, but also with knots. The fancifully knotted knots not only look beautiful, but also help the shoe to fit snugly and not fly off. Or, conversely, hide the knot, then the lacing (especially "rectangular") will look stricter and neater.

How to tie your shoelaces correctly

Mostly leather is used in the tailoring of these shoes, but there are options from suede and textiles. The sole height of topsiders can be very thin, or vice versa, quite thick.

Topsiders differ from other shoes with a white sole, an obligatory lace in the upper, edging part along the entire circumference. The number of lace holes depends on the designer's idea, there can be only 2 of them on each shoe, or maybe 6 of them.

It is the lace that distinguishes boat shoes from classic moccasins. To to tie shoelaces on topsiders, you need to have a certain skill. Watch the video tutorial and you will definitely learn how to do it. Unfortunately, all videos are in English. Apparently, in our country, these shoes have not found such a wide demand.

Lace up and trim

If you are fed up with the laces and get in the way, there are several ways to hide them inside by cutting and tying them.

Knot-knot

Incredibly cute and fashionable way to tie the laces on topsiders so that they do not interfere with their owner.

Slowly

How to tie boat shoes: a simple bow

The classic and easiest way tie topsiders hastily . But such bows are good because they do not untie at the most inopportune moment.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fishtail lacing

A challenging but original way to tie boat shoes.

Video on how to change the lace in topsiders as a whole, including the piping

Tired of the colors or the laces on your favorite topsiders are pretty rubbed? It doesn't matter - we will change it entirely!

Spoke method

Sometimes the laces are too long. As a result, they dangle ugly, and you step on them. The solution is to buy new, shorter ones. But if you need to shorten the laces this very minute, then save yourself in the ways described below.

Shortening laces is as easy as pie and cut with scissors. It is more difficult to do it neatly to make it beautiful. But in this life, nothing is impossible. Especially one that would concern such an earthly thing as laces.

The easiest way

Works with ordinary laces (most often found in sneakers. Its essence: tightly wrap the end with transparent tape.

"Sticky fingers"

Another option is to saturate the end of the lace with glue (but not superglue - your fingers will just stick together). Then give this tip a pointed shape.

The most beautiful option

The most beautiful option is to use thin metal tubes. You can find them at radio parts stores or flea markets. After sawing off the tube of the required length, insert the string into it, and fill it with glue, or make small dents with a nail. The result will be different from the factory one, but still. Another option is not to pour glue and poke holes with a nail, but to burn the pipe. See how it's done.

Lace-up shoes, whether sneakers or boots, look stylish and original. But what if the laces are too long? Someone will advise you to simply cut them to the desired length, but this will not solve the problem: soon the ends will begin to shaggy, and the shoes will lose their presentable appearance. Of course, you can try to gently process the edges with fire, but this does not always look aesthetically pleasing. The following is a method for cleverly shortening long shoe laces.

First you need to prepare:

• a straw (cocktail tube), or better a heat-shrink tube;
• scissors;
• a lighter, matches or a hair dryer;

The process looks like this:

1. Cut the laces. Try to calculate exactly how long they should be shortened. In case you cut off more than necessary, the laces will only have to be thrown away: it will not be possible to return the former length.
2. Making tips. To do this, cut the straw into two small pieces about two centimeters long.
3. We insert the lace into the tube in a circular motion.
4. We take a lighter and heat the tube, as a result of which it will begin to tighten. Try not to bring the flame too close to avoid ruining the material.
5. After the tips have cooled down, the laces can be safely slipped into the shoes.

If desired, you can drip the ends with polyurethane glue. The tips treated in this way will not come off either in the rain or during active pastime.

In general, this procedure is quick and easy. In most cases, you will succeed the first time. However, if you are not confident in your own abilities, you should not risk it: practice on unnecessary material before starting the "clean" work.

The tips created according to the above instructions practically do not differ from the standard ones. The only thing is that they can fit worse through the holes. But given the fact that the laces are not removed as often, this is not a serious problem.

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Have you ever had to buy new shoes and find that the laces are too long? In addition to stepping on them and ruining your shoes, you can trip over the laces and injure yourself. But that doesn't mean you have to go out and buy a new pair of laces. With a few common items found in any home, you can easily shorten your laces and forget what it means to "trip over long laces."

Steps

Part 1

Put on your shoes. How long you need to cut can be determined by eye, but it is better to put on shoes and see how much extra length is on each side. Lace your shoes as comfortably as possible and pay attention to the length of the laces to decide how much to cut.

• When deciding how long to cut your laces to, also think about how you prefer to tie your laces. If you don’t want to tie your laces in a double knot, tie in the usual way and estimate how much to cut off on each side.

1. Mark your laces. You will need to know the exact location of the cut, and marking in the correct spot will help with this. With a felt-tip pen, draw lines at each end and mark the length you want to get rid of.

   • You can keep your shoes on when marking the laces, but it is usually easier to put on your shoes and measure the length to be removed from each side with a ruler. And then you need to pull out the laces and put a mark.
   • Laces come in standard sizes such as 75 cm, 100 cm or 140 cm. So in the future you will know where to mark similar laces.

2. Cut the laces. They are usually easy to cut, and any household scissors will do. Make sure they are sharp, however, so that the ends are as loose as possible when cutting. Cut according to your marks so as not to be mistaken with the cut length.

   • Do not trim any excess length on one side of the lace only. You end up with one finished and one raw edge, which will look odd when you re-lacing the shoe.

3. Try trimming off the excess from the middle of the lace. Instead of cutting the laces from the edge and then finishing the ends, you can get rid of the excess length in the middle: you get two pieces, each with an egglet on one side. All you have to do is pin these halves together.

   • Try on shoes; Use a ruler to determine which length is unnecessary on each side of the lace, add these numbers and cut the resulting length from the middle of the lace.
   • Tie the pieces of lace together as tightly as possible, secure the knot with a little instant glue and let it dry. If extra pieces of lace stick out from the knot, cut them off. You can also sew the two halves of the lace together.

   Part 2

   Fastening the ends of the laces

   1. Wrap the ends with duct tape. Place the tape on a flat surface, sticky side up and place the lace in the middle. Wrap a piece of duct tape tightly and neatly around the end of the string to create a strong cap called an eglet. If the ends stick out after the egglet, cut them off with scissors.

      • To make the egglet more durable, you can put a few drops of glue on the end of the tape and then wrap it around the string.
      • The ends, secured with duct tape, resemble egglets on ready-made laces, so you can trim off any excess length from just one end of the lace if you prefer.

   2. Apply glue to the ends. Apply a drop of glue to the very end of the laces, and when the glue begins to dry, squeeze so that the lace absorbs the glue better and becomes thinner. When the glue is completely dry, you can trim off the excess and apply another thin layer of glue to improve the strength of the eglet and give it a neat look.

      • Do not use instant glue such as Super Moment, as it will stick to your skin and the lace tip will not be able to form.
      • Acetone-based glue is best suited: "Moment-crystal" or similar. This glue is waterproof and becomes transparent when dry, so it can be used to make the perfect egglet.
      • If you don't have glue on hand, you can use clear nail polish instead.

   3. Use heat shrink tubing. Typically, such tubes are used to insulate electrical wires. But they are also quite sturdy and flexible to make an Eglet. You need to cut a length that fits a standard egglet; it is usually about 1.3 cm. Place a tube over each end of the string and heat them with a tribe of candles, lighters, or other flame source so that the tube material shrinks.

      • Select the diameter of the tube so that the lace can be threaded into it. In most cases, 4–5 mm will do.
      • When threading the end of the lace into the tube, use a twisting motion to avoid fraying the loose end of the lace.
      • It doesn't take much heat to shrink the tube, so keep it at a sufficient distance from the flame source. If the pipe starts to smoke or bubble, the temperature is too high.
      • If you have a mini hair straightener, you can use it to safely heat up the shrinkwrap. Squeeze the tube gently with an iron for 5-10 seconds so that it begins to contract and form an egglet.
      • The transparent heat shrink tubing will be the most similar to the factory-made Eglet.

   4. Melt the tips. If the laces are made of synthetic material, you can simply melt them to create an even, neat tip. Hold the end of the string over a candle, matches, lighter, or other flame source long enough to create a sealed edge.

      • Do not hold the lace too close to the flame, or you may ignite it completely. It is best to do this over a sink, in case of possible flames.
      • Do not touch synthetic material when it starts to melt, as it may stick to your skin.

   Part 3

   Lace up shoes

   1. Start at the bottom eyelets. When inserting laces into shoes, always start with the holes closest to the toe. This allows you to tighten the lace in two opposite holes to create the most comfortable fit. Thread the ends of the laces through the holes and pull them out so that the ends are the same length on both sides.

      • Regardless of which method you choose to secure the ends of the laces, the key is to give the Eglets enough time to dry and cool before you lace up the shoes.
      • Many pairs of shoes have two rows of parallel eyelets, one closer to the tongue and one further away. If you have a wide foot, use the eyelets closer to the tongue to give your foot more space. For narrow feet, lace through the eyelets farther from the tongue for a tighter fit.

   2. Lace up the shoe in a zigzag pattern. There are many different ways to lace up your shoes, but zigzag lacing is fine for most people. Passing the laces through the bottom holes, cross the ends of the laces: insert the right end into the next hole on the left, and the left end into the right. Continue crossing the ends in front of each hole to the last row.

   3. If you are afraid to burn your fingers when you "seal" the ends of the shoelaces - wear garden gloves or something similar: in them, the movements of your hands will be quite precise in order to shape the ends safely. They will also keep your hands safe if you use Eglet glue.

   Warnings

   • Always have a fire extinguisher handy when using a flame to “seal” the ends of shortened laces. The flame can get out of control very easily and quickly.