Shoes are an important attribute of any person's wardrobe. And so that it looks colorful and harmonious, we will consider various methods of lacing so that they last as long as possible and do not cause inconvenience.
How to tie your shoelaces so they never come loose?
A whole culture was made from such a piece of clothing, this led to the fact that there are many knots for every taste:
- "Ian" node. Make a loop with all ends, passing them through one another at the same time.
- Safe. Create a couple of loops, push them through the hole in the middle.
- Standard. The way parents have been teaching their children since ancient times.
- Surgical. At the beginning, everything is done in the standard way, but the other end is wrapped around the knot additionally.
Simple ways will always help to tidy up the look of your shoes.
"Knotted lacing"
It is the most popular among all generations. To do it, follow these steps sequentially:
1. The lace should go through the bottom holes, and out through them.
2. Cross the ends, then pass from the inside to the outside in the upper holes.
3. Repeat these steps until the end.
This variation is quite light and saves you from chafing.
"Straight lacing in European style" or "Ladder lacing"
As the name suggests, the method is quite popular in European countries.
In order to complete it you need:
- Pass the lace through the bottom holes and pull out on all sides.
- The first end should come out crosswise through the last hole.
- The other comes out through one lacing hole.
- Lacing one, then the other alternately until the moment when the holes end.
The zig-zag pattern gives strength and durability to knots and fabrics in addition to a clean look.
"Straight (fashion) lacing"
This option is popularly known as "rectangular lacing".
The tying technique is as follows:
- The lace slides through the bottom holes and runs into the middle of the shoe from all ends.
- The first end is lifted up from the right, exposed from the upper hole and pushed into the left.
- Lift both ends up and out (skip one hole).
- Stretch to the opposite side and pull even higher.
- The right lace goes through the last hole at the top.
Remember, you need an even number of holes here.
How to tie a knot on your laces?
In the first paragraphs of the article, several options for creating nodes were indicated. In this section, we will dwell on this aspect in more detail.
There are several known nodes:
- Double knot;
- Crossed;
- Reef.
All of them have a rather original character and are unusual for most people.
The first option happens in this way:
- Tie any knot on your shoe.
- Leave long loops.
- Tie them together.
Strong and secure lacing at your service.
Follow these steps for the second method:
- Thread the loops through one another.
- Bring them out through both sides.
A simple and quick way to tidy yourself up.
The reef knot is suitable for very short laces and is very easy to untie from any position.
How to tie laces without a bow?
Use a surgical knot to get rid of the bows. It is an improved version of the direct knot. Designed for high loads, does not self-decouple. Well suited for long walks in nature.
It is done this way:
- From the end of the right lace, create a loop (pass the working end from top to bottom). He should look to the left.
- A hole appeared between the loop and the working end. Pass the left lacing into it, its end looks to the left.
- As a result, two identical loops appear.
- Tighten both ends into a strong and durable knot.
This way, you save a lot of time, and don't stop when you least need it.
How to tie a bow?
Bows can be tied in completely different ways and on different shoes.
There are several variations:
- For riders;
- Zone type;
- Using a direct knot.
The first option creates a bow in the middle, the other methods are more ordinary.
How to tie the laces on sneakers correctly?
Sports shoes and lacing always need to be selected depending on the type of your foot, it happens:
- Wide;
- Narrow;
- High rise;
- Wide toe, narrow heel.
Be careful when choosing an item like sneakers. For example, consider the first method:
- Find sneakers with a zigzag hole.
- Pass the laces through the nearest holes.
- Do not cross the tips between the 2nd and 3rd pair.
All this guarantees maximum comfort when doing sports.
How fashionable to tie shoelaces?
Nowadays there are many beautiful and fashionable ways of lacing, it can be:
- Display;
- Reverse circuit;
- A confusing trail.
The display is the traditional crossover method. Visually, it is a set of large and small crosses. Pull in the fabric at the bottom, zigzag it, skip one pair of holes, after you reach the end, go through the empty rows.
What is the extra lace hole for?
For improved comfort, leading-edge companies are adding an extra row of holes to avoid chafing for long periods of time.
Alternative laces
The problem of sudden unleashing is familiar to all people. Therefore, in addition to the classic laces, in 1993 they launched alternative laces, which are aimed at quick tying and maximum comfort during sports activities. In the beginning, they were developed for professional athletes for whom absolutely every second in the competition is important.
The importance of proper lacing when wearing shoes is not only a stylish element, but also comfort during long walks. There are many design options for shoes. Choose the method you need and don't be afraid to experiment in such aspects.
