Shoelace Guide

To calculate the appropriate shoelace length for your shoes, you’ll need to consider the number of eyelets (holes for lacing) and the preferred lacing style. Here’s a general guideline to help you estimate the length of shoelaces you’ll need:

1. Count the number of eyelet pairs on your shoe. Eyelet pairs are the sets of eyelets on each side of the shoe, so a shoe with 6 eyelets on each side has 6 eyelet pairs.
2. Use the following estimates for shoelace length based on the number of eyelet pairs:
   • 4-5 eyelet pairs: 90 cm
   • 5-6 eyelet pairs: 120 cm
   • 6-7 eyelet pairs: 140 cm
   • 7-8 eyelet pairs: 160 cm
   • 8-9 eyelet pairs: 180 cm

   These estimates are for standard criss-cross lacing, which is the most common lacing style. Keep in mind that these are general guidelines and may vary depending on the type of shoe and the width of the eyelet spacing.

3. If you prefer a different lacing style or have unique shoe eyelet configurations, you may need to adjust the shoelace length accordingly. For instance, straight bar lacing typically requires less lace length, while more intricate lacing styles may need more.
4. Finally, consider your personal preferences. If you like having longer shoelace ends for tying a larger bow or a double knot, you might want to get slightly longer laces.

When in doubt, you can always measure the length of your current shoelaces (if they fit well) or use a string to mimic the lacing pattern and measure the length required. This will give you a more accurate estimate of the shoelace length you need for your specific shoes.