This is the most traditional, common lacing style for shoes of all types since it’s both simple and comfortable.
If you want your shoes to fit loosely, don’t pull the laces super tight. Instead, leave a little bit of slack as you continue upwards.
You can also tuck the laces underneath the cushion of the shoe if you don’t want the laces showing.
If the lace does start to curl, work your hands over the lace continuously until it is flat again.
Always keep those laces flat!
You can also tuck the laces underneath the cushion of your shoe so you don’t have laces hanging out of the top.
If you are using 2 pairs of eyelets, choose shoelace 28 inches (71 cm) long. If you are using 3 pairs of eyelets, choose shoelaces 32 inches (81 cm) in length. If you are using 4 pairs of eyelets, choose shoelaces 36 inches (92 cm) long. If you are using 5 pairs of eyelets, use shoelaces 40 inches (102 cm) in length. If you are using 6 pairs of eyelets, use shoelaces 44 inches (113 cm) long. If you are using 7 pairs of eyelets, use shoelaces 48 inches (123 cm) in length. If you are using 8 pairs of eyelets, choose laces 53 inches (134 cm) long.
This method is similar to the criss-cross method, but it’s slightly harder to tighten up.
The ends of the laces will drape over the sides of the shoes when you’re done with this step.
Doing the twist will show a quick pop of color in the middle of your shoes.
When you untie your shoes, leave the laces in the eyelets so they keep their alternating pattern.
You can try this method with other versions of lacing, like the straight bar, but it works the best with the criss-cross.
Lacing your laces through the side hole can actually make your Converse tighter and fit better.
Keep the lace that’s sticking through the side of your shoe as close to the tongue as possible so it doesn’t rub against your foot as you walk.
This is a great hack if your shoes are feeling floppy!
