Every child is taught from childhood to tie their own shoelaces. Most often, this is the standard old-fashioned way - crosswise. Not everyone knows how many different variations of tying exist. The use of bright and original lacing allows you to embellish even the most unremarkable shoes. In this article, we will talk about how to tie your shoelaces beautifully.
Traditional lacing
The most popular type of lacing is criss-cross. Its advantage is simplicity and speed of tying. Despite many other ways, this one will surely occupy a leading position for more than one generation. It is with the traditional method that children begin to learn how to lace up their shoes. It is functional and goes with any shoe.
How beautiful to tie shoelaces? In this case, you need to perform the following actions:
- Each end of the product is passed from the inside into the right and left holes. Both ends of the lace are combined so that they are the same length.
- Then take one end of the lace and pass it through the nearest diagonal hole.
- The same is done with the opposite side. The result should be a cross.
- Manipulation continues up to the top holes.
Diagonal
Beautifully tie the laces on women's shoes with a diagonal lacing method. It is a bit similar to the traditional one, but unlike it, this method consists of the same figure, in which one part goes on the inside and the other on the outside. This method is both fresh and versatile. Diagonal lacing can be the same on both boots or mirror each other.
Technique:
- One end of the lace is passed through the hole from the outside, and the other end from the inside. Both ends are connected so that they are the same length. The end of the lace that is threaded from the inside will be visible on the boot.
- It is threaded into the nearest hole diagonally, always from the outside, otherwise the pattern will not work.
- The other end is passed through the nearest opposite hole, but this time from the inside. At this point, the part that was hidden will be on top of the boot.
- Manipulation continues up to the top holes.
Cross "over-under"
With the help of this figure, you can beautifully tie the laces on women's shoes. This type of tying looks best with classic shoes (oxfords, brogues) with 5 or 6 holes on each side. The method is as close as possible to the traditional method. He also assumes alternation of inner and outer cross, while the lower bar goes along the top of the boot.
Technique:
- The lace is threaded from the outside in such a way that each end goes inside the boot. Both sides are connected so that they are the same length.
- Then they are crossed and passed through opposite holes in such a way that a secret cross is formed.
- Then the steps are repeated, but this time the figure will be visible and will be located on top of the boot.
- Manipulation continues up to the top holes.
Straight lacing
Direct lacing makes it possible to make horizontal lines on the shoes, which are especially effectively combined with classic types of shoes. This option looks both easy and elegant. Straight lacing works especially well on boots with multiple holes on each side. The only disadvantage of this method is that it is rather problematic to tighten the ties, especially if the shoes are tight on the leg.
Let's consider how to tie your shoelaces beautifully in this way. Step-by-step actions must be performed as follows:
- Both laces are threaded inward so that they are the same length.
- The left end is pulled from the inside into the nearest hole. The right one is threaded from the inside into a hole located one division above it.
- Then return to the left end and pass it along the top of the boot into a parallelhorizontal hole. The same is done with the right.
- After that, the left lace will go up through one hole, and the right one will go through the next.
- Manipulation continues up to the top holes.
Military lacing
This method will help you beautifully tie the laces on men's shoes. This type of lacing is often called reverse (due to the execution technique). It is ideal for people who appreciate minimalism and comfort. In many European countries, young people serving in the army lace up their boots in this way.
Technique:
- The lace is pulled from the outside with the ends inward. They are connected in such a way that they are of the same length.
- Both sides are crossed and threaded from the inside out into the nearest holes. As a result, a secret cross should be formed.
- Then take the left lace and thread it through the next hole on the same side of the row. You will get a vertical stripe along the top of the boot. Do the same with the right end.
- After that, both sides are again threaded inward, forming a secret cross.
- Manipulation continues up to the top holes.
Grid
Telling how to tie your shoelaces beautifully, one cannot fail to mention this spectacular method. The technique of its implementation is quite complicated. If you have patience and lace up your boots in this way, you will get a very unusual and attractive pattern. The method is most suitable for shoes with six holes on each side.
Techniqueexecution:
- The laces are threaded from the inside of the boot outward with both ends, which are then connected so that they are the same length.
- Then they are crossed and passed from the outside of the boot, stepping over one row of holes.
- Then they take one lace and thread it from the inside into the hole that was skipped and pull it out.
- The same is done with the other end. Then both are let inside again.
- The left side of the lace is threaded through the next hole in the same row from the inside out.
- Manipulation continues up to the top holes.
Zipper
Consider another way to tie your shoelaces beautifully. A photo of this option is presented below. Despite some difficulty in making a “lightning”, this type of lacing tightly fixes the leg. Often this method is used by lovers of rollerblading and skating.
You need to do the following:
- From the inside of the shoe, both ends of the laces are pulled outward so that they are the same length.
- From each side, the lace is wrapped and stretched under the existing horizontal line. The right lace is led diagonally into the left hole and passed through from the inside. The same is done with the left.
- Then, each part is again thrown to the opposite side (for example, left to right) and passed under the cross. The ends are crossed and threaded from the inside out.
- Continue manipulation to the top holes.
Roman
Another way to tie your shoelaces beautifully. This method got its name due to the fact that the finished drawing resembles the alternation of Roman numerals X, I.
Technique:
- The lace is threaded from the inside of one row of the boot vertically.
- Cross and thread through holes parallel from the outside inward.
- The lower end is threaded through one hole in the same row, and then the top is passed through the fastener opposite. The result should be a flat strip.
- The other side is also passed from the inside through one hole in the same row and pulled out. The ends of the laces should be opposite each other, they are crossed again and pulled inward.
- Manipulation continues up to the top holes.
Spider line
This is another not very difficult way to tie your shoelaces beautifully. Ideal for sports shoes with a wide tongue. Can be done using short or long ties. The easiest way to lace up your sneakers is to use one end first and then the other.
Technique for long strings:
- The lace is pulled from the inside of the bottom row of holes.
- The ends are crossed and threaded through the fourth pair of holes, skipping two rows.
- Each side drops straight down fromthe inside of the shoe and is pulled out through the second row of holes. Then again the ends are crossed and, skipping two rows, they are threaded inside the boot.
- Manipulation continues up to the top holes.
Technique for short ties:
- The lace is pulled through from the inside of the bottom row of holes.
- The ends are crossed and passed through the fourth row of holes inwards.
- From the inside, each side is threaded, crossing two cells, and taken out. Then they cross again and lower down, skipping four rows of holes.
- From the inside, both ends (each from its own side) are lifted and taken out through the next row. They cross again and, skipping two rows of cells, lead inside.
- Manipulation continues up to the top holes.
Butterfly
This is a very suitable way to tie the laces on high boots beautifully. This lacing does not hold the foot very tightly, allowing it to flex during movement. This method is suitable for everyday wearing shoes in urban life.
Technique:
- The lace is threaded into the boot from the outside with the ends inward through the bottom row of holes.
- Each end on the wrong side of the shoe rises one notch and slips into the slot.
- Then the sides are crossed and threaded into the next row of holes.
- Again, each end on the inside of the boot is raised one row up. Then pulled out and crossed.
- This lacing method is suitablefor shoes with six rows of holes.
Checkers
This method will show you how to tie long shoelaces beautifully. Recommended for sports shoes that are worn without fastening. To complete it, you need two laces for each sneaker, it is better if they are in contrasting colors so that the checkerboard effect is more noticeable.
Technique:
- The ends of the first lace are pulled inward, through the holes located along the bottom row of shoes. In this case, the right side should be longer.
- From the inside, the right end of the lace is raised one notch and threaded through it outward, and then on top, into the hole located on the opposite side, inward.
- Then, together with the second part of the lace, they are brought out through the common hole and continue to be tied in this way to the upper holes.
- The second lace is attached with one end from the inside to the first, and the other begins to perform wave-like movements in the opposite direction. First, they let them over the first row, then under the second, over the third, under the fourth, and so on. When the second lace reaches the top, do the same in the opposite direction. As a result, it should go up twice and down twice.
- The end of the lace is also fixed on the inside of the shoe.
Tie a knot and a bow
When the shoes are laced, proceed to the next step - tying a knot. It will also be useful to know how to tie a bow beautifully onLaces:
- One end of the tie is thrown over the other and tightened to the desired foot girth density.
- Then the tips are taken into the palm of your hand so that they look in different directions. With the help of the ring and middle fingers, the laces are clamped so that two loops are obtained.
- One loop is superimposed on the other, then the upper one is wound behind the lower one, lowered and threaded through the hole formed at their base.
- The right loop is taken with the right hand, and the left loop, respectively, with the left. Pull each ring in its direction, tightening the bow knot.
We have presented only a small part of the possible variations on how to tie your shoelaces beautifully. It is enough to practice a couple of times to remember one of the listed methods. In addition, in this way you can lace up not only shoes, but also some wardrobe items.
