How to Choose the Right Shoelace

Shoelaces are often the forgotten essential, but it’s important to have spare shoelaces on hand, as you never know when a shoelace might break or become dirty. MWS has the right laces for you! We stock a large variety of styles and colors of shoelaces including dress, both flat and round, elastic, leather, waxed, and a large range of sport laces by Lace Lab from Angelus. Learn how to choose the right shoelace.

How to Choose the Right Shoelace: Different Types

You can distinguish shoelaces by material and shoe type.

1. Material type: Shoelaces come in different materials. Some of the most popular are textured polyester, cotton, nylon, flat waxed, polypropylene and leather.
2. Shoe type: Not all shoelace types will go well with all shoe types. For example, you might want dress shoelaces for your dress shoes but go for a different type of lace for your boots. It’s important to distinguish which laces are best for which shoe, as the overall look and finish will be vastly different.

Our Most Popular Shoelaces

1. Round Dress Shoelaces: These round dress shoelaces come in various colors and lengths, ranging from 27” to 72”.
2. Flat Dress Shoelaces: Available in black, brown, white, and tan, these non-elastic cotton flat dress shoelaces are flat and work well with any flat dress shoes. Much like the round dress shoelaces, the measurements range from 24” to 72”.
3. Elastic Shoelaces: Elastic shoelaces are more stretchy than non-elastic and come in white, beige, brown, and black, plus various lengths. You can use them for dance shoes, and dress shoes.
4. Thick Round Boot Lace: Thicker laces tend to be more durable, as is the case with our Thick Round Boot Laces that are not made of waxed cotton and look fashionable on casual shoes and boots. Tip: they are perfect for boots due to their thickness!
5. Waxed Cardohyde Dress Laces: Our Waxed Cardohyde Dress Laces come in 24” to 36”. With their wax coating, they are highly durable and perfect for Oxfords and cap-toe shoes.
6. Sport Shoelaces: As the name specifies, our Sport Shoe Laces are specifically for sports shoes like sneakers. They come in black, white, and colors. The lengths range from 36” to 72”.
7. Leather Laces: If you want high-quality laces that look smart, the leather shoelace is the way to go. They work well with boots and are durable, sturdy, and stylish.

MWS has an excellent stock of various shoelaces to suit all shoe types. Whether you want black shoelaces, fancier leather laces, or super durable laces, you can buy shoelaces from us to suit your needs, tastes, and preferences.

How to Choose the Right Shoelace Color!

One of the best-selling shoelace lines at MWS is Lace Lab. Lace Lab specializes in premium laces for all of your shoes. From Jordans to Vans and everything in between, our Lace Lab shoelaces will keep your shoes looking fresh and current. 

The Lace Lab Classic Flat Laces are about 8mm wide and your choice of 45’ or 54” lengths. But the best part is they are available in over 35 colors including some multi-colors.

If you prefer Rope Laces, Lace Lab has the highest-quality rope laces on the market. The rope laces are about 5mm in diameter. They are also available in 45” and 54” lengths. The rope laces are available in more than 15 colors including some in multi-colors.

The Lace Lab Thick Rope Laces are thicker than the standard rope laces and available in 8 colors. You also have a choice of the 45′ or 54″ length.

MWS also carries the Lace Lab Thin Rope-Roshe Laces. The thin rope laces are great for Roshe Runs and Jordan Futures. They come in 45” or 54” lengths and more than 12 colors.

How to Choose the Right Reflective Shoelaces

For one-of-a-kind sneakers or shoes, reflective laces are a must. The Lace Lab Reflective Flat Laces are a fun upgrade. The flat laces are about 8mm wide and come in 45” or 54” lengths. The Reflective Flat Laces are available in 4 colors.

The Lace Lab Reflective Rope Laces are about 5mm in diameter. The rope laces are also available in 45” or 54” lengths and more than 10 colors. Your shoes will be a real show stopper with reflective laces.

How to Choose the Right Leather Shoelace

Give your shoes the luxury treatment with Lace Lab’s genuine leather laces. These flat leather laces are really special. They are available in 45” or 54” lengths and a multitude of gorgeous colors. But what makes these leather laces even better is their blingy aglets in a choice of silver, gold, or gunmetal. 

 

Commonly Asked Questions about Shoelaces.

1. How Do I Clean Shoelaces?

You can clean shoelaces easily with dish soap and water. All you need to do is soak them for 20 minutes before scrubbing away any dirt. However, please don’t do this with leather shoelaces. Instead, use a damp cloth for leather shoelaces and hang them to dry.

2. What Is the End of a Shoelace Called?

Shoelaces have hard bits at the end called an aglet, usually made of plastic or metal. Now here is a cool idea, kick up your kicks with aglets. We have an Aglet Kit from Lace Lab that comes with the aglets/lace tips and glue. They are easy to use and come in gold, silver, and gunmetal. The kits are available in a narrow cylinder, wide bullet cylinder or square.

3. What’s the Ideal Length of a Shoelace?

Luckily, there is a simple method for estimating the right shoelace length. Simply measure the length of your current laces, and then go up, down, or stay the same depending on how they fit. Or if you do not have the original lace simply use a string to take the measurement.

Another method is to base the length on the eyelets. To do this, count how many eyelets the single shoe has. Then, divide that number by two. This will give you the number of pairs of eyelets your shoe has. You can then use a simple chart to estimate the length of lace you need.

Shoelace Size Guide

• 4 pairs-27″
• 5 pairs-36″
• 6 pairs-40″
• 7 pairs-45″
• 8 pairs-54″
• 9 pairs-63″
• 10 pairs-72″

Watch how to choose the proper shoelace length

If you’re looking to buy shoelaces but are unsure which ones you need, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team. We’re happy to assist you with any questions you may have.