Ways to tie your shoelaces beautifully

From early childhood, our mothers and fathers teach us how to properly tie shoelaces. With age, it already becomes a habit, the brain takes it for granted, and therefore the hands repeat the movements over and over again on the machine. Despite the fact that many people do this procedure every day, day after day, and year after year and so on throughout their lives, no one thought that there are a huge number of ways to tie shoelaces, even without a bow. It's good that in the 21st century we have the Internet, and now, we can find out all the different "secret" ways for us to master this business.

Consider the following types of lacing:

• "Zigzag". With the help of mass media, we learned about such a fashionable youth method of lacing as a zigzag. This is the most popular, classic type of lacing that has come to us in the distant past. Its essence lies in crossing the cord with each other, falling into all holes. The ends are usually tied into a bow and, if desired, hidden inside the shoe. But there are ways that are much more complicated and unusual, which attract much more attention from others. And the zigzag will remain an ageless classic for us.

• "Lattice". This version of knitting laces looks fascinating on sports shoes. This is an unusually interesting lacing option. It can only be achieved on shoes with more than 6 holes. Getting into each, and twisting among themselves at an angle of 90 °, the laces form an interesting pattern similar to a lattice. You can play with colors and take 2 different shades of laces. This is a complex method, and to obtain an even and beautiful lattice, you need to apply a lot of skills.

• "Hidden knot". Another difficult, but interesting and fashionable style of tying shoelaces. Its highlight is that by threading the lace from the “back” side of the hole, the knot is ultimately not visible, and the laces form horizontal lines that look original on sneakers.

• "Ladder". By interlacing the laces alternately vertically and horizontally, a unique pattern is obtained, in the form of a ladder. In this way, back in ancient times, the military used it, so the shoes were tightly fixed on the leg. Ladder - this is the type of tying the lace, which in the end can form a bow.

• "Display". This is one of the traditional methods of tying shoelaces. The whole process starts from the bottom holes, starting from the first, the lace is twisted in a zigzag, reaching the top. The same manipulation is done in the opposite direction. Crosses of different sizes are visually obtained on shoes.

• "Reverse chain". The beauty and uniqueness of this method is based on the weaving of the laces from the back to the central part of the lacing. Here we use the method of weaving the cord "eight". It is necessary to alternately weave them first into one side of the holes, and then into the other. For the most beautiful result, choose voluminous laces that match the color of the shoes.

• "Tangled Trail" This is one of the most inconvenient methods of tying shoelaces without a bow, but it looks very stylish. First, the lace is extended into the upper hole, then, in a zigzag, into the three lower ones, and in the opposite direction. This method noticeably shortens the length of the free lace.

• "Lightning". This method is of interest to many fashionistas, as the end result forms a huge zipper and does not leave a bow. It is complex, but at the same time interesting. Its essence lies in tying the cord into a knot in each hole. The cord entering one is pulled into a loop. So, the actions are repeated through one hole, first in one, and then in the opposite direction.

• "Sawtooth". This is an easy and practical lacing method. By its principle, it practically does not differ from the “hidden node”. If you make a mistake in lacing, you can fix it in one motion by pulling on the right side of the lace.

• "Double crossing". At first glance, this is too complicated a way, especially for beginners. In fact, everything is quite the opposite. First, we thread the cord into three holes on the inside, then cross it, and move to the other side, threading the cord once into the outer hole. And repeat these manipulations until the end of the lacing. As a result, you get an interesting drawing.

• "With one hand." This method is also similar to the “hidden knot”, and also does not have a bow. Its meaning is this - when tying, the center of gravity is concentrated on the upper part of the shoe, and at the bottom the lacing remains free. We start weaving by threading the cord into each hole, when we reach the end of one side, we fix the knot there and move according to the same principle in the opposite direction. For such lacing, shoes with small holes are perfect.

In addition to different lacing methods, your shoes may have a different number of holes. And no Velcro or fasteners will ever completely replace the laces familiar to our hearts.

For lacing such shoes, both a classic and a more modern interesting option can be suitable. The good thing is that on boots with 4 holes, it will not be difficult to do this. Here you have the right to show your own imagination or use the Internet to choose what you want. For example:

• "Cross". You have probably known this method since childhood. It will look beautiful on both classic and sports shoes. To start lacing, thread the cord through both bottom holes, then twist them crosswise, and continue by pushing the ends towards the top.

• "Diagonal". Another popular way of lacing classic and sports shoes. Lacing begins by threading one end of the cord into any lower hole. Then he goes to the opposite hole to the top, and then back to the bottom, but parallel to the first. And so on until the holes run out.

Many people think that it is simply impossible to lace up shoes with an odd number of holes beautifully. But this is far from true. Here are some methods that prove otherwise:

• "Cross". A neat and easy way. According to the execution technique, it resembles the “zigzag” described above. On shoes with 5 holes, you can bring the cord out at the end from the inside or front side.

• "Straight". Stylish and relevant option among young people. To complete its pattern, you need to apply a little effort. First, pass the lace through the bottom holes, so that its ends are on the back of the lacing. Then we thread the right ends into the right holes, respectively, the left ends into the left ones. And so we gradually move to the top until one tip comes out into the 5th hole.

This number of holes is the best known and occurs most often. You can lace up such shoes in any of the above ways.

Similar lacing with 5 holes. Accordingly, the methods of lacing are the same. Most often, this number of holes is found in sports shoes.

Last year, some shoe companies brought to our attention self-lacing shoes. If you still do not know what this miracle is, then read on our article. The manufacturer claims that such models have special sensors that are triggered when the foot in the shoe touches the ground. The internal battery provides not only automatic lacing, but also backlighting. Special buttons on the sides will help control the tightness and strength of the laces. The price of such models is not yet known, but obviously it will not be small. For many, such super-shoes will remain in their dreams.

It's no secret that now there are many models of sports shoes without laces. To replace the usual "strings" come "Velcro", "fasteners", and zipper locks. Most concisely, such shoes will look in a casual version, mostly in a sports style.

Shoes help many men look good and be on top of it. The impression is formed not only on how clean the shoes are, but also on which model is chosen for which style. About the owner of sneakers without lacing, we can say that this man does not throw time into the wind, every second of his time is calculated to the maximum, and he simply will not allow such a waste as lacing shoes. Such a gentleman will never be late for a date with you.

All women dream of a beautiful and fit figure. This cannot be achieved without sports. By choosing sneakers with Velcro or fasteners, you can not waste extra time on lacing, but spend it wisely, in the gym, honing your figure. Many young mothers will appreciate such models, because babies require frequent long walks. Sometimes mommy even has to put on her shoes with a crying baby in her arms! So if you decide to go for slip-on sneakers, be sure that your feet will be comfortable and you will be able to prioritize your own time.