Practically every person has sneakers, sneakers and other sports shoes with lacing. As a rule, lacing of sneakers remains standard, factory. But in fact, there are a huge number of lacing methods.
Patterns by Jan Figgen
Beautiful lacing of sneakers will allow shoes to acquire a new and stylish look. An absolute professional in this matter is considered to be Australian Jan Figgen, who regularly invents new ways to tie a sneaker. At the same time, his lacing of the sneakers often consists of several bright textured laces. With their help, he creates various combinations of various knots and all kinds of weaving. His lacing sneakers, a photo of which can be found in large numbers, is original and easy to perform.
Thousands of Lacing Ways
By the way, scientists have calculated that a pair of the most ordinary sneakers, with 6 rows of holes, can be laced 43,200 in various ways. In addition, Figgen recommends for each sport its own lacing of sneakers. For example, for cyclists, he created a method of tying sports shoes, in which the ends of the lace are on the side opposite the chain.
Classification of types of lacing sneakers
We will analyze the most popular and beautiful types of lacing.
- Traditional shoe lacing remains the most popular due to its lightness, comfort and ease of execution.
- Lacing from inside to outside is also quick and easy. But it is worth remembering that with an odd number of holes, it is necessary to start lacing from the inside.
- "Ladder", or the European version, is a beautiful lacing of sneakers, while it is very durable and comfortable, has a neat appearance. The lace first goes through the lower holes, going out. Then one end crosses through the upper hole, the other end goes higher through one hole. So alternately and you should continue lacing.
- Straight fashionable lacing of sneakers is not easy to perform, but very neat and beautiful in appearance. In this case, the lace is passed through the bottom hole and goes inside. One end rises from the right up and leaves the upper hole in the left. Both ends of the lace, rising up, go out, stretching to the opposite side. Next, continue until one of the tips reaches the top hole.
- There is also another popular shoe lacing. It is called the lacing of a hidden node and is very beautiful in appearance, but it can cause some discomfort. Also, this method is suitable only for sneakers with an even number of holes. Lacing the boot starts in the standard way, but the left end of the lace should be longer than the right. The right end of the lace should be brought to the very end. In this case, both ends go inside the shoe. Then both ends are tied inside the shoe on the left side. If necessary, it can be loosened.
- The direct method of lacing allows you to give the shoe a neat and beautiful appearance. The lace is passed through the lower holes and taken inside. One end is stretched along the entire length, the second is followed by throwing it to the other side.
Thus, there are a huge number of lacing methods. Remember that multi-colored shoelaces can add originality to your style. It remains only to choose the type you like, based on personal preferences.