Topsiders are originally moccasins for sea walks, the material of which does not allow moisture to pass through. After some time, comfortable shoes found use in Everyday life. They became loved by men, women and children. Topsiders are made in a wide variety of colors, decorated with fringe, rope trim, various forms tongue

These shoes are made mainly of leather, but there are options made of suede and textile. The sole height of boat shoes can be very thin, or vice versa, quite thick.

Topsiders differ from other shoes in that they have a white sole and a mandatory lace at the top and edge around the entire circumference. The number of holes for the lace depends on the designer’s idea; there can be only 2 of them on each shoe, or maybe 6 of them.

It is the lace that distinguishes boat shoes from classic moccasins. To tie shoelaces on boat shoes, you need to have a certain skill. Watch the video instructions and you will definitely learn how to do this. Unfortunately, all videos are on English language. Apparently, in our country these shoes have not found such wide demand.

Lace up and trim

If you are tired of your laces and are getting in the way, there are several ways to hide them inside by cutting them and tying them.

Nodule-bump

Incredibly cute and fashionable way tie the laces on boat shoes so that they do not interfere with their owner.

Slowly

How to tie boat shoes: a simple bow

The classic and easiest way tie boat shoes on a quick fix. But such bows are good because they don’t come undone at the most inopportune moment.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fishtail lacing

Not easy, but original way tie boat shoes.

Video on how to change the entire lace in boat shoes, including along the edges

Are you tired of the colors or are the laces on your favorite boat shoes frayed? No problem – we’ll change the whole thing!

Knitting needle method

It would seem that tying shoelaces beautifully is a simple matter, but in fact mathematicians have developed more than 4 million ways. In practice, it is difficult to see all the proposed options, but experts advise several of the simplest and most creative options for all occasions. You can weave laces with a bow at the end or with a hidden knot, in traditional and unusual ways.

Sneakers are sports informal shoes that accept any lacing options. Older men prefer to lace their sneakers using simple methods; young guys tend to want to stand out, including using the most extraordinary shoe lacing techniques. Therefore, it is worth considering the most popular techniques, choosing options that interest you and practicing.

There are several simple and interesting ways, how to tie laces on sneakers without a bow, that is, with a knot hidden from view. Recently, these methods have become very popular, and stylists advise starting practice with the following techniques:

1. Lines– weaving based on the principle of snake movement, looks discreet and original. To do this lacing of sneakers, you need:

1. Net– weaving according to the snake principle, but without missing holes. You need to weave in the following sequence:

1. Classic version– the principle of weaving crosswise, to obtain it, you must do the following:

1. Lapped lines– the principle of weaving laces with lines and forming crosses with them. To get such a pattern, you need to perform several steps:

• the edges are laced into two holes, after which they are moved 2 holes up and laced in the opposite row;
• at the same time you need to lace the edges into the upper holes of the same row;
• now they go down 2 holes lower, after which, in the same sequence and synchronously, they weave each lace into the original row;
• The ends of the laces are pulled into the remaining holes, forming a knot on the wrong side.

1. Corset– here the principle of weaving is repeated, as in the classic version, but every time the laces are directed into opposite holes, they will need to be twisted together. The edges are finally tucked inward so that the laces do not stick out.

Advice! To tie the laces correctly without decorating the end of the bow, you need sneakers with an even number of holes, ideally there should be 6 of them. Otherwise, the man will have to improvise, reducing the number of steps.

How to tie laces on sneakers with a bow?

If a man wants to tie his shoelaces with a bow, you can use the techniques described above, but without moving the knot to the wrong side. You can also learn how to tie shoelaces on sneakers in other variations, for example:

• Lacing for sneakers with 4 holes. In this case, you can use the “Lines” and “Corset” techniques, reducing only the number of steps to 4, and also at the end placing a bow on top of the tongue of the shoe. There is a second option - the lace is threaded through both holes, after which each edge is pulled up and tied into a bow. The third method, with an emphasis on the bow, is to thread both laces through two holes, then pass the ends into the upper holes of the same row, forming a large knot.
• Lacing of high-top sneakers. It also looks at three options for how to quickly tie your shoelaces. The first method is the classic version described above, but with the design of the outer knot in the form of a bow. The second method is classic weaving, but with the laces threaded each time along the top side, and not from the bottom. The third option for high top sneakers is to use multi-colored long laces, tucking them alternately using any of the techniques described above.

In general, stylists advise taking a closer look at new techniques and classic options on how to weave laces on sneakers with a bow. These are the Ladder technique, the Zipper technique, the Double back technique, etc. But not every technique is simple, so you will need not only theory and photos, but also video instructions to clearly show everything steps and techniques.

How to tie laces on sneakers in a fun way?

Not everyone knows how to tie a shoe so that it looks stylish and unusual. To do this, different figured lacing techniques are practiced, which are difficult to master the first time. Stylists are ready to name the top 10 names of techniques on how to tie shoelaces fashionably, but it is better to watch the instructions in video lessons, since only visually you can achieve an identical result as in the pictures.

Do you use unusual lacing?

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So, the top 10 creative lacing includes the following techniques:

1. Ladder- ideal if you need to lace long laces, and stylists advise repeating this on high-waist sneakers, using multi-colored and bright laces.
2. Hidden node– a neat and stylish variation of weaving, which is suitable for cycling, sports and running, when a man does not need a bow in the way.
3. Zip zipper– this original lacing is suitable for sneakers and skating and roller skating. It is characterized by its strength and reliability of design.
4. Hash– if a man needs to quickly and at the same time tie his shoelaces in an original way, this technique will create a checkered pattern, emphasizing individuality.
5. Double reverse lacing– similar to classic version technique, but more expressive and original. Moreover, it perfectly fixes the shoes on the foot.
6. Double colored lacing– If you want to tie your laces easily, but with a great pattern, this is a great option. Here it is better to use laces of two contrasting colors.
7. Racer lacing– in this technique, a knot is formed in the middle of the shoe, but it is better to take shoes of medium height.
8. Lacing for footbag (socks)– if a man has wide feet, this lacing will allow the edges of the sneakers to be slightly spread out, for example, for playing ball.
9. Chess board– this weaving of laces in two colors (preferably white and black) looks cool and bright on wide sneakers, for example, on professional Adidas sneakers from the latest collections. Lacing does not accept tying laces, and it also looks great under clothes of the same color line.
10. Lattice– you can tie your laces cool using this complex but original technique, which is also suitable for wide sneakers. This is a youth and trendy technique for young people, which requires a certain skill and practice.

Expert opinion

Helen Goldman

Male stylist-image maker

Only the man who has at hand can learn complex weaving techniques detailed instructions with photo or video lessons, and also has free time and patience. If he needs to quickly tie his shoelaces, he should look at more traditional methods.

How to tie long laces on sneakers?

If a man has beautiful and original long laces, many of the above weaving techniques may not be suitable, as they will leave long edges of the laces in the end. For such purposes, separate techniques have been invented that use the entire length of the laces during weaving. Namely:

• Hidden Knot– this technique was described above, which assumes direct interlacing of laces without crossing or diagonal directions. In addition, this weaving will have a hidden knot, which means that no matter how long the lace is, its remains will be properly hidden on the wrong side of the lacing.
• Lace Knotted- one of the strongest and tightest lacings, where, when crossing, two laces are twisted into strands, after which they diverge in different directions into holes. There is a bow at the end, although experts advise periodically camouflaging it under the tongue of the shoe, experimenting with images.
• Chess board– using two colors of laces, one is made into a weave similar to the Hidden Knot technique, after which the second lace is used, intertwining it perpendicularly with the first lace. As a result, both edges of the laces need to be decorated with a hidden knot under the tongue of the shoe.
• Twistie– here one lace is involved, which is threaded from the bottom, divided into two equal parts, intertwined with each other in a full turn, passed through the next holes on the inside and the turn is repeated. This principle is continued to the very top, ending the lacing with a bow.
• Loop back– similar technique with previous version, but this one has one turn of the laces, while the Twistie makes a double turn. In addition, each part of the lace will only stretch on one side of the shoe.

In fact, these are not all weaving techniques that are suitable for shoes with long laces. Experts are constantly developing new methods of figured and patterned lacing, where, thanks to a large number manipulations will use the entire length of the laces.

How to tie the laces on a child's sneakers?

Experts also name several of the most simple techniques, which can be practiced for lacing a child’s sneakers. Many of them have already been mentioned earlier, but their style is appropriate both in the image of a child and in an adult look. For example:

• classic zigzag lacing;
• straight lacing with parallel lines;
• extreme lacing, similar to straight lacing, but with a mirror arrangement of the edges of the lace;
• sawtooth lacing with asymmetrical lace arrangement;
• Butterfly lacing for short laces.

All techniques are easy to learn if you look at each step and a photo demonstrating it. Such methods will look especially stylish on bright laces made of different textured materials.

Conclusion

Lacing sneakers is not just an ordinary task, it is an unplowed field for the manifestation of creativity and your individual style. Above, numerous methods of weaving laces were proposed, both with and without a bow, for long laces, different versions of sneakers, curly creative ways, as well as simple techniques for lacing children's shoes. All that remains is to choose your option and practice visually.

A knot on shoe laces seems like a small thing, but if you do it differently than we are all used to, it turns into some kind of art! Lacing master Ian Fieggen describes as many as 17 on his website different ways tie your shoelaces!

Let's look at each of them!

All diagrams of the nodes shown in the pictures are facing you, as if you were looking at your leg. The laces are colored different colors for better orientation in the knot tying pattern.

1. Ian Fieggen

Make a loop with each end of the lace and simultaneously bring them through each other, thereby instantly forming a knot.

2. Safe node Ian Fieggen

Make two loops and put them through the “hole” in the middle.

The finished knot, in addition to its strength, is also beautiful, symmetrical, with two curls of lace wrapped around it.

3. Standard knot or “Around the tree”

This is roughly how people learn to tie shoelaces in childhood; this is the most common way to tie shoelaces.

4. Two-loop knot (Bunny Ears knot)

Make a loop from both ends (they look like ears), and simply tie them into a knot. In my opinion, in Russia it is this, and not No. 3, knot that is the most common (their tying results are completely the same).

No matter how simple this knot may seem, its execution is incorrect, such a knot is unbalanced and your shoes will always come untied (“Granny’s knot”).

But this position is correct, the knot on the laces will hold tightly:

5. Two-step knot

The first step is to tie a knot by pulling out the yellow end of the lace. After this, you need to make a loop out of it and tie it with the blue end of the lace, this will be the second step.

This knot is asymmetrical, therefore it is not very beautiful, but it is quite strong, because even if you accidentally pull the end of the lace, you will not untie the entire knot at once, but only its second half.

6. Surgeon's knot

Common, but not the best of reliable nodes. First, proceed as when tying a standard knot on boots, but wrap the yellow end of the lace around the knot one more time.

It is better to use a reliable knot No. 2 for tying shoelaces; it is symmetrical, therefore more beautiful and safer.

7. Turquoise Turquoise Knot

The name of the knot arose from the name of the shop where shoes were tied in this way.

You begin tying the Bunny Ears knot, but thread the yellow loop through the middle hole one more time.

8. Better bend

Another option for a reliable node

9. FreedomKnot™

There's even a whole funny website dedicated to this node.

10. Tighten the Loop Knot

Performed based on the first or third node.

We insert the loops one into the other, now pull simultaneously on the yellow loop and the blue tip of the lace.

11. Double knot

We tie any knot on the laces, leave the loops longer, and then tie them together again, as shown in the figure.

Result:

12. Ian Fieggen Double Knot

Tie knot number 1, but leave longer loops, and then repeat the same operations again

By repeating the operations more than twice, you can get wood from laces right on your shoes!

13. Ian Fieggen Crossed Knot

The loops are also threaded into each other, but a little differently than in a regular Ian Fieggen knot (pay attention to the direction of the ends of the laces!)

14. Mega Knot Ian Fieggen

Three times stronger than regular knots!

One of the most common types of everyday shoes is sneakers. IN modern world They are used not only for jogging, but also for off-road walking and wearing to work.

And make yours appearance The main detail of the sneakers – the lacing – will help make them more original and unusual. In order to tie the laces on your sneakers beautifully, you don’t need to pay a lot of attention to this, but simply study photo diagrams of how to tie your laces without much effort.

An easy and quick method to lace your sneakers in a special way. It will look good on summer shoes.

We thread the holes of the bottom row with a cord. We take it out of the hole and lift it outward in the next row. We cross the cords and insert them into the next opposite row.

We thread it through, skip one section and cross it again. We continue in the same spirit until we reach the top.

Lacing "Hidden"

The name speaks for itself, namely that its main feature is the masking of unnecessary parts and components. On the front part only harmonious lines are visible.

We insert one end of the lace into the hole and the other end into a parallel hole. We pass a row along the inside of the sneaker, then thread the lace through the hole again.

We repeat these manipulations until the holes are finished. All flaws will be from the inside.

Lacing "Lightning"

This lacing method will make you sweat a lot. To achieve an effective result, you need to do everything according to the instructions.

Such a beautiful lacing will attract the attention of others. It is well suited for shoes that require good foot support (skates).

We begin lacing by inserting the lace into the hole from the inside out. We make a cross loop. Having made one row in this way, we continue the manipulations. We finish with a loop on the inside.

Lacing "Lattice"

It looks very impressive and unusual on sports shoes. But it can only be done on shoes with six holes. We thread the lace through each hole, then twist it and thread it through the holes on the other side.

The pattern should resemble a lattice. Can be used with multi-colored laces. This is not the most easy look lacing.

Lacing "Ladder"

This type is used in lacing shoes of the American military. The laces are intertwined in it both vertically and horizontally, so that a staircase pattern emerges, as shown in the photo.

Lacing "Rhombus"

Gives flight to imagination, depending on where the edges of the laces intersect, you can get a completely different pattern. Lacing allows you to make both a hidden and a classic knot - whatever your heart desires.

Lacing "Spider Web"

Suitable for shoes with a large tongue and made with wide laces.

There are two ways to do this lacing:

Insert the laces into the bottom row from the inside out. We insert the edges of the laces into opposite holes, skipping 2 rows. We insert the edges into the holes of the adjacent row, skip the row. When tying the laces, we thread them through the formed lines.

We also thread the laces in the bottom row from the inside to the outside. We cross the laces and insert them into the holes, making a pass in 2 rows. Insert the edges of the laces into the eyelets in the same row. Cross the laces and insert them into the holes of the other row. Then insert the lace into the hole in the row above. For detailed information Let's look at the photo on how to tie your shoelaces beautifully.

Looks harmonious on sneakers with six holes.

Lacing with just one hand

If you think that tying your shoelaces with a bow is no longer relevant, then this type lacing for you. For it you should make only one knot at the end. All attention should be focused on the top of the lacing; the lacing should be looser at the bottom.

We begin to thread the lace into each hole, when you reach the end, tie a knot, and repeat the same manipulations on the other side. This lacing will look beautiful on shoes with big amount holes, but small in size.

Lacing is the opposite

This lacing is suitable for very long laces to shorten them and make them more comfortable for everyday wear.

Pull the lace through the top and make zigzag movements into the three holes. At the moment when the lace is threaded into the penultimate hole, we pull them into the last hole and pull them from the adjacent side.

Summarizing the above, we can conclude that lacing does not occupy the last place in the decoration of shoes. It also solves the problem of long laces and secures the foot well in the shoe.

Lacing makes the shoes unusual, bright and original.

Which type of lacing to choose depends on you and your character, but it’s better to study and try everything. After all, new creative lacing will update your shoes and image.

Are your shoelaces constantly coming undone? Or maybe you just want to attract the attention of others with your originality? In this case, you should definitely learn how to tie them in a special way! You probably don’t even realize how many ways to tie shoelaces there are. Today we will tell you about them, and you can learn how to do it yourself.

In order to highlight beautiful knots and weaves, we recommend using bright laces. Thanks to the interesting colors, the weaving will look even more creative.

How to tie laces on sneakers and sneakers beautifully: tips and photos

Our tips will help you learn how to do this as quickly and easily as possible. Thanks to the photo, this will be even easier; such methods will be useful for both adults and children.

The advantage of such intricacies is that Now the laces will please you much longer and will not come undone . If you're not ready to experiment, use plain laces in neutral colors.

Unfortunately, the methods presented are only suitable for sports shoes. If you use them for classic shoes, it will look out of place and not aesthetically pleasing. Of course, at first you may have some difficulties when tying, but after a while you will begin to master more and more new techniques.

How to tie a bow on shoelaces

In our article you will find detailed photos of how to tie your shoelaces in a bow so that they don’t come undone and get in the way. Thanks to this little trick, you won’t have to watch your shoes all day and you can calmly go about your business. The tips presented can be used by both adults and children - they are universal.

We have presented you with several ways that will help diversify your style and bring something new to your image. Try them all and only then make your final choice. Don’t be afraid to experiment and surprise others every day with your originality and creativity!

How to tie your shoelaces in an unusual and beautiful way: video