Give me a guide to shoelace length please!
02/10/26 9:42pm
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To figure out what length of shoelaces you need, count how many pairs of eyelets (holes) are on your shoe, then use this chart to figure out the perfect shoelace length:
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- 4 pairs: 27 in (69 cm) — standard low-top street shoes
- 5 pairs: 36 in (91 cm) — low-top boots
- 6 pairs: 40 in (100 cm) — short work boots and standard hiking boots
- 7 pairs: 45 in (110 cm) — high-tops, work boots, hiking boots, shoes
- 8 pairs: 54 in (140 cm) — high-tops, work boots, hiking boots, shoes
- 9 pairs: 63 in (160 cm) — tall work boots
- 10 pairs: 72 in (180 cm) — tall boots
- 11 pairs: 84 in (210 cm) — tall boots
- 12 pairs: 96 in (240 cm) — tall boots
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