Give me a guide to shoelace length please!

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Hunter Rising
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02/10/26 9:48pm
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:
  • 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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