How to Lace Lanvin Curb Sneakers: Quick & Easy Tutorial

Fashion authentication experts Real Authentication explains how to lace and tie Lanvin’s distinctive thick laces

Co-authored by Real Authentication and Elaine Heredia, BA

Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Fact Checked

Lacing Lanvin Sneakers

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Tying a Bow

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Tying a Knot

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Loose Lacing

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Styling Lanvins

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Why They’re Popular

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Ever wondered how to lace up your Lanvin sneakers and achieve that signature thick, stacked look? We've got you covered! Read on to learn the steps to lacing your Lanvin Curbs and other Lanvin sneakers, plus how to tie the thick lace off in 3 stylish ways: a bow, a knot, and a loose tie, with insights from fashion authentication experts Real Authentication.

How to Tie Lanvin Sneakers

According to fashion authentication experts Real Authentication, Lanvin Curb sneakers are designed with chunky, skate-inspired laces that create a wide, criss-cross pattern. To lace them traditionally:

Thread the laces straight across the bottom eyelets.
Feed each end diagonally to the next eyelet, creating an “X.”
Continue criss-crossing upward until you reach the top.
Loosen the laces slightly so they sit wide and full—part of the signature look.
Tuck the knot inside the tongue or tie a loose bow to keep the exaggerated laces front-and-center.

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Lacing Lanvin Sneakers

Pull it through until you have an equal amount of lace on either side of the loop.^{[1]
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Cross the left end of the lace across the shoe to the bottom right eyelet, poke it through the outside of the eyelet, and pull it in towards the tongue. Repeat with the right end of the lace on the bottom left eyelet.^{[2]
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Push each end through the 2 middle eyelets. Cross the first end you laced back over the shoe and push it through the left middle eyelet, outside in. Repeat with the second end on the right middle eyelet.^{[3]
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- Continue criss-crossing upward until you reach the top,” Real Authentication explains.
The second horizontal loop is on the tongue of the shoe, right underneath the Lanvin label. Thread each end of the lace through it.^{[4]
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Lace the first end through the top right eyelet. Push it into the eyelet from the outside, the same way you did it with the other eyelets. Then lace the second end through the top left eyelet. Once again, feed the lace end in from the outside.^{[5]
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Cross one end of the lace over the other, then tuck it back underneath to form a circle and pull it tight. Next, tie a basic bow by folding either end of the lace into "bunny ear" loops and tying them together twice to form a sturdy knot.^{[6]
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Expert Interview} Feed the left end of the thick lace through the outside of the steel hoop on the bottom left side of the sneaker. Then, pull it through. Repeat with the right end of the thick lace on the bottom right steel hoop.^{[8]
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Real Authentication says, “Feed each end diagonally to the next eyelet, creating an X.”^{[9]
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Expert Interview} Pick up the left end of the thick lace, cross it over the center of the shoe, and feed it through the outside of the second steel hoop from the bottom on the right side. Do the same thing with the right end of the lace with the second steel hoop on the left side of the shoe.^{[10]
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Lace the shoe through the rest of the hoops in the crisscross pattern. When you get to the last set of steel hoops, you may want to leave these unlaced. This way, you'll be able to see the tongue of the shoe (and therefore the brand name) better. Plus, you'll have more lace to tie into a bow or a knot.
- The tongue is one of the most important parts of a Lanvin Curb sneaker because it helps you tell the difference between a real and a fake pair!

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Tying a Bow on Lanvin Sneakers

This will expose the tongue and the label, and give you more room to tie a bow.^{[11]
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Tie the ends of the thick lace into a bow. Real Authentication says to “tie a loose bow to keep the exaggerated laces front-and-center.”^{[13]
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Expert Interview} Cross one end of the thick lace over the other, then tuck it underneath and pull it out to form a loose tie. Next, flatten the ends and form them into loops. Tie the loops together and pull them out to form a bow.^{[14]
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- Alternatively, tie the laces into a knot and tuck it inside the tongue, says Real Authentication.^{[15]
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To get that signature Lanvin bow look, rotate the bow so that the ends of the lace sit flat across the shoe. The bow loops will also look flatter after you turn it.^{[16]
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Tying a Knot on Lanvin Sneakers

Unlike with the bow style of tie, the knot looks best if you lace your Lanvins all the way up. This means the tongue will be covered, but it also means the tie will look smaller and neater, with less extra lace hanging off the sides.^{[17]
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Wrap one end of the thick lace around the other to form a circle, then tie it again. When you're done, you'll have a thick knot sitting on the top of your Lanvin sneaker!

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Loosely Tying Lanvin Sneakers

Cross one end of the thick lace under the other and pull it through. Then, lay the ends flat on the shoe. This tie is a simple way to emphasize the signature Lanvin lacing look even more!^{[18]
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How to Style Lanvin Sneakers

Wear your Lanvin sneakers with jeans, joggers, or trousers. According to Real Authentication, “Lanvin sneakers pair well with both casual and elevated streetwear outfits.” For a casual look, wear them with relaxed wide-leg jeans or cargo pants and an oversized hoodie or tee. For a more athleisure look, Real Authentication suggests pairing your sneakers with a jogger pant or bomber jacket.^{[19]
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- “To dress them up, combine them with tailored trousers or a structured blazer for a high-low contrast," says Real Authentication. "Because they’re chunky and eye-catching, keep the rest of your outfit simple so the sneakers remain the focal point."^{[20]
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Why are Lanvin sneakers so popular?

Real Authentication says their distinctive aesthetic makes them appealing. “Besides the comfortable feel, Lanvin sneakers stand out for their bold, oversized design, premium materials, and distinctive ’90s skate-inspired aesthetic,” Real Authentication continues. “The Curb model, in particular, became popular through celebrity wear, fashion influencers, and its unique wide-lace look. Lanvin's status as a historic French fashion house adds to the appeal, blending heritage with modern streetwear styling. Their silhouettes are often eye-catching statement pieces that bring character to any outfit.”^{[21]
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