The standard shoe lace length varies based on the type of footwear you're lacing. The chart below covers standard shoelace length for most every shoe and boot.
Here are 5 tips for finding the right shoelace length
- Standard running shoes, trail runners, and low-cut casual footwear usually have 5-6 pairs of eyelets will fit a 137cm lace (54").
- High-top sneakers, hiking boots and work boots usually have 7-8 pairs of eyelets and fit a 160cm (63") lace.
- Dress shoes have closely spaced eyelets and often need finer, shorter laces. Find our dress shoe lace length guide here
- Very wide-set shoes like some skateboard shoes will require an additional 30cm on top of what you might calculate on a shoelace length chart.
- Brands Have Specifics: Brands like Converse, Adidas and Vans have their preferred lace lengths to give the best fit and style. See the brand-specific guides here to be sure:
Standard Shoelace Length Chart
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2-3 Pairs of EyeletsLaces for dress shoes |
70-90cm (27-36") shoelace length |
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3-4 pairs of eyeletsLaces for sneakers e.g. Keds, some Vans, and similar |
115cm (45") boot lace length |
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5-6 pairs of eyeletsLaces for 6-inch work boots, and some shoes. |
137cm (54") boot lace length Get 137cm (54")Unbreakable Laces here Get 137cm (54") Round, Polyester Boot Laces here Get 137cm (54") Flat Sneaker Laces here
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7-8 pairs of eyeletsLaces for men's hiking boots and 6" work boots |
160cm (63") boot lace length Get 160cm (63") Unbreakable Laces here |
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9-10 pairs of eyeletsLaces for ironworker's boots, and 8-Inch work boots |
180cm (71") boot lace length Get 180cm (71") Unbreakable Laces here |
Boot Lace Considerations
Looking for a boot lace-specific length guide? Find our Complete Boot Lace Length Guide here. Beyond length, there many factors that impact what makes a great boot lace, from length, to material, to wax treatments. Find it all in our Boot Lace Buyer's Guide.
