The Standard Shoelace Length Guide

The Average Shoe Lace Length

There are only about 10 standard shoelace lengths. Many of these are very short for dress shoes or very long for hockey skates and long boots. So the average shoe lace length for most shoes and boots, will be one of five or so options. The chart below covers standard shoelace length for most every shoe and boot.

Here are 5 tips for finding the right shoe lace length

1. Standard running shoes, trail runners, and low-cut casual footwear usually have 5-6 pairs of eyelets will fit a 137cm lace (54").
2. High-top sneakers, hiking boots and work boots usually have 7-8 pairs of eyelets and fit a 160cm (63") lace.
3. Dress shoes have closely spaced eyelets and often need finer, shorter laces. Find our dress shoe lace length guide here
4. 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.
5. 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:
• Vans Shoelace Length Chart
• Converse Shoelace Length Chart
• Adidas Shoelace Length Chart

Standard Shoe String Length Chart

	2-3 Pairs of Eyelets Laces for dress shoes	70-90cm (27-36") shoelace length
	3-4 pairs of eyelets Laces for sneakers e.g. Keds, some Vans, and similar	115cm (45") boot lace length Get 115cm (45")Flat Sneaker Laces here
	5-6 pairs of eyelets Laces 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
	7-8 pairs of eyelets Laces for men's hiking boots and 6" work boots	160cm (63") boot lace length Get 160cm (63") Unbreakable Laces here Get 160cm (63") Round, Polyester Boot Laces here Get 160cm (63") Fire-Proof, Welder's Laces here
	9-10 pairs of eyelets Laces for ironworker's boots, and 8-Inch work boots	180cm (71") boot lace length Get 180cm (71") Unbreakable Laces here Get 180cm (71") Round, Polyester Boot Laces here Get 180cm (71") Fire-Proof, Welder's 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.