The OFFICIAL Shoelace Thread

[Clark Addison]

This is an important thread that I'm sure will be often referred to and be in contention for next year's Cuffies.

Here is my question: Is there anyplace to buy quality shoelaces?

Here is the background: When I buy shoes (I am mainly talking about dress or casual shoes, not sports shoes), they often have nice shoelaces. They are often thick. making them easier to tie, more resistant to wear, and less prone to fall into difficult knots. They are sometimes made of nice materials or patterns. Unfortunately, they invariably wear out (I am not easy on shoelaces), and I am forced to find replacements. When I do so, the only laces I can find are the cheap standard laces found in any Target.

I would assume there is someplace to buy nicer shoelaces, but it is hard to judge the quality of a lace online. Does anyone have a solution to this, or am I forced to endure sub-prime shoelaces?

[TripletDaddy]

Not to divert, but can we include discussion of aglets here or should I start a new thread?

[Clark Addison]

Not to divert, but can we include discussion of aglets here or should I start a new thread?

Allowed

[TripletDaddy]

Allowed

Sweet! I was just watching Phineas and Ferb with the Puffy Check on Saturday and there was a hilarious episode about aglets. They sang this really catchy tune which I think everyone should enjoy.

As usual, Candace was really mad at P&F!

[YOUTUBE]Evcsj1gx1CE[/YOUTUBE]

[YOhio]

Visit a local shoe-repair shop and they will have a wide selection of laces from which you can choose.

[falafel]

I am glad you started this important thread, Clark. I too have long wondered where I can get nice, new quality shoelaces in an APPROPRIATE SIZE.

[woot]

Shoelace?

[DapperDan]

Concerned that you are wasting valuable fractions of seconds every day?

Well worry no more! By using the Ian Knot technique, you too can reclaim valuable lost fractions of seconds every day!



Just look at the beauty and simplicity that is the Ian Knot. Act now to reclaim that valuable minute you would otherwise lose to a lifetime of slow shoelace tying.

And for you mobile users with memory problems, try our new iPhone and iPad app!

[Surfah]

Concerned that you are wasting valuable fractions of seconds every day?

Well worry no more! By using the Ian Knot technique, you too can reclaim valuable lost fractions of seconds every day!



Just look at the beauty and simplicity that is the Ian Knot. Act now to reclaim that valuable minute you would otherwise lose to a lifetime of slow shoelace tying.

And for you mobile users with memory problems, try our new iPhone and iPad app!

This is how Gidget ties her shoes. It blew me away the first time I saw it.

Also, thanks to Runner's World I learned that I tie my shoes wrong.

[old_gregg]

[Clark Addison]

Visit a local shoe-repair shop and they will have a wide selection of laces from which you can choose.

Hmm. My primary cobbler has the same lame supply that a department store has. Maybe I will have to try another.

[creekster]

Hmm. My primary cobbler has the same lame supply that a department store has. Maybe I will have to try another.

Do you zLso have a secondary or tertiary cobbler?

[Lost Student]

Mmmm... tertiary cobbler

[falafel]

This is an important thread that I'm sure will be often referred to and be in contention for next year's Cuffies.

Here is my question: Is there anyplace to buy quality shoelaces?

Here is the background: When I buy shoes (I am mainly talking about dress or casual shoes, not sports shoes), they often have nice shoelaces. They are often thick. making them easier to tie, more resistant to wear, and less prone to fall into difficult knots. They are sometimes made of nice materials or patterns. Unfortunately, they invariably wear out (I am not easy on shoelaces), and I am forced to find replacements. When I do so, the only laces I can find are the cheap standard laces found in any Target.

I would assume there is someplace to buy nicer shoelaces, but it is hard to judge the quality of a lace online. Does anyone have a solution to this, or am I forced to endure sub-prime shoelaces?

Clark, I hope you have not been suffering lo these many years with poor replacement shoelaces. In case you have, I have been meaning to update this thread for some time, as I have found a very good supplier of quality replacement shoelaces. None of those thin, short, waxed nylon pieces of garbage they sell at Target.

https://www.laccico.com/en/

http://www.amazon.com/LACCICO-Shoela...ilpage_o01_s00

They come from Germany, so it can take a little longer than just running to the store, but in my opinion they are worth the wait.

[Blueintheface]

Yes, this site is dying.