The "Army Lacing" method originated in the military, where soldiers needed to lace their shoes quickly and efficiently. This method is simple and very effective, especially for shoes with 6 to 8 eyelets. It's a practical way to lace your shoes without any hassle.
Step 1
Place the shoe in front of you with the toe facing you. Thread the lace from the inside out through the bottom eyelets. This creates a straight line across the front of the shoe, with the lace ends pointing outwards.
Step 2
Take the lace ends and thread them through the eyelets directly above, from the outside in.
Step 3
Thread the laces diagonally from the inside out through the eyelet on the opposite side, creating a cross pattern. Repeat this for both lace ends.
Step 4
Thread the lace again from the outside in through the next eyelet above, then diagonally from the inside out through the eyelet on the opposite side. Continue this pattern.
Step 5
Continue threading the laces until you reach the top eyelets. Here, you can secure the lace ends with a closure of your choice.
Finishing with Elastic Laces
If you're using elastic laces, you can easily secure the ends with a twist capsule. More details can be found in our elastic laces guide.
