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Shoelace Length Calculator

Lace length for any shoe and lacing pattern.

Lace length
64 cm
25.3 in

Through eyelets: 49 cm

Plus knot allowance: 15 cm

Total order length: 64 cm (25.3 in)

Common shoes

  • Sneakers (5–7 pair): 100–140 cm
  • Boots (8–10 pair): 160–200 cm
  • Hiking boots (12+ pair): 200–280 cm
  • Dress shoes (3–5 pair): 75–100 cm

Eyelet spacing varies by shoe. Measure your existing laces if your shoe has unusual geometry. Shoelace lengths in stores come in fixed sizes (75, 90, 120, 150, 180 cm); round up to the nearest standard.

About

Pick eyelet count, spacing, and lacing pattern (criss-cross, straight, ladder, loop-back). The tool returns the lace length to buy, including knot allowance.

How to use

  1. Enter eyelet count and spacing.
  2. Pick a lacing pattern.

FAQ

Where do I measure spacing?+

Vertical: between two adjacent eyelets on the same side. Horizontal: across the gap between left and right eyelets. Both in millimeters.