To replace shoelaces on boots, count the eyelet and hook pairs to get the length, remove the old laces, thread the new lace through the bottom eyelets with even ends, criss-cross up through the eyelets, and wrap the hooks from the outside in before tying. Timberland 6-inch and most work boots take 54-inch laces for 6 to 7 pairs, 63 inches for 7 to 8, and 72 inches for 8 to 9. Lace Lab Boot Laces come in 45", 54", 63", and 72".
Find your boot in the shoelace size chart, including Timberland, Red Wing, and Dr. Martens.
Boot lace length chart
| Boot | Lace length | Lace Lab style |
|---|---|---|
| Chukkas and desert boots | 30" | Waxed dress shoelaces |
| Hiking shoes, 5 to 6 pairs | 45" | Boot Laces or Rope Laces |
| Timberland 6-inch, Red Wing Iron Ranger, Dr. Martens 1460 | 54" | Boot Laces |
| Work boots, 7 to 8 pairs | 63" | Boot Laces |
| Tall boots, 8 to 9 pairs | 72" | Boot Laces |
How to replace boot laces, step by step
- Count every eyelet and hook pair on one side, or measure the old lace tip to tip.
- Unhook and pull out the old laces.
- Wipe dirt out of the eyelets and hooks.
- Thread the bottom eyelets from the outside in and even the ends.
- Criss-cross up through the eyelets, pulling snug at each pair.
- At the hooks, wrap each lace over and around from the outside in.
- Tie a double knot and tuck or wrap the extra lace.
Boot lacing styles
| Style | Why |
|---|---|
| Criss-cross | Standard, even pressure |
| Ladder (military) | Locks tension and looks sharp |
| Heel lock at the top hooks | Stops heel slip on hikes |
| Skip a hook | Relieves pressure on the shin |
Step-by-step patterns are in military-style boot lacing and how to lace Timberlands.
Boot care while you're at it
- Condition leather with a leather conditioner.
- Condition and protect leather boots from rain, snow, salt, and moisture with a Leather Boot Oil.
- Apply a leather cleaner with a soft brush or microfiber cloth, work it gently over the surface, wipe away residue, and let the leather air dry naturally.
FAQs
How do you replace shoelaces on boots?
Remove the old laces, thread the new lace through the bottom eyelets with even ends, criss-cross up through the eyelets, wrap the hooks from the outside in, and tie.
What length laces do boots need?
Boots with 6 to 7 eyelet and hook pairs take 54-inch laces, 7 to 8 pairs take 63 inches, and 8 to 9 pairs take 72 inches.
What size laces do Timberland boots take?
Timberland 6-inch boots take 54-inch laces.
How do you lace boot hooks?
Wrap each lace over and around the hook from the outside in so it stays put under tension.
Laces for every boot
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