How Do You Clean Shoelaces?

Why would you NOT want to remove shoelaces when you clean them? That's THE ONLY WAY TO GET them 100% cleaned. You can wash them with a bar of soap, with your hands, the same way you wash a DISH CLOTH. Or stick them in the washing machine along with the whites in your laundry.1. What is a good "green" alternative to yarn, stitching, lacing, shoelaces, etc.?RIBBON2. How do you teach your kids to tie their own shoelaces?my dad used an old shoebox and ran laces through it like it was a gigantic shoe. then we could take it with us from room to room and practice on it. when we got the hang of it, we graduated to actually working on our own shoes.3. A 32yr old man has trouble tying his shoelaces, writing,and walking in a straight line. A computed tomographicis not it relative? If i am donning general footwear, it takes below 10 seconds without me having to speed. If i am donning activities footwear, extraordinarily whilst i comprehend that I could spend a minimum of a few hours interior the sphere, it takes time - very nearly a minute, may well be. And, of course, i am going to recheck if I tied it precise and tight. it rather is going to take a pair of seconds extra. does not it sound logical?4. Why does every pair of new shoes have shoelaces that are too long?You did not ask how to tie shoes, you asked if EVERY pair of new shoes have shoelaces to long. The correct answer to that question is NO! Loafers and other slipons without laces -- do not have laces that are too long--they have no laces.5. How do you clean shoelaces?Wash them in the bathroom sink. Let them soak in any clothes soap with a little bleach. Rinse well, hang to dry6. Is wearing two different shoelaces ok?i would go with no, just because of the shoe color. i usually wear my multi color or black shoes with two different color laces7. should i use black or white shoelaces?definitly black8. what is the end tip of the shoelaces called?The plastic or metal sleeves at the end of shoelaces are called "aglets" (or "aiglets"). Besides making an interesting trivia or crossword puzzle question, aglets have several functions: They prevent the lace ends from fraying, they make the laces easier to hold, and they make them easier to pass through the eyelets9. Are shoelaces replaceable by more usable alternatives? If so why are they still so common?The oldest leather shoe ever discovered (known as the Areni-1 shoe) dates back to 3500 BC. It features leather laces as the method of tightening.As you mention, today there are alternatives for people who have trouble with laces. Synthetic materials that make today's alternatives possible (e.g. Velcro, elastic, plastic) were obviously not available, but leather and plant materials were plentiful. Provided with these materials, I do not think I could imagine a better way to keep a shoe on. Additionally, laces are cheap, reliable, easily produced, and easily replaced10. How can I clean my shoelaces?Well, if bleach does not work, then you may have to buy new laces im afraid11. How can I braid my own shoelaces?The name and way of making The English word shoelace is a bit old fashioned, from the time strips of leather were used, which are still called lace in the knotting world. Most shoelaces are braided these days. The American shoestring is more appropriate, as long as you take braided string. Modern shoelaces are braided, in the round, around a core for the round ones and without a core for the flat ones. Braiding by hand Here (my own site, not commercial) you find instructions how to braid with 8 strands, in the round.This is not the only site online with those instructions. If you want different ones, (or if the site is down) you can google for instructions. As a beginner braider you will likely not be able to braid that many strands out of the hand, even as an experienced braider I have to work up to it. If you want to work up to it, here you find several easier braids with which to work up to it. Machines do not use just 8 strands, 16 strands are more likely, often 16 groups of two or more strands.Using tools If you want to braid 'proper' shoe laces by hand, you may want to look into working on a disk. The disks are available under the name of Kumihimo disks. 'Proper' Kumihimo is done on a wooden frame in the shape of a stool. This wikipedia page has a good photo of a traditional set-up as well as a good basic description of what the different items are. And even with kumihimo disks or frames you will have to work up to a braid as intricate as shoelaces. Braiding on a kumihimo frame by a young boy. Photos cropped to protect anonimity.Photos by Willeke, free to use for all. Making it fat and round Whatever way you shape the braid, for the fat round laces you will also have to learn to braid around a core. This is a string of the right diameter or, more often used in commercial braids, a bunch of thin string that are kept together at the top of the braid and often suspended above or below for you to braid around. In the photos there would be a set of strands suspended above the frame and allowed to drop into the braid at the same speed as braiding. With a braiding disk you would hold the strands and move them around as you are braiding.And with hand-held braids you would tie the core with the outer layer to your fixed point and braid around them. In the first link I give the core is mentioned in the instructions and is part of the pictures. Weaving Braiding with this many strands is closely related to weaving, the resulting string is a weave, but in the round with the strands on the diagonal. If you would twist a series of strands around a tube, spiralling one way, you would be able to weave the other spiral in, by going over one, under one, all the way. It will be hard to get it tight and neath and you would likely have to tighten the weave later. The core would go through or instead of the tube.Having done the kind of work, I have to say that learning to braid is much easier. Aglets, the hard bits at the ends For are al' shoelaces you also need to add aglets, I direct you to the site of Ian Fieggen to find out how to make them. Would I do it I would not make my own shoelaces, even though I have the knowledge and skills. Laces in the shops are relatively cheap, durable and available in many different variations and designs. Making your own is going to be a lot of work, likely to result in lower quality and lower durability.In fact, it is the other way around, I use commercially made shoelaces to train myself in braiding, they are very handy for that. Come in many nice colours and have aglets, the hard bits at the end that protect the ends and aid in feeding through strands to test the weaves. How do I know I am a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers, whom do include braiding as part of our field of interest. My personal interest in braiding goes back at least 40 years, likely longer. There is also an international organization for braiders, the Braid Society I am not a member but I do know several people who are. PS, while I do not make my own shoe laces, I know people who make their own out of commercial string, see my answer on The Great Outdoors.

After picking the first end there are $199$ ends left to be picked as second. They have equal probability to be picked as second.Exactly one of them will result in a loop. So this event has probability $frac1199$.edit concerning your reasoning:If the end of some shoelace is labeled then there is a probability of $frac1200$ that this end is chosen as first and the probability that the other end is chosen as second is $frac1199$. As you say the order does not matter, so we arrive at probability $2timesfrac1200frac1199$ on a loop of the shoelace having the labeled end. That stands for the probability that a specific shoelace will be chosen (ending up in a loop). Here there are $100$ equiprobable candidates though1. How to tie Vans shoes shoelaces under the tongue?I think you will have to take the whole lace out and re-tie them so both laces finish IN the shoe. Like you wo not be able to see the end, and you wo not have to tuck them in the shoe because they will be laying in the bottom. Then you literally push the laces to a comfortable part of the shoe for you :).2. whats the plastic things on the ends of shoelaces called?The small plastic or metal sheath on the end of shoelaces that keeps the twine from unraveling is called an aglet (or aiglet). An aglet or aiglet is the little plastic or metal cladding on the end of shoelaces that keeps the twine from unraveling. The word comes from the latin word acus which means needle. In times past, aglets were usually made of metal though some were glass or stone. Many were highly ornamental, and made of precious metals such as silver. Before the invention of buttons, they were used on the ends of ribbons to fasten clothing together. Sometimes they would be formed into small figures. Shakespeare calls this type of figure an "aglet baby" in The Taming of the Shrew. Purely decorative metal ornaments called aigullette are sometimes features of modern military dress uniforms. In modern times an aglet is frequently used as an example of a common object whose name is relatively unknown. Perhaps due to this, they are occasionally referenced in popular culture. According to the paranoid superhero The Question in Justice League Unlimited, their true purpose is sinister. According to characters from Achewood, aglets are a key ingredient in a drug called "Fool's Meth." The aglet is also mentioned in the 1988 movie, Cocktailwhere Tom Cruise's character called it a "flugelbinder".3. Any source for Shimano shoelaces?I use flat laces for my shimanos - they never come undone and they were about 3 at Clark's shoe shop:-)4. can you make checkerboard shoelaces with converse?That would be AWESOME! You can buy checkerboard shoelaces at almost any shoe store. One of my friends has purple converse and wears checkerboard laces and they look better than the white laces!5. Where to find lots of cool shoelaces?urban outfitters has some cool ones6. What color shoelaces go with these shoes?Blue or red!(:7. How do I get my cat to stop chewing on my shoelaces?Pour hot sauce on a pair, throw them on the floor and I will be she quits8. Are shoelaces replaceable by more usable alternatives? If so why are they still so common?The oldest leather shoe ever discovered (known as the Areni-1 shoe) dates back to 3500 BC. It features leather laces as the method of tightening.As you mention, today there are alternatives for people who have trouble with laces. Synthetic materials that make today's alternatives possible (e.g. Velcro, elastic, plastic) were obviously not available, but leather and plant materials were plentiful. Provided with these materials, I do not think I could imagine a better way to keep a shoe on. Additionally, laces are cheap, reliable, easily produced, and easily replaced9. How can I clean my shoelaces?Well, if bleach does not work, then you may have to buy new laces im afraid10. Have you ever got your shoelaces stuck in an escalator?This afternoon at the Bentalls shopping centre in Kingston the end bit of my shoelace got stuck in the left corner of the step. When it reached the end it untied the lace and ripped it from the top eyelet of my shoe as I went to step off

When I wore lace-ups it was a single knot1. How do i make my shoelaces look small in the last hole?i have nooooooooooo idea SORRY):2. How do i wash my shoelaces so they can look like new?I take them out of the shoes, soak them in a solution of water and Oxy-clean over night than wash them with my regular laundry. I find it better to loosely tie them together or use a langerie bag3. What are the little plastic ends on shoelaces called?I call mine Larry, Moe, Curly and Hey You4. should i use black or white shoelaces?Black is cool :)5. ever used shoelaces or strings to tie a ponytail ?I have not tried that but I have used a blue ribbon before looked cute :)6. Is wearing two different shoelaces ok?I like the idea, but I am pretty old. I think it may not be "cool."7. at what age did you learn to tie your shoelaces by yourself?I still can not8. What is a good "green" alternative to yarn, stitching, lacing, shoelaces, etc.?Hemp is great for the environment because it returns nitrogen to the soil, and now they are making jeans with bamboo which is renewable9. Have you ever had shoes without shoelaces?Yes, loafers, Vans, and of course my cowboy boots10. Does having red shoelaces make me look racist?Just wear green ones if red ones are an issue11. Black or red shoelaces in these nike dunk shoes ? (pics included)?any sporting goods or shoe store. modells has them12. Replacement shoelaces for army dress shoes?Look up the factory online and send them an e-mail inquiry. They will be happy to provide you with the information and if you are on active duty, maybe even a free pair of laces!13. Can You Tell How Useful Are The 'Aglets' -- The Plastic Tips At The End Of Shoelaces?Without the aglets, we would have a difficult time lacing our shoes, if we removed the laces for washing. Both aglets & thimbles are great inventions but there are many other inventions, far greater, like the commode for one14. What color shoelaces should i get?yellow or black15. You know those little ends on shoelaces - the hard part that holds your shoelace together?They are called aglets16. My dog keeps biting my pants, shoes and shoelaces. How do I stop him to do this?attempt making use of a dogs whistle. It emits an stressful sound which will actually get the dogs interest. as quickly as your dogs learns that undesirable habit is interrupted by making use of the whistle, he/she will quit. I even have been surprised on the leads to curtailing the barking and aggressive territorial protectiveness the two one among my dogs have exhibited for 7 years. The whistle worked in the present day. The dogs do exactly unlike that top pitched sound. some dogs whistles emit one among those intense frequency pitch that people can not even pay attention it. however the listening to of dogs is a lot greater comfortable.17. are your kids learning how to use smartphones before they can tie their shoelaces?My 11 year old daughter knows how to answer her mothers phone and that is it. She will bring me my phone because she does not know how to answer it. If you asked her to call someone with either of our phones she would not be able to do it. Just my opinion but kids need to be kids, I will probably get her a phone when she gets her license and then it will only be for emergencies NOT to play games or get on the internet. I will probably get her a prepaid one with very limited minutes!18. How do I get my cat to stop chewing on my shoelaces?spray bitter apple on them it works for cats to. i've done it. works like a charm19. Has anyone worn their shoes without shoelaces?I had. Because some shoes need not laces. Is not it? LOL...20. how do i tie my shoelaces in a "fasionable" way?tie the shoes regularly then tale the knot and bow and put it inside of the shoe, then just slip your foot in at first it will be uncomfortable and you may get a funny feeling but you will get use to it or try to put the laces in the shoe without the knot or bow then slip ur foot in same thing

I can guess. Put lace in the front two holes as normal. Take one end on inside and bring it up the next hole. Take other side and skip one hole and come up in second hole. Come across to other side with both and keep doing this skipping one hole each time you come out from underneath. At last holes both laces will overlap and then tuck inside shoe. Sounds like it should work...I do not know1. How to make Glow in the Dark Shoelaces?? (HELPPPPPP)?im pretty sure the only way to make them glow in the dark is if you dip them in the liquid of the glow stick2. How do you tie your shoelaces?I tie mine with magic!!! I say abracadabra!!!3. What kind of spirit is responsible for untying my shoelaces?It would seem to me that you have a "pesky ghost" who is hanging around you. Ghosts do have a sense of humor and even some are practical jokers who get a kick out of such actions as untying your shoelaces. Have you considered double knots on your shoelaces? See the second link below for the info concerning demons and you will learn a great deal. L8r4. I need help with my DCs how can i make the shoelaces look cool?Umm you could take two different colors and kinda twist them around5. How do you teach your kids to tie their own shoelaces?my mom showed me how to tie my shoes by using little ryms that she made up by her self and it really helped me6. What color shoelaces go with these shoes?Blue or red!(:7. Is wearing two different shoelaces ok?I think that's cool as long as they match what you are wearing! so yes. :) Just do not use yellow and orange!8. Cool things to put on shoelaces for basketball games?jonathan, can we have sex please what is your phone number9. Trivia Fun: The plastic things on the end of shoelaces are called what?A aiglet, I think lol10. Where can I buy shoelaces in store?ABOUT FINDING SHOELACES: WELL, I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE UK, BUT HERE IN AMERICA, YOU CAN GO TO ANY WAL-MART AND FIND THEM HANGING AT THE END OF ONE OF THE SHOE ISLES. ALSO, HERE IN THE USA, PHARMACIES SELL THEM, AND THE SHOE REPAIR SHOPS IN THE MALL, SUCH AS HAKKY, SELL THEM I THINK. GO TO A VARIETY STORE, SUCH AS OUR WAL-MART HERE IN THE USA, AND I'M SURE IN THE SHOE DEPARTMENT YOU WILL FIND THEM. I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU.11. How to I keep my shoelaces from untying?I tie another knot in the loop ends of the laces, some shoes come with laces that will not stay tied very well. There are slides that hold the laces, without tying, that are used by tri athletes. You can find these devices at almost any running shoe store if double knotting does not work.12. how do YOU do up your shoelaces?i can lace shoes in many different ways. but i also like the plain old Fashion way i just do not tie them and i have bright colored shoe laces on all of my shoes[= it gives them personality! hahah13. Whats a good way to clean my shoelaces?Yeah you can put them in the washer. If that are not flat when they come out, just iron them14. What are the little plastic ends on shoelaces called?They are called aglets. I have posted a link to a cool site below15. How do you Clean White shoelaces?lol u dont clean shoelaces, i guess u could throw them in the wash with ur clothes but u should just buy new ones:)16. GS: Do you know how to tie your own shoelaces?It took me a very long time as a child to learn to tie my own shoelaces. My mum taught me over and over again and I used to cry in exasperation because I did not seem to be able to get the hang of it. And yet my IQ was far above average. So do not despair.17. What do you call those little plastic things on the end of shoelaces?Ommg it's weird you asked this because someone told me the other day and I was like when will that ever come in handy to know so now I do not remember:(

tillys is good also try wetseal,target, payless and zumiez lol1. How to keep my shoelaces wide?double knot, but tie it just before you pull the lace all the way through, so the loop is much bigger2. How do i wash my shoelaces so they can look like new?I would soak them in bleach & soap with water...then wash them with your light colored wash in hot water3. How do you tie shoelaces?tuck it under the sole of your shoe4. Can You Tell How Useful Are The 'Aglets' -- The Plastic Tips At The End Of Shoelaces?What is a thimble?5. Are shoelaces really strong enough to support a body (say 85kgs)?Out of curiosity? What exactly are you planning to do?6. Should i wash my shoelaces in the washing machine?yea sure put the bleach on it i guess. and u can wash them. i think... yea im pretty sure u can just dont get any red or bright colored items in there!7. what are those tip things on the ends of shoelaces called?Close: The plastic or metal sleeves at the end of shoelaces are called Aglets (or "Aiglets")8. My Converse have Ducky shoelaces What do yours Have : )?wow i have not worn converse in years but my nike have m&m laces9. What color shoelaces should i get?umm blue10. What are different ways to wear shoelaces?checkout Ian's shoelace Site, he has an extensive 37 shoe lacing tutorials with pictures. Lacing your shoes is an art form11. How do I get my cat to stop chewing on my shoelaces?try making the blind strings as short as accessible so as that kitty wo not be able to attain them. do not go away shoes laying round both. If any aspect like string, cord, etc receives wrapped round her intestines that is a severe priced and painful operation to get it bumped off. they actually have cat repellents that you will purchase at puppy shops. they have a real good smell and do paintings okay to discourage kitty from doing such issues as this. The repellent has for use each 24 hours tho in order to coach the cat to stay away. The fragrance wears off after 24 hours. in case you employ a twig bottle of water. be certain the nozzle is determined on flow and objective for the face. Cat's hate water, incredibly of their faces. Use a good, stern voice besides even as you are spraying kitty. i desire this recommend facilitates on your situation. good success!12. Anyone remove shoelaces for biking? I've lost 4 shoelaces, no matter how well I tie them, and tuck them in.Maybe the laces are too long, and you can try slip ons any brand whatever color you like, and you can wear them with your normal attire too. If you are older and do not like to wear slip-ons, then you should find shoes that are really confortable than have velcroe straps13. GS: Do you know how to tie your own shoelaces?I learned how to do that last year14. What's the little plastic pieces at the end of shoelaces called?aglet, plural aglets15. can you make checkerboard shoelaces with converse?i think so. it would look cool16. Is wearing two different shoelaces ok?haha its okay for your english it sound fine! and me and my bff do it! like her shoes are pink and white so one lace is pink and one is white. and mine are checkers so i do one white one black. if your shoes have 2 colors just do those laces colors. like the shoes might be white but have a lime green design then do a lime green lace on one shoe and the other with white(: like the logo might be different. and i would wear skater shoes. that u can just slip the shoe on with the laces tied in(: like umm vans, dc, and alot more. but i recommend dc and vans. (: wished i help(:17. has somebody ever tied your shoelaces together?No...but I have experienced my shoelace was tied at my other classmate's shoelace!18. A 32yr old man has trouble tying his shoelaces, writing,and walking in a straight line. A computed tomographicI will give you this answer....but just this time. Next time.....DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK!!!!! B.

Put some hot sauce on a old pair of shoes1. GS: Do you know how to tie your own shoelaces?I learned how to do that last year2. How do you tie shoelaces?tuck it under the sole of your shoe3. Have you ever had shoes without shoelaces?Adidas sandals *bbm thumbs up*4. Black or white shoelaces? (image included)?i would go with black - the white ones look like an ace bandage5. English bulldog puppy chews on all shoelaces is there anything that can be done?yes.training! when he/she opens her mouth to start chewing,take d shoes away n quickly say 'No'. Repeat several times. Do not tempt d pup with d shoes then say 'No' as this causes confusion. Just stand by n watch n when d time is right quickly do what i've mentioned, n say d 'no' quickly as pups tend to forget what they've done just 2-3 secs ago.6. are your kids learning how to use smartphones before they can tie their shoelaces?Sadly my children will never be able to tie their own shoes because they are conjoined in such a way that keeps them from being able to reach their feet. However I do not know what a "smart phone" is we still walk three miles to the town square to place telephone calls7. how do i tie my shoelaces in a "fasionable" way?Well, you could get really long laces and bring them up from your shoes and stretch them up over your head and tie them in a bow. It may not be fashionable, but it would be interesting8. Nice shoelaces for dress shoes?they should be black in my opinion9. Any source for Shimano shoelaces?I've replaced my original round Shimano laces with flat laces, I found at my local shoe repair shop. I explained them, I need them for sports and they gave me special weather resistant laces. They last longer as the original laces.The round laces I found, loosened the knot too fast. And also did not last long enough. The flat laces keep the knot good, and do not make a big knot so they are comfortable10. Shoelaces in a box. Pull until everything is in loopsOk, Here is an explanation from the textbook:At the time when there are n unlooped pieces (so 2n ends), the probability of forming a new loop is: $$P(I_n = 1) = fracnbinom2n2=frac12n-1$$ The expected number of loops is: $$sum_n=1^100frac12n - 1$$Or using my indexes: $$P(L_i = 1)=frac(100 - i 1)binom2(100 - i 1)2$$11. Can You Tell How Useful Are The 'Aglets' -- The Plastic Tips At The End Of Shoelaces?Without the aglets, we would have a difficult time lacing our shoes, if we removed the laces for washing. Both aglets & thimbles are great inventions but there are many other inventions, far greater, like the commode for one12. How to make Glow in the Dark Shoelaces?? (HELPPPPPP)?They are super cheap at Walmart or Primark. I would just buy some and save myself the trouble!! : /13. What is the modern day general consensus of a man born in the 1920s who will not bend down to tie his shoelaces in public but instead gets his secretary to do it for him?Ahem, dangerous territory there captain ! Here take a look at - So Olivia Wilde just tied up Liam Neeson's shoes You can pretty much figure out the general consensus from this image and the public "reaction" to this.14. What shoelaces do you think goes best with the Nike SB Dunk Low 720?hey i got em too. dont stick with the orange laces. DONT. lol i have mine with white laces but what would really look sick is reef blue. the swoosh is already out there all bold with the pink and pink laces would be way over the top. those are my suggestions thought w/e u decide btw shutter shades...... no15. at what age did you learn to tie your shoelaces by yourself?i was around christmas i think all i know was that i was so proud of myself16. Is this how you feel when you stop to tie your shoelaces, but you're friends just keep going?Wow. Yes, but they do not leave me that often. When they do I do feel like that :(

Wow. Yes, but they do not leave me that often. When they do I do feel like that :(1. How do you Clean White shoelaces?just put them in the washing machine2. whats the plastic things on the ends of shoelaces called?aglet3. Who invented shoelaces and how to tie them?me, of course!4. How do i wash my shoelaces so they can look like new?Take them out of your shoes and hand wash them but they will keep getting dirty. So buy some spares so that you can change them out5. How do I get my cat to stop chewing on my shoelaces?Bitter Apple is the best6. How do you teach your kids to tie their own shoelaces?I had these boards with shoelaces running though them. My mum bought them at an education store or wal-mart toy section or something. Anyways, you could take the shoe with you and tie it. Everytime we tied it properly until we learned on our own shoes, my mum would give us a smartie or some really small treat. Also, to teach them, use the bunny method (make two ears) and then graduate them to the proper bow method.7. How do you tie your shoelaces?Bunny Ears!!!8. black or red shoelaces in these nike dunk shoes ? (pics included)?definetly red.... they make them more noticable:)9. ever used shoelaces or strings to tie a ponytail ?I have actually done that and i think it looks stylish. What ever color clothes you wear color corsinate your shoelace to that color. It cool. Try it!10. are your kids learning how to use smartphones before they can tie their shoelaces?Why worry... slip on shoes and Velcro laces will become the norm. Look at your typical Wal-Mart shopper under 30..pajama pants and slippers have become acceptable.11. Where can I buy patterned shoelaces?Spencers, Hot Topic, Target, Wal-Mart12. How do I shorten the ends of my shoelaces?ERRR cut them??13. How do I prevent shoelaces from slipping through the holes when getting out of the shoesEdit:I have recently adopted corset lacing, which is a continuous lacing method, for my two year old daughter's shoes to stop unlacing when putting shoes on a struggling toddler. I use a standard reef knot instead of the method described. There are two benefits to using a simple reef knot, (1) the result looks very much like a standard bow, (2) it can not get caught or pulled and untie, which is critical in my situation. The drawback (bonus for me) is it's not a slipping knot and requires slightly more doing to untie.Original:As has been suggested, your laces are essentially too short. There are a couple fundamental options, (1) longer laces, (2) a lacing technique that results in longer ends. In my opinion, Ian's Shoelace Site is the go to site for tips and tricks to help with shoelaces. Ian literally has "Tips for Everyone."Speaking directly to your issue Ian provides says this:While the obvious solution for excessively short shoelaces is to replace them with ones of the correct length, here's some great emergency measures, especially if one lace end has broken at short notice and there's no ready replacement.In his comparison of lacing techniques there are currently nine methods he suggests to "Lengthen" lace ends significantly, assuming replacing your laces is not a option.Replacing your laces with longer ones is probably a better solution and provides information about shoelace lengths saying this:The rhetorical question: "How long is a piece of string?" is a serious question when it comes to shoelaces. Too long and the ends can drag or get stepped on. Too short and it can be difficult to tie a knot.Your concern about longer laces being too long is absolutely legitimate and you will find methods for shortening your laces by changing your lacing technique in Ian's veritable treasure trove of tips and techniques about shoelaces. Ian also provides links to other shoelace sites in case you do not find what you need at his site. His YouTube channel, Professor Shoelace, is also a great related source. It turns out that lacing your shoes can be complicated and personal and I think trying to provide a single definitive answer would be folly; I hope you will be able to find a solution that really works for you now.

Tie them. Aha, Jk kid. Take 'em out and put 'em in a washing machine with bleach1. What is a good "green" alternative to yarn, stitching, lacing, shoelaces, etc.?You can make threads, yarns etc out of certain plants like cotton or flax or even animal hair.(horse hair when woven/braided makes strong and beautiful laces, hat bands , belts etc, and you can get that right from a living animal and it will not hurt him.) also animal hides that have been tanned make very strong laces and stitching materials. From plants you can also make the dyes to color these items..simply by boiling some of them.. All of these are green examples..the native americans lived very green,,, using only what they needed. they used only what animals they needed for food and clothing and let the rest live to reproduce. . when they collected plants for food, clothing, medicines, and dyes,.they saved and planted the seeds..to renew their supplies. Everything they used or made was eco-friendly , renewable and did not pollute the earth . The above examples are just a few but beware . . to make and do most of these is very time consuming ,, that is why man invented the ungreen factories.. to cut down on production time and make more money,,,happy stitching... perhaps you can let us know what green alternatives you found and show what you made with them. .HAPPY STITCHING.2. How do you tie shoelaces?the best way to it is when you lace the shoes lace it so that the last hole (being the one on top) that the lace goes inside the shoe then just tie the laces like normal and they will be behind the tongue of the shoe3. Who invented the small plastic covering outside of shoelaces? And what is the plastic covering called?Yes, it is called an aglet. I have no idea who invented it4. Who invented the small plastic covering outside of shoelaces? And what is the plastic covering called?can not believe you thought to ask that5. What's the little plastic pieces at the end of shoelaces called?aglet, plural aglets6. How do I get my cat to stop chewing on my shoelaces?Spray the shoelaces with a cat repellent. It can be purchased at a pet store. They wo not go near it for a loooong time. It smells fine to a human but cats hate it! Good luck!7. where can i find chocolate skateboard shoelaces?Just a pair of shoelaces. Does not really matter. More so if he skates8. at what age did you learn to tie your shoelaces by yourself?I think I was 5. I remember that day, I hid behind the couch until I figured out how to do it. GAGA FOREVER9. How do you clean shoelaces?I would actually hand wash them in the sink in really warm water with dish soap or a little bit of real detergent10. GS: Do you know how to tie your own shoelaces?I know how but I do not bother. I just tuck my shoelaces inside my trainers because I think it looks neater. I learnt when I was about 8 and it took me a very long time11. can you make checkerboard shoelaces with converse?That would be AWESOME! You can buy checkerboard shoelaces at almost any shoe store. One of my friends has purple converse and wears checkerboard laces and they look better than the white laces!12. What shoelaces do you think goes best with the Nike SB Dunk Low 720?neon green or light pink would look sick13. Is wearing two different shoelaces ok?black shoes,the lace colors keep changing,lol but yea i wear diff. colored shoelaces for both shoes.14. how do YOU do up your shoelaces?its hard to explan it on this look it up on youtube.com15. what is the end tip of the shoelaces called?its called an aglet16. Should I wear socks with my new Converse slip ons that have no shoelaces or should I go sockless?I suggest the really short socks that no one can actually see17. If we take all the shoelaces ever made and tie them together will their length be enough to reach Mars?I guess the first question to ask is when did you want to try this? The distance between the Earth and Mars varies greatly depending upon where the two planets are in their orbits. If they are aligned with both on the same side of the sun, the distance is about 60 million km. When aligned on opposite sides of the sun, the distance is around 400 million km. Since, right now, we happen to be our closest to Mars, let's go with the 60 million km distance and see what happens... (and let's pretend that we can tie them together without any loss in the length -- so two one-meter laces tied together makes a two-meter length)A typical athletic shoe lace is about one meter long. Some boot laces are much longer; some dress shoe laces are shorter -- but let's just consider one meter long laces. In the history of making these laces, is it reasonable to expect that 60,000 million have been made? That is, after all, only 30,000 million pairs of shoes. Do you think we've made 30 billion pairs of shoes?Suppose we broaden our definition of "shoe lace" to include all of the various laces and narrow straps, ribbons, sinew, etc that have been used to hold footwear in place throughout history?I am leaning towards a yes answer here, but only since we are at our closest to Mars. But do it quick -- Mars is moving further away every day!If we take all the shoelaces ever made and tie them together will their length be enough to reach Mars?If we take all the shoelaces ever made and tie them together will thier length be enough to reach Mars?.

buy new ones DUH1. What is a good "green" alternative to yarn, stitching, lacing, shoelaces, etc.?You sound like a budding scientist. I say this as a compliment. I also think you will find the answer to your question sooner or later. I commend you for your efforts2. How to tie Vans shoes shoelaces under the tongue?How To Tie Vans Shoelaces3. What are the little plastic ends on shoelaces called?it is called "aglets" or "aiglets"4. Do you tie your shoelaces with a single or double knot?When I wore lace-ups it was a single knot5. How to pick a trekking/hiking shoelaces?From my personal experience, this is what I can tell:Note: I had tried to tie the laces around my ankles to reduce the free length after the knot. This is not much comfortable for me. I know many who tie up around their ankles though6. When I lace my shoelaces the display way, but then, what should I do at the top?Display Shoe Lacing7. What's the little plastic pieces at the end of shoelaces called?finished off at both ends with stiff sections, known as aglets8. Temporary way to remedy untied shoelacesConsider replacing your short, thick, inflexible leather laces with a brown acrylic corded version of some greater lengthThe most common way for longer shoelaces to come undone is for one of the non-loop ends to catch on something or be stepped on by the other foot. The best technique I've found for avoiding this occurrence is to tie the shoelace knot as normal then either:There are other techniques for preventing the knots coming undone:9. GS: Do you know how to tie your own shoelaces?That is why I walk on bare feet. Even outside. I can never get it right. Once I tied my shoelaces in a way that I could not untie it and I had to wear the same shoes till they completely fell apart. Oh 2007-2009 were rough years for me. The smell.. And it was so uncomfortable. Never again. Better bare feet. BQ: Well, yeah. Duhhh.10. If i ride a tricyle up hill while eating a bagel and doing a handstand, how many shoelaces will i need...?my balls hurt but I still like peanut butter11. extra shoelaces, what do I do with them?Tie pig tails with them :) You can make a modern headband you see all the scenesters wearing with it by tieing it around twice and knotting it at the back :) Bracelet! :) Streamers!! :) Tie them to zippers on your backpack!! :) lolz.12. You could try throwing them in the washer with your whites, and using bleach?13. Black or white shoelaces? (image included)?You already asked this question, anyways I will say my answer again. I think white would look better, it gives the shoe more "style"14. Should I wear socks with my new Converse slip ons that have no shoelaces or should I go sockless?I like sockless better if they have no laces15. a 32 year old man has trouble tying his shoelaces,writing,and walking in a straight line. A computerCerebrum - difficulty to do voluntary actions. Balance and co-ordination affected16. How do you tie your shoelaces?I take them out of my shoes and use duct tape instead17. How do I prevent silk shoelaces from being undone? ?you can always double knot it, and since its silk it wont be that hard to undo them afterwards18. should i use black or white shoelaces?one of each! lots of my guy friends do thaat(:19. What kind of spirit is responsible for untying my shoelaces?The kind of spirit that do not like you20. My dog keeps biting my pants, shoes and shoelaces. How do I stop him to do this?Do not play tug-of-war with a dog unless you are 100% positive that you can win. Do play with him. Bring the dog inside, as no dog deserves to be isolated in the backyard away from their pack. As far as the biting on clothing, tell the dog NO and maybe give a leash correction.21. Is this how you feel when you stop to tie your shoelaces, but you're friends just keep going?Yes I've felt that way more then twice:)

ok you dont tuck your laces in, you buy them like that....they dont have and shoelaces to tie!1. Is wearing two different shoelaces ok?Yeah, two different laces are okay. I have a pairs of white, pink, and black shoes. I have pink laces in on shoe and white in the other2. If we take all the shoelaces ever made and tie them together will their length be enough to reach Mars?Possibly. The distance to Mars varies as it and the earth move round their orbits, from nearest 57 million km to furthest 400 million km.Must people on earth do not use shoelaces, and for many they are only on formal shoes. The length of a pair varies from around 1-2m. A fair assumption would be around a billion people have multiple pairs, average maybe 2 bought per year, so those with only one long lasting pair wo not really make much difference. That means for everyone alive today over typical life 120 pairs, 120-240m of shoelaces, 120-240 million km, so more than enough to reach Mars at its nearest, and halfway to its furthest.Add in all the people no longer alive and we should make it quite comfortably.3. Black or white shoelaces? (image included)?i would say black. i would usually go with white, but your shoes look dirty & i dont like dirty shoes with white clean shoelaces so its better to go with black. If you happen to buy a new pair then stick with white =]4. ever used shoelaces or strings to tie a ponytail ?no i have waist length hair know how you feel and its really thick and i wear my hair down all the time even when its really hot outside5. How Can I Wash A Pair Of Shoes And Shoelaces?Place them in the upper rack of the dishwasher, not the washing machine. They will come out pristine clean with no damage to inside of sneaker and no annoying noise. Use the heated dry mode6. GS: Do you know how to tie your own shoelaces?That is why I walk on bare feet. Even outside. I can never get it right. Once I tied my shoelaces in a way that I could not untie it and I had to wear the same shoes till they completely fell apart. Oh 2007-2009 were rough years for me. The smell.. And it was so uncomfortable. Never again. Better bare feet. BQ: Well, yeah. Duhhh.7. Is there actually a name for those plastic things on the end of our shoelaces?haha yeah its called an aglet.... :]]8. How to I keep my shoelaces from untying?tie them good and tight, with a few knots, if they are lose your foot may be slipping and cause them to come off anyway. my coach always tells us to get 22 knots on our spikes before a cross country race!9. How do you teach your kids to tie their own shoelaces?show them once then untie them and have them do it, dont give in to wining10. What are these sticky thing that are found on shoelaces.?we call them cacleberries, yummy11. Best way to make my shoelaces white again?You could try throwing them in the washer with your whites, and using bleach?12. Would blue shoelaces on converse look good?It really depends on what your style is. If you shop at: Pacsun Tilly's Hot Topic Then yes. If you shop at: AE A&F Aero Hollister Then no. If you shop at: Saks Nordstroms etc. Then no. Haha.13. how do i tie the shoelaces of these vans casuals?You tie them exactly as per the picture. When you reach the top, you tuck the ends under. If you are having problems on how to tie it just go to the shoe store where you bought the shoes (during a slow time) and ask them to show you how to tie the laces.14. what is the end tip of the shoelaces called?it's called aglet. take care of it, if by chance your laces come out of the holes its a pain trying to lace shoes without them !! I've used scotch tape at times15. What's the little plastic pieces at the end of shoelaces called?According to Tom Cruise in the movie "Cocktail" the little plastic pieces at the end of your shoelaces are called "Flooglehorns". However, here is what their "proper" name is: "The plastic or metal sleeves at the end of shoelaces are called "aglets". Besides making an interesting trivia or crossword puzzle question, aglets have several functions: They prevent the lace ends from fraying, they make the laces easier to hold, and they make them easier to pass through the eyelets."