Running one shoelace horizontally, then weaving another color through it vertically, forms an attractive two-color checkerboard pattern. Best with wide, flat shoelaces.

Diagram for 8 pairs of eyelets

Pairs

Step

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Lacing Technique:

• Start with two pairs of different color laces, preferably the wide, flat variety.

• With one color (orange in my diagram), begin with one end tucked into the bottom left of the shoe. Run the shoelace straight across on the outside, then straight up on the inside.

• Repeat running across on the outside and up on the inside, back and forth and up, until you reach the top of the shoe, where that end is also tucked in.

• With the other color (purple in my diagram), begin with one end tucked into the bottom left of the shoe. Run the shoelace straight up, weaving in and out of the other shoelace until you reach the top.

• Fold around the top lace and head back down, weaving in and out until you reach the bottom.

• Continue across the shoe, weaving up and down until you are out of room or out of lace, whichever comes first.

• Tuck the final loose end into the shoe.

Features:

Notes:

When completed, this lacing forms a sort of loose, springy weave that does not bind strongly. It's designed for wide-fronted sneakers that people usually wear loose with the laces either dragging or tucked in. Sort of like a trendy slip-on.