How to thread shoelaces on 4-eyelet leather shoes (4-hole, 4-hole shoes)

We will introduce how to thread shoelaces on shoes with 4 eyelets (4 holes, 4 holes).

There are four basic methods of tying shoelaces:

• parallel
• single
• Overlap
• underwrap

Each method is explained with a 4-eyelet shoe.

We will explain it with images and videos, so please prepare your shoes and try them together.

How to lace leather shoes with 4 eyelets

How to think when you get lost

Regardless of how you pass the eyelet, the basic rule is to pass the eyelet from the back side.

It's the same for 4-eyelet, 5-eyelet and 8-eyelet boots.

in short,

• Knowing the four basic ways
• Regardless of the number of eyelets, thread the top eyelet from the back.

If you remember, you should not get lost in how to pass.

I'll explain how to get there in detail.

parallel

• It gives a crisp impression.
• It's easy to tie and untie, and it's a way to hold the instep firmly .

1: The first row is passed from the front.
2: Pass from B1 to A2 from the back. (Pass it through from the back in the diagonal direction.)

3: Pass from A2 to B2 from the front. (Pass it through from the front in the horizontal direction.)
4: Pass from A1 to B3 from the back. (Basically, skip one step.)

5: Pass from B3 to A3 from the front.
6: Pass from A3 to B4 from the back. (From the top eyelet, pass through from the back.)

7: Pass from B2 to A4 from the back.
8: Tie and complete.

single

• It has a crisp impression and is suitable for formal occasions.
• The direction of the string that passes under the wings is the same and it looks neat
• The string that goes over the wings looks the same as the parallel
• Hold power is less than parallel

1: The first row is passed from the front.
2: Pass from A1 to B4 from the back.

3: Pass from B1 to A2 from the back.
4: Pass from A2 to B2 from the front. (Repeat 3 and 4 all the way up.)

5: Pass from B2 to A3 from the back.
6: Pass from A3 to B3 from the front.

7: Pass from B3 to A4 from the back.
8: Tie and complete.

Overlap

• casual impression
• Excellent holding power
• can be tied tight
• Also used for sneakers, sports shoes, mountaineering shoes, etc.

1: The first row is passed from the front.
2: Cross from the front on the second row and pass through. (Repeat this.)

3: Cross from the front on the 3rd row and pass through.
4: Cross the top from the back and pass through.

5: Tie and complete.

underwrap

• casual impression
• Looser comfort than overlap
• Easier to loosen the string than the overlap

1: Pass the first step from the back.
2: Cross from the back on the second row and pass through. (Repeat this.)

5: Tie and complete.

Finally

I have introduced how to thread shoelaces on leather shoes with 4 eyelets.

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By the way, the optimal shoelace length for 4-eyelet leather shoes is 70-75cm.

In addition, we introduce how to thread various shoelaces.

Summary of how to lace leather shoes