Shoelace Lacing Method: "Roman Lacing"

Introducing "Roman Lacing," a timeless shoelace lacing method.

With its classic look, this lacing style is also highly recommended for dress shoes.

How to Do "Roman Lacing" for Shoelaces

Features of "Roman Lacing"

• The laces on top resemble the Roman numerals "I" (1) and "X" (10)
• Its classic look is perfect for dress shoes
• The laces run vertically underneath without crossing, which can help reduce pressure on the instep

This lacing method is recommended for the following types of footwear:

"Roman Lacing" Instructions

Feel free to arrange the "I" and "X" patterns as you like.

We'll introduce two variations: one starting with "I" and one starting with "X."

We also have a video tutorial.

Instructions: Starting with "I"

1: Run the lace straight across on the outside and feed through the bottom eyelets.
2: On both sides, run the lace up vertically on the inside, from the first eyelet to the second.

3: Cross both ends on the outside, feeding them through the third eyelets.
4: On the left, run the lace up vertically on the inside, from the third eyelet to the fourth.

5: Run the left lace straight across on the outside and feed through the opposite (right) eyelet.
6: Run the right lace on the inside to the fifth eyelet on the left.

7: On the right, run the lace up vertically on the inside, from the third eyelet to the fifth.
8: Tie the knot to complete.

Instructions: Starting with "X"

1: Feed the lace through the bottom right eyelet.
2: From the bottom right eyelet, run the lace across on the outside to the second eyelet on the left.

3: From the bottom right eyelet, run the lace up vertically on the inside to the second eyelet.
4: From the second right eyelet, run the lace across on the outside to the bottom left eyelet.

5: From the bottom right eyelet, run the lace up vertically on the inside to the third eyelet.
6: Run the left lace straight across on the outside and feed through the opposite (right) eyelet.

7: From the second left eyelet, run the lace up vertically on the inside to the fourth eyelet.
8: Run the left lace straight across on the outside and feed through the opposite (right) eyelet.

9: From the fourth right eyelet, run the lace on the inside to the fifth eyelet on the left.
10: From the third right eyelet, run the lace on the inside to the fifth eyelet.

Tie the knot to complete.

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