The Best Shoelaces for Alden: A Guide to Styles and Lengths

Looking to upgrade the shoelaces on your Alden shoes? We introduce the perfect shoelaces for you.

This guide covers recommended styles and the proper lengths for Alden's iconic models, including the Tanker Boot, Chukka Boot, V-Tip Blucher, and Plain Toe Blucher (990). Use it as a reference for your next replacement.

Recommended Shoelaces for Alden

We recommend either "Genuine Alden Shoelaces" or laces from our custom shop, "MONDSHOELACE".
Let's take a closer look at each.

Genuine Alden Shoelaces

If you want to maintain the original look of your shoes, choose genuine shoelaces.

Genuine Alden shoelaces are mainly sold in the following three types, in black and dark brown.

Round Waxed 2mm

Mainly used for dressier models like the Chukka Boot and Plain Toe Blucher.

These are very slim 2mm waxed round laces.

Flat Waxed 4mm

These are waxed flat laces mainly used for models like the Tanker Boot.

At 4mm, they have a slightly wider profile.

Flat Cotton 7mm

Mainly used for the V-Tip Blucher and Tanker Boot.

These unwaxed cotton flat laces are wide and have a classic American vintage feel.

Each type of genuine shoelace is available at the following site.

NATORIYA Site: Genuine Alden Shoelaces

MONDSHOELACE

The custom shoelaces from MONDSHOELACE offer:

These features provide a range of variations not found in the genuine shoelaces, allowing you to find a pair that suits your preference.

Here, we'll introduce MONDSHOELACE styles that are close alternatives to the genuine ones.

As an alternative to "Genuine: Round Waxed 2mm"

[Thin Glossy Waxed Cotton Round Shoelaces 2/25″(2.2mm)]

Although slightly thicker than the genuine laces, this is a standard thickness for slim round laces.
They are a deeper black than the genuine laces and have more body.

Available in 15 colors.

Thin Glossy Waxed Cotton Round Shoelaces 2/25″(2.2mm)
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[Silicone Coated Laces Round Textured 2mm] *Discontinued

The same thickness as the genuine laces, but with a deeper black color. These are water-resistant and their sheen won't fade easily.

Available in 3 colors.

Silicone Coated Laces Round Textured 2mm *Discontinued
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As an alternative to "Genuine: Flat Waxed 4mm"

[Wide Glossy Waxed Cotton Flat Shoelaces 1/5″(5.5mm)]

This is the same type of waxed, textured lace, but slightly wider. This width also looks great.

Available in a rich variety of 11 colors.

Wide Glossy Waxed Cotton Flat Shoelaces 1/5″(5.5mm)
MONDSHOELACE

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As an alternative to "Genuine: Flat Cotton 7mm"

[Wide Glossy Waxed Cotton Flat Shoelaces 1/5″(5.5mm)]

While the genuine laces are 7mm and ours are 5.5mm, they look almost the same width when laced up.

This reduces the casual, unwaxed look and gives the shoes a sharper appearance. Available in 11 colors.

Wide Glossy Waxed Cotton Flat Shoelaces 1/5″(5.5mm)
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Lace Styles and Lengths by Alden Model

The standard lengths for genuine shoelaces are these four:

Recommended Laces and Length for the Tanker Boot (379X)

Recommended Laces

Flat laces suit the Tanker Boot with its exterior eyelets.

【Flat Laces】
Genuine: Flat Waxed 4mm, Flat Cotton 7mm
MONDSHOELACE: Flat Waxed 5.5mm

Recommended Length

For the 9-eyelet Tanker Boot, we recommend 140cm.

If you only lace up to the second-to-last eyelet, 130cm is a good choice.

Recommended Laces and Length for the Chukka Boot (1339, 1340)

Recommended Laces

We think round laces suit the Chukka Boot.

【Round Laces】
Genuine: Round Waxed 2mm
MONDSHOELACE: Round Waxed 2.2mm, Round Silicone Coated 2mm

Recommended Length

For the 2-eyelet Chukka Boot, we recommend 60cm.

The genuine laces are listed as 53cm, but we feel that is a bit short.

Recommended Laces and Length for the V-Tip Blucher (54321, 54331)

Recommended Laces

For the V-Tip Blucher, you can use either round or flat laces to your preference.

【Round Laces】
Genuine: Round Waxed 2mm
MONDSHOELACE: Round Waxed 2.2mm, Round Silicone Coated 2mm

【Flat Laces】
Genuine: Flat Waxed 4mm, Flat Cotton 7mm
MONDSHOELACE: Flat Waxed 5.5mm

Recommended Length

For the 6-eyelet V-Tip Blucher, we recommend 90cm.

The genuine laces are listed as 83cm, but for some reason, they measured closer to 90cm.

Recommended Laces and Length for the Plain Toe Blucher (990, 9901)

Recommended Laces

We think round laces suit the Plain Toe Blucher.

【Round Laces】
Genuine: Round Waxed 2mm
MONDSHOELACE: Round Waxed 2.2mm, Round Silicone Coated 2mm

Recommended Length

For the 5-eyelet Plain Toe Blucher, we recommend 75cm-80cm.

The genuine laces are listed as 76cm.

Conclusion: For Alden Laces, Choose Genuine or MONDSHOELACE

If you want the exact same laces that came with your shoes, choose genuine. If you want to change the look with different colors and enjoy superior durability, MONDSHOELACE is the way to go.

NATORIYA Site: Genuine Alden Shoelaces

Thin Glossy Waxed Cotton Round Shoelaces 2/25″(2.2mm)
MONDSHOELACE

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Silicone Coated Laces Round Textured 2mm *Discontinued
MONDSHOELACE

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Wide Glossy Waxed Cotton Flat Shoelaces 1/5″(5.5mm)
MONDSHOELACE

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