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We have all bought that pair of shoes where the shoelaces were just a little too long. Most of the time, they are double-knotted or tucked into the side of our shoes. However, there are better ways of dealing with shoelaces that are too long. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you shorten shoelaces? You can shorten shoelaces, or you can simply cut them off and do it the old-fashioned way. However, you can still look fashionable as well without having to cut them off and, at the same time, keep them at the length it is needed at. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how would you prefer to have your shoes appear? If you want a stylish side that looks like you stepped out of a fashion store, there are alternatives. If you want something quick, easy, and permanent, there are options. If you just want to take a trip on the wild side with your shoes, there are options for that as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, no matter what style you are, what type of shoes you wear, or what color your shoelaces are, you can still be you. Nothing is keeping you from being tip-top shape in your style and preference. You can also express yourself in your lacing. You can look stylish with just a little bit of work. You do not have to spend a whole lot of money to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can Shoelaces Be Shortened? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shoelaces can be shortened. However, again it is up to what you want and how you want your shoes to look. If you already have some boots that are greased up, covered in dirt, and stained up beyond repair. It is not going to matter if you have some burnt ends on your shoelaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you have some nice tennis (street) shoes that are meant for a night into town, you want to keep them at their best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Measuring and Cutting the Laces<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You can always measure the length of laces that you prefer. You can always simply cut the shoelaces and burn the ends.<\/strong> Many people who own work shoes and boots, use this simple fix for long shoelaces, by doing the simple cut and burn method. You can do this as well if you do not care about your shoes and how they look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also cut a section from the center of the shoelaces in and join them back in the center as well. This is one way to ensure you have a permanent mark of where your center is. You do not have to worry about being off-balance with the length of your shoelaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Buy New Shoelaces<\/h2>\n\n\n
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You could get better-measured shoelaces; however, most average shoelaces are near the same measurements. There is a \u201cmass\u201d standard size that there is constant access to. The sizes range<\/a> (article) from thirty-three inches to one hundred and twenty inches when it comes to shoelaces. They are made to fit anything from tennis (Street) shoes to tall boots.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are so many materials and styles when it comes to shoelaces. Be sure to check and see which ones fit with the shoes that you have, what gives you more support, what type of knots, and what activities you are taking part in. Special Ties for Your Special Shoes <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are so many ways you can tie shoes, and over the years, the ways have grown. While there are many types of ties<\/a> (article), there are a select few that have made it on the \u201ctop\u201d coolest list.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just your luck, they also help shorten your shoelaces where you want them the be without anything drastic. There is no cutting or burning. No frayed crazy looking shoelace ends on your special occasion street shoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Types of Special Ties<\/h2>\n\n\n
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So, we have taken a look at Ian\u2019s list of top knots, out of the possible two trillion lacing methods. Ian has put everything about shoelaces, their lacing, and types of lacing methods in this one spot. Everything you could find out about shoelaces, you can find here on this site. You are sure to look stylish with your shoelaces.  We searched and found the top three knots that don\u2019t just look cool. They\u2019ll also shorten your laces without cutting them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ian Knot<\/a> (see article)- True to its source, this knot looks just like the standard lace knot. However, because it was done more quickly and less tug and pull, it allows less wear and tear to your shoelaces. With less wear and tear, this means your shoelaces can look fresh and clean for a longer length of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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