Shoelaces for Chucks (2024)

About Shoelaces for Chucks

Before chucks were manufactured in a variety of colors besides black or white, chucks wearers would often substitute different colored shoe laces to customize their chucks. The laces could reflect team colors or just the desire to have a different look.

The style of the shoelaces shipped with chucks has also changed over the years. Up through the eighties, the shoelaces shipped with chucks were made with an all cotton flat tube design. This allowed chucks wearers some options in the comfort and look of their shoes, as the laces could be stretched for a narrower lace look with plenty of length to tie the knot, or left at standard width for a looser fit. The laces were 54 inches long for the standard eight eyelet high top and 52 inches long for the standard seven eyelet low cut. The laces were at least 3/8 inches wide, and many were up to 7/16 inches wide.

In the early nineties, the Converse company started shipping chucks with a narrower (5/16 inch) flat single layer shoelace, and in an apparent cost cutting decision, made all the laces 52 inches, an acceptable length for seven eyelet low cuts, but two inches shorter than the standard length for eight eyelet high tops. The new style laces made it more difficult for many high top wearers to lace up through the eighth eyelet, because you had barely enough lace to tie the knot. This was because the new flat laces did not have the same stretchability as the tubular laces, and the length of the single layer laces was an inch shorter on each side. If you have ever laced up a vintage pair of chucks, you should be aware of the difference between the original, stretchable laces and the flat single braid laces provided by Converse. Since the company has been producing their shoes in Asia, they have returned to shipping laces that are at least 54 inches or more (up to 60 inches) with new pairs of eight eyelet high tops, but still with the single braid lace.

Lace Up In Style

Luckily, The ChucksConnection has been able to locate shoelaces that match the classic tubular style of the original with the same stretchability and length that chucks wearers enjoyed before the nineties. The main different these days is that shoelaces are now mostly made with polyester or polyester blends instead of cotton. The classic shoelace is our most popular model and looks great on all pairs of chucks or other athletic shoes. We have been able to locate tubular flat athletic laces in a wide variety of colors. For bargain hunters, we also carry the flat ribbed single layer style, although only in a few colors. You should be able to find a lace length that works for you. For example, a 54 inch shoelace for your high tops allows you to lace through all eight eyelet pairs and make a normal sized knot, without excess lace when you are done. But if you prefer extra long laces for your high tops, you should order 63 inch laces. Other factors in your shoelace length decision may include whether or not you use shoe inserts (like Dr. Scholl's) or if you have extra wide feet. If you do have extra wide feet, you should consider getting your chucks in the wider width. This option is available for the standard core colors, and for custom designed chucks.

Flat athletic shoelaces for chucks are available in four different lengths. Here are the manufacturer’s recommendations for their use.
	45 Inch Flat Athletic Shoelaces for chucks with seven eyelet pairs (low cuts, smaller sized high tops, or roll down high tops that will be permanently folded over)
	54 Inch Flat Athletic Shoelaces for chucks with eight eyelet pairs (standard sized high tops or large size low cuts)
	63 Inch Flat Athletic Chucks Shoelaces for chucks with nine eyelet pairs (largest sized high tops or for extra lace length on standard sized high tops)
	72 Inch Flat Athletic Chucks Shoelaces for knee high chucks with 12 eyelet pairs used in different configurations.

Flat Athletic Shoelaces are available in these colors: black, brown, burgundy, charcoal grey, metal grey, light grey, Kelly green, hunter green, gold, natural (vanilla), navy blue, neon lime, neon orange, neon pink, neon yellow, orange, pink, purple, rainbow, royal blue, red, rust, sky blue, tan, teal, white, and yellow. All of these colors are available in 45 inch, 54 inch and 63 inch lengths. 72 Inch Classic Shoelaces are available red, white, black, navy blue, gold, royal blue, brown, cardinal red, neon lime, neon yellow, neon orange, and neon pink. Cardinal red, lilac, neon aqua, neon purple, and old gold are discontinued colors only available in a couple of lengths. Check the Shoelace Guide for full details of what colors, lengths and widths of shoelaces are currently available. Why not order a few pairs to to provide your chucks with that classic look and ease of lacing again, or to give your chucks a new look with different colored laces? View our Shoelaces on Pairs of Chucks photo galleries to see how classic shoelaces look on different models of chucks.

The ChucksConnection also carries other styles of laces, to meet your fashion or lifestyle needs:
	Reversible Laces in Two Colors. Lace up your chucks in two colors, or in one color with a border in a second color. These options are available to you now with new reversible laces. These flat sports laces come in six color combinations: Red/White, Black/White, Red/Black, Pink/White, Grey/White, and Carolina Blue/White. Reversible laces are available in 45 inch (for seven eyelet chucks) and 54 inch (for eight eyelet chucks) lengths. View a photo gallery of reversible laces. Order Reversible Shoelaces.
	Narrow Round Laces. If you want to lace up your chucks with thinner looking laces, narrow round laces are for you. Their solid design gives them great strength, even though they are smaller in width than standard shoelaces. Many new models of athletic shoes now come with this style of shoelace. Narrow round laces are 54 inches in length and available in eleven different colors: white, black, navy blue, red, royal blue, tan, brown, neon lime, neon orange, yellow, and neon yellow. View a photo gallery of narrow round laces. Order Narrow Round Shoelaces.
	Fat (Wide) Laces. These laces are 9/16 to 5/8 inches wide and give you that fat shoelace look that is currently popular. Wide laces are available in white, black, maroon, navy blue, grey, charcoal grey, natural white (vanilla), neon lime, neon orange, neon pink, neon yellow, orange, royal blue, sky blue, yellow, red, brown, light gold, gold, Kelly green, hunter green, pink, purple, teal, tan, and red, white and blue and come in lengths of 45 inches (for seven eyelet chucks) and 54 inches (for eight eyelet chucks). View a photo gallery of wide laces 1, wide laces 2, wide laces 3, or wide neon laces. Order Fat Shoelaces.
	Extra Fat (Extra Wide) Laces. These laces are 7/8 inch wide and are the widest shoelace available. Extra Fat (Wide) laces are available in white, black, neon lime, sky blue, yellow, red, brown, purple, and tan, and come in lengths of 45 inches (for seven eyelet chucks) and 54 inches (for eight eyelet chucks). View a photo gallery of extra fat laces for seven eyelet chucks or extra fat laces for eight eyelet chucks. Order Extra Fat Shoelaces.
	Red White, and Blue Laces. These laces feature a patriotic weave of the American flag colors. The laces are available in 45, 54, or 63 inch lengths in standard laces, and 45 and 54 inch lengths in wide laces. View a photo gallery of Red, White and Blue Shoelaces. Order RWB Weave Shoelaces. Order RWB Print Shoelaces.
	Retro Shoelaces. Retro shoelaces give your chucks the look of the 1950s or 1960s again. Retro shoelaces are 1/2 inch wide and fit in between standard flat athletic laces and fat laces in width. View a photo gallery of retro shoelaces on low cut chucks. Order Retro Shoelaces.
	Skate Laces for Knee High Chucks. These extra long laces are flat narrow athletic laces. Their width is 1/4 inch, and they come in 84 and 96 inch lengths. Skate laces are available in black, white, or tan. View a photo gallery of skate laces for knee high chucks. Order Skate Shoelaces.
	Special Print Shoelaces for Chucks. These laces have prints in checkers, stars, skulls, camouflage or tribal band patterns. They are thin and either 9/16 or 3/4 inches wide. They can be worn like flat laces, or rolled up for a thinner look. Unlike mall stores or kiosks, you can get these in standard 45 and 54 inch lengths from The ChucksConnection. View a photo gallery of checkered laces, skull print laces, camouflage print laces, tribal band print laces, or star print laces. Order Print Shoelaces.