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Refresh Your Sneakers: Six Steps for Criss-Cross and Straight Lacing

You can change the look of the same shoes without buying a new pair. Using adidas and Nike's original tutorials, compare standard criss-cross lacing with a clean horizontal-bar pattern and check comfort for Korean everyday commuting, campus and weekends.

4 min read2026-10-23

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OriginalNike's official visual guide to factory knots, bar locks and zigzagsNike official tutorial

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What you need

A pair of lace-up sneakers
Your existing shoelaces
A place to sit
Space for a short walk

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How to

1. Start with clean, familiar sneakers and even out both lace ends. Check that the eyelets are paired and that frayed laces do not need replacing.
2. For longer campus or commuter walks, try classic criss-cross lacing first. Thread the bottom eyelets and pass the ends diagonally into opposite eyelets in sequence.
3. For a cleaner visual line, follow adidas's straight-bar technique. The bars run horizontally on top while each end travels upwards inside to the next planned eyelet; follow the brand's diagram because the route depends on the eyelet count.
4. Compare the two looks with outfits you own: jeans and a sweatshirt, or straight trousers and a plain shirt. These are suggestions, not fixed fashion rules.
5. Tie a secure knot and walk 10–20 steps. If the instep feels pinched or the heel slips, adjust tension. Avoid deliberately loose decorative lacing for exercise.
6. Tuck or secure the ends so they will not drag, and verify the knot stays tied. Open the source tutorials for photographs rather than treating those copyrighted images as freely reusable.

One more tip

Straight-bar lacing can look neat but may be too loose for long walks if not adjusted. Keep the heel secure without pinching the instep, and make sure loose ends cannot drag on the ground.

Sources and media

OriginalNike's basic shoelace tying and knot guideNike official editorial

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