Waxed Flat Laces – Brown

Brown flat wax laces are 8 mm wide, which makes them the size for sneakers and boots with wide eyelets. The brown shade sits close to cognac and mid brown leather and works just as well on canvas. The wax coating keeps the lace flat across the eyelets instead of twisting, and it stops moisture from soaking straight into the cotton. More widths and shades are in the waxed laces.

• Flat woven, 8 mm wide
• Cotton with polyester for tensile strength
• Available in 120, 140 and 160 cm
• Supplied as a pair, so two laces

Usage and care

At 8 mm this lace fills a wide eyelet properly, where a thin round lace would sit lost in it. Choose 120 cm for 5 to 6 pairs of eyelets, 140 cm for 7 to 8 pairs and 160 cm for high models or boots with hooks. Feed the lace through flat and pull evenly, so the wax does not crease at one point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which length do I need?

120 cm with 5 to 6 pairs of eyelets, 140 cm with 7 to 8 pairs and 160 cm for high models or boots.

When is a flat lace better than a round one?

On wide eyelets and on sneakers. Formal shoes with small eyelets are the domain of a thin round lace.

Does the wax make the lace stiff?

It is firm out of the packet and works in over the first few weeks, after which it stays flat without feeling rigid.

How do I clean them?

Take them out of the shoe, wipe them with a damp cloth and dry them flat. A washing machine strips the wax.

For sneakers and boots with wide eyelets, 8 mm brown is the width that looks in proportion.

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