True class: it’s all in the shoelace

The snug fit, the sound of the sole on a tile floor, the perfectly crafted exterior, the shape of sophistication, and the impeccable criss-cross pattern of shoelaces… Lace-ups are your number one style must-have. Here on Stylight, we've got both formal and casual lace-up shoes, right at your fingertips.

Lace-up shoes: tie the knot with true luxury

It is a rite of passage for any child to learn to tie their shoelaces. Lace-up shoes represent something about formal society. The most common lacing method is criss-crossing, because it provides a stronger hold and can be altered more easily, but there are, in fact, hundreds of lacing methods out there. Laces are usually made from leather, cotton, jute or synthetic fibres. They were originally developed to make it easier to take shoes on and off, and the earliest record of lace-up shoes date as far back as 3500 BC.

Strictly business

Lace-up shoes are perfect for work wear. Believe it or not, what shoes you pair up with your suit, can make or break the outfit. Make sure that you wear the best of the best when dressing professionally. A great pair of shoes adds to a good first impression. Combine some leather lace-ups at the bottom with a classy tie at the top, and you'll have them eating out of your hand.

Do smart casual the smart way

Lace-up shoes don't have to be worn in strictly formal situations. The elegance captured by lace-up shoes can form part of your smart casual look too. Brands like Camper and Oliver Sweeney manufacture lace up shoes that you can wear with a chino or a pair of jeans. Combine it with a polo shirt to go all out smart casual. Lace-up shoes are important to have for occasions where you need to add a touch of class. Get yours on Stylight today!

A Lesson in Lacing Up Your Lace-up Shoes

Learning to tie your shoes is a rite of passage in which a toddler graduates into childhood. And although the days of glow-in-the-dark laces and springy shoe strings are far behind us, we still find comfort in the snug familiarity of slipping into a lace-up shoe and pulling the laces tight for a perfectly formed fit.

Let us school you on your lace-up etiquette with a quick class in re-working your shoes with style.

Kick Up the Color

Looking to step up your sneaker game or add a sartorial touch to your brocades? Consider switching up your shoes with a set of colorful laces. Sneakers can handle any color you throw at them, but a dress shoe might need an extra hand. To tie a colorful lace into a dressier ensemble match your lace color into other areas of your outfit, like your socks, tie or pocket square.

Entwine Some Interest

Weave unexpected style into your shoes with alternative ways to lace up. From a classic straight-across bar lace to the more intricate diamond weave, there are over two trillion ways to lace up a pair shoes that has 12 eyelets. Go quirky with a colorful sneaker that has enough weight to hold its own. For a sleeker shoe, like a canvas low top, choose a daintier design like a slanted bar lace.

Strip Down Your Shoes

Do your oxfords feel old? Are you bored of your brogues? Find new life in your traditional lace-ups when you go sans strings for a modern minimalist approach. Continue the minimalism through the rest of your outfit with clean simple lines to keep your shoes from looking undone.

The lesson to take away from all this? With endless ways to wear your lace up shoes, this footwear can advance your style into a class of its own.

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