Air Force Lacing: Mastering How to Put Shoelaces on Air Forces

Air Force Ones are one of the most popular sneakers out there, and for a good reason. These shoes have been around for ages and never seem to go out of style! They come in different colors, patterns, and designs that can match anyone’s taste buds. But you just got your hands on your first pair, now what? Well, no worries because we’re here to teach you how to master those laces like a pro!

The Basics:

Before we get into the specifics of lacing up your kicks Freestyle, let’s start with the basics. Here is everything you need to know about shoe anatomy.

Parts of an Air Force Shoe:

  • Toe box
  • Tongue
  • Vamp
  • Quarter panel
  • Eyelets
  • Heel tab

Another important aspect worth knowing is that Air forces tend to run big so always size down for prime comfortability. Nothing worse than sore feet from wearing oversized shoes all day.

The Art Of Lacing Your Kicks

Normally when buying a pair of tennis or running shoes it seems pretty straightforward tying-up shoestrings; however, we love sneakerheads who venture outside the norm which makes your basic slip knot not sufficeable below are various ways to lace things up

National Standard Way:

Starting at the bottom row( closest string holes), make each end situate straight across as if making/drawing an X across with both ends; pull tight making sure strings stay equally long while continuing thru each row until reaching top set where they can be tied tightly together (securing overall wrap). A favored regular routine among wearers.

Wide Foot Solution – Skipping Rows:

For people dealing with wide foot issues/fitting problems spread their toes easier this hack works great as every other spot should be skipped. However, this should be executed with a long enough length of shoelace as your laces will be run up quite high but not reach the top hole.

Flexibility Fit:

The beauty of Air Force shoes is their versatility when it comes to stylizing them to fit any outfit enhancing its look often giving off creative vibes through various accessories. Low-cut variations like Nike Men’s Air Force One Low Basketball Shoe has extra lace holes added so it may easily support new unique restructurings.

Lacing Styles & Designs

Straight Bar Lacing:

There are numerous ways to lace-up air forces depending on one’s preference that may also give alternatives for a (snugger)fit or take pressure away from weak areas possibly causing issues during extensive outings), going through every possible way ever created would make us all lose our mind right? But there’s no reason we can’t share some popular styles starting with straight-bar which continues keeping things simple.

Staring at the base run strings straight inwards eventually crossing tightly before continuing diagonally wrapping over each other until reaching final row where tying knot is optimal.

Crisscrossed Design

This method is just as simple if you’re more into a slightly loosed grip go for single crossover repeats mimicking pattern diagonally until furthest stringhole and tying regularly; however double cross-over helps lock things down tighter .

Maybe even mix-match between two shoe designs giving an eye-catching distinguished fit enabling users and wearers showcasing their personalities if ya know what I mean!

Checkerboard/Chess Board Style:

If lining up symmetry matters most start by spotting upper-leftmost eyelet running perpendicularly across inserting opposite side then under over noticing how closely sides lay next to each other. Continuing this “over-under” pairing sequence producing different checkerboard visual effects.

When finished thread ends together securing comfortable fashion appeal tightness.

Double Back Lacing:

Doubleback lacing using two loops tucks knot inwards giving a cleaner appearance when tying, intersecting down diagonally before multiplying back up the opposite way. Inwardly feeling supportive and compressed covering more surface area.

Bowtie Method:

Another patterning skill is creating bowties thru aligning loose strands like actual ties blowing softly mid-waist possible for both flatness or presence (depending on how wide you’d prefer your base).

Matchmaking Your Shoes to Clothes

Now that we’ve gone over mastering all the different ways to lace-up Air Force Ones, it’s natural to want them showcased at events where they complement what you’re already wearing It’s time to match outfits with AFO! Check out table below predicting which color(s) put well with specific outfit attire.

Outfit Best Color Pair
Black Jeans White & Red
Camel Jacket Neutral Brown
Casual Shorts Classic Blue Denim

Matching sneakers while providing contrast uses readily available mainstay hues resulting in top-of-the-line visual look.

Conclusion

Air Forces are an iconic shoe that can be styled any way one designs; their versatility making fashion choices limitless, from game day steez casual-kickback vibes or official gala ceremonies transforming into high-end power dress shoes. There’s never been a better time than now to practice what has been learned today during your next outing/styling situation ensuring those kicks are snug yet fashionable walking around with confidence because no one wants someone stepping on themselves fumbling shoes!!

That’s how you master putting shoelaces onto air forces like a sneaker pro should! Which of these styles will you show off as part of your unique persona?#

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