Laces reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 157 Reddit reviews across 32 subreddits and 57 posts to rank the best Laces brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hockeyplayers, r/Sneakers, r/SNKRS, r/flyfishing, r/BaseballGloves. Top-rated brands include Lace Lab (4.3/5), Laces (5.0/5), Howie's (4.0/5).
Stats
Reviews157
Subreddits32
Posts57
Brands79
Products60
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#1
Lace Lab
4.3
(15)
"Lace Lab is who I go through."
"I usually buy mine from Lace Lab or Slickies."
"Lit Laces is better than Lace Lab in my opinion."
"DMGlaces are really good too. Based in Hong Kong but really quick delivery and really good quality."
"Lit laces. I order from them monthly. Best shoe lace company imo."
"I’m a fan of Lace Lab"
"Lacelab"
"I just ordered some from Lace Lab."
"Maybe even these burgundy leather ones?"
"Https://www.lacelab.com"
#2
Laces
5.0
(10)
"They always ship pretty quickly, and never had an issue with any of the laces."
"I use the Nicks laces on my loggers."
"Paracord."
"Amazon has some from 'Derby Laces' that go up to 134 inches!"
"This sub has a discount code for fullylaced and litlaces are also a good option."
"Got some cement laces to match 3 of my Jordan 4s from DMG laces and they are dope af."
"I order a lot of my lace swaps from ETSY."
"I’d go there. Google the length and you can find some cheap ass laces that are great quality on Amazon."
"I like LitLaces or Lace Lab."
"Some paracord laces are mildew resistant."
#3
Howie's
4.0
(10)
"Howie's are good, I'll never change."
"Out with the stock, on with the Howie."
"My go to have been Howie."
"Third howie's. love them"
"Never had an issue with snapping."
"Howie's waxed are more like half waxed, still have a bit of flex. They're the best I've used."
"I use whatever my LHS stocks (in this case it's Lowry and Howies) and both have held up fine."
"The howies on my skates are already tearing."
"Howies, IMO are trash."
"I'll never use another waxed lace. Ever."
#4
Guarded Goods
4.8
(6)
"I’m a fan of Guarded Goods wax laces - I’ve bought a dozen and they’ve held up."
"Guarded Goods, 56 inch, large round waxed, Whiskey or Olive."
"I’m getting my first 3 pairs of laces delivered today from Guarded Goods."
"Guarded Goods has some good laces and lots to choose from"
"Amazon/ guarded goods."
"I bought a pair for my blacksmith’s and really liked them."
#5
Yakoda
4.6
(5)
"Yakoda all the way. Tough as hell."
"I love that they have lengths matched to different boots too."
"Yakoda. Nuff said, thank me later."
"Yakoda Laces. They have a specific G3 lace."
"I got some yakoda laces and they work better than the simms."
#6
Paracord
4.6
(5)
"[Paracord](https://amzn.to/4ht1ejf)"
"Get the thinner less inner strands stuff if the original 550 is too large."
"I started replacing all of my boot laces with paracord and haven't looked back since."
"I've done pretty well with Paracord."
"You can buy 100 foot roll of parachute cord and cut to length."
#7
DMG Laces
4.2
(5)
"DMG is the best I've used, ESPECIALLY for dunk oval laces"
"DMG Laces and Fully Laced are also good places to find SB laces"
"I’ve ordered from DMG and Lit Laces on both sites."
"My vote is for DMG laces."
"Check out DMGLaces on Etsy."
#8
Lit Laces
4.2
(5)
"Lit laces premium fat oval from Amazon are my go to for lows."
"I’ve ordered from DMG and Lit Laces on both sites."
"Lit laces has been pretty good for me."
"Lit Laces or Fully Laced."
"Lit laces on Amazon has a lot of options. Great for Dunk SBs"
#9
Slickies
4.8
(4)
"Slickies is also legit."
"I usually buy mine from Lace Lab or Slickies."
"Another vote for Slickies"
"Slickies and LaceLab are pretty good."
#10
Flatbill
4.5
(4)
"Fast shipping, great colors and quality leather."
"One of the best and never had an issue with laces breaking prematurely."
"I like Flatbill if you aren’t needing bulk amounts."
"Stay away from Amazon stuff that I’ve seen some use, it’s terrible."
#11
Ironlace
5.0
(3)
"Whatever you buy, get a pair of Ironlaces and the laces will outlast the boots."
"Ironlace is AMAZING. Total game changer for any mig welder."
"Ironlace kevlar laces on Amazon. 15.23 for a pair. Have lasted me nearly a year and I burn the shit out of them. Still 100% intact."
#12
Tex Style
5.0
(3)
"Tex Style waxed laces are the best."
"I also prefer the texture on them - less slick. And they're still made in Canada, pretty sure they're made by Tex-Style."
"These laces are the best, never had any issues"
#13
Amazon
4.3
(3)
"Amazon has these…flat black waxed laces"
"Can’t go wrong with Amazon. Not bad quality, very good pricing and fast shipping!"
"Or Amazon elastic shoe laces."
#14
Delele
4.0
(3)
"There is a company on Amazon that I’ve ordered from before called DELELE that has a TON of colors. Might check them out."
"Delele is a Chinese shoelace seller on Amazon and they have high quality laces for cheap."
"I’ve had good luck with DELELE on Amazon."
#15
Derby Laces
5.0
(2)
"Derby laces! their lightly waxed ones are great."
"OMG Derby Laces !!! I ordered those."
#16
Slickies Laces
5.0
(2)
"Check Slickieslaces. I’ve bought a handful of replacements through them."
"Try https://www.slickieslaces.com/products/waxed-flat-laces-travis-scott-cactus-jack"
#17
Nike
3.3
(3)
"I got the AF1s and this color black is definitely not something you can get off the shelf."
"If you have a Nike or Converse outlet in your area, they both carry the factory style laces."
"Nike won't sell to you I tried for my Aj 11's."
#18
Lock Laces
4.5
(2)
"I highly recommend purchasing this name brand for elastic laces."
"Google lock laces or toggle laces!"
#19
Foxtrot Uniform
4.5
(2)
"Foxtrot Uniform is the 🐐"
"I’ve bought some pairs from Foxtrot Uniform. High quality for sure."
#20
Bauer
4.5
(2)
"BAUER user for 12 years. Never had an issue"
"Bauer has some nice laces"
#21
Lowry
4.5
(2)
"Lowry Pro Grade laces are by far superior to me."
"I like using Lowrys or Howies."
#22
DMG
4.0
(2)
"Try dmglaces, they have some that look just like the pink laces. Their oval laces for SB’s are legit so hopefully these are good too."
"Be warned, DMG is out of China and shipping can take a bit sometimes."
#23
Rawlings
4.0
(2)
"Rawlings laces are pretty cheap on ebay."
"Just make sure to use 1/4 on the pocket and fingers."
#24
Elite
3.0
(2)
"From Elite, the Pro-S700 ones are significantly better than the Prolace ones."
"Elite waxed laces have way too much wax imo."
#25
Grant Stone
5.0
(1)
"I wear all of my Grant Stone boots with leather laces."
#26
Whogivesashit
5.0
(1)
"BIFL dress laces are waxed cotton made by Whogivesashit."
#27
Whiskers Laces
5.0
(1)
"I put Whiskers laces on all my Allen Edmond’s shoes."
#28
Lacespace
5.0
(1)
"Lacespace"
#29
Red Wing
5.0
(1)
"You can get laces from your local Red Wing. They should be complimentary."
#30
Rare Shoe Laces
5.0
(1)
"[https://rareshoelaces.com/product/extra-thick-durable-shoelaces-replacement-for-new-balance-sneakers/]"
#31
Senkels
5.0
(1)
"Stitched leather lace that worn by a Patina Thunderdome winner"
#32
BOA System
5.0
(1)
"A steel cable for shoe laces can't break so easily."
#33
Nicks
5.0
(1)
"Nicks paracord laces are pretty awesome!"
#34
Cool Laces
5.0
(1)
"Buy sum cool laces they make all kinds."
#35
Lace Kings
5.0
(1)
"Try www.lacekings.com"
#36
Pisgah Range LTD
5.0
(1)
"I use Pisgah Range LTD laces on my work boots and they’re indestructible."
#37
Crep
5.0
(1)
"Buy crep black laces They are quite tough as has a coating on them will last longer"
#38
Quick Lace Kit
5.0
(1)
"Can 100% recommend it."
#39
Buy Fast Pitch
5.0
(1)
"Best lace, best selection, best customer service."
#40
Pisgah
5.0
(1)
"Get some pisgah’s…with them mad them with some wax to keep em tied."
#41
Strapz
5.0
(1)
"I bought mine from " Strapz " these guys have a massive social media following. I bought 2 pairs with free delivery, good quality. Would defo recommend 👌"
#42
Solutions
5.0
(1)
"Solutions are great for both indoor and outdoor but are more aggressive."
#43
Silfrae
5.0
(1)
"My favorite are Silfrae Waxed Laces on Amazon."
#44
Chippewa
5.0
(1)
"Chippewa waxed boot laces. I ave a pair of boots that are 25 years old and still have the original pair of laces."
#45
Etsy
5.0
(1)
"I buy lots of spare laces off ETSY. They have pretty much any kind of shoe lace you could dream of."
#46
Fully Laced
4.0
(1)
"Maybe cream? https://www.fullylaced.com/Cream-SB-Laces_p_1380.html"
#47
Vasgo
4.0
(1)
"Mine were Vasgo 3M laces on Amazon."
#48
Laced Up
4.0
(1)
"Laced Up on eBay if they still sell are good quality!"
#49
Feet People
4.0
(1)
"I picked up some laces from Feet People and was impressed."
#50
Elite Hockey
4.0
(1)
"I buy elite hockey laces ( not wax I hate wax) and don't have any issue."
#51
eBay
4.0
(1)
"Ebay. No reason to ever pay $10+ for a pair of laces"
#52
Aomidi
4.0
(1)
"I usually buy from amazon. Aomidi brand 5/16 wide laces."
#53
RareLaces.com
4.0
(1)
"You can try rarelaces.com"
#54
Stepace
4.0
(1)
"I ended up going with Stepace Round Shoelaces."
#55
Fullylaced
4.0
(1)
"Try Fullylaced website?"
#56
Shoemate
4.0
(1)
"These ones come with good reviews and in many colors."
#57
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"I just buy the $3 Walmart laces every few months."
#58
Kevlar
4.0
(1)
"Look for kevlar boot laces."
#59
Pisgah Range
4.0
(1)
"Pisgah Range has great laces as well. There are a bunch of color options."
#60
Earthrunner
4.0
(1)
"I only use Earthrunner laces in all of my sandals."
#61
Yakodas
4.0
(1)
"Thanks - I will try the Yakodas and see how those work out!"
#62
JD Sports
4.0
(1)
"You can get some good replacements laces at your local JD Sports or shoe carnival."
#63
Sierra
4.0
(1)
"I bought sierra laces years ago and they look brand new, and theyre super durable."
#64
TOFL
4.0
(1)
"TOFL leather laces are pretty good."
#65
ATTHEFRONT
4.0
(1)
"I’d suggest the laces from ATTHEFRONT.com."
#66
WWII Impressions
4.0
(1)
"Also, WWII Impressions should have them."
#67
ALD
4.0
(1)
"Flatbill is good stuff. I get mine direct from ALD it’s pretty good stuff too."
#68
shoelacesupply
4.0
(1)
"Anytime i need nike or jordan replacements."
#69
Letssew
4.0
(1)
"Letssew.com has great fabric and lace!"
#70
generic
4.0
(1)
"I picked up some generic cotton 54" white flat laces to replace my ripped hemp ones. They look good and actually make the shoes more comfortable."
#71
Kiwi
4.0
(1)
"Kiwi makes some laces that are very similar. I have bought several and added them to my UBs and NMDs just cause I like the style."
#72
Skwama
4.0
(1)
"Skwama if you want a more flexible sole well versed for bouldering."
#73
Katana
4.0
(1)
"Katana laces if you want a shoe more supportive of you foot and favouring outdoor."
#74
A&R
4.0
(1)
"I like A&R waxed laces."
#75
Obenauf's
4.0
(1)
"I like Obenauf's and Viberg laces"
#76
New Balance
4.0
(1)
"The new balance stray rats laces 991."
#77
City of Love Pack
4.0
(1)
"Sail laces from the city of love pack"
#78
Dollarama
3.0
(1)
"Its what I use"
#79
Sievi
2.0
(1)
"Don't get the roller lace bs though, I bought one pair and the wire "lace" snapped in about 6 months"
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