The eyelets on dress shoes are closer together so dress shoes typically take a shorter lace. Lace patterns can also make a difference here. See the chart below for guidelines on picking the right length shoelaces for your dress shoes.
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2-Eyelet Dress ShoesFootwear for black-tie and formal occasions with two pairs of eyelets |
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Chukka Boots and 3-Eyelet Dress ShoesFormalwear and business casual footwear with 3 pairs of eyelets |
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4-Eyelet Dress ShoesFormalwear and business casual footwear with 4 pairs of eyelets |
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5-Eyelet Dress ShoesDress shoes with 5 pairs of eyelets |
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6-7 Eyelet Dress BootsDress boots with 6-7 pairs of eyelets |
Standard Shoelace Lengths for Other Brands
Looking for laces in footwear other than dress shoes? Find our guides to standard shoelace lengths below.
- Find the right length for all Vans styles in our Vans Shoelace Length Chart.
- Converse shoes have a select range of styles which makes chose the right length easy. Learn more in our Converse Shoelace Length Chart.
- Find the right shoelace length for your Ultraboosts, Superstars and other Adidas styles in our Adidas Shoelace Length Chart.
- Find the standard lace length for all other styles in our Complete Shoelace Length Chart.
