Footwear accessories
Hiking is an activity that tests not only your endurance but also the gear you use. Among the essentials for walking in the best conditions are hiking boots or shoes. And where there are boots, there are laces, even if they may seem like a minor detail, they are still important. On this page, we help you understand how to choose the right type of laces if you need to replace them. It's crucial to pick the right length—not too short, not too long—and to consider their shape as well.
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The La Sportiva Approach Laces Black Yellow are meant to replace a worn out pair on mountain boots. They can also prove useful in the advent of a break during a hike and it can be a good idea to keep a pair in your backpack.
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The La Sportiva Approach Laces Mid Grey allow to replace your laces on mountain boots, in case they are worn out, or even to change the colour! In your backpack they can save your hike if a lace breaks.
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La Sportiva's Mountain Running Laces Black Yellow are very durable and can replace a worn or broken pair. If you keep a pair in the bottom of your bag, they can save your trip in case of breakage
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The Mountain Running Laces Grey from La Sportiva allow you to change worn or broken laces or simply to change color. They can be useful if you have a pair in the bottom of your bag in case of a breakage during an outing
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La Sportiva's Mountain Running Laces White Mid Grey are heavy duty replacement laces. Perfect to change an old worn out pair or after a breakage. It can be relevant to have a pair at the bottom of your bag to not end up hobbling
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Round or flat laces for mountain boots
The choice between round laces and flat laces depends on several factors: desired comfort, ease of lacing, and style. Round laces are the most common. They are practical, easy to handle, and withstand the tight fastening sometimes required for hiking boots. Flat laces can also handle high tension if needed. Being flatter than round laces, they have a lower risk of snagging on bushes or brambles along the trail. Regardless of your choice, your laces should be suitable for the intensive use of walking boots.
Choosing the right length
The length of your laces is crucial to ensuring a proper fit for your hiking boots. Laces that are too short can make correct lacing difficult, while laces that are too long may pose a tripping hazard. Use our size guide to select the ideal length based on your footwear type and the number of eyelets.
Lace length guide
The length depends on the height of your boots or shoes—whether they have a low, mid, or high cuff—as well as the number of eyelets. The more eyelets, the longer the laces need to be. Below is a lace length chart to help you find the right size. These recommendations are for reference only, as the optimal length may vary between different models.
| Cuff Height | UK Size 3 to 7 | UK Size 8 to 13.5 |
| Low | 90 to 130 cm | 110 to 150 cm |
| Mid | 110 to 150 cm | 130 to 170 cm |
| High | 170 to 210 cm | 170 to 210 cm |
Lacing made easy with Salomon’s Quicklace system
The Quicklace system, offered by Salomon on many hiking and trail running shoes, replaces traditional laces with a thinner cord. Simply pull the cord to adjust the fit to your foot in no time. The tightening loop then locks the cord in place, preventing it from coming undone or loosening. It’s incredibly convenient. The excess cord is usually stored in a small pocket on the tongue, preventing it from getting caught or becoming a nuisance. Many hikers who have tried this system never want to go back to traditional laces.
Care and maintenance for leather, nubuck, Gore-Tex, and synthetic boots
To ensure the comfort of your feet and extend the lifespan of your hiking boots, we offer various accessories and maintenance products designed to clean and protect the boot upper, whether it’s made of leather, nubuck, or synthetic materials. We also provide waterproofing treatments that can make a real difference in keeping your feet dry.
Should Gore-Tex boots be waterproofed?
Hiking boots with a Gore-Tex membrane do not require additional waterproofing. The membrane itself acts as the waterproof barrier, keeping your feet dry when walking through morning dew or in the rain during an afternoon hike.
How often should you clean your hiking boots?
If you’re wondering about this, we invite you to check out the guide we have created, where you’ll find all our tips on how to clean your hiking boots.
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