Shoelaces for Vans Old Skool

Start with 55 inch Spiffy laces for Vans Old Skool, then check the actual eyelet count and lacing route before ordering. Start with 55 inch for a shorter route or modest bow. Compare 65 inch if you lace to the top and need extra ends; measuring is safer than assuming every Old Skool wears the same way.

Typical eyelet pairs: 7

The retailer chart lists seven pairs and different lace lengths depending on whether the top pair is used. Vans’ own lacing guide also discusses leaving eyelets empty, which makes your chosen route important. Eyelet counts vary by size and release: count the holes on one side of your own shoe, and count only the pairs you will lace.

Retailer sizing reference. These are sizing estimates, not a manufacturer guarantee.

Three ways to measure Vans Old Skool laces

1. Measure the original lace

Remove one lace, lay it flat and measure end to end including the tips. Keep that length if its bow fits; if not, compare the next Spiffy size rather than assuming the original is right.

2. Count the pairs you use

Count one side of one shoe. Use 30 inch for 2–3 pairs, 45 for 4–5, 55 for 6–7 or 65 for 8–10 as starting points; eyelet spacing and your bow can change the result.

3. Thread string through your route

Lace a piece of string exactly as you wear the shoe, include enough at each end for the bow, then remove and measure it. This catches skipped pairs, heel-lock loops and unusual spacing that a model-name chart misses.

Check the adjacent length

Compare 65 inch as well as 55 inch. Double knots, large bows, straight-bar or ladder lacing and US men’s 12+ can require more; skipped pairs or tucked ends can require less. Do not buy 65 inch if your measured route needs more than our longest size.

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