Sneaker Lace

Yes, they are designed as a unisex option for most sneakers.

They suit most standard eyelet sneakers and casual shoes.

Yes, they can be fitted quickly without any tools.

They are designed to hold their shape with normal wear.

Yes, the packaging is designed to be recyclable.

Yes, they are made for regular, daily use.

They can be used if the lace length matches the shoe size.

New laces are the finishing touch — but for sneakers that have been worn regularly, they work best as the final step in a proper refresh rather than the only one. Here's the full process:

Step 1 — Clean first. Remove the old laces and use Walter's Eco Gel Cleaner with a brush to work through the uppers, sidewalls, and midsole. This removes dirt, grime, and surface staining that builds up with daily wear. The gel is safe on leather, mesh, canvas, and synthetic materials.

Step 2 — Whiten scuffs. If you have white midsoles or white leather panels that have yellowed or picked up scuff marks, apply Walter's Shoe Whitener to restore the original colour. Let it dry fully before moving on.

Step 3 — Wipe down. Use a Walter's Shoe Wipe to give the whole sneaker a final clean pass and remove any residue.

Step 4 — Lace fresh. Remove your old laces and thread in the new flat sneaker laces. Start from the bottom eyelet, work up evenly, and adjust the tension before tying. The whole process takes under three minutes.

The result is a sneaker that looks as close to new as it can get without a full restoration — and the entire kit ships free across Canada on orders over $45 when you combine the laces with any of Walter's cleaning products.

Yes — both white and black sneaker laces are priced the same at $4.29 CAD per pair, across all three lengths (36", 45" and 54"). There's no colour premium. The only variable is the length you choose, and all lengths are the same price. If you want to keep a spare pair on hand — which is worth doing for sneakers you wear every day — you can pick up both colours in your size for under $9 CAD. White laces show wear faster than black, so having a backup pair of white sneaker laces ready means you can swap them out the moment they start looking dingy, without waiting for a new order to arrive.

Yes — Walter's sneaker laces are available online at waltersshoecare.com and ship across Canada in 2–6 business days. Orders over $45 qualify for free shipping, making it easy to stock up on multiple pairs or add laces to a larger shoe care order. Walter's is a Canadian brand based in Woodbridge, Ontario — founded in Montreal in 1893 — so you're buying from a Canadian company that ships domestically, not waiting weeks for an international order. If you're refreshing your sneakers, pairing the laces with Walter's Eco Gel Cleaner or Shoe Whitener gets you to the free shipping threshold while completing the full sneaker restoration in one order.

Yes — Walter's flat sneaker laces are designed to fit the standard eyelet width found on most popular sneaker brands including Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Vans, and Converse low-tops. The flat profile and balanced thickness thread smoothly through standard eyelets without forcing or bunching. For Converse high-tops with more eyelets, we recommend the 54-inch length. For Nike Air Force 1s and Adidas Stan Smiths, the 45-inch length is the right fit for most adult sizes. For Adidas Superstars or shorter low-tops, 36 inches usually works well. When in doubt, count your eyelets and use the guide above — or measure your existing laces from aglet to aglet.

Flat laces are wide and sit flush against the shoe — they give a clean, modern look and tend to stay tied better throughout the day because the wider surface creates more friction in the knot. They're the standard choice for casual sneakers, low-tops, and most everyday trainers. Round laces have a thinner, tubular profile and are typically used on dress shoes, boots, and classic heritage sneakers like vintage Converse or Clarks. They give a more traditional, refined look but can loosen faster with movement. Walter's sneaker laces are flat — designed for the clean, everyday sneaker aesthetic where you want laces that look fresh, thread easily, and hold all day without retying.

The right length depends on how many eyelets your sneakers have. As a general guide: 36 inches works for shoes with 4–5 eyelets — most low-top casual sneakers and children's shoes. 45 inches suits shoes with 6–7 eyelets — the most common length for everyday adult sneakers like Nike Air Force 1s, Adidas Stan Smiths, and standard runners. 54 inches is ideal for shoes with 8–9 eyelets — higher-top sneakers, chunky trainers, or anyone who prefers a longer tie with extra loops. If you're unsure, measure your current laces from tip to tip before ordering. Walter's sneaker laces are available in all three lengths in both black and white, so you can match exactly what you need.