Styling Guide
Shoelace Colours: How to Choose & Style the Perfect Laces
A $15 set of laces is the cheapest way to make shoes look new again. Here’s how to choose a colour that works — when to match, when to contrast, and the best picks for white, black and coloured shoes.
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The quick rules
Three ways to never get it wrong.
Play it safe
Match the lace to the main colour of the shoe for a clean, seamless look
Make a statement
Contrast with a bold colour so the laces pop against the shoe
Tie it together
Pick up an accent colour already on the shoe, logo or sole
Freshen up
Crisp white laces lift tired sneakers; black sharpens and hides marks
Three ways to choose a lace colour
Decide the effect you want first, then the colour follows.
1. Match
✓ Same colour as the shoe for a seamless, understated look
✓ Makes shoes look longer and more streamlined
✓ The safe choice for work, formal and everyday wear
2. Contrast
✓ A bold, opposite colour so the laces stand out
✓ Red or yellow on black, black on white — instant edge
✓ Great for sneakers you want to show off
3. Accent
✓ Match a colour already on the shoe — logo, sole or stitching
✓ Pulls the whole look together without clashing
✓ Two-tone laces are perfect for this
Best lace colours by shoe colour
A cheat sheet for the most common sneakers and shoes.
| Shoe colour | Safe pick | Bold pick |
|---|---|---|
| White sneakers | Crisp white or grey | Black, red or a two-tone |
| Black sneakers | Black or charcoal | White, neon or gold |
| Tan / brown shoes | Brown to match the leather | Navy or burgundy |
| Coloured sneakers | Match the dominant colour | Pick up an accent from the sole or logo |
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Found your colour? Pick the shape and style to match.
Most colours
Flat laces
The widest colour range — the go-to for sneakers, casual and school shoes.
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Everyday
Round laces
Round laces in solid colours for sneakers, boots and daily footwear.
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Two colours
Two-tone laces
Two colours in one lace — the easiest way to pick up an accent on your shoe.
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Bold & fun
Cool & novelty laces
Rainbow, camo, flags and patterns for when you want laces to be the feature.
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Dress up
Fancy laces
Glitter, velvet, satin and glow finishes for a standout, special-occasion look.
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Your colours
Custom text laces
Choose your colours and add your own text for a truly personal pair.
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Ideas guide
Want a colour combo that’s truly yours?
Design your own laces — choose the colours, add text, and see how to order.
Shoelace colour FAQs
Should shoelaces match your shoes?
They don’t have to. Matching gives a clean, streamlined look that suits work and formal wear, while a contrasting or accent colour makes a sneaker stand out. Both are right — it depends on the effect you want.
What colour laces look best with white sneakers?
Crisp white keeps them clean and classic; grey is a softer everyday option. For a bolder look, black, red or a two-tone lace all pop nicely against white.
Do lace colours and lacing styles work together?
Yes — the pattern you use changes how much lace colour shows. A clean bar lacing shows less lace, while criss-cross shows more. See our sneaker lacing styles to pair the two.
Can I mix two colours?
Absolutely. Two-tone laces blend two colours in one lace, or you can lace each shoe in a different colour for a split look. It’s an easy way to tie in an accent from the shoe.
What colour laces suit work or dress shoes?
Keep it matched and understated — black laces for black shoes, brown for tan or brown leather. Save the bright and novelty colours for casual sneakers.