Glow by night, clean and modern by day.
Experience standout style day or night with flat glow shoelaces designed for anyone who wants footwear that turns heads. These 10mm glow-in-the-dark laces bring a clean, modern look during the day and emit a distinctive glow after dark once charged by light. Shop them for sneakers and casual shoes in White, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink with customizable lengths and aglets, starting at $10.95 per pair. Shipped Australia-wide from Sydney, NSW. Order your pair today and experience the standout glow for yourself!
Most shoelaces do one thing: hold your shoe closed. Flat glow shoelaces do that and add something no ordinary lace can: they glow. The photoluminescent material absorbs light during the day or under indoor lighting. It then releases that energy as a soft, visible glow when the light drops. In daylight, you see a clean flat lace. At night, it transforms into a glowing accent.
This dual-mode quality makes flat glow laces genuinely versatile. They work as everyday sneaker laces when the lights are on and become an instant style statement when they're off. For concerts, festivals, night markets, evening runs, themed events, or walking home after dark, they create a visual effect that solid-colour laces can't deliver.
At 10mm wide, the glow lace fits standard flat-lace eyelets on sneakers and casual shoes. It won't bunch up or add bulk. The five available colours, White, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink, are chosen because lighter colours best show the glow effect. In daylight, these colours are bright and fresh. In the dark, the glow runs through the whole lace, creating a glowing streak from toe to bow.
Custom lengths and aglet options are also available, so the lace can be sized precisely to your shoe and finished to match your style preference.
Every pair of flat glow shoelaces can be ordered in a custom length to match your shoe type, including low-top, mid-top, and high-top casual styles. Getting the length right ensures your lace sits properly through the eyelets and ties neatly. It also displays the full glow evenly along its length without bunching or trailing at the bow.
Custom aglets, the finished tips at each end of the lace, are available in both standard plastic and premium metal options:
Metal aglets add a premium detail to each lace end, creating a striking effect against the glow material. The polished tips sit at both ends of the luminous lace body. Metal aglets also last longer and protect lace ends from fraying. Choose length and aglet type when ordering.
Flat glow shoelaces are a fun, functional, and visually distinctive choice for sneakers and casual footwear. Here's what to consider before placing your order.
Choose your colour: Five colours are available: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink. All are well-suited to glow-in-the-dark laces. Lighter base tones carry the phosphorescent glow best. By day, each colour presents as a clean, bright flat lace. In low light, all five colours glow. Green usually gives the most intense glow, while the other colours give softer, diffused light. Consider the look you want during the day and the level of glow you want at night.
Choose your length: Use the size guide below to match your shoe's eyelet count. Correctly sized glow laces lie flat through eyelets and create a neat bow. This ensures the glowing surface is visible, not obscured by overlap or bulk.
Choose your aglets: Every pair comes with standard plastic aglets. Upgrade to metal aglets (Chrome Silver, Chrome Black, or Chrome Gold) for a polished finish and to keep lace ends from wearing out.
Consider the occasion: Flat glow laces are popular for festivals, concerts, night-time events, themed costume footwear, and kids' shoes. They also work as a standout custom addition to everyday sneakers. They function well as laces for daytime use, so you don't have to swap them out; they just do more.
All orders are dispatched from Sydney, NSW, with Australia-wide shipping. Ready to add some glow to your sneakers? Place your order now to upgrade your footwear and stand out day and night!
Flat glow shoelaces are 10mm wide and suit standard flat-lace eyelets on sneakers and casual shoes. Use the guide below to match the correct lace length to your shoe's eyelet count.
| Eyelet Pairs | Shoe Type | Recommended Length |
|---|---|---|
| 3 pairs | Low-top sneaker | 60cm |
| 4 pairs | Low-top sneaker | 75cm |
| 5 pairs | Standard sneaker / casual shoe | 90cm |
| 6 pairs | Mid-top sneaker | 105cm |
| 7 pairs | High-top sneaker | 120cm |
| 8 pairs | High-top / casual boot | 140cm |
Tips for measuring:
For further guidance, visit the Shoelace Length Guide on the Pear Shoelace website. If you have questions or need help choosing, contact us today. Our team is ready to assist!
Flat glow shoelaces are 10mm flat laces made with photoluminescent material that absorbs light and then glows in low-light or dark conditions. During the day, they look like standard flat laces in their base colour; after dark, they emit a visible glow along their full length.
The laces are made with photoluminescent (glow-in-the-dark) material that charges when exposed to natural daylight or artificial lighting. Once charged, the stored light energy slowly releases as a glow when the surrounding light dims. No batteries, UV light, or special equipment are needed; regular daylight or indoor light is sufficient to charge them.
Flat glow shoelaces are available in White, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink. These lighter colours are chosen because they display the glow effect most visibly. Green typically produces the most intense glow; White, Blue, Pink, and Yellow each offer a softer, diffused luminescence.
Flat glow shoelaces suit sneakers and casual shoes with standard flat-lace eyelets. At 10mm wide, they fit the same eyelet size as most everyday flat laces, making them a straightforward swap on low-top, mid-top, and high-top sneakers and casual footwear.
Yes. Custom lengths are available so you can match the lace precisely to your shoe's eyelet count and shoe height. Use the size guide to determine the correct length. A well-sized glow lace will display the full length of the glow cleanly from the bottom eyelet to the bow.
Flat glow shoelaces come with standard plastic aglets included. Metal aglet upgrades are available in Chrome Silver, Chrome Black, Chrome Gold and Coloured Aglets tips for a premium finish. Metal aglets also protect the lace ends from fraying over time.
Yes. Flat glow laces are popular for concerts, music festivals, themed events, night markets, Halloween, and any occasion where standout footwear is part of the look. They function as standard flat laces in daylight and switch to glow mode automatically as the light drops; no preparation beyond normal wear is required.
Yes. The glow effect makes them a popular and fun choice for children's sneakers and school shoes. The 10mm flat width fits standard kids' shoe eyelets, and the bright, playful colours suit children's footwear well.
Yes. In daylight, they appear clean and bright-coloured, and perform exactly like standard flat laces. The glow feature activates automatically in low light, so there's no need to swap between pairs for daytime and evening wear.
Explore more styles across our shoelace range. Browse our full collection of Flat Shoelaces for everyday options, shop Glow Shoelaces for more standout designs, or explore Fancy Shoelaces and Custom Shoelaces for unique looks. You can also view Kids Shoelaces and Replacement Shoelaces for more everyday shoelace options.