Bold printed flat laces with a sleek profile, custom options, and Australia-wide delivery.
Shop flat inked shoelaces for sneakers, casual shoes, and statement footwear. Flat inked laces are printed directly onto the lace surface. This enables bold patterns, high-contrast combinations, and detailed graphics. These laces offer more expressive, eye-catching designs than woven or solid-colour laces.
The signature style, Silver on Black, features a metallic silver print on a black lace base. It delivers a striking, modern look that stands out through the eyelets and across the bow. Inked laces are 8mm wide, narrower than standard 10mm flat laces. The sleeker profile maintains print visibility.
These laces come in 8 colours: White, Black, Brown, Multi-colour, Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow. Each pair costs $10.95. You can customise your laces by choosing a length, selecting plastic or premium metal aglets, or adding custom text printing. All orders ship Australia-wide from Sydney, NSW.
Inked laces stand out because designers print the design directly onto the lace surface instead of weaving it into the material. This approach gives you greater visual detail, unique metallic effects, and the option to personalise graphics and text. Woven patterns limit you to geometric, repeating designs, but printed ink lets you achieve a much wider range of visuals that weaving cannot replicate.
The signature Silver-on-Black combination in this collection shows why this matters. Metallic silver ink on a black lace base creates a high-contrast, premium result. The detail rivals what is seen on accessories, not typical for shoelaces. Silver print reflects light, shifting subtly under different lighting. This gives the lace a dynamic appearance in motion. On black shoes, this combination adds a graphic edge. On white or neutral shoes, it creates a bold contrast that draws the eye.
At 8mm wide, inked laces are slightly narrower than most 10mm flat laces. The narrower profile keeps the lace sleek through eyelets and concentrates the print into a sharp stripe. This looks intentional and precise, not wide or decorative. On sneakers and casual shoes, the 8mm lace balances impact and proportion. The lace looks designed, not just functional.
The Inked Collection offers three main customisation options: custom text printing, length, and aglet type. Add names, slogans, dates, team branding, or a short message directly on the lace. Further customise by specifying the exact lace length and choosing standard plastic or premium metal aglets.
Order every pair of flat inked shoelaces in a custom length to match your shoe's eyelet count and height. With the inked design running the full length, the print displays cleanly from the first eyelet to the bow, with no bunching or cut-off pattern.
Choose custom aglets, the finished tips at either end of your laces, in premium metal options or the standard plastic option:
Choose aglets thoughtfully for inked laces. When ordering, select your preferred aglet colour and finish along with your custom lace length. For example, pair a Chrome Silver aglet with a Silver-on-Black lace to create end-to-end visual continuity. The metallic tip mirrors the metallic print, giving your lace a finished, designed quality that looks better than capping a printed detail with a plain tip.
Flat inked shoelaces are a graphic, detail-oriented choice. The main benefits are eye-catching designs, more personalisation, and suitability for style-conscious buyers. Your decision will depend on design, colour, and fit. Consider each before ordering.
Understand what "inked" means. These laces are printed, not woven. Their design is applied using an ink process. This allows metallic effects, detailed patterns, and custom text that woven laces cannot. Silver on Black uses a metallic silver print on a black base. Other colours use the same printed detail on their coloured base.
Choose your colour: Eight colours are available: White, Black, Brown, Multi-colour, Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow. The Black lace with Silver on Black print is the standout option, combining the highest contrast with the metallic effect. Brown suits, leather footwear, and earthy casual shoes. White and lighter colours carry the print more softly. Multi-colour (Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow) allows the inked design to work across a wider palette of shoe colours.
If personalisation is important, inked laces offer custom text printing. Add names, initials, short phrases, team names, or branding. You can also specify the lace length and choose between standard plastic or premium metal aglets for full customisation.
Choose your length. Inked laces are all 8mm wide. They fit standard flat-lace eyelets on most sneakers and casual shoes. Use the size guide to pick the right length for your shoe's eyelet count.
Choose your aglets to match your style: standard plastic aglets are included, or you can upgrade to metal aglets in Chrome Silver, Chrome Black, or Chrome Gold. For a cohesive look with Silver-on-Black, Chrome Silver is recommended. Combine aglet choice with custom length and text for full customisation.
We dispatch all orders promptly from Sydney, NSW and deliver Australia-wide. Order now to refresh your footwear with unique flat inked laces.
Flat inked shoelaces measure 8mm wide and fit through the same flat-lace eyelets on most sneakers and casual shoes. Use the guide to match 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 more help, visit the Shoelace Length Guide on the Pear Shoelace website. Place your order with confidence.
Flat inked shoelaces are 8mm flat laces with designs printed directly onto the lace surface. Unlike woven patterns, the inked print can render detailed graphics, metallic finishes, and custom text with precision. The signature design is Silver on Black, a metallic silver print on a black lace base.
Regular patterned laces are woven, so the pattern is part of the fabric. Inked laces are printed, so the design is on the surface. This allows metallic effects, detailed imagery, and custom text features that weaving cannot create.
Silver on Black is the main design in this collection. It applies metallic silver ink to a black lace base. The silver print shifts subtly under different lighting, giving a dynamic, premium look. It pairs well with a Chrome Silver metal aglet for a cohesive metallic finish from tip to bow.
Flat inked shoelaces are 8mm wide. This is slightly narrower than the standard 10mm flat lace used in most of the flat lace range. The 8mm width fits standard flat-lace eyelets on sneakers and casual shoes. This creates a sleek profile that displays the inked design as a clean, concentrated stripe.
Flat inked shoelaces are available in 8 colours: White, Black, Brown, Multi-colour, Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow. The Black colourway with the Silver-on-Black print is the standout design in the collection.
Yes. Flat inked laces support custom text printing; names, initials, dates, short phrases, team names, or branding can be applied to the lace surface. This makes inked laces one of the most personalised options in the range, suitable for gifts, events, team uniforms, and branded footwear.
Yes, custom lengths are available on all inked lace orders. Use the size guide to choose the right length for your shoe's eyelet count. The print runs the full length of the lace. Proper sizing ensures the print shows cleanly, without bunching or cutting off.
Flat inked shoelaces come with standard plastic aglets included. Metal aglet upgrades are available in Chrome Silver, Chrome Black, and Chrome Gold. Chrome Silver is particularly recommended for the Silver on Black design, where the metallic aglet mirrors the metallic print for a cohesive, end-to-end finish.
Flat inked shoelaces suit sneakers, casual shoes, streetwear footwear, and fashion trainers with standard flat-lace eyelets. The Silver on Black design works particularly well on black or white sneakers, dark casual shoes, and any footwear where a graphic, detail-led lace is a deliberate style choice.
Explore more styles across our shoelace range. Browse our full collection of Flat Shoelaces for everyday options, compare Two Tone Shoelaces and Fancy Shoelaces for more standout designs, or shop Custom Shoelaces for a more personalised finish. You can also explore Replacement Shoelaces for more lace options.