When it comes to altering formality, elevating appearances, and adding pop, new shoelaces, and bootlaces can have an effect similar to buying an entirely new pair of shoes or boots! Best of all, they are comparatively inexpensive and totally reversible, unlike many other alterations you could make to your outfit. While thick shoelaces are best reserved for athletic shoes, dress shoes will benefit from elegantly slim round or flat shoelaces that emphasize the finer points of beautiful footwear. All Fort Belvedere shoelaces have been extensively tested for durability, functionality, and longevity, and we also offer longer laces that can be worn with boots.    

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While it may seem that all shoelaces are the same, nothing could be further from the truth. Shoelace varieties massively impact the look and functionality of your shoes and should never be ignored. Thick, bulky shoelaces are intended to be worn only with athletic shoes. Dress shoes should be worn with slim, elegant shoelaces that are round or flat, depending on the shoe type and formality.

When it comes to construction, the differences are even more apparent. Cheap shoelaces use inferior cotton or synthetic blends that have no durability, causing them to wear quickly and snap even under regular use. At Fort Belvedere, we undertook a rigorous series of exhaustive tests over an 18-month period to develop the perfect shoelaces. Because they are made from sturdy long-staple cotton, these shoelaces can be just 2 mm, or 1/13,” wide, without compromising on strength. Even if you regularly lace your shoes tightly and pull them very hard, these laces won’t snap. 

Rare Grosgrain Faille. Cut to a width of 1.5 cm or 3/5,” this one-of-a-kind, extremely rare laces are made from luxurious grosgrain faille to harmonize perfectly with your grosgrain bow tie or faille lapel facings.

Perfect for a Black and White Tie. Designed especially for formal evening occasions, these shoelaces are the ideal width -(WIDTH) and length - 80 cm or 31.5” - to make an exceptionally beautiful bow.

Made in Italy. Adhering to the quality standards of Italian craftsmanship, these evening shoelaces possess unparalleled durability and unequaled beauty thanks to their quality construction and marvelous luster.

Master Formal Wear. To achieve the full scope of both Black and White ties, you must invest in these formal evening shoelaces, available exclusively from Fort Belvedere.

Buy More and Save. Purchase 3 pairs of evening shoelaces for $50. Be ready for any formal occasion by buying 5 pairs for $75.

Ultimately, because Fort Belvedere shoelaces are drawn from a color palette typical of Classic Style, you can pair our shoelaces with almost any pair of shoes to good effect.

That being said, the basic tenets of color theory that are typical to Classic Style still apply. Black shoes tend to look stately and becoming with darker shoelaces in blue or green or gray, while reds, pinks, and purples add a bolder pop. Brown shoes look more formal with shades of brown and dark laces, while yellows, oranges, and bright colors are more casual.

Leveraging shoelaces will allow you to make all of the shoes in your collection go even further. Want to dress down a pair of black oxfords? Try pink laces! Want to make a pair of tan derbies more formal? Try dark brown, round laces. The only limit is your creativity because, with shoelaces from Fort Belvedere, you can make your shoes as subtle or as dandified as you desire!          

Formal evening shoelaces should be worn with formal evening laced shoes, either well-shined black oxfords or patent leather oxfords. Bar lacing is the conventional lacing schema because it provides the most majestic and dignified effect for shoelaces worn with tuxedos, dinner suits, and tailcoats.  

These shoelaces are 80 cm or 31.5” long and (WIDTH)

Questions?

If you have any questions about shoelaces or other accessories, or if you need help with choosing the right colors for yourself or a loved one, please get in touch, we are always happy to help. 

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