What size boot laces
do I need?
Count the eyelet pairs on your boot, or measure the lace you are replacing. Then match it to a Rockwear length.
Length finder
Count the eyelets and hooks on one side of your boot.
Rockwear's guide for 7 eyelet pairs. Comes in 18 colors.
Boot lace length chart.
| Eyelet pairs | Lace length | Rockwear |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 36 in (91 cm) | Shorter than our range |
| 6 | 45 in (114 cm) | 17 colors |
| 7 | 54 in (137 cm) | 18 colors |
| 8 | 63 in (160 cm) | 15 colors |
| 9 or more | Longer than 63 in | Longer than our range |
Lengths follow Rockwear's original eyelet guide. Centimeters are converted from inches, so they differ slightly from the labels on the original chart.
Measure the old lace.
- Take one lace out.
Use a lace that fits your boot and leaves the amount of bow you like.
- Lay it flat and measure.
Measure from tip to tip without stretching it.
- Pick the closest length.
If you are between sizes, go longer. Length options vary by color, so check the product page.
Lace length questions.
What size boot laces do I need?
Count the eyelet pairs on one side of your boot, hooks included. Rockwear's guide suggests 45 inches for 6 pairs, 54 inches for 7 and 63 inches for 8. If you still have the old lace, measure it tip to tip and pick the closest length.
How long are hiking boot laces?
Hiking boots with 6 to 8 eyelet pairs, counting hooks, take laces between 45 and 63 inches in Rockwear's guide.
What length laces for 6 eyelets?
For 6 eyelet pairs (12 holes), Rockwear's guide suggests 45 inches. For 7 pairs choose 54 inches, and for 8 pairs choose 63 inches.
Should I size up or down?
If you are between sizes, longer is easier to live with. You can wrap the extra around the top hook or tuck the ends. A lace that is too short will not tie.
Does every color come in every length?
The 54 inch length comes in all 18 colors. The 45 inch length comes in 17 and the 63 inch length in 15. Each product page shows the lengths for that color.