The Golden Rule: Count Your Eyelets
The most accurate way to find your required lace length is to count the number of eyelet pairs (the holes running up one side of the boot). Football boots are typically designed for a snug fit, meaning they often require slightly shorter laces than casual trainers with the same number of eyelets.
| Number of Eyelet Pairs | Recommended Length (cm) | Common Boot Styles |
| 4 – 5 Pairs | 100 cm | Classic low-cut boots, smaller/youth sizes |
| 6 – 7 Pairs | 114 cm – 120 cm | Standard modern firm ground/soft ground boots |
| 8 – 9 Pairs | 137 cm – 140 cm | Traditional heritage boots (e.g., Copa Mundial), boots with extended tongues |
Pro Tip: If you tie your laces around the soleplate (under the arch of the boot) before knotting, always step up to the 137 cm – 140 cm bracket, regardless of how many eyelets your boots have.
Use the Interactive Size Finder
Not sure which bracket your boots fall into? Use this quick calculator to find the exact Bootlaced size you need based on how you lace up on matchday:
Lace Size Calculator
Recommended Length
114 cm – 120 cm
114 cm – 120 cm