Perry’s Pages Shoelace Section

Shoelaces eh, what's that all about? Well, where would you be without them?

Welcome to the world of the shoelace (or shoestring as some parts of the planet have them). So, for your delectation, tonight we have:

Hey, I'm serious. Shoelaces are the cross-cultural link between the traditions of knots (sailing, boy scouts, mathematics and parcels etc.) and shoes (fashion and design, walking, sport, technology and industry etc.).

Not only that, but the history of shoelaces shows the fundamental role they've played in our evolution.

So what are the different ways to thread them? Which ways are best? And what does 'best' mean anyway? Then when you know all that, you can see whether advanced shoelace threading can solve some of your footwear fit problems.

Plus, you get free access to the Perry Products Shoelace Length Predictor. Tell it about your shoe configuration and it'll tell you what length laces you need.

Make sure your basic knot tying is correct. Learn different ways of tying the basic knot. Then delve into the depths of alternative knot technique and solve all your 'shoelaces come undone when I don't want them to' problems.

As one of the unsung heroes of technology until now, you owe it to your shoelaces (past, present and future) and to humanity to educate yourself.

Do it now because tomorrow you may trip over them.