So, it’s not too surprising that the classic LL Bean shoelace is practically identical to Red Wing’s Taslan lace - they’re even both made from Taslan, a high-tech and waterproof woven polyester. via Red Wing Red Wing Taslan Gold and Tan LacesĪt some point, work boot companies decided that the official boot lace color should be gold and tan. Choosing which pair to order among a sea of similar products is another story. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of round, gold and tan laces out there for sale. If I close my eyes and imagine a pair of classic LL Bean Duck Boots, one of the more distinctive features is the round, gold and tan LL Bean laces. If in doubt, most boot companies recommend going up one length.īest Replacements for Classic LL Bean Laces Keep in mind that the shape of the laces (flat, round, square leather), the spacing of the eyelets, the width of your feet, the thickness of your socks, and how loose or tight you like your boots, all affect the length of replacement laces you’ll need. This is less precise, but fortunately, most lace companies will list the number of eyelets they recommend for their length of lace. While it may be a bit obvious, the best way to answer this question is to simply measure the old laces. If you’ve already thrown them out, or you dug out your Bean Boots from summer storage only to find someone ‘borrowed’ your laces for cordage (sorry dad), then the next best solution is to count the number of eyelets on the boot.
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