Converse Shoelaces
Measured Stretchlace sizing for popular Converse shoes: original lace length, recommended replacement length, eyelet count, and a direct link to the laces that fit.
Jack Purcell Ox 'Leather'
MEN'S 11.5 / WOMEN'S 13
Original Shoelace: 51” • 6mm
Stretchlace: 55” • 4mm Flat
Number of Eyelets: 7
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 55"-63"
Stretchlace: 55” • 4mm Flat
Number of Eyelets: 7
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 55"-63"
Chuck Taylor All Star High Top
MEN'S 11 / WOMEN'S 13
Original Shoelace: 65” • 8mm
Stretchlace: 72” • 4mm Flat
Number of Eyelets: 8
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 63"-72"
Stretchlace: 72” • 4mm Flat
Number of Eyelets: 8
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 63"-72"
There is a wide variance in suggested length for a shoe with 8 eyelets. We selected the longer length and it works well for the user.
Jack Purcell Canvas
MEN'S 7 / WOMEN'S 8.5
Stretchlace: 55” • 4mm Flat
Number of Eyelets: 6
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 45"-55"
Number of Eyelets: 6
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 45"-55"
There is a wide variance in suggested length for a shoe with 6 eyelets (45"-55"). This shoe could also use a 45" or 47" length depending on the user's foot size.
Chuck Taylor All Star High Top
MEN'S 10 / WOMEN'S 12
Original Shoelace: 58” • 8mm
Stretchlace: 63” • 4mm Flat
Number of Eyelets: 8
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 63"-72"
Stretchlace: 63” • 4mm Flat
Number of Eyelets: 8
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 63"-72"
We selected a shorter length than suggested by the eyelet guide, and it works well for the user.
Chuck Taylor All Star High Top
MEN'S 9.5 / WOMEN'S 11.5
Stretchlace: 55” • 4mm Flat
Number of Eyelets: 8
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 63"-72"
Number of Eyelets: 8
Length According to Eyelet Guide: 63"-72"
There is a wide variance for a shoe with 8 eyelets (63"-72"). Here we used a shorter-than-suggested 55" and it works well; depending on overall foot size a 63" or 72" may work just as well.
How do I replace my Converse laces?
Replacement shoelaces can be found at all authorized retail stores and on Converse.com, available in 27″, 36″, 45″, or 54″ lengths.
When ordering, remember that each eyelet counts as 3″, and you’ll need 12 inches left to tie the shoe properly.
Figuring out which length you need is easy:
- Determine how many eyelet holes the sneaker has.
- Multiply that number by 3.
- Add 12 to that number to determine the proper lace size.