White Flat Narrow Shoelaces – 90 cm (Barth)

Description

White Flat Narrow Shoelaces (90 cm) – the clean, crisp finish that lifts a tired pair of shoes

There is nothing quite like a fresh set of white laces to make a pair of shoes look brand new again. These flat, narrow laces from Barth are a genuine bright white – not the greyish off-white you so often get – so they sit smartly in smart trainers, canvas plimsolls and lighter dress shoes alike. At 90 cm they are the sweet spot for shoes with roughly five to six pairs of eyelets, and like all our laces they come packed as a pair.

Why choose these white flat narrow shoelaces?

• A proper bright white that stays white – the colour is set during manufacture, so it will not turn grey after the first wash or bleed into pale uppers.
• Flat and narrow, so they thread neatly through smaller eyelets and lie flat against the shoe rather than bunching up.
• Woven in Germany by Barth for real strength – these are the laces I reach for when a customer is tired of replacing cheap ones every few months.
• Bonded aglets (the tips) that keep their shape, so re-lacing stays quick and the ends never split.
• 90 cm length that suits most five and six-eyelet trainers and smart shoes without leaving you with metres of spare lace to tuck away.

How to use them

1. Remove your old laces and give the eyelets a quick wipe – white shows up any dirt.
2. Starting from the bottom, thread one lace end through each of the two lowest eyelets so the lengths are even on both sides.
3. Work your way up in your preferred pattern (straight bar or criss-cross both look sharp in white).
4. Even up the ends and tie – with 90 cm you should have a comfortable bow with a little to spare.

Specifications

• Colour: White
• Length: 90 cm
• Type: Flat, narrow
• Material: Woven textile, German-made
• Supplied as: One pair (2 laces)
• Brand: Barth
• Best for: Trainers, plimsolls and smart shoes with 5–6 eyelet pairs

A word on Barth quality

Every lace I sell in this range is made by Barth in Bavaria, Germany – a family firm that has been braiding shoelaces for four generations. That kind of experience shows. The weave is dense and even, the colour is properly set so it will not bleed onto your shoes, and the tips (the aglets) are bonded so they will not fray after a fortnight. Barth make laces for everything from the finest dress shoes to serious walking boots, and they braid to the same standard whichever end of the range you buy from. I stock them because, quite simply, I have not found a lace that lasts longer – and when a customer tells me a set has outlived the shoes, I am not the least bit surprised.

Looking after them

These laces are easy to keep looking their best. A gentle hand-wash in lukewarm water is all they need if they pick up grime, and they dry quickly laid flat. Because the colour is properly set, a wash will not leave you with a faded, tired-looking lace the way cheaper ones do.

Frequently asked questions

What length shoelace do I need?
As a rule of thumb, 90 cm suits shoes with five to six pairs of eyelets. If yours have fewer, take a look at our 75 cm; for more eyelets, our 120 cm is the one you want.

Will these fit trainers as well as smart shoes?
Yes. Because they are flat and narrow they work beautifully in both – smart leather shoes with small eyelets and canvas trainers alike.

Where can I buy white flat narrow shoelaces in the UK?
You can order white flat narrow shoelaces directly from Shoespecialist.co.uk. We offer free delivery on orders over £50, same-day dispatch when you order before 5pm, and a 60-day return policy.

Not sure whether this length or shade is right for your shoes? That is exactly what I am here for – drop me a message before you order and I will happily point you to the correct lace. And if you do get it wrong, it is no bother at all: you have a full 60 days to swap or send them back. I want you to end up with laces you are genuinely pleased with.

Order before 5pm and we’ll dispatch your laces the same day. Delivery is free on all UK orders over £50, and if they are not quite the right shade or length you have a full 60 days to send them back.