Choosing laces for skates

One of the most popular entertainment in Russia is ice skating. However, before going to the skating rink or signing up for a hockey, speed skating or figure skating training session, you need to choose laces for your skates.

Manufacturers produce a wide range of laces, but all products can be divided into three main material groups.

• Cotton... A simple and budget option without impregnation, which is suitable for those who skate unprofessionally. For manufacturing, simple materials of low strength and short service life are used. But at the same time, the laces are well fixed on the skate.

• Cotton with nylon thread and impregnation. They make the lacing procedure many times easier, they are great for figure skates. The difference between this group is good tension, more reliable fixation.

• Waxed and impregnated. The best and expensive option with maximum tension. Laces are in demand among hockey players, since athletes' skates are exposed to high loads. It won't take much effort to tie a strong knot, but it will be difficult to untie the lacing.

When choosing laces, length plays an important role. This parameter determines how comfortable it will be for an athlete or an amateur to ride. The standard size chart for children and adults is as follows.

You will not be able to achieve the correct lacing if its elements do not match the size of the shoe. If you cannot find the length of the product according to the table, you can resort to counting the number of eyelets.In this case, you need to take a base length of 100 cm for the 8 holes provided in the ridge. Additionally, it is worth throwing 20 cm on each eyelet.

There are many manufacturers on the market today that manufacture and manufacture skate laces. It is worth paying attention to the most popular brands.

Waxed laces deserve special attention, the manufacturer of which occupies a leading position in the world market. The product is presented in several colors: red, orange, purple. Also in the lineup there are blue, pink and silver-gray shades. The advantages of the famous brand laces include:

• high strength;
• durability;
• reliability.

The company renews its assortment every year.

Another good brand that produces double layer yarn products. This option is suitable for all lovers of a tight skate tie. Material features:

• paraffin wax gives softness and smoothness;
• molded lugs secure the lacing;
• there is a wide range of colors.

The advantages of the manufacturer's product include an affordable price and compliance with the size.

The brand manufactures laces for hockey, as well as products for ordinary shoes. The assortment of the company includes waxed laces, with the help of which it will be possible to keep the skates tight for the entire riding period.

For the production of its products, the brand uses fibrous materials, uses proven technologies and modern equipment. The advantages of Hot Pink laces include versatility, high strength and long service life.

Budget manufacturer of wax-free laces. For the manufacture of the product, the brand uses high quality carbon material. The result is durable laces that are suitable even for hockey skates.

Manufacturer of laces for hockey and roller skates, boots. The product is made of durable carbonaceous materials. The brand's assortment is a wide variety of colors and sizes, so choosing the right option is not difficult. The advantages of Silfrae laces include:

• affordable prices;
• quality assurance;
• high performance.

Among the minuses, there is a slight discrepancy with the color declared by the manufacturer.

When buying laces for skating or hockey, first of all, you should evaluate the quality of the material and workmanship. Additionally, it is recommended to pay attention to:

• the presence and type of impregnation;
• sizes;
• shape.

Laces with rolled ends will be the best purchase. When choosing a product, it is necessary to check the strength of the material. For this, the laces are taken at both ends and pulled with force from each other. If there is tension, it means that the product will not tear or stretch after long-term use.