Paracord Shoelaces

   Ever since Paracord and Canvas first met, they've been best friends. So, it only makes sense that they should be together, like on converses. This Instructable will show you how to switch out your lame old shoelaces for some hardcore 550 Paracord.
  Psst! (This is in the paracord contest... You should vote for it...If you want to, thanks!)

Step 1 Materials

 To successfully up the cool factor of your shoes, you'll need:

@ 550 Paracord, about the same size as other shoelaces. (If you're buying new paracord just for this, because I'm so convincing (Ha!) I would get no more than 50 feet.) You'll use about 4 feet per shoe, depending on what kind of shoe you have.

@ Scissors, or a Pocketknife, if you prefer.

@ A Pair of shoes (Shoelaces Optional)

@ A Cigarette Lighter

Comments

[psyoper22]

we used to replace our combat boot laces with paracord. this is a great one, i never ever thought of using the same concept for my civilian footwear.
awesome and simple ible, 5 stars!

[America_scarface]

I have to be completely honest, I'm taking a course on defending myself, learning tactics and moves like the SEALS, and escaping capture ( i.e. escaping handcuffs, trunks, zipties ect ) and one of the things they taught me was using Paracord as a friction rope to cut/ burn through zipties, and I was looking for an easier way to carry around my paracord and not forget it ( guy is something of a hardass, don't wanna forget anything to class ), so that's why I'm here.

Also I must say, THANK YOU SO MUCH! I love you now! You are probably now my favorite instructableser(?) !

[justin.jackson]

anybody else seem to have more issues with shoes coming untied using 550 for laces? or am i just crazy....

[wilcurt]

Shoelaces are SO last year. I wear no ties. (By the way, I found that picture off the internet)

[Greywyn]

Lame

[instruct39]

i finaly did this! you can use electrical tape for aglets instead of fusin g the rope if you want, at least thats wat i did.

[MetalateM]

I took the inner strands out so the laces are flatter. Still tough, and seem to stay tied better.

[psyoper22]

yeah, when the paracord is flatter, the eyelets on the shoe doesn't hurt as much when you tie them tight... good call....

[kukopia]

The reason I do this is so I can have shoe laces that are the exact correct lenght!

[martialartsbrain]

Nice post on color of chucks. Martial arts shoes

[NutandBolt]

Great idea the other day I was just thinking of replacing my runners laces with paracord . keep on the good work .
http://paracord-projects.blogspot.com/

[Wasagi]

 Thanks!

[thejoeman]

 I teach martial arts and do a lot of hiking and outdoor activities. I tell all of my students to do this this You never know when you'll need some rope!  Also check out this Blog:
http://www.itstactical.com/2009/09/26/how-to-escape-from-zip-ties/ 
If ever you were held hostage you could use the paracord to cut through the duct tape on your wrists. 

[Foaly7]

It seems every idea I've ever had, someone's already done it..... Three Years ago...... When I had the idea just last year....... But anyway. Cool instructable. Better than when I envisioned it.

[Apple_4_life]

 wow, I never actually thought of using paracord for a shoelace! I think white would be the best color for it though

[Wasagi]

 Haha, thanks! I personally like the green with my chucks, but I guess it depends on what kind of shoe you have.

There's a whole slew of colors here.

[Apple_4_life]

 yeah, it also depends on the color of chucks (I have the classic black and white ones which is why white would go best on my shoe) since they span from all black to neon pink.