The Easiest Style Upgrade You're Probably Not Making

Colourful shoelaces are one of those styling tricks that sounds almost too simple to work - and yet it does. The right pair can pull an outfit together, add a pop of personality to a neutral shoe, or completely transform a tired pair of trainers. No new shoes required, no big spend.

Here's how to do it well.

Match Your Laces to Your Outfit, Not Just Your Shoes

The most common mistake people make is trying to match their laces exactly to their shoes. The more stylish approach is to treat laces like an accessory - the way you'd treat a belt, a bag or a scarf.

Wearing pink? Pink laces on white trainers create a pulled-together, intentional look. Wearing navy? Blue laces add a subtle nod to your outfit. Going bold with your clothing? A multi-colour lace ties everything together without competing for attention.

White Trainers: The Ultimate Canvas

White trainers are the best possible base for colourful laces, simply because they let the lace do all the talking. Almost any colour works, but a few combinations always land:

• White trainers + yellow laces = sunshine energy, brilliant for summer
• White trainers + purple laces = unexpected and striking
• White trainers + heart laces = fun and feminine without trying too hard
• White trainers + rainbow laces = joyful and bold

Black Trainers: Go for Contrast

Black shoes look best with laces that create contrast rather than blend in. A few that never miss:

• Black trainers + neon orange = high-energy and impossible to ignore
• Black trainers + hot pink = bold, playful and a little bit disco
• Black trainers + electric blue = sharp and modern
• Black trainers + daisy or heart patterns = a softer way to break up all that black

Golf Shoes: Have More Fun Than Everyone Else

Golf shoes are almost always white or neutral, which makes them the perfect candidate for a lace upgrade. A pair of patterned laces on the course is a brilliant conversation starter, and a lovely way to add a bit of personality to a sport that can take its dress code a little too seriously.

Golf is actually where Love Your Laces began, so this one is close to our heart.

The Fade and Gradient Look

If you want something more subtle than a bold solid colour, our colour fade shoelaces give a beautiful gradient effect that's eye-catching without being loud. They work particularly well on white or light-coloured trainers, where the fade really gets room to show off.

One Simple Rule

When in doubt, pick a colour that appears somewhere else in your outfit - your top, your bag, even your socks. It doesn't need to be an exact match, just a nod. That's what makes an outfit look considered rather than accidental.

One small change. A completely different look.

Browse the full collection and find your colour - laces start at just £6 a pair, or grab 2 pairs for £10 (applied automatically, no code needed). Free UK delivery when you spend over £10.