How many eyelets do Air Force 1 Lows have?

Six pairs of eyelets on each shoe.

What's the most popular way to lace Air Force 1s?

Criss-cross is the classic. Straight-bar (ladder) lacing gives a cleaner, flatter look many people prefer.

Should I use the top eyelet?

Use it for a snug heel. Skip it for a looser, more relaxed fit and easier on-and-off.

How do I hide the laces?

Lace loosely, tie a small knot, and tuck the loops and ends inside the tongue on each side.

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How to lace Air Force 1s

Four ways to lace an Air Force 1 Low, from the classic out-of-the-box look to clean hidden laces. Each takes about two minutes.

1. Criss-cross (the classic)

Thread straight across the bottom eyelets, ends coming up from underneath.
Cross the ends and feed each one up through the next eyelet on the opposite side.
Repeat to the top, keeping the tension even, then tie a standard bow.

2. Straight-bar (clean look)

Thread across the bottom eyelets, ends going down into the shoe.
Take one end up the inside to the next eyelet on its side, then straight across.
Take the other end up two eyelets, then straight across. Keep alternating — the outside shows only flat bars.

3. Loose (relaxed fit)

Lace criss-cross but skip the top eyelet and leave the laces slightly slack. Easy to slip on, popular for everyday wear.

4. Hidden laces

Lace loosely, tie a small knot near the top, then tuck the loops and ends inside the tongue on each side. The cleanest look for white and black pairs.

Common questions

How many eyelets do Air Force 1 Lows have?: Six pairs of eyelets on each shoe.
What's the most popular way to lace Air Force 1s?: Criss-cross is the classic. Straight-bar (ladder) lacing gives a cleaner, flatter look many people prefer.
Should I use the top eyelet?: Use it for a snug heel. Skip it for a looser, more relaxed fit and easier on-and-off.
How do I hide the laces?: Lace loosely, tie a small knot, and tuck the loops and ends inside the tongue on each side.