replacing bootlaces

Nicole · 30th March 2008, 00:18

The shoelaces on my favorite pair (in fact my only pair) of granny boots recently broke. The eyelets are too narrow for the boot length laces that are available at my local WalMart, my local shoe repair shop, and a few other stores that I've looked at.
Anyone know where I can get another pair of laces that would be usable for the shoes.
Chain stores prevalent in the Western U.S. are applicable, and if you know of some where along the Wasatch Front, that would be brilliant.

Thanks in advance.

Elegant · 30th March 2008, 08:27

Perhaps you should try some thin corset laces?

Dr. Shoe · 30th March 2008, 09:18

...Or curtain cord. You can get it cut to whatever length you want.

Bubba136 · 30th March 2008, 17:10

tried the internet?

Nicole · 30th March 2008, 20:46

I've tried the internet, but perhaps not as effectively as I could. I probably should refine my search. Purchasing over the internet is probably not an option, but refining the search might help me find something closer to home.
Corset laces and curtain cord both seem like good ideas.
Thanks for your replies.

hoverfly · 31st March 2008, 00:50

http://www.shoelacesexpress.com/

Nicole · 31st March 2008, 14:45

Thanks Hoverfly,
If the internet was an option, that website would be perfect (although S&H is more expensive than the laces...) Sadly, the internet is probably not an option (family politics...)

hoverfly · 31st March 2008, 15:27

Company Info:
ShoeLacesExpress.Com
991 Flatwoods Trail
Glennville, GA 30427
(912) 654-9596
Fax (912) 654-9596
D&B# 13-097-0390

Bubba136 · 31st March 2008, 16:59

Pay for them with a money order!

Guy N. Heels · 2nd April 2008, 02:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicole

The shoelaces on my favorite pair (in fact my only pair) of granny boots recently broke. The eyelets are too narrow for the boot length laces that are available at my local WalMart, my local shoe repair shop, and a few other stores that I've looked at.
Anyone know where I can get another pair of laces that would be usable for the shoes.
Chain stores prevalent in the Western U.S. are applicable, and if you know of some where along the Wasatch Front, that would be brilliant.

Thanks in advance.

As has already been suggested, there are several different approaches to the problem. However,

no one has suggested leather lacing, of which I happen to have several spools in different colors and different widths. If you will tell me what color, width, and length you need, I'll make you a fair price.

If you want some sort of idea as to what the lacing costs me, I'll just tell you that a 50 yd. spool of kangaroo hide (some really tough stuff) in say 1/8" width costs me about $35. Cowhide (much weaker, softer stuff) costs a lot less. Of course, I seriously doubt that you would ever have a need for 50 yds. and you can't order any smaller quantity from my supplier. But if you'll PM me and tell me what you need, I promise to make you a fair price.