4 Easy Ways to Lace Your Jordan 4s

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Freshen up your sneakers with these simple lace designs

Co-authored by Devin McSween Reviewed by Melissa Young

Last Updated: February 14, 2024 Fact Checked

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Loose Lacing

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Bar Lacing

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Diamond Lacing

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Star Lacing

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Jordan 4s are classic and effortlessly cool sneakers that are a part of the iconic Air Jordan Brand. If you want to switch up the look of your kicks, you’re in luck. There are several easy ways to lace up your Jordan 4s and elevate your unique style. Just keep reading to learn how to loose lace, bar lace, diamond lace, and star lace your sneakers!

Method 1

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Loose Lacing Jordan 4s

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Push each end of the lace down through the bottom eyelets. Take one end of the lace and push it down through the first eyelet on the left, threading the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside. Then, take the other end of the lace and thread it down through the first eyelet on the right.^{[1]
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- Pull the laces taut and adjust them until they’re the same length on both sides.
- Take a moment to straighten the laces if they get twisted.
Take the left lace and push it downward through the second eyelet on the right side of the shoe. Thread the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[2]
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As you pull the left lace through the eyelet above and diagonal to it, hold your index finger next to the eyelet and underneath the lace. This adds slack to your laces, keeping them loose when you thread the laces.^{[3]
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Repeat the same steps for the right side of the lace. Push the right lace downwards through the second eyelet on the left, threading the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[4]
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Place your finger next to the second eyelet on the left side of the shoe and under the right lace. Then, pull the lace completely through the eyelet.^{[5]
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Alternate threading the left lace and then the right lace down through the eyelet above and diagonal to it. As you pull each lace through the eyelet, hold your finger underneath it to keep the lace loose. Just stop lacing when you reach the last 2 eyelets at the top of the shoe.^{[6]
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Pull the left and right lace up through the second eyelet from the top. Take the left lace and push it up through the eyelet above and diagonal to it, threading the lace from the inside of the shoe to the outside. Then, thread the right lace upwards through the eyelet above and diagonal to it.^{[7]
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- This is the final lacing step, meaning that the very top eyelet is unlaced. This gives your shoes a loose and comfortable fit.
- For a looser fit, stop lacing when you reach the top 3 eyelets. Then, pull the left and right lace up through the third eyelet from the top, leaving the top 2 eyelets unlaced.
- For a tighter fit, push the laces down through the second eyelet from the top. Then, pull the laces up through the last eyelet at the top.
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Let the laces dangle and adjust the looseness as needed. When you finish lacing your Jordan 4s, about 1 to 3 inches (2.5-7.6 cm) of lace is left dangling from the shoe. Put on your shoe and gently pull up on the laces and on the sides of the shoe to loosen the laces to your liking.^{[8]
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- If your shoe feels too loose, simply pull on the ends of the laces to tighten them.

Method 2

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Bar Lacing Jordan 4s

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Thread each end of the lace down through the bottom eyelets. Hold one end of the lace and push it down through the first eyelet on the left, threading the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside. Then, take the other end of the lace and push it down through the first eyelet on the right.^{[9]
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- Pull the laces through the eyelets and adjust the laces until they’re the same length on both sides.
- Straighten the laces if they get twisted.
Take the left lace and skip the eyelet directly above it. Then, pull it up through the third eyelet on the left, threading the lace from the inside of the shoe to the outside.^{[10]
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Thread the left lace down through the right eyelet parallel to it. Take the left lace and cross it to the right side of the shoe. Then, push it down through the third eyelet from the bottom on the right, threading the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[11]
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- Take a moment to straighten the lace if it gets twisted.
Take the right lace and position it under the eyelet directly above it. Then, thread the lace through the eyelet, pulling it from inside the shoe to the outside.^{[12]
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Cross the right lace to the left side of the shoe. Then, push it down through the second eyelet from the bottom on the left, threading the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[13]
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Hold the left lace and skip the eyelet above it, which is the fourth eyelet from the bottom on the left. Then, position the lace under the fifth eyelet on the left. Thread the lace up through the eyelet, pulling it from inside the shoe to the outside.^{[14]
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Cross the left lace to the right side of the shoe. Then, push the lace down through the fifth eyelet from the bottom on the right, threading the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[15]
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Position the right lace under the eyelet directly above it. Then, thread the lace up through the fourth eyelet from the bottom of the right, pulling it from inside the shoe to the outside.^{[16]
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Take the right lace and pull it across to the left side of the shoe. Then, push the lace down through the fourth eyelet from the bottom on the left, threading the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[17]
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Take the left lace, skip the eyelet above it, and thread it under the next eyelet. Then, push the lace down through the right eyelet parallel to it. Grab the right lace and thread it under the eyelet above it. Then, push the lace down through the left eyelet parallel to it. Repeat this pattern, leaving the last eyelet at the top unlaced.^{[18]
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Slide the leftover laces inside your shoe to maintain the clean look of the bar lacing. Or, secure the remaining laces in a bow or knot and tuck them behind the tongue of your shoe.^{[19]
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Diamond Lacing Jordan 4s

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Pull each end of the lace up through the bottom eyelets. Take one end of the lace and pull it up through the first eyelet on the left, threading the lace from the inside of the shoe to the outside. Then, take the other end of the lace and pull it up through the bottom of the first eyelet on the right.^{[20]
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- Pull and adjust the laces so they are the same length on each side.
- Straighten the laces if they get twisted.
Take the left lace and push it downward through the third eyelet from the bottom on the right side of the shoe. Thread the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[21]
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Grab the right lace and push it down through the third eyelet from the bottom on the left side of the shoe. Just thread the lace from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[22]
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Take the left lace and position it under the eyelet beneath it, which is the second eyelet from the bottom on the left. Then, thread the lace up through the eyelet, pushing it from inside the shoe to the outside.^{[23]
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Repeat the steps for the right lace. Position it underneath the second eyelet from the bottom on the right and pull it up through the eyelet.^{[24]
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Grab the right lace and pull it diagonally across the shoe to the next open eyelet on the left, which is the fourth eyelet from the bottom. Then, thread the lace down through the eyelet, pushing it from outside the shoe to inside.^{[25]
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Repeat the same steps using the left lace. Slide the string under the diagonal lace you just made and position it over the next open eyelet on the right, which is the fourth eyelet from the bottom. Then, push the lace down through the eyelet.^{[26]
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Take the left lace and position it under the eyelet directly beneath it, which is the fourth eyelet on the left. Then, thread the lace up through the eyelet. Grab the right lace and repeat the same steps, threading it up through the eyelet directly beneath it (the fourth eyelet on the right).^{[27]
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Continue the pattern up the shoe until you reach the last eyelet. Alternate threading the left lace and the right lace down through the next available eyelet on the opposite side. Then, pull the left and right lace up through the eyelet directly under it. Just keep lacing until you get to the last eyelet at the top and leave it unlaced.^{[28]
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- Keep the pattern consistent by threading the right lace under the left lace you just made.
- It might take some effort to thread the laces back through the eyelets you already pulled them through.
When you get to the last eyelet, slide the leftover laces behind the tongue and inside your shoe. To secure the laces, tie them in a knot or bow behind the tongue.^{[29]
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Star Lacing Jordan 4s

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Thread each end of the lace down through the fifth eyelet. Grab one end of your lace and push it down through the fifth eyelet from the bottom on the left, threading the lace from outside the shoe to inside. Then, take the other lace and thread it down through the fifth eyelet on the right.^{[30]
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- Center the laces so they’re the same length on both sides.
- Straighten the laces if they get twisted.
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Pull the right lace up through the first eyelet on the right. Take the right lace and position it underneath the first eyelet on the right. Then, pull the lace up through the eyelet, threading it from the inside of the shoe to the outside.^{[31]
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Thread the left lace up through the first eyelet on the left. Grab the left lace and hold it under the first eyelet on the left. Then, thread it up through the eyelet, pulling it from the inside of the shoe to the outside.^{[32]
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Push the right lace down through the fifth eyelet on the left. Cross the right lace diagonally over the shoe and position it above the fifth eyelet from the bottom on the left. Push the lace through the eyelet, threading it from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[33]
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- It may take some effort to get the lace through the eyelet because you already threaded the lace through it.
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Thread the left lace down through the fifth eyelet on the right. Grab the left lace and cross it diagonally over to the fifth eyelet from the bottom on the right. Thread the lace down through the eyelet, pushing it from the outside of the shoe to the inside.^{[34]
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Pull the right lace up through the eighth eyelet on the right. Take the right lace and place it under the eighth eyelet from the bottom on the right. Then, pull the lace up through the eyelet.^{[35]
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Thread the right lace down through the eighth eyelet on the left. Position the right lace over the eyelet parallel to it, which is the eighth eyelet from the bottom on the left. Then, push the lace down through the eyelet.^{[36]
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- Tuck the remaining shoelace inside the shoe—you won’t use it for any more lacing.
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Pull the left lace up through the first eyelet on the left. Grab the left lace and hold it underneath the first eyelet on the left side of the shoe. Thread the lace up through the eyelet, pulling it from the inside of the shoe to the outside.^{[37]
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Thread the left lace under the diagonal lace and over the horizontal bar. Slip the left string under the first diagonal lace on the shoe. Then, pull it to the horizontal bar at the top of the shoe, which is at the eighth eyelet. Simply loop the lace over the bar.^{[38]
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Push the lace under the diagonal lace and through the right first eyelet. Bring the lace diagonally down the right side of the shoe and thread it under the diagonal lace. Then, push the lace down through the first eyelet on the right.^{[39]
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Tuck the remaining laces inside your shoe. Slide the leftover lace under the eyelets and hide it behind the tongue of your shoe. To hold the laces in place, tie them in a bow or knot and tuck them behind the tongue.^{[40]
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