How to Lace Dunk Lows

Lacing changes the entire vibe of a Dunk Low. Same shoe, six different looks — from the clean standard cross-lace to the loose streetwear drape. These techniques work on both retail and rep pairs. I photographed each style on the same M Batch Panda so you can see the visual difference clearly.

Lacing Styles

6 Ways to Lace Your Dunks

Each lacing style takes 2-5 minutes. I ranked them by difficulty and visual impact. The standard cross-lace is what your Dunks ship with — the others are modifications you can do at home with the stock laces. For replacement laces, flat woven cotton in 140cm length fits most Dunk Low sizes. SB Dunks need 160cm due to the extra eyelets. Check the SB guide for SB-specific lacing.

Lacing Style Comparison

Difficulty (1-5) × Visual Impact (1-5)

Loose/untied is the most popular style in the rep community — tongue out, laces loose, casual streetwear energy. It also happens to hide any tongue tag flaws since the tongue folds forward. Bar lacing (also called straight lacing) gives a cleaner, more minimal look that works well with Panda and other two-tone colorways. The Panda page has specific styling suggestions for black/white pairs.

Hidden knot tucks the lace ends inside the shoe for a seamless look — pairs well with Championship Red and other bold colorways where you want the shoe to speak without lace clutter. Diamond lacing is a conversation starter that takes patience — each cross creates a diamond pattern that looks intentional and artistic. The QC checklist doesn't cover lacing since it's personal preference, but getting the laces right elevates any batch.

Verdict

Loose/untied for streetwear, bar lace for clean fits. These two styles cover 80% of Dunk Low looks. Both are easy, both look intentional, and both work on every colorway. Diamond lacing is impressive but impractical for daily wear. Choose based on your outfit style and the colorway you're working with.

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Lacing Guide FAQ

What length laces do Dunk Lows need?

Standard Dunk Lows use 140cm (55 inch) flat laces. SB Dunks with padded tongues need 160cm (63 inch). Most rep pairs ship with correct-length laces.

Can I use round laces on Dunk Lows?

Flat woven laces are authentic to the Dunk Low design. Round laces work functionally but change the aesthetic — they look more casual and less structured in the eyelets.

Does lacing style affect fit?

Slightly. Loose lacing gives more room at the collar, which can help if your pair runs tight. Bar lacing distributes pressure evenly and works well if you sized correctly per the sizing guide.

About This Guide

Lacing might seem like a small detail, but it's the one customization you can do to any pair without tools or modifications. I photographed each style on the same shoe so the visual comparison is apples-to-apples. These techniques work on every Dunk Low — retail, M Batch, or budget.