snöring

Snöring is the process of securing footwear or other items by threading a cord or shoelace through eyelets and tying a knot. It encompasses both how the lace is threaded (the lacing pattern) and how it is fastened (the knot). In Swedish, snöring derives from snöre, meaning cord or string, with the suffix -ing to form a noun for the act.

Common lacing patterns include the traditional criss-cross, where the lace alternates left and right eyelets; straight-lace or bar-lacing, which hides the vertical segments; ladder-lacing, creating two parallel columns; and other patterns used for appearance or to adjust fit. For sport or work boots, patterns may be chosen to improve heel lock, reduce pressure points, or accommodate foot shape.

Materials vary: cotton, polyester, nylon, or leather laces; waxed laces are favored for longevity and water resistance. Laces wear from abrasion at the aglet; replacing laces is common. Regularly checking for fraying and retying or adjusting tension can extend footwear life.

Historically, lacing systems have shaped how shoes are worn and manufactured; modern mass-market footwear typically uses standardized eyelets and synthetic laces, while specialty footwear may use reinforced eyelets, hooks, or speed-lace systems.