Whether you're replacing your old classic laces for your vintage Jordan's or looking for something with a little more excitment to jazz up a plain pair of Airforces, laces can be hard to find.
The best laces I've ever found were from an op-shop on Crown St in Paddington. The laces were made in the 50's and are originally made for tennis shoes. They're medium width, white laces with rainbow hearts and rainbow stars covering them. I am one of the few lucky people to find cheap($12), mint condition, vintage laces.
For original patterns that no-one else can find keep your eyes peeled at your local op-shops. C's Flashback on King St and Crown St have handed me some amazing laces (not to mention shoes!) and Cream on Crown usually have some amazing laces(you may remember Cream On Crown from last year when they retreived about 50 pairs of 80's Converse Hi-Tops).
Ebay has and always will, hold a special place in the heart of every sneaker fiend. Laces on ebay seem to mostly be patterned with emo bands and pink glitter. It's a alot harder to find interesting patterns but it can be done.
Check out http://www.lacesforless.com/ for a good range widths and colours as well as a few cute patterns.
And if you get really into your laces check out Ian's Shoelace Website at www.fieggen.com/shoelace, where you can find laces, accessories and different styles of tying.
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