Soccer Specific Laces

Discussion in 'Soccer Boots' started by mretrum, Nov 6, 2014.

  1. mretrum

    mretrum Member

    Dec 13, 2012
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Apple, please remove/card me if this post is inappropriate, I'm unable to PM you. :thumbsup:

    Hey guys, I've been a reader/member here for many years so I know the boot nerds are here. I wanted to share an idea I've had in the works and get some input.

    A little background: I'm 30 years old and have been obsessed with boots for the majority of those years. Over that time, I've always been frustrated by the fact that soccer specific laces simply are not available (that I'm aware of). The alternative options always end up looking poor because the width or construction just isn't right. Knowing that there has to be other people in the same boat, I've decided to start a company specializing in premium soccer laces.

    The initial laces are modeled after a Nike Tiempo Elite style lace, but with a tighter weave pattern. This makes the laces a bit stiff, but they don't stretch as much so you get a nice lockdown. The laces are 100% polyester so they are durable and they are made in the USA. It has taken over a year to get there, but I currently have 4 colors in factory production and hope to be shipping them soon. They will come in 2 lengths: 112cm and 132cm.

    What do you guys think? Could this be a successful endeavor or am I wasting time? Would love to hear your input.

    I've got 10 or so sample pairs left that I'd love to send out to members to check them out. They are red and 112cm long. Just send me a PM with your name & address.

    Best,
    Mike

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  2. appleCORR7

    appleCORR7 Member+

    Jul 3, 2004
    UK
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    I'm not that mean! ;)

    Great stuff, I'm happy to keep the thread open don't worry!

    appleCORR
     
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  3. Dr. Boots

    Dr. Boots Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 15, 2002
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Hit me up, I'd love to sample them. Laces in general leave a lot to be desired.
     
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  4. stphnsn

    stphnsn Member+

    Jan 30, 2009
    looky what i got in the mail yesterday. thanks, @mretrum. they look great, and the length is just about spot on for these mizunos.
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  5. Oli Coultas

    Oli Coultas Member

    Jul 15, 2012
    Leeds
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    So excited to receive mine
     
  6. mretrum

    mretrum Member

    Dec 13, 2012
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Looking good on those Morelias :)
     
  7. appleCORR7

    appleCORR7 Member+

    Jul 3, 2004
    UK
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    I will give them a go if you are willing to ship to the UK?

    appleCORR
     
  8. mretrum

    mretrum Member

    Dec 13, 2012
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No problem Apple, pm me an address.
     
  9. Oli Coultas

    Oli Coultas Member

    Jul 15, 2012
    Leeds
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Do you. Know how long they'll take to come?
     
  10. mretrum

    mretrum Member

    Dec 13, 2012
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm guessing 1-2 weeks.
     
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  11. b0sk1

    b0sk1 Member+

    Jan 28, 2011
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What colors are you going to offer?
     
  12. mretrum

    mretrum Member

    Dec 13, 2012
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    To launch, there will be 4 colors:
    • Volt
    • Hyper Punch
    • Red
    • Royal Blue
    If things go well, I will quickly expand out to more colors. It's obviously tough to keep up with so many boots & colors on the market, but I will do my best to cover the more popular 'in-trend' colors.
     
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  13. super_kwak

    super_kwak Member

    Jul 4, 2013
    England
    Club:
    Charlton Athletic FC
    No chance of a plain black ;-)
     
  14. mretrum

    mretrum Member

    Dec 13, 2012
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Haha yes, black is on the list for a second color run.
     
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  15. Jonny98

    Jonny98 Member

    Jul 26, 2014
    Southampton
    Club:
    Borussia Dortmund
    I think a laces business is a great idea, what kind of pricing are you thinking of?
     
  16. noob-bob

    noob-bob Member

    Jul 23, 2010
    Club:
    IF Brommapojkarna
    These stunning Knotleys just made it to Sweden

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  17. Mercurial1994

    Mercurial1994 Member

    Nov 16, 2013
    Those premiers look great. Unlike mine which are sitting in the corner of my room wrecked with mud. :unsure:
     
  18. mretrum

    mretrum Member

    Dec 13, 2012
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Tentative pricing is set at $5.99 or 3 for $14.99 (USD).

    Now that is a nice pairing indeed.
     
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  19. Oli Coultas

    Oli Coultas Member

    Jul 15, 2012
    Leeds
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Laces came today. Will upload photos when I'm home
     
  20. Oli Coultas

    Oli Coultas Member

    Jul 15, 2012
    Leeds
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
  21. appleCORR7

    appleCORR7 Member+

    Jul 3, 2004
    UK
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    They look good - are you just planning on red ones though? It's just they make me think of the Nike Stand up Speak up campaign laces which, yeah I know was 4 years ago but I still rock some in my older Nike boots.

    appleCORR
     
  22. Oli Coultas

    Oli Coultas Member

    Jul 15, 2012
    Leeds
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    Do you mean the Nike (RED) campaign Apple? The stand up speak up was the black and white interlinked wristband
     
  23. appleCORR7

    appleCORR7 Member+

    Jul 3, 2004
    UK
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Nat'l Team:
    England
    I do - IDIOT! Haha, I was only thinking about those bands this morning actually with Henry rocking one. I did mean the (RED) laces. I think its just because they made red laces in general so iconic. Especially if they didn't match the boot they were in (mainly the grey/orange colourway) But I understand all this is in the early stages. Just wondered if you other colours would be an option once I'm sure this takes off.

    appleCORR
     
  24. mretrum

    mretrum Member

    Dec 13, 2012
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Apple there will be more colors to start:
    • Volt
    • Hyper Punch
    • Red
    • Royal Blue
    :)
     
  25. noob-bob

    noob-bob Member

    Jul 23, 2010
    Club:
    IF Brommapojkarna
    How many different weave patterns, materials and lengths did you try out before you got the perfect laces?

    I'll give you some feedback once I've worn them enough.
     

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