How To Tie Timberland Boots

There’s no one hard and fast rule about how to tie Timberland boots. In fact, how you choose to lace your boots will depend on a number of factors like your personal style, the shape of your foot, and the activity you’ll be doing. 


To help you figure out how to tie Timberland footwear in the best way for you, let’s explore some of these different scenarios.


How To Tie Timberland Boots the Classic Criss-Cross Way

If in doubt, you can’t go wrong with the simple and timeless criss-cross shoe lacing method.


  • Start by threading one side of your lace through the bottom eyelet from the outside in
  • Drag the lace over to the other side and pull it through from the inside out
  • Pull both sides of the laces up towards you, making sure they are even in length
  • Take the left lace and cross it over to the next hole up on the right side of the boot
  • Take the right lace and cross it over to the next hole up on the left side of the boot
  • Repeat the process until you reach the last eyelets and then tie your laces in a knot or a bow
     

Top Tip: Make sure you pull the laces tight at every stage to make sure you have enough lace left over to tie a knot. If you still don’t have enough lace, you can also skip the top eyelets and tie the knot just below. Explore our selection of shoelaces online now.


How To Tie Timberland Boots for Hiking

There are many different ways you can tie hiking boots for men and women. The best choice for you will depend on the support you need as well as your comfort preferences. For example, the heel lock method provides more ankle support whereas toe-relief lacing is better for minimizing toenail bruising. 


Here are some of the most popular boot-lacing techniques for hiking:
 

1. Heel Lock Lacing — best for blisters, heel lift, and overall foot stability.
 

  • Lace your boots normally until the second-to-last set of eyelets.
  • Instead of crossing the laces, create a loop on each side by threading the lace through the same eyelet.
  • Cross the laces and thread them through the loops.
  • Pull tight and tie as usual.
     

2. Window Lacing — best for high arches, top-of-foot pain, or pressure points.
 

  • Lace up normally until you reach the area where you feel pressure or tightness.
  • Instead of crossing the laces, thread them vertically into the next set of eyelets.
  • Resume normal lacing above the pressure point.
     

3. Toe-Relief Lacing — best for preventing toe pain, black toenails, or swelling.
 

  • Start by skipping the first set of eyelets near the toes.
  • Begin lacing at the second eyelet to create more room in the toe box.
  • Continue lacing the rest of the boots as normal.
     

4. Criss-Cross with Double Overhand Knot — best for loose laces, long descents, and staying tight all day.
 

  • Lace boots using the standard criss-cross method.
  • Before tying the final knot, create a double overhand knot (wrap the lace around twice instead of once).
  • Pull tight and finish with a bow for extra hold.


How To Tie a Timberland Boot Army Style

Army-style boot lacing matches the style of our classic yellow boots. It also has practical purposes like extra comfort, increased durability, and easy adjustment.


Whether you just love the look or want to enjoy the practical benefits, here’s how to tie a Timberland boot army style:
 

  • Thread the laces through the bottom eyelets as you would normally
  • Instead of crisscrossing over to the other side, take each side of the lace up to the eyelet directly above it. Thread it through the hole from the outside in.
  • Cross the laces over underneath and thread them through the next eyelet from the inside out 
  • Take each side of the lace up to the eyelet directly above again and repeat the process. Alternate between going up vertically and crisscrossing underneath. 
  • Repeat until you reach the final eyelets and tie your knot
     


How To Lace a Timberland Boot for Work

Just as with hiking, how to lace a Timberland boot for work will depend on the type of support you need, the activities you’ll be doing, and what you find most comfortable.


If you work outdoors, with tools, or on a construction site, you can try these lacing techniques on your men’s work boots to see what works best for you:
 

  • Heel Lock Lacing 
  • Army Style
  • Ladder Lacing (similar to Army Style but with laces going straight across vertically instead of a diagonal criss-cross, creating a ladder shape)