Why do they have hooks on shoes?

The hooks on the boots are designed to securely hook the laces and secure your feet in the boots to prevent injury. Most often, hooks are made of plastic, steel, or brass, but can also be made of other materials.

Why are there hooks on shoes?

Shoe elements can be of different types, shapes, designs and sizes (up to 8 mm). They are attached either with rivets or sewn with thick threads. Usually the fittings are painted to match the color of the boots.

The most common types of shoes that have lacing details are:

1. Boots for outdoor activities, climbing and skiing.
2. Tall boots.
3. Skates.
4. Ankle boots.
5. Boots (winter, spring or autumn).

Attention! The fittings are made from environmentally friendly, durable and wear-resistant raw materials. High-quality parts are designed for long service life.

The number of parts on a shoe depends on its type, purpose, as well as the lacing method (and, accordingly, the length of the laces). As a rule, they are located at a distance of 1-2 cm from each other.There are also types of elements that have additional loops and holes for attaching laces.

Reference! In some cases, additional parts are included with the boots for replacement in case of manufacturing defects or broken parts.

How can you use hooks on boots?

The fittings are divided into 2 types:

1. Functional. Such parts comply with various production standards and norms and are used to secure laces, as well as to give boots a certain shape.
2. Decorative. In this case, hooks are used for decoration to create new, unique shoe models. Decorative hooks can come in different types, sizes and shapes.

Any defect in parts can lead to a decrease in the reliability of fixation of the leg, which can subsequently lead to serious injury or sprain (especially true for sports shoes and ankle boots). That is why functional fittings are provided with a manufacturer’s warranty, according to which, in case of wear or breakage, the hooks are replaced by a specialist with new ones.

Attention! Despite the simple installation, you should not try to change functional elements at home.

Manufacturers often produce standard, standard accessories for shoes, but there are also original and exclusive models created for modern shoes.