Custom Shoelace Boxes and Sleeves

Sizing Around the Winding Card

Laces are usually wound around a card or folded into a neat bundle before boxing, so measure the wound bundle rather than the lace length. A pair of standard trainer laces wound on a card often sits within about 60mm by 100mm. Thicker rope laces and long boot laces make a fatter bundle that needs more depth.

If you sell several lengths, a single box size that suits the longest pair keeps stock simple, as long as shorter pairs do not rattle. A winding card the same size across all lengths solves this neatly, since the card fills the box regardless of lace length.

Send us a wound pair, or its measurements, and we will size the box around it with a little clearance so packing stays quick.

Printed Shoelace Boxes that Show Off the Laces

Printed shoelace boxes usually keep the front clean with a window or cut-out so the lace colour and weave show. The lace length, colour name and the shoe types they suit go on the side or back. For a range with many colours, a single box design with a small colour sticker keeps printing efficient.

Full colour printing handles photography of laced trainers, which helps customers picture the laces in use. Matt lamination looks contemporary and suits streetwear brands, while gloss gives a bolder sports look. A foil logo is a popular finish for premium waxed laces.

Small details help on a crowded peg rail. A clear lace length on the front, such as 1200mm, saves customers from guessing, and a simple guide on the back showing which length suits how many eyelets reduces returns. Lace buyers often know the colour they want but not the length, so that small chart can make the sale.

Shoelace Boxes with Logo for Footwear Brands

For shoe brands, shoelace boxes with logo printing extend the brand into accessories. Many trainer brands now offer spare laces in alternate colours, and boxing them in the same style as the shoe box makes the lace pack feel part of the collection rather than an afterthought.

Retailers who sell their own-label laces can use the box to cross-sell. A short line on the back pointing to your shoe care range or your website makes the box work beyond the moment of purchase.

Collaboration and limited releases are where lace packaging really earns attention. A numbered box, a special colourway or a print inside the lid gives collectors a reason to keep the packaging, and photos of it often appear on social media alongside the trainers. If you plan a release like this, mention it when you ask for a quote so we can suggest finishes that suit a small, special run.

Board and Finish Choices

Folding boxboard around 300gsm to 350gsm suits slim lace cartons and holds a crisp hang tab. Kraft board gives a workwear or heritage feel that matches boot laces and leather shoes. Black board with foil suits premium dress shoe laces. Windows can be left open or filled with clear film to keep dust off pale laces.

Hang tabs take a lot of handling, so a laminated finish helps them stay crisp. A euro-slot hole is the most common, and it fits standard retail peg hooks.

If the boxes are going into a footwear retailer, ask them about their peg spacing and shelf depth before you finalise the size. Some stores have strict planogram rules, and a box that fits their fixtures first time makes the buyer much more willing to stock it.

Ordering Shoelace Boxes Wholesale

Tell us the size of your wound laces, the format and the quantity, and we will send a custom quote within one working day. Minimums are low and quoted per job, so a small brand can try a first colour run before ordering shoelace boxes wholesale for the full range. Prices start from £0.25 per box for simple slim cartons.

Your free design proof shows the dieline with the window and hang tab marked. Once you sign it off, the cartons are made in 4 to 7 working days and sent by free tracked delivery, which reaches the UK mainland in 2 to 3 working days. If boxes arrive misprinted or damaged, report it within 10 days and we will reprint or refund.