The Pair of 140 cm Laces from Mil-Tec is the original and reliable replacement ideal for your military boots, tactical boots, or medium-high hiking boots. Made entirely of 100% pure high-density cotton, they offer exceptional knot holding and are significantly superior to synthetic laces, eliminating the risk of accidental loosening while marching. Durable, flexible, and long-lasting, they are an essential spare accessory to always have in your backpack.
This is an approximate conversion table to help you find your size. If you have already purchased an item from our brand, we recommend you select the same size indicated on its label.
| International | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | XXXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| US | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Chest Circumference (inches) | 33-35" | 36-38" | 39-41" | 42-44" | 45-47" | 48-50" | 51-53" |
| Chest Circumference (cm) | 84-89 | 91-97 | 98-104 | 107-112 | 114-119 | 122-127 | 129-134 |
| Waist Circumference (inches) | 28" | 30" | 32" | 34" | 36" | 38" | 40" |
| Waist circumference (cm) | 71 | 76 | 81 | 86 | 91.5 | 96.5 | 101.5 |
LOWA FOOTWEAR SIZE CHART
SIZE SELECTION:
THE SIZES IN THE DROP-DOWN MENU ARE UK SIZES (ENGLISH)
conversion chart: UK size - (IT size) - size in mm
Size 6.5 (40) 257mm
Size 7 (40 3/4) 262mm
Size 7.5 (41.5) 266mm
Size 8 (42) 270mm
Size 8.5 (42.5) 274mm
Size 9 (43 1/4) 278mm
Size 9.5 (44) 283mm
Size 10 (44.5) 287mm
Size 10.5 (45) 291mm
Size 11 (46) 295mm
Size 11.5 (46.5) 300mm
Size 12 (47) 304mm
Size 12.5 (48) 308mm
Size 13 (48.5) 312mm
NEED ADVICE ON CHOOSING A SIZE?
Take one of your sneakers and look at the size in mm or cm, look at the diagram above to see what it corresponds to and order your size!
e.g., your sneaker is 27.2 cm long? Great, the closest and most correct size will be: "TG 8.5 (42.5) 274mm", in the purchase menu select size 8.5UK!
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The Anti-Slip Power of Cotton:
On long walks, during a patrol, or in a hectic Sunday airsoft game, having footwear that progressively loses lacing tension is a nightmare. Standard synthetic laces tend to slip due to their shiny surface. Mil-Tec solves this problem at its root with a 100% natural cotton construction: the microscopic roughness of the cotton fibers generates perfect friction when the laces are intertwined, ensuring that the knot remains exactly as tight and stable as you tightened it in the morning.
Standard Length for Tactical Boots:
With their 140 cm developed length, these laces represent the "universal" size for the vast majority of military boots and high-profile hiking boots (7-8 holes or hooks per side). The reinforced braided tubular structure is specifically designed to withstand strong pulls and continuous rubbing against the sharp edges of the metal eyelets of tactical footwear.
Comfort and Foot Health:
Cotton offers a natural flexibility that accommodates the movements and natural swelling of the instep during intense exertion. Unlike rigid nylon, these laces distribute pressure more evenly on the tongue of the shoe, improving blood circulation and drastically reducing stress on the ankle tendons.
The Size Guide (Get it right the first time): "Will 140 centimeters be good for my boots?". This is the classic question! As a general rule, 140 cm is perfect for footwear that has 7 or 8 pairs of loops/eyelets in total. If you have low light hiking boots (4-5 holes), they will be too long; if, on the other hand, you use very high jump or paratrooper boots (9-10 eyelets), you will need the 160-180 cm size. Do the test: take off an old lace and measure it before ordering!
The game-saving spare in your backpack: I will never tire of saying it: breaking a lace in the mud during a long event or a 24H means compromising the entire game. Without a lace that blocks the ankle, the boot dances, the foot slides forward creating instant blisters and you risk a sprain with every false step. For what these Mil-Tec laces weigh and cost, keeping a sealed pair in your backpack pocket or in the first aid kit is an operational obligation!
The secret of water and mud: Cotton has a beautiful characteristic for those who do outdoor activities: when it gets wet or comes into contact with humidity and mud, the fibers swell and compact slightly. This means that if you are walking in a downpour or in heavy mud, your knot will become even tighter and more tenacious, preventing the boot from being literally "sucked" out of the muddy ground.