Tying, Styling, and Sizing Your Golden Goose Sneakers

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Your guide to knotting Golden Goose sneakers for easy slip-on wear (plus sizing and styling tips)
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Golden Goose sneakers are perfect for giving you an effortless, chic vibe with every outfit. While these shoes come pre-distressed and worn in, they don’t come with instructions on how to tie the laces for casual, slip-on wear. However, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll teach you how to easily knot your laces for the ultimate relaxed yet put together vibe. We’ll also answer your questions about Golden Goose sizing, what socks to wear, and how to style these shoes.

Things You Should Know

  • Tie a knot at the end of each shoelace so you can easily slip your shoes on and off. For a shorter shoelace, tie knots at the base of the top eyelet hole.
  • Golden Goose sneakers are true to size. If you are between sizes, size up.
  • Wear your Golden Goose sneakers with no-show socks , or none at all.
Section 1 of 4:

Knotting the Laces

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    With your laces untied, slip your sneakers on and off. Tighten the criss-cross lacing and make a note of how loose the laces need to be so that you can comfortably get your foot in and out of the shoe. [1]
    • Most Golden Goose sneakers come pre-laced. Make sure that the laces are coming out of the final eyelet and dangling on either side of the shoe.
    • If your shoes did not come laced up, tie them in a criss-cross pattern .
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    After finding your preferred tightness, your laces are probably dangling on either side of your shoe with just enough room for a single knot. Create a simple knot at the end of each shoelace by making a loop. Then, pull the end of the lace through the loop and tighten. [2]
    • The knot will keep your laces from coming undone, and give you the perfect casual, undone look!
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    Make sure this knot is as close to the eyelet base as possible to keep your laces at the looseness level you identified. Continue to tie knots in the shoelace until your lace is at your desired length. [3]
    • Make sure you are knotting the laces over the initial knot or after it. If you are tying your knots in front of your initial knot, you will end up tightening your laces.
    • The knots don’t have to be perfect or uniform! The benefits of these shoes are that they give you a casual, worn in look, especially if your knots are a little messy.
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Section 2 of 4:

Sizing

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    Golden Goose is a European brand, so the shoes come in European whole sizes. There are no half sizes, so if you are between sizes, order a size up. [4]
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    You can speed up this process by wearing them with thicker socks around your house or as you run errands. This will help to gently stretch out your shoes and mold them to your feet. [5]
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Section 3 of 4:

Wearing Socks

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    Most people wear no-show socks with their Golden Goose sneakers. The majority of Golden Goose shoes have a low profile, so ankle and taller socks peak out over the shoe. No-show socks keep the clean, casual profile of the shoes intact. [6]
    • However, there’s no right way to wear these shoes! If you want to wear them with colorful or funky ankle or calf length socks, do it!
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    Many people actually prefer to not wear any socks at all with their Golden Goose sneakers. These shoes are comfortable and breathable, so hot and sweaty feet aren’t anything you have to be concerned about. [7]
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Section 4 of 4:

Styling Tips

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    This classic look gives you a relaxed vibe perfect for running errands or grabbing lunch with your friends. You can even wear this outfit on casual days at the office! [8]
    • The great thing about Golden Goose sneakers is that the options are truly endless when it comes to wearing them. There’s no wrong way to style them!
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    You can dress your Golden Goose sneakers up a bit while maintaining a relaxed look. If skirts are more your thing, wear your shoes with a long, silk skirt and neutral t-shirt for an effortless, put-together vibe. [9]
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    This is the perfect outfit when you’re on the go and want to be both stylish and comfy. You can also pair your shoes with black leggings and a cropped athletic top for a trendy, athleisure look. [10]
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