I broke a shoe lace one morning and needed some more laces. these were perfect and match the other lace perfectly. I decide to swap the other out and put the new laces in the pair. These were a little long, until I noticed I skipped a hole, so do over and they are still a little bit long, but not terribly long. If I had another hole, they would fit perfectly. I just tuck them in my shoes and go on. When I wash the laces, they may shrink up a bit - maybe!?!?!? Love them.