Ideally, you want to match the color of your shoelaces to a different color in your outfit, that way, you pick up that color, and the entire look is more harmonious, and it looks like it\'s well put together. For example, you can match the shoelace color to something in your socks, if you wear colored socks.Use as a bookmark that won\'t bend inside a backpack. String binder clips, beads, bobbins, washers, or even bobby pins to keep small items tidy! Braid a few shoelaces to make a keychain, a bracelet or a lanyard. You can continue braiding to make a sturdy handle for reusable shopping bag tool.