They look like two unnecessary decorative holes, but in reality it’s something more…
These holes, therefore, the Converse All Star are for two reasons: on the one Hand to allow the leg to breathe when not wearing socks, but also the holes are used as a passage for the laces”.
The video shows the way you pose the laces to be strapped around the leg.
Do you know where are the two holes on the side of the All Star? [video]
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