Why Skaters Choose Lucid Laces (And What Makes Them Different)
- Mar 14
- 2 min read
If you skate regularly, you already know that small details can change your whole setup.
The wheels you choose, how tight your trucks are, the music playing at the rink — and yes, even your skate laces.
At Lucid Laces, we started with a simple idea: skaters should have gear that reflects the culture and movement of skating.
Lucid isn’t just about selling laces. It’s about creating pieces that feel like they belong in the skate community.
Here’s what makes Lucid different and why more skaters are switching.
Built by Skaters, Lucid Laces is Not Just a Brand
Lucid Laces started in Chicago surrounded by people who love skating.
If you’ve ever been at a rink or a late-night session, you know the energy. The music, the creativity, the way everyone expresses themselves through movement.
Lucid was inspired by that culture.
We design laces that fit skating the way we actually skate, not just how products look on a shelf.
That means thinking about:
durability
style
how laces move while skating
how they look under rink lights
Small Batch Instead of Mass Produced
Most skate accessories are produced in huge quantities.
Lucid Laces does things differently.
We release small batch pieces, which means we can experiment with new colors, styles, and ideas without losing the personality behind the brand.
This approach lets us create things like:
reflective skate laces
glow-in-the-dark styles
iridescent colorways
Each release feels more like a drop from the community, not just another product.
Designed for Real Skate Sessions
If you skate a lot, you know your laces go through a lot too.
Between tightening boots, practicing footwork, and long sessions at the rink, your setup needs to hold up.
Lucid laces are designed with skating in mind:
strong materials
consistent lace tension
colors that stay vibrant
They’re made to work for different styles of skating, whether you’re into jam skating, rhythm skating, or outdoor sessions.
Style Matters in Skate Culture
Skating has always been about more than movement.
It’s also about style and expression.
From custom boots to creative outfits, every skater develops their own look.
Lucid laces give skaters another way to express that style.
Some people love reflective laces that shine at night.Others prefer glow laces when the rink lights go down.
And some just want a color that makes their setup stand out.
A Community First Brand
One of the best parts of running Lucid is seeing how people use the laces in their own skating.
Skaters tag us in videos, show their setups, and share moments from the floor.
That community energy is what keeps the brand moving.
Lucid Laces exists because people love skating and want products that feel like they belong to that culture.
If You’re Thinking About Upgrading Your Setup
If you’ve never tried Lucid before, the best way to understand it is to see the laces on the floor.
Whether you’re skating under rink lights, outside at night, or just building your perfect setup, the right details can make a difference.
Explore the different styles and see what fits your skate setup.
