Double-waxed means that the braided lace runs more slowly through the wax bath and soaks up more wax. It is then polished for longer. This gives the R2-SL its special depth of colour and a splendid sheen like fine calfskin.
Waxing takes place before cutting to length: the lace runs over a roller system through the wax and is only then cut to length. More wax means more polishing work, and the lace is noticeably grippier at first. That is not a defect but part of it: it becomes supple with wear.
| Step | What happens | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Wax bath Slowly, over rollers | The lace soaks up more wax. | Special depth of colour. |
| Polishing More handwork | The wax is polished for longer. | Splendid sheen like fine calfskin. |
| Wax in the fibre Protection | The wax penetrates the braid. | Protection against moisture, long-lasting. |
| Grip Feel | Grippy and firm at first. | Becomes supple with wear. |
The R2-SL belongs on fine, Goodyear-welted smooth-leather shoes with concealed eyelets: Oxfords, Derbies and full brogues in box calf or shell cordovan, as well as evening shoes and fine lace-up ankle boots.
In this segment, smooth leather is almost always box calf, the classic leather of fine Goodyear-welted shoes. Its polished sheen and the sheen of the R2-SL go together. For sneakers and boots with visible eyelets, a 2 mm round lace is too fine; thicker laces fit there.
| Shoe | Leather | Series | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxfords Closed lacing | Box calf | R2-SL | The sheen of the lace meets polished calfskin. |
| Derbies Open lacing | Box calf, shell cordovan | R2-SL | The deep sheen of cordovan finds its counterpart in the lace. |
| Full brogues Perforations, decorative stitching | Box calf | R2-SL | The fine lace lets the perforations take centre stage. |
| Evening shoes Dinner jacket, tailcoat, special occasions | Polished box calf | R2-SL | A lace for formal wear. |
| Lace-up ankle boots Fine, with concealed eyelets | Smooth leather | R2-SL | Long lengths up to 180 cm, also for women's boots. |
The R2-SL comes in over 40 colours, each in all lengths from 45 to 180 cm. The colours carry their Italian names, from Bianco to Grigio Ferro.
Alongside classics such as Nero (black), Testa di Moro (base brown) and Blu (navy), there are quiet tones such as Grigio Perla (pearl grey) or Panna (cream) and strong ones such as Bordo (wine red), Senape (mustard) or Bottiglia (bottle green). This way the lace can be chosen tone-on-tone with the leather or deliberately as an accent.
| Colour world | R2-SL colours |
|---|---|
| Black 1 colour | Nero (black) |
| White & cream 2 colours | Bianco (white), Panna (cream) |
| Grey 6 colours | Grigio Perla (pearl grey), Grigio 85 (grey 85), Grigio (grey), Grigio Medio (mid grey), Grigio Scuro (dark grey), Grigio Ferro (steel grey) |
| Brown & beige 9 colours | Beige, Pain Brule (bread crust), Cuoio (leather), Cognac, Tabacco (tobacco), Ruggine (rust), Marrone 8 (brown 8), Testa di Moro (base brown), Melanzana (aubergine) |
| Yellow 3 colours | Giallino (pale yellow), Giallo (sun yellow), Senape (mustard) |
| Orange 1 colour | Arancione (orange) |
| Red & pink 8 colours | Salmone (salmon pink), Rosa Scuro (dark pink), Fuchsia, Rosso (red), Bordo (wine red), Viola (purple red), Viola 2 (dark lilac), Lilla (lilac) |
| Green 5 colours | Mela (apple green), Verde (green), Verde 7 (green 7), Militare (army green), Bottiglia (bottle green) |
| Blue 6 colours | Cielo (light blue), Celeste (turquoise), Royal (royal blue), Testa di Azzurro (base blue), Blu (navy), Azzurro (midnight blue) |
| All colours each 45–180 cm | R2-SL |
The Splendore di Laccico is made in Italy. “Splendore” means sheen, and it is the sheen that defines this series.
The braiding mill mainly supplies shoe factories, so the R2-SL is of original-equipment quality. The colour names are Italian too: Cuoio, Tabacco, Bottiglia. It is the showpiece among LACCICO shoelaces, made for everyone who loves the details of a good shoe.
| Feature | R2-SL |
|---|---|
| Origin Made in Italy | Made in Italy. |
| Name Splendore di Laccico | “Splendore” means sheen. |
| Shape Round lace | 2 mm diameter, for concealed eyelets. |
| Material Braid | 100 % cotton, braided to be tear-resistant. |
| Waxing Finish | Double-waxed: longer wax bath, more polishing. |
| Range Colours & lengths | Over 40 colours, each in 45, 60, 75, 90, 120, 150 and 180 cm. |
| Sister series Same diameter, standard waxing | R2-CS |
If the R2-SL becomes dull over time, refresh it with a cloth and a little shoe cream: close the cloth firmly around the lace and pull it along firmly. Friction and warmth redistribute the wax.
Protect your fingers with a cloth or a piece of leather while doing so. Now and then, unthread the lace completely so that the hidden parts are cared for too. This works many times, but not for ever. Washing machines and bleach are not meant for waxed laces.
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Become dull Refresh the sheen | Close a cloth with a little shoe cream firmly around it and pull it along firmly. |
| Hidden parts Under the eyelets | Now and then, unthread the lace completely and care for it along its whole length. |
| Light colours Bianco, Panna | Remove light dust with a soft cotton cloth: close it firmly around the lace and pull it through. |
| Heavily soiled Replace | Thread in a new lace. |
| Got wet Shape | It keeps its shape even when soaked, because it is tightly braided. |
| Also applies to Other waxed round laces | R2-CS · R3-CS |
R2-SL
LACCICO R2-SL | Splendore di Laccico – double-waxed 2 mm round laces
The Splendore di Laccico series (R2-SL) is the double-waxed version of our 2 mm round laces for fine Goodyear-welted shoes and formal wear. Made in Italy from pure cotton and double-waxed, the laces are made for blind eyelets and have a special depth of colour and a splendid sheen like fine calfskin.
- New itemWaxed Round Shoelaces (2 mm) – Laccico R2-SL – Nero (Black)Waxed Round Shoelaces (2 mm) – Laccico R2-SL – Nero (Black) <p><strong>LACCICO R2-SL: Splendore di LACCICO, splendour at 2 mm</strong><br>At 2 mm in diameter, this round lace is the choice for leather shoes with concealed eyelets: Oxfords, brogues, dress shoes and designer shoes. Double waxed and deep in colour, it sets a deliberate accent.<br><br><strong>Material and manufacture:</strong> 100% cotton, braided to be tear-resistant. Made in Italy.<br><br><strong>The R2-SL finishing process:</strong> The laces pass slowly through a longer wax bath and absorb more wax. That means more polishing work, and it creates a special depth of colour and a rich shine like fine calfskin. On welted shoes made of boxcalf, the classic smooth leather of this class, this kinship shows particularly well.<br><br><strong>Durability and function:</strong> At first the laces have noticeably more grip and are a little stiff; they become more supple with wear. Round laces do not twist and are easy to lace. With concealed eyelets, the lace should be thinner than the inside of the eyelet, otherwise the surface suffers when it is pulled through. Before ordering, it is best to measure your old laces. As a registered customer, you will also find the lengths you bought before in your order history.</p><p><strong>DETAILS:</strong> Diameter: 2 mm | Material: 100% cotton | Type: round lace | Finish: SL – Splendore di LACCICO</p> 11173 shape-diameter/round-laces-by-diameter/round-laces-2-mm/r2-sl_6290
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Splendore di Laccico: double wax saturation for polished leather
Unlike the standard R2-CS series, the laces of the R2-SL series go through a slowed-down, deep wax bath on industrial roller systems before finishing. The dense cotton braid soaks up more of the wax. This creates a leather-like sheen, and the lace is water-repellent and dirt-resistant.
Shape-retaining feel
Firm at first, becoming supple with wear
Thanks to their high wax content, R2-SL laces have a noticeably firm, shape-retaining structure when first threaded. With increasing wear, the lace adapts to the movements of the upper leather and becomes flexible without losing its tear-resistant density.
Matched to fine leather
For box calf, shell cordovan and fine formal shoes
The silky surface sheen goes directly with polished calfskin, smooth-leather Oxfords or horse leather (shell cordovan). With a palette of over 40 pure colours, the R2-SL series allows both classic tone-on-tone combinations for the business suit and precisely dosed contrasts to the welt stitching and sole edge.
