Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Mohammad picked out a pair of snow boots that had velcro straps rather than laces, because he thought the _ looked tacky.

Choice 1: Mohammad picked out a pair of snow boots that had velcro straps rather than laces, because he thought the laces looked tacky.
Choice 2: Mohammad picked out a pair of snow boots that had velcro straps rather than laces, because he thought the straps looked tacky.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
1
2. The sentence states that Mohammad thought the straps looked tacky, so the correct answer is choice 2.