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Bow Tie Lacing
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This method "lengthens" ends because it consumes the least amount of shoelace. The laces cross over on the outside
and run vertically on the inside, forming a "bow-tie" outline. There's two variations shown: One for even numbers
of eyelet pairs, the other for odd numbers of eyelet pairs.
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Method 1 (for EVEN numbers of eyelet pairs)
Faint sections are underneath |
Lacing Technique 1 (for EVEN numbers of eyelet pairs):
1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and the ends are fed in through both bottom eyelets.
2. Both ends are run straight up the inside and emerge through the next set of eyelets up the shoe, thus introducing a "gap".
3. The ends are crossed over on the outside and are fed in through the next set of eyelets up the shoe.
4. Repeat steps (2) and (3), alternating between running straight up on the inside or crossing over on the outside, until both ends reach the top eyelets.
Comparative Length = 70%
Laced area uses less (about −30%)
Shorter laces needed (about −14%)
Lengthens lace ends (about +27%)
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Method 2 (for ODD numbers of eyelet pairs)
Faint sections are underneath |
Lacing Technique 2 (for ODD numbers of eyelet pairs):
1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and the ends emerge through both bottom eyelets.
2. The ends are crossed over on the outside and are fed in through the next set of eyelets up the shoe.
3. Both ends are run straight up the inside and emerge through the next set of eyelets up the shoe, thus introducing a "gap".
4. Repeat steps (2) and (3), alternating between crossing over on the outside or running straight up on the inside, until both ends reach the top eyelets.
Comparative Length = 75%
Laced area uses less (about −25%)
Shorter laces needed (about −13%)
Lengthens lace ends (about +27%)
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Computer game character Yuna from "Final Fantasy X-2" looks great wearing Bow Tie Lacing!
More Lacing Photos |
Features:
Minimal look
Comfort "zones"
Loose fit
Variations:
Instead of placing gaps every second set, their positions could also be strategically chosen to coincide with tight
areas of your shoes, thus giving those parts of your feet more "breathing room". |
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This page last updated: 08-Jun-2009. Copyright © 2003-2009 by
Ian W. Fieggen. All rights reserved.
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