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Knotted Lacing
Adding an overhand knot at each crossover increases friction and keeps the lacing much firmer. Ideal for tightening ice skates, rollerblades, etc.
Knotted Lacing diagram
Knotted Lacing picture 1
Knotted Lacing picture 2
This picture of Converse sneakers with knotted lacing was sent to me by Harma.
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Lacing Technique:
1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and emerges through both bottom eyelets.

2. The ends are crossed over each other and are then knotted with a single overhand knot, which is identical to the Starting Knot.

3. The ends then continue across to the opposite sides, where they go under and out through the next set of eyelets up the shoe.

4. Repeat steps (2) and (3) until both ends reach the top eyelets.


Features:
Keeps lacing tight
Assists tightening
Harder to loosen

Comparative Length = 102%
Laced area uses more (about +2%)
Longer laces needed (about +1%)
Shortens lace ends (about −2%)
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Knotted Lacing Theory:
With each stage of this lacing given a single overhand knot, the result is a very firm lacing. This is of most benefit whilst tightening, as the lower sections are less inclined to loosen in the process, making it ideal for tightening ice skates, rollerblades, etc.

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This page last updated: 05-May-2009. Copyright © 2005-2009 by Ian W. Fieggen. All rights reserved.
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