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Starburst Lacing
(Lug version)
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A lug version of
Starburst Lacing. With all vertical segments hidden inside the lugs and all diagonal segments on the outside
crossing at the middle of the shoe, the result looks like a Starburst.
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Method 1 (for EVEN numbers of lug pairs)
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Lacing Technique 1 (for EVEN numbers of lug pairs):
1. The lace is run straight across the middle of the shoe (grey section) and the ends are fed down through the set
of lugs just below the middle.
2. The ends are crossed diagonally upwards, running under the middle section, and are fed up through the next
vacant set of lugs above the middle of the shoe.
3. The ends are crossed diagonally downwards, running under the middle section, and are fed down through the next
vacant set of lugs below the middle of the shoe.
4. Repeat steps (2) and (3), each time crossing diagonally through the middle and feeding up or down through the
next vacant set of lugs, until both ends reach the top lugs.
(For Comparative Length, see table below) |
Method 2 (for ODD numbers of lug pairs)
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Lacing Technique 2 (for ODD numbers of lug pairs):
1. The lace is run straight across just below the middle of the shoe (grey section) and the ends are fed up through
the middle set of lugs.
2. The ends are crossed diagonally downwards, running under the middle section, and are fed down through the next
vacant set of lugs below the middle of the shoe.
3. The ends are crossed diagonally upwards, running under the middle section, and are fed up through the next
vacant set of lugs above the middle of the shoe.
4. Repeat steps (2) and (3), each time crossing diagonally through the middle and feeding down or up through the
next vacant set of lugs, until both ends reach the top lugs.
(For Comparative Length, see table below) |
Timberland boots with Lug Starburst Lacing run through only the bottom three lugs. Photo from Mat I. |
Features:
Decorative look
Top opens wide
Loose fit
NOTE:
This lacing method, like most decorative methods, is more difficult to tighten. However, this method has the
advantage that the top is like a V-neck tee-shirt. Once the knot is untied, the top of the shoe can be opened wide
to easily slip the foot in or out without needing to loosen or re-tighten all of the lacing.
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Comparative Length Table
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Most lacing methods require a length of shoelace in almost direct proportion to the number of lugs. Starburst
Lacing has an exponential requirement. In other words, every additional pair of lugs requires an even greater
additional length of shoelace. This table shows comparative lengths (Starburst versus Criss Cross) for various
numbers of lug pairs.
More details |
3 Pairs of Lugs
Comparative Length = 113%
Laced area uses more (about +13%)
Longer laces needed (about +4%)
Shortens lace ends (about −7%)
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4 Pairs of Lugs
Comparative Length = 126%
Laced area uses more (about +26%)
Longer laces needed (about +11%)
Shortens lace ends (about −18%)
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5 Pairs of Lugs
Comparative Length = 140%
Laced area uses more (about +40%)
Longer laces needed (about +19%)
Shortens lace ends (about −35%)
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6 Pairs of Lugs
Comparative Length = 156%
Laced area uses more (about +56%)
Longer laces needed (about +29%)
Shortens lace ends (about −59%)
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7 Pairs of Lugs
Comparative Length = 173%
Laced area uses more (about +73%)
Longer laces needed (about +40%)
Shortens lace ends (about −90%)
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8 Pairs of Lugs
Comparative Length = 190%
Laced area uses more (about +90%)
Longer laces needed (about +53%)
Shortens lace ends (about −128%)
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9 Pairs of Lugs
Comparative Length = 209%
Laced area uses more (about +109%)
Longer laces needed (about +67%)
Shortens lace ends (about −173%)
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10 Pairs of Lugs
Comparative Length = 227%
Laced area uses more (about +127%)
Longer laces needed (about +81%)
Shortens lace ends (about −225%)
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This page last updated: 27-Jan-2013. Copyright © 2011-2013 by
Ian W. Fieggen. All rights reserved.
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