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Segmented Lacing
Sometimes referred to as "Zoned Lacing"
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This variation divides the lacing into two or more "segments", each of which can be laced up as tightly or loosely
as necessary to achieve a comfortable yet secure fit for "difficult" shoes or feet.
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With shorter laces, the bows can be made smaller to avoid looking too ridiculous!
This pic of Puma sneakers with segmented lacing was sent to me by Andrew G. |
Lacing Technique:
1. Instead of a single long lace in each shoe, start out with two laces, each around half the length of the
original shoelace.
2. The first lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and is laced with standard
Criss Cross Lacing to about the middle of the shoe.
3. Starting from the next higher set of eyelets, the second lace is similarly laced to the top of the shoe.
4. Each "segment" is then tightened to suit your preference and knotted. For example, tighten the bottom segment
more if you have narrow feet, less if you have wide feet.
Features:
Customizable
Many uses
Messy look
Comparative Length (each lace) = 49%
Laced area uses less (about −51%)
Shorter laces needed (about −24%)
Lengthens lace ends (about +46%)
More details
Variations:
1. Instead of "Criss Cross Lacing" as shown on this page, other lacing method(s) can be used for either segment.
2. Instead of the two segments shown on this page, three or more segments can be used.
3. Instead of dividing the segments equally, the segments may be different sizes (as seen at left).
4. Using a different colored shoelace for each segment creates a bi-colored effect (as seen at left). |
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This page last updated: 19-Jan-2012. Copyright © 2004-2012 by
Ian W. Fieggen. All rights reserved.
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