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Zipper Lacing
Though awkward to tighten, this lacing holds very firmly, making it great for lacing skates tightly. It also looks interesting, a bit like a giant zipper.
Zipper Lacing diagram
Zipper Lacing picture 1
Zipper Lacing picture 2
Black Converse hi-tops with white Zipper Lacing.
Picture sent in by Sara C.

Zipper Lacing photo
Zipper Lacing is great for tightly lacing skates because it "locks" at each set of eyelets.
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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 looped back under the lace where it feeds under the side of the shoe.

3. The ends are then crossed over each other, then 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:
Decorative
Holds very firmly
Harder to tighten


NOTE:
Although this lacing is slightly harder to tighten than regular Criss Cross Lacing, this can actually assist in getting the lacing really tight because the lower sections hold more firmly whilst progressing up the shoe. This makes it a great lacing to use on hiking boots, ice skates, etc.

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This page last updated: 08-May-2008. Copyright © 2005-2008 by Ian W. Fieggen. All rights reserved.
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