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Zipper Lacing
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This method "locks" the laces at each eyelet pair. Great for lacing skates tightly because the lower sections hold
while tightening. It also looks interesting, a bit like a giant zipper.
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This picture of Zipper-Laced roller skates was sent to me by Phillip L. |
Lacing Technique:
1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and the ends emerge through both bottom eyelets.
2. The ends are looped under the laces where they feed under the sides of the shoe.
3. The ends are crossed over each other, then fed under the sides to emerge through the next set of eyelets up the
shoe.
4. Repeat steps (2) and (3), alternating between looping under or crossing diagonally, until both ends reach the
top eyelets.
Features:
Decorative look
Holds very firmly
Harder to tighten
Comparative Length = 106%
Laced area uses more (about +6%)
Longer laces needed (about +3%)
Shortens lace ends (about −5%)
More details
Zipper Lacing Theory:
One of the biggest difficulties in tightening shoes is that of keeping the lower sections tight while working on
the upper sections. Zipper Lacing is a bit like tying a half-knot at each eyelet, which holds quite firmly. This
makes it a great lacing for skates, boots, climbing shoes, or any footwear where very firm support is needed. |
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Related Links
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Lug Zipper Lacing
Same lacing method for shoes with lugs instead of eyelets.
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Hash Lacing
Similar looking method with larger "diamonds" running down the middle.
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This page last updated: 19-Jan-2012. Copyright © 2005-2012 by
Ian W. Fieggen. All rights reserved.
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