Hash Lacing (lug version)

A lug version of Hash Lacing. When used on modern boots and sneakers with a wide gap between the sides, the result resembles a diagonal series of hash “#” symbols.
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Lacing Technique
• Begin straight across the bottom (grey section) and in through the top of both bottom lugs.
• At each pair of lugs, cross the ends and feed in through the top of the next higher set of lugs. Repeat until lacing is completed.
Features
Decorative look
Harder to tighten
“Shortens” ends
Notes
The essential difference between Lug Hash Lacing and basic Lug Criss Cross Lacing is that the shoelaces take the opposite path through the lugs – that is – feeding in through the top (heel end) of the lugs and out through the bottom (toe end) of the lugs.
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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Hash Lacing
Pairs of eyelets | Approximate length needed | “Shortens” ends by | ||
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8 pairs | 152 cm | 60 in | –3.8 cm | –1.5 in |
7 pairs | 139 cm | 55 in | –3.2 cm | –1.3 in |
6 pairs | 126 cm | 50 in | –2.7 cm | –1.1 in |
5 pairs | 113 cm | 45 in | –2.1 cm | –0.8 in |
4 pairs | 100 cm | 40 in | –1.6 cm | –0.6 in |
3 pairs | 87 cm | 34 in | –1.1 cm | –0.4 in |
2 pairs | 74 cm | 29 in | –0.5 cm | –0.2 in |
NOTE: These are approximate shoelace lengths for using this lacing on an average sized sneaker. For more accurate lengths, use the Shoelace Length Calculator.
Comparative Length
• Longer shoelaces needed than those for basic Lug Criss Cross Lacing.
• If the original shoelaces are re-used, this method effectively shortens the ends.
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