Ian's Shoelace Site – 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.

Four pairs of lugs

Pairs

5

4

3

Flip

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Lacing diagram Copyright (c) 2023 by Ian Fieggen

Step

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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
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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