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.

Diagram for 4 pairs of lugs

Pairs

5

4

3

Lacing diagram Copyright (c) 2020 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

9% shorter ends (approx.)

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.

Lug Hash Lacing Gallery

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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Hash Lacing

Pairs of lugs:	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Length needed:	75 cm 30 inch	89 cm 35 inch	102 cm 40 inch	115 cm 45 inch	128 cm 51 inch	142 cm 56 inch	155 cm 61 inch
Lengths available:	27"	36"	40"	45"	54"	54"	63"

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.

Shorter ends if existing shoelaces are re-used (−9% on average).

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