Ian's Shoelace Site – Knotted Lacing (lug version)

A lug version of Knotted Lacing. Adding a half knot at each crossover increases friction and keeps the lacing much firmer. Ideal for tightening ice skates, rollerblades, etc.

Four pairs of lugs

Pairs

5

4

3

2

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 up through both bottom lugs.

• At each set of lugs, the ends are tied with a simple half knot in the middle of the shoe.

• The ends then continue across to the opposite sides, where they run up through the next higher set of lugs.

• Repeat until lacing is completed.

Features

Keeps lacing tight

Assists tightening

Harder to loosen

“Shortens” ends

Notes

With each stage of this lacing given a single half knot, the result is a very firm lacing. This is of most benefit during tightening, as the lower sections are less inclined to loosen in the process, making it ideal for tightening ice skates, rollerblades, etc.

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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Knotted Lacing

Pairs of eyelets	Approximate length needed		“Shortens” ends by
8 pairs	146 cm	58 in	–1.1 cm	–0.4 in
7 pairs	134 cm	53 in	–0.9 cm	–0.4 in
6 pairs	122 cm	48 in	–0.8 cm	–0.3 in
5 pairs	110 cm	43 in	–0.6 cm	–0.2 in
4 pairs	98 cm	39 in	–0.5 cm	–0.2 in
3 pairs	86 cm	34 in	–0.3 cm	–0.1 in
2 pairs	74 cm	29 in	–0.2 cm	–0.1 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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