Knotted Lacing (lug version)

Lug Knotted Lacing

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
4
3
2
Flip
Step
5
4
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2
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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

2% shorter ends (approx.)

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.

Shoelace Lengths for Lug Knotted Lacing

Pairs of lugs: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Length needed: 74 cm
29 inch
87 cm
34 inch
99 cm
39 inch
112 cm
44 inch
124 cm
49 inch
136 cm
54 inch
149 cm
59 inch
Lengths available: 27" 36" 40" 45" 45" 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 (−2% on average).

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