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.
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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.
Lug Knotted Lacing Gallery



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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Knotted Lacing
Pairs of eyelets | Approximate length needed | “Shortens” ends by | ||
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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.
More details about length comparisons.
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