Supernova Lacing (lug version)

A lug version of Supernova Lacing. The laces cross diagonally over two focal points, forming a “black hole” in between. Needs maximum shoelace length and thus “shortens” ends.
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Lacing Technique – for even numbers of lug pairs
• Begin straight across (grey section) and up through the set of lugs just below the middle of the shoe.
• Cross the ends diagonally upwards, then feed down through the next vacant set of lugs above the middle of the shoe.
• Cross the ends diagonally downwards, then feed up through the next vacant set of lugs below the middle of the shoe.
• Continue running diagonally upwards and downwards with progressively taller crossovers until lacing is completed.
Variations
• Variation 1 is for shoes with even numbers of lug pairs.
• Variation 2 is for shoes with odd numbers of lug pairs.
Features
Decorative look
Top opens wide
Loose fit
“Shortens” ends
Notes
This lacing method, like most decorative methods, is more difficult to tighten. Luckily, it does have the advantage that the top is like a V-neck garment. Once the knot is untied, the top of the shoe can be opened fairly wide to more easily slip the foot in or out – without needing to loosen or re-tighten all of the lacing.
Lug Supernova Lacing Gallery


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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Supernova Lacing
Pairs of eyelets | Approximate length needed | “Shortens” ends by | ||
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8 pairs | 200 cm | 79 in | –27.7 cm | –10.9 in |
7 pairs | 171 cm | 67 in | –19.2 cm | –7.6 in |
6 pairs | 145 cm | 57 in | –12.4 cm | –4.9 in |
5 pairs | 123 cm | 49 in | –7.2 cm | –2.8 in |
4 pairs | 104 cm | 41 in | –3.5 cm | –1.4 in |
3 pairs | 88 cm | 35 in | –1.3 cm | –0.5 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
• Exponentially longer shoelaces needed than those for basic Lug Criss Cross Lacing. Each additional row of lugs has lace segments running at an ever steeper angle, resulting in an ever steeper increase in total length.
• If the original shoelaces are re-used, this method effectively shortens the ends substantially.
More details about length comparisons.
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