Ian's Shoelace Site – 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.

Four pairs of lugs

Pairs

5

4

3

Flip

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Step

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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.

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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Supernova Lacing

Pairs of eyelets	Approximate length needed		“Shortens” ends by
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.

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Supernova Lacing (lug version)

Lacing Technique – for even numbers of lug pairs