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

A lug version of Twistie Lacing. Similar to Lug Loop Back Lacing with full twists instead of half twists, forming vertical half knots similar to the horizontal ones in Lug Knotted Lacing.

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 eyelet pair, the ends are given one complete twist in the middle of the shoe before continuing to the opposite sides.

• The ends are fed up through the next higher set of lugs.

• Repeat until lacing is completed.

Features

Decorative look

Keeps lacing tight

Harder to loosen

“Shortens” ends

Notes

Lug Twistie Lacing looks best on shoes with thick, round shoelaces – especially light colored laces on dark colored shoes. These accentuate the fact that the shoelaces are twisted together rather than simply crossing over each other.

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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Twistie Lacing

Pairs of eyelets	Approximate length needed		“Shortens” ends by
8 pairs	149 cm	59 in	–2.5 cm	–1.0 in
7 pairs	137 cm	54 in	–2.1 cm	–0.8 in
6 pairs	124 cm	49 in	–1.8 cm	–0.7 in
5 pairs	112 cm	44 in	–1.4 cm	–0.6 in
4 pairs	99 cm	39 in	–1.1 cm	–0.4 in
3 pairs	87 cm	34 in	–0.7 cm	–0.3 in
2 pairs	74 cm	29 in	–0.4 cm	–0.2 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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