Zipper Lacing (lug version)
A lug version of Zipper Lacing. This method “locks” the laces at each eyelet pair. Great for lacing skates tightly because the lower sections hold while tightening. It also looks interesting – a bit like a giant zipper.
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Lacing Technique
• Begin straight across the bottom (grey section) and up through both bottom lugs.
• The ends are looped back under the laces where they feed into the bottom of the lugs.
• Cross the ends, then feed into the bottom of the next higher set of lugs.
• Repeat the looping, crossing and feeding up through the next higher lugs until lacing is completed.
Features
Decorative look
Holds very firmly
Harder to tighten
12% shorter ends (approx.)
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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Zipper Lacing
| Pairs of lugs: | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Length needed: | 76 cm 30 inch |
90 cm 35 inch |
103 cm 41 inch |
117 cm 46 inch |
130 cm 51 inch |
144 cm 57 inch |
158 cm 62 inch |
| Lengths available: | 27" | 36" | 40" | 45" | 54" | 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 (−12% on average).
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Related Links
Zipper Lacing
Same lacing method for shoes with eyelets instead of lugs.
Lug Hash Lacing
Similar looking method with larger “diamonds” running down the middle.
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