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
“Shortens” ends
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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Zipper Lacing
| Pairs of eyelets | Approximate length needed | “Shortens” ends by | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 pairs | 154 cm | 61 in | –5.1 cm | –2.0 in |
| 7 pairs | 141 cm | 56 in | –4.4 cm | –1.7 in |
| 6 pairs | 128 cm | 50 in | –3.7 cm | –1.5 in |
| 5 pairs | 115 cm | 45 in | –3.0 cm | –1.2 in |
| 4 pairs | 102 cm | 40 in | –2.3 cm | –0.9 in |
| 3 pairs | 88 cm | 35 in | –1.6 cm | –0.6 in |
| 2 pairs | 75 cm | 30 in | –0.9 cm | –0.4 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.
• 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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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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