U-Lace Hash Lacing
A version of Hash Lacing using U-Lace no-tie laces instead of regular shoelaces. Forms a diagonal series of hash “#” symbols.
U-Lace Hash Lacing Tutorial
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Lacing Technique – Variation 1 – Regular hashes
• Use two U-Lace segments to lace a tall “X” from eyelet row 1 to row 4 (skip past two rows). One segment runs up and left, the other runs up and right.
• Use another two U-Lace segments to lace a second tall “X” between rows 3–6, overlapping the previous “X” to form a “hash”.
• If the shoe has eight or more pairs of eyelets, continue up the shoe with tall overlapping “X”s between rows 5–8, 7–10, 9–12, etc., each forming an additional “hash”.
• If there is still one empty row of eyelets at the top, finish off with a single U-Lace segment running straight across.
Variations
• Variation 1 has the crossovers running at a steep angle, resulting in regular hash symbols (roughly square centres) with the top of each hash forming the bottom of the next higher hash. The steep angle also results in empty eyelet rows – one at the bottom and one near the top – which makes the shoe feel a little loose near those gaps.
• Variation 2 has the crossovers running at a shallower angle, resulting in separate, compressed hash symbols (non-square centres). The shallower angle also means that all eyelets are filled, so the shoe should feel a little more tight overall.
Features
Decorative
Tight fit
Notes
• Use the same U-Lace color throughout to replicate the look of a regular, single shoelace.
• Alternate two different U-Lace colors for a bi-color look.
• Use several different U-Lace colors for a rainbow or multi-colored look.
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Related Links
Hash Lacing
Identical lacing method for regular shoelaces.
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