Zipper Lacing

Lacing Technique

• Begin straight across on the inside (grey section) and out through the bottom eyelets.

• The ends are looped under the laces where they feed under the sides of the shoe.

• Cross the ends, feeding under the sides and out through the next higher set of eyelets.

• Repeat the looping and crossing and feeding out through the next higher eyelets until lacing is completed.

Features

Decorative look

Holds very firmly

Harder to tighten

3% shorter ends (approx.).

Notes

One of the biggest difficulties when tightening shoes is that of keeping the lower sections tight while working on the upper sections. Zipper Lacing is a bit like tying a half-knot at each eyelet, which holds quite firmly. This makes it a great lacing for skates, boots, climbing shoes, or any footwear where very firm support is needed.

Lug Zipper Lacing

Same lacing method for shoes with lugs instead of eyelets.

Hash Lacing

Similar looking method with larger “diamonds” running down the middle.

Locked Double Helix Lacing

Another method that holds lower sections tight while tightening skates.

Knotted Lacing

Yet another method that holds lower sections tight while tightening skates.