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Criss Cross Lacing
Also referred to as "Traditional Lacing" or "Zig Zag Lacing"
This is probably the most common method of lacing normal shoes & boots. The laces simply criss-cross as they work their way up the shoe.
Criss Cross Lacing diagram
Criss Cross Lacing picture 1
Criss Cross Lacing picture 2
These wide, green laces make even traditional Criss Cross Lacing look great. Picture sent in by Casey.
More Lacing Photos		 Lacing Technique:
1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and emerges through both bottom eyelets.

2. The ends are crossed over each other, then they go under and out through the next set of eyelets up the shoe.

3. Repeat step (2) until both ends reach the top eyelets.

FEATURES:
Traditional
Simple to lace
Comfortable
Corrugates shoe

NOTE:
Criss Cross is also the preferred lacing for comfort, mainly because the crossovers of lace occur in the gap between the sides of the shoe and thus aren't pressed against the foot.
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