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Knotted Segment Lacing
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A more attractive though less flexible variation of
Segmented Lacing in which a knot makes the lower segment of shoelace permanently tighter or looser. Also referred to as
"Permanent Zoned Lacing".
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Diagram for 8 pairs of eyelets
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Lacing Technique:
• Begin with a lace that's slightly longer than the original lace.
• To permanently set the tightness of the lower segment, tie a
Reef Knot at this point, ie: - Left end over Right end & through;
- Right end over Left end & through.
• Continue the Criss Cross lacing to the top of the shoe. This upper segment is then the only part that is tightened
and loosened, with the tension set independently of the lower segment.
Features:
Customizable
Many uses
Harder to get off
5% shorter ends (on average)
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Variations:
1. Instead of "Criss Cross Lacing" as shown on this page, other lacing methods can be used.
2. Instead of dividing the segments equally, the segments may be different sizes.
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Knotted Segment Lacing Gallery
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White Alife sneakers with cyan Knotted Segment Lacing
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Shoelace Lengths for Knotted Segment Lacing
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Pairs of eyelets: |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
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Length needed: |
73 cm
29 inch |
84 cm
33 inch |
94 cm
37 inch |
105 cm
41 inch |
115 cm
45 inch |
126 cm
49 inch |
136 cm
54 inch |
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Lengths available: |
27" |
36" |
36" |
40" |
45" |
45" |
54" |
Comparative Length:
Shorter ends if existing shoelaces are re-used (-5% on average).
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