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Hexagram Lacing
(Lug version)
A lug version of Hexagram Lacing. This purely decorative lacing forms a hexagram, or six pointed star. This geometric symbol has been used for centuries in various cultures and religions, most notably as the Jewish "Star of David".
Lug Hexagram Lacing diagram Lacing Technique:
1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and up through both bottom lugs.

2. Cross the ends over and feed down through the third set of eyelets up the shoe (skip past 1 sets of lugs).

3. The right (blue) end runs diagonally up to the left, feeding up through the top left lug.

4. The left (yellow) end runs in a complete loop: Straight across and up through the adjacent lug on the right side of the shoe, then back across and down through the adjacent lug on the left side.

5. Finally, the left (yellow) end runs diagonally up to the right, feeding up through the top right lug.


Features:
Decorative look
Loose fit
Harder to tighten

Comparative Length = 92%
Laced area uses less (about −8%)
Shorter laces needed (about −4%)
Lengthens lace ends (about +7%)
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NOTE:
If the crossovers of the laces are carefully woven as shown, they will not only accurately depict the traditional "Star of David" but will also hold the shape of the lacing more securely.
For more information and photos, see the eyelet version of Hexagram Lacing.

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Related Links
Hexagram Lacing Hexagram Lacing
Same lacing method for shoes with eyelets.
Pentagram Lacing Pentagram Lacing
Similar lacing method with five-pointed star.

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