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18 Ways To Lace Shoes With Lugs
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These diagrams are all drawn as though looking from the front of the shoe, such that the lower part of the lacing
is at the bottom of the diagram, and are colour-coded to make it easier to follow where the lace runs. Generally,
the start of the lacing is
Grey, while the lace end that starts on the left side is
Blue and the end that starts on the right side is
Yellow. For colour-blind visitors,
Blue=Dark=Left,
Yellow=Light=Right.
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Lug Criss Cross Lacing
A lug version of
Criss Cross Lacing. This is the intended method of lacing shoes and boots that come with lugs instead of
eyelets. The laces simply criss-cross as they work their way up the shoe. |
FEATURES:
Traditional look
Simple to lace
Comfortable
Uninteresting
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Lug Infinity ∞ Lacing
Specifically for shoes with lugs, this lacing resembles a series of infinity "∞" symbols. This lacing works
best with thinner shoelaces because each lug needs to accommodate two passes of shoelace. |
FEATURES:
Decorative look
Harder to tighten
No thick laces
Shortens ends
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Lug Hiking / Biking Lacing
A lug version of
Hiking / Biking Lacing, which keeps the knots & ends to the side, away from either snagging undergrowth or from
bicycle chains & cranks. |
FEATURES:
Reduces snagging
Messy look
Less snug at top
Lengthens ends
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Lug Shoe Shop Lacing
A lug version of
Shoe Shop Lacing. Whilst this does look interesting, it shifts the sides of the shoe out of alignment, though
this may be useful to correct an otherwise ill-fitting shoe. |
FEATURES:
Unusual look
Mis-aligns sides
Modifies fit
Shortens ends
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Lug Ladder Lacing
A lug version of
Ladder Lacing. It also looks very similar to
Lug Infinity ∞ Lacing, and is useful when the lugs are too narrow to fit two passes of shoelace. |
FEATURES:
Distinctive look
Stays very tight
Harder to tighten
Shortens ends
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Lug Spider Web Lacing
A lug version of
Spider Web Lacing. Another decorative lacing method used on military boots, which is like
Lug Ladder Lacing running at an angle, creating a woven web of shoelace. |
FEATURES:
Decorative look
Firm & tight
Harder to tighten
Shortens ends
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Lug Double Back Lacing
A lug version of
Double Back Lacing. Although terribly awkward to tighten, this method looks interesting, holds very firmly, and
can also be used if you're desperate to shorten long lace ends. |
FEATURES:
Stays very tight
Terribly awkward
Shortens ends
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Lug Bow Tie Lacing
A lug version of
Bow Tie Lacing. So named because the outline resembles the shape of a bow-tie, this method makes the most
efficient use of lace and thus is useful for "lengthening" short lace ends. |
FEATURES:
Comfort "zones"
Loose fit
Lengthens ends
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Lug Hash Lacing
A lug version of
Hash Lacing. When used on modern boots and sneakers with a wide gap between the sides, the result resembles a
diagonal series of hash "#" symbols. |
FEATURES:
Decorative look
Harder to tighten
Shortens ends
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Lug Lattice Lacing
A lug version of
Lattice Lacing. Great for boots and sneakers with a wide gap, this very popular method forms a neat woven
lattice in the middle of the lacing. |
FEATURES:
Very popular!
Decorative look
Harder to tighten
Shortens ends
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Lug Zipper Lacing
A lug version of
Zipper Lacing. Though awkward to tighten, this lacing holds very firmly, making it great for lacing skates
tightly. It also looks interesting, a bit like a giant zipper. |
FEATURES:
Decorative look
Holds very firmly
Harder to tighten
Shortens ends
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Lug Segmented Lacing
A lug version of
Segmented Lacing. This variation divides the lacing into two or more "segments", each of which can be laced up
as tightly or loosely as necessary to achieve a comfortable yet secure fit for "difficult" shoes or feet. |
FEATURES:
Customizable
Many uses
Messy look
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Lug Knotted Segment Lacing
A lug version of
Knotted Segment Lacing. A more attractive though less flexible variation of
Segmented Lacing in which a knot makes the lower segment of shoelace permanently tighter or looser. |
FEATURES:
Customizable
Many uses
Harder to get off
Shortens ends
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Lug Double Lacing
A lug version of
Double Lacing. Another way of ending up with two colours is to use two laces. These are interwoven up the shoe,
ending up with four lace ends that can then be tied creatively. |
FEATURES:
Decorative look
Creative options
Needs new laces
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Lug Loop Back Lacing
A lug version of
Loop Back Lacing. Each side loops back on itself down the middle, rather like when two springs become
intertwined. However, those loop-backs tend to shift off-centre. |
FEATURES:
Decorative look
Laces wear more
Centreline shifts
Shortens ends
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Lug Knotted Lacing
A lug version of
Knotted Lacing. Adding an overhand knot at each crossover increases friction and keeps the lacing much firmer.
Ideal for tightening ice skates, rollerblades, etc. |
FEATURES:
Keeps lacing tight
Assists tightening
Harder to loosen
Shortens ends
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Lug Twistie Lacing
A lug version of
Twistie Lacing. Like a combination of Loop Back and Knotted Lacing, the laces are twisted together with a
vertical overhand knot at each crossover before continuing to the other side. |
FEATURES:
Decorative look
Keeps lacing tight
Harder to loosen
Shortens ends
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Lug Hexagram Lacing
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A lug version of
Hexagram Lacing. This purely decorative lacing forms a hexagram, or six pointed star. |
FEATURES:
Decorative look
Loose fit
Harder to tighten
Lengthens ends
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Many shoes, sneakers and boots come with lugs instead of eyelets. These are usually flat loops made of cloth or
leather, though they can also be rings, hooks or tubes made of metal or nylon. The shoelaces run through these
lugs along the surface of the shoe rather than between the inside and outside of the shoe, resulting in somewhat
different lacing.
