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Sawtooth Lacing
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This method has all of the underlying sections pulling at a steep angle, which shifts the alignment of the sides
and may correct an otherwise ill-fitting shoe.
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Diagram for 8 pairs of eyelets
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Lacing Technique:
• Begin straight across on the outside (grey section) and in through the bottom eyelets.
• The left (blue) end runs straight up on the inside, then straight across on the outside.
• The right (yellow) end runs diagonally up and left on the inside, then straight across on the outside.
Repeat with alternate ends until one end reaches the top left eyelet.
• The remaining end runs straight up on the inside and out through the top right eyelet.
Features:
Easier to tighten
Modifies fit
Mis-aligns sides
12% longer ends (on average)
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Notes:
Lace the shoe so that the angled sections point towards whichever corner of the shoe feels loose. When the laces
are tightened, the angled sections will pull that corner inwards, altering the fit. Naturally, the left and right
shoes should be laced in reverse (mirror image) in order to balance both the look and the effect on both feet.
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Sports / Military Advice:
Like other straight lacing methods, Sawtooth Lacing has an additional benefit for sporting or military use:
The upper horizontal sections of shoelace can be quickly cut through with a knife or scissors in order to more
easily remove a boot from a broken, sprained or otherwise injured ankle or foot.
Note that most military forces have regulations for just about everything, so I'd recommend that military
personnel check before they adopt this, or any other, possible non-regulation lacing method!
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Sawtooth Lacing Gallery
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White Alifes with Sawtooth Lacing
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Shoelace Lengths for Sawtooth Lacing
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Pairs of eyelets: |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
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Length needed: |
63 cm 25 inch |
74 cm 29 inch |
85 cm 34 inch |
96 cm 38 inch |
107 cm 42 inch |
118 cm 46 inch |
129 cm 51 inch |
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Lengths available: |
27" |
27" |
36" |
36" |
40"
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40" |
45" |
54" |
Comparative Length:
Longer ends if existing shoelaces are re-used (+12% on average).
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