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Segmented Lacing
Sometimes referred to as "Zoned 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.
Segmented Lacing diagram
Segmented Lacing picture
With shorter laces, the bows can be made smaller to avoid looking too ridiculous!

Segmented Lacing picture
This pic of Puma sneakers with segmented lacing was sent to me by Andrew G.
Lacing Technique:
1. Instead of a single long lace in each shoe, start out with two laces, each around half the length of the original shoelace.

2. The first lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and is laced with standard Criss Cross Lacing to about the middle of the shoe.

3. Starting from the next higher set of eyelets, the second lace is similarly laced to the top of the shoe.

4. Each "segment" is then tightened to suit your preference and knotted. For example, tighten the bottom segment more if you have narrow feet, less if you have wide feet.


Features:
Customizable
Many uses
Messy look

Comparative Length (each lace) = 49%
Laced area uses less (about −51%)
Shorter laces needed (about −24%)
Lengthens lace ends (about +46%)
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NOTE:
This page shows two segments; you may prefer three or more segments, and may also choose to use another lacing instead of "Criss Cross" as shown.


Recent Photos (sent by site visitors)
Tan, red & coral Puma sneakers with white trim and red & coral Segmented Lacing - Click to enlarge Black Gravis sneakers with white trim and black & white Segmented Lacing - Click to enlarge Black Circa Trés with cyan & white trim and white & cyan combination of Criss Cross Lacing and Segmented Lacing - Click to enlarge Black sneakers with blue & white trim and blue & purple combination of Segmented Lacing and Checkerboard Lacing - Click to enlarge Black & white Vans sneakers with blue & grey trim and blue & black combination of Segmented Lacing and Checkerboard Lacing - Click to enlarge
Hover over any photo for details, or click to enlarge in the Shoe Lacing Photos page.


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Related Links
Lug Segmented Lacing Lug Segmented Lacing
Same lacing method for shoes with lugs instead of eyelets.
Knotted Segment Lacing Knotted Segment Lacing
Single shoelace segmented with a knot, which is neater than using two separate laces.

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This page last updated: 27-Jul-2010. Copyright © 2004-2010 by Ian W. Fieggen. All rights reserved.
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