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Zipper Lacing
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This method "locks" the laces at each eyelet pair. Great for lacing skates tightly because the lower sections hold
while tightening. It also looks interesting, a bit like a giant zipper.
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Diagram for 8 pairs of eyelets
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Lacing Technique:
• Begin straight across on the inside (grey section) and out through the bottom eyelets.
• The ends are looped under the laces where they feed under the sides of the shoe.
• Cross the ends, feeding under the sides and out through the next higher set of eyelets.
• Repeat the looping and crossing and feeding out through the next higher eyelets until lacing is
completed.
Features:
Decorative look
Holds very firmly
Harder to tighten
3% shorter ends (on average).
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Notes:
One of the biggest difficulties when tightening shoes is that of keeping the lower sections tight while working
on the upper sections. Zipper Lacing is a bit like tying a half-knot at each eyelet, which holds quite firmly.
This makes it a great lacing for skates, boots, climbing shoes, or any footwear where very firm support is needed. |
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Zipper Lacing Gallery
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Alife mids with Zipper Lacing
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Shoelace Lengths for Zipper Lacing
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Pairs of eyelets: |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
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Length needed: |
71 cm
28 inch |
82 cm
32 inch |
93 cm
37 inch |
104 cm
41 inch |
115 cm
45 inch |
126 cm
49 inch |
137 cm
54 inch |
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Lengths available: |
27" |
27" |
36"
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36" |
40" |
45" |
45" |
54"
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54" |
Comparative Length:
Shorter ends if existing shoelaces are re-used (-3% on average).
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