Segmented Lacing (lug version)

A lug version of Segmented Lacing. Also referred to as “Zoned Lacing”, this method 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.







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Lacing Technique
• Begin with two shoelaces, each about half the length of the original shoelaces.
• The first shoelace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and is laced with basic Lug Criss Cross Lacing to about the middle of the shoe.
• Starting from the next higher set of lugs, the second shoelace is similarly laced to the top of the shoe.
• Each “segment” is then tightened to suit your preference and knotted separately.
Features
Customizable
Many uses
Messy look
59% longer ends (approx.)
Notes
This page shows two segments, divided fairly equally, each laced with “Lug Criss Cross Lacing”. You may instead use different sized segments, different lacing methods, even different colored shoelaces on each segment (creating a bi-color lacing).
Lug Segmented Lacing Gallery

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Shoelace Lengths for Lug Segmented Lacing
Pairs of lugs used by segment: | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Length needed for that segment: | 74 cm 29 inch |
86 cm 34 inch |
98 cm 39 inch |
110 cm 43 inch |
122 cm 48 inch |
134 cm 53 inch |
147 cm 58 inch |
Lengths available: | 27" | 36" | 40" | 45" | 45" | 54" | 54" |
NOTE: These are approximate shoelace lengths for using this lacing on an average sized sneaker. For more accurate lengths, use the Shoelace Length Calculator.
Comparative Length
Shorter shoelaces needed for each segment than for the whole shoe.
Longer ends if existing shoelaces are re-used (+59% on average).
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