boot lacing techniques

[beachbunny]

there are a lot of boot lacing techniques. how many sliders use the varied techniques or just use the plain ole'straight up technique (me)?
thanks,BB

 

[realunlucky]

I saw on here once a locking loop used instead of a double over hand knot to tie it without coming loose. Searched and can't find it.

 

[Ironman8]

I saw on here once a locking loop used instead of a double over hand knot to tie it without coming loose. Searched and can't find it.

I've never found the need to lace any different than the standard criss-cross up the boot, but I do use a different knot. Not sure if it's the same one realunlucky mentioned, but I just posted it in Brock's Salomon 4D thread.

Here's the link: http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm

 

[BroodBuster]

Yes, I'll usually re lace prior to a big ascent or descent.

That and I always buy new flat laces with any new boot. Not sure why boot manufacturers insist on providing those crappy round slick laces with new boots.

 

[Rucker61]

I use this one with my Hardscrabbles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOE28brAcEc

It also worked great on some Mountain Extremes, once at the ankle and again at the top.

 

[beachbunny]

rucker,i liked that link ,just what i was looking for, thankyou for that

 

[Becca]

This is how I do mine. The extra wrap really helps me crank down to keep them tight when I want to.

 

[beachbunny]

thankyou also becca

 

[tttoadman]

Similar to Becca for me. I have Lowa Tibets with the lace locks at the top of the foot. I leave the laces loose on my foot because it fits my wide feet better. I cinch it hard with the double knot top and bottom of the one going back to the heel. I have actually had to stop and loosen the laces because it felt like I was cutting my foot off, but I have never had them loosen up on me during the day and i have never had a blister on my heels since I put these boots on.

 

[inupiat1]

I use USMC rat boots and don't have a problem, but when i wear other boots and the heel slips, i lace to keep heel from raising.

 

[yhudson]

I use this one with my Hardscrabbles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOE28brAcEc

It also worked great on some Mountain Extremes, once at the ankle and again at the top.

I used this technique for the first time this year with my Kenetrek's. It worked very well!

 

[danarnold]

ireview gear guy video is how I do it, best I've used
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7B_hjzgAD8#t=160

 

[camelcluch]

I use this one with my Hardscrabbles:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOE28brAcEc

It also worked great on some Mountain Extremes, once at the ankle and again at the top.

I use this one too. Works great but be careful not to tighten to tight. This holds great and lessens slip.