Boot laces

[RichBrew]

I recently replaced my boots with a pair of Scarpa's. Although the boot itself is excellent, I have a constant problem with the laces coming undone. I realise that lace tension may need to be adjusted from time to time, but this is becoming a vexation to the spirit, particularly when wearing gaiters.

Can anyone suggest a method, or replacement laces that will stop them constantly working loose?

RichBrew

[honeybee]

Originally Posted by RichBrew

I recently replaced my boots with a pair of Scarpa's. Although the boot itself is excellent, I have a constant problem with the laces coming undone. I realise that lace tension may need to be adjusted from time to time, but this is becoming a vexation to the spirit, particularly when wearing gaiters.

Can anyone suggest a method, or replacement laces that will stop them constantly working loose?

RichBrew

Try rubbing soap or candle wax along the laces. Maybe soap on the left and wax on the right! Might help.

[Brocker]

I had a similar problem with a pair of Raikle boots I own......I took out the laces and dried them thoroughly. I then rubbed in cycle chalk dust quite thoroughly. (you can get this from any Halfords or bicycle shop). It worked a treat and I have not had the problem since......Caution, do not use blackboard chalk as when it rains it can run and leave white marks on your boots.

[KIDSTYPIKE]

Try wrapping them round themselves twice instead of once before you tie the knot

[m1.carson]

Hi,

Have this problem nearly all the time now, fixed it by scrapping the round laces, and I think you'll find all yours are round, and buying flat ones, ahh bliss.

Max.

P.S. whoever thought of round laces wants.... er can't think of anything polite.

[RichBrew]

Apologies for the late acknowledgment of your replies, but I think I've cracked it! Now, when tying the laces and starting with the granny knot, I begin with the right lace over the left (I usually do the reverse of this: right lace behind the left), then secure with a conventional bow. This has the effect of one applying tension to the other, and so prevents them coming undone. Just a case of experimentation.

Thanks for all your input on this subject.

RB

[coasty]

OR......buy leather laces...

[nightshade]

somewhere on the site is a thread about boots, with a link to ways of lacing and tying knots to keep 'em secure and comfy

[DING]

Well, I'm certainly going to look for the link because I've suddenly developed this problem (never ever had it before) and I can't walk for half an hour without retying my laces at least 2 or 3 times

[KIDSTYPIKE]

The only time I have any problems is if we are walking through Heather. I'm sure it as little fingers.
Dave

[nightshade]

The link is in a thread "wide Boots" I have retrieved it for you here

shoe knots - the ins and outs

Boddie has some good photos of Scarpa lacing in the same post that he did for me