by "Earl J" <bogus@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Nov 19, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Sounds like you've got a mismatch between the laces and the knot you're
using. You need a better knot!
This site here gives some ideas:
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/knots.htm
Be sure to check the link for slipping knots:
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/slipping.htm
Personally, I use a knot not shown there, that I learned from "Chapman's
Nautical Guides - Knots" which is written by Brion Toss.
http://www.briontoss.com/
It's known as the extra secure shoelace knot. It's easy, fast, and can be
released by pulling on the ends, like a regular shoelace knot.
If I can find a picture of it, I'll post a link later.
(Earl)
"tbs48" <tbsamsel@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:3064e447-f644-470d-886d-59621a05d7f7@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Why are new bootlaces so bad? The past two pairs of boots/hiking shoes
> (both from Colombia) have laces that won't keep a double tie fast for
> any length of time.
