by tbs48 <tbsamsel@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Nov 20, 2008 at 04:59 AM
On Nov 19, 3:59=A0pm, "the Moderator" <sparky@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
> "tbs48" <tbsam...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > 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.
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> > I guess Gert doesn't test the laces.
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> > T.
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> Make sure you are using a square knot.
I do use a square knot.. the laces seem to be synthetic and on the
stretchy side.. I will eventually get better laces.. used to be that
leather laces worked well with Wolverine/Redwing-type boots.
T
