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I’ve a Jarrow boot and laces are comically short too.
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Good for you! I hope you get as much usage from them as I do. I hope you got the authentic Lock Laces. There are cheap rip offs made from pure rubber that do not last. The real one uses a similar technique like those of a bungee cord for their laces.I have just sent off for some Lock Laces. Could use the boots more often - rather than having to consider if I would be wearing them long enough to justify the hassle of putting them on.
Not sure about the Chelsea boot comparison though, I always need a shoe tree for my RM Williams.
Let's wait for Kingstonian's review on the new laces and you'll have 2 reasons to consider a set for yourself.☺I’ve a Jarrow boot and laces are comically short too.
It said Lock Laces on the Amazon site. Went for black ones.Good for you! I hope you get as much usage from them as I do. I hope you got the authentic Lock Laces. There are cheap rip offs made from pure rubber that do not last. The real one uses a similar technique like those of a bungee cord for their laces.
Photos show the comparison better.It said Lock Laces on the Amazon site. Went for black ones.
Looking good. No doubt you'll be adjusting to the new laces but it shouldn't be long.Here is the definitive article on Veldtschoen. You can see the Lotus boots have eight holes
In this one, the author considers alternative manufacturers.Lotus Veldtschoen, guaranteed waterproof!
I've been noticing boots like these - which I'd once call officers' boots - for years, but it is only fairly recently that I've managed...loomstate.blogspot.com
The Alfred Sargent also have nine holes, but the Trickers at the bottom have seven holes which I think is ideal. Though at the moment Trickers no longer offer Veldtschoen http://loomstate.blogspot.com/2012/02/veldtschoen-variations.html
At the moment it seems that I will be using most of the length on the Lock Laces. Definitely do not just lace up the boots and tighten and then cut leaving four of five inches excess.Looking good. No doubt you'll be adjusting to the new laces but it shouldn't be long.
The pennines are pretty much the only boots I have problems with. I believe we aren't the only ones who mentioned the lacing issue.
As you can see from comparison with the other shoes you mentioned, the size of the holes and spacing between are the main culprits.
I agree that Tricker's seven hole configuration is ideal. I was using them so much more until ,like you, I found it such a waste not using the pennines. A buddy from the army suggested I try the Lock laces. Problem solved. Cheers!
Here's a tip for the laces. If you can measure how much your using and cut off the excess in one length, there could be enough for another shoe like chukkas, sneakers, etc. All you need then is to improvise or get another set of clips for it.At the moment it seems that I will be using most of the length on the Lock Laces. Definitely do not just lace up the boots and tighten and then cut leaving four of five inches excess.
I also found Ian’s lace site useful. I will be using the over and under pattern.
Over Under Lacing
Tutorial for Over Under Lacing, in which the shoelaces alternate between crossing Over (on the outside) or Under (on the inside).www.fieggen.com
I have had a rethink. I looked at Army lacing on Ian’s site. The benefit - apart from using shorter laces - is that there is not so much excess lacing when you open or close the boot. You don’t have a fist full of lacing.Here's a tip for the laces. If you can measure how much your using and cut off the excess in one length, there could be enough for another shoe like chukkas, sneakers, etc. All you need then is to improvise or get another set of clips for it.
I'm using the inverted army lacing style which probably explains why I have a lot of excess.
I've tried the original laces with the army lacing and it still didn't work for me. If they were just 2 inches longer, maybe. Anyway, don't let that put you off. I'm too used to the ease of using the lock laces and it's only for this particular boot.I have had a rethink. I looked at Army lacing on Ian’s site. The benefit - apart from using shorter laces - is that there is not so much excess lacing when you open or close the boot. You don’t have a fist full of lacing.
So I am giving that a go for a while. I suppose the original Cheaney laces would work better with Army lacing too. You could even use the top hole.
With Army lacing it is definitely easier to put on and remove the boot.
I will still be using Lock Laces - but Army lacing might be worth a try for those who don’t have Lock Laces.I've tried the original laces with the army lacing and it still didn't work for me. If they were just 2 inches longer, maybe. Anyway, don't let that put you off. I'm too used to the ease of using the lock laces and it's only for this particular boot.
I don't own any of these but I can almost guarantee you'll wear the monkey boot more often if you had both of them.Any experience with the CHEANEY Cole R Monkey Boot?
Their price is similar to the Jarrow, I have doubts which one to choose...
Cole R Monkey Boot in Tundra Waxy Suede
Monkey Boots were initially issued to the Czechoslovakian army during the Second World War due to their light yet secure fit and thick tread. Cole was created with the initial functionality of the Monkey boot in mind, but finished in waxy suede and Dainite sole, resulting in a lightweight...www.cheaney.co.uk
Jarrow R Derby Boot in Tundra Waxy Suede
Forming part of the Cheaney Vintage collection is Jarrow, our men's 9 eyelet Derby boot finished in earth-toned Tundra waxy suede. Goodyear welted for durability and finished with a double Dainite studded rubber sole for superior comfort, Jarrow is an industrial-esque, rugged boot that's made to...www.cheaney.co.uk