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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.
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.
 

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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.
It said Lock Laces on the Amazon site. Went for black ones.
 

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It said Lock Laces on the Amazon site. Went for black ones.
Photos show the comparison better.

Left boot is Cheaney supplied lace(brown)
Right boot is Lock Lace (Black)
Lock Lace is 72 inch long. I have not cut it to size yet. I want to get used to them before I do that. I felt that a cross lacing pattern worked better for elastic laces though I prefer straight lacing.
You can see that the top hole on the left boot is not used and there is not much spare lace to tie the knot.
I have a high instep. So I need plenty of space to get the boots on.
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Here is the definitive article on Veldtschoen. You can see the Lotus boots have eight holes
In this one, the author considers alternative manufacturers.
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
 

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Here is the definitive article on Veldtschoen. You can see the Lotus boots have eight holes
In this one, the author considers alternative manufacturers.
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
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!
 

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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!
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.
 

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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.
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.
 

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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 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.
 

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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'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.
 

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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 will still be using Lock Laces - but Army lacing might be worth a try for those who don’t have Lock Laces.

With either lace, there is far less clutter in your hand when opening and closing the boot. Lace clutter is a particular issue on this nine hole boot.
 

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Any experience with the CHEANEY Cole R Monkey Boot?
Their price is similar to the Jarrow, I have doubts which one to choose...


 

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Any experience with the CHEANEY Cole R Monkey Boot?
Their price is similar to the Jarrow, I have doubts which one to choose...


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.
I got both styles but from different brands so I can only comment on the usage.
The monkey boot is more casual and easier to wear. The lacing system provides more flexibility for your feet. So if you're looking for more range of motion and comfort, it's gotta be the monkey boot.
The Jarrow offers more support but if you scroll up, you'll read that it can be a little tedious to deal with. The lacing can be a chore. Once it's on though, the comfort and security from it is obvious.
Style wise, the Jarrow wins. You're always gonna look smarter with the Jarrow.
Good luck with your choice. Cheers!
 

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Commando lacing might address the short laces issue on 9 hole boots without purchasing additional laces.
The bottom knot may irritate though if the lacing is tight. You also need to decide how to secure the top lace. You have 152% longer ends. So length would no longer be an issue.
 
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