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Bow Tie Lacing
So named because the outline resembles the shape of a bow-tie, this method makes the most efficient use of lace and thus is useful for "lengthening" short lace ends. The laces cross each other on the outside and run vertically underneath.
Faint sections are underneath Computer game character Yuna from "Final Fantasy X-2" looks great wearing Bow Tie Lacing! More Lacing Photos	Lacing Technique: 1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and is fed into both bottom eyelets. 2. The laces then travel straight up to the next set of eyelets, thus introducing a "gap". 3. The ends are crossed over on top and fed into the next set of eyelets up the shoe. 4. Continue up the shoe, alternating straight up underneath or crossing over on top. Features: Minimal look Comfort "zones" Loose fit Comparative Length = 70% Laced area uses less (about −30%) Shorter laces needed (about −14%) Lengthens lace ends (about +27%) More details NOTE: For shoes with an odd number of eyelet pairs (eg. 7 pairs = 14 eyelets), start with the bottom (grey section) running underneath and emerging from both bottom eyelets, then continue from Step (3). This will ensure that the laces end up on the outside at the top of the shoe. Variations: Instead of placing gaps every second set, their positions could also be strategically chosen to coincide with tight areas of your shoes, thus giving those parts of your feet more "breathing room".

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This page last updated: 27-Nov-2008. Copyright © 2003-2008 by Ian W. Fieggen. All rights reserved.

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