Comfortable combat boots are essential to military servicemembers. Tying them correctly can help alleviate symptoms ranging from shin splints to backache.
Different lacing techniques can give your combat boots a distinctive look while offering various degrees of support. Here are three popular choices: Ladder lacing, Criss Cross lacing and Army lacing.
Ladder Lacing
Ladder lacing style weaves laces across and around each eyelet in an observable “ladder,” creating an eye-catching design element for shoes with multiple eyelets. This creates an original and fashionable design element.
Start this lacing method by passing both ends of your shoelaces through the bottom eyelet from outside in. Next, feed your right lace through the eyelet directly above it; cross over with its counterpart left-hand lace, feeding both into one eyelet directly below (skipping one). Continue this pattern until reaching the top of your boot whereupon tie a square knot.
Try out crisscross ladder lacing as an eye-catching, stylish variation on this lacing technique. Start with traditional ladder lacing before crossing over your laces in an X pattern for an eye-catching, more secure fit.
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Criss-Cross Lacing
An old Army saying goes that, when one soldier trips over their shoelaces, his entire platoon must stop to help. While this might sound extreme, loose laces can still pose danger during combat situations and it is essential that you know how to tie your boot lacing correctly as this will determine both fit and stability of your boots.
Criss-cross lacing, used by the Armed Forces, is one of the best methods for lacing boots securely and aesthetically. This style involves starting off with standard straight lacing pattern at each eyelet pair before crossing over either end of each lacing thread under vertical sections on either side, creating an intricate cross that resembles laddering. Though difficult to manage for people with narrow feet, this technique provides both security and visual appeal.
Straight bar lacing offers another alternative that’s similar to criss-cross lacing but requires less eyelets: starting from inside, this technique begins by lacing straight across and crossing each pair over horizontally across and feeding it back into another eyelet pair from outside-in until both ends appear through top eyelet pairs, where you can secure them by tying a square knot or tucking them inside to secure them.
Vertical Lacing
Straight bar lacing is another lacing technique worthy of note and should not be disregarded. While I personally don’t prefer it, this style looks good and may provide greater maneuverability when maneuvering in combat boots. Start by stringing each lace through its respective bottom eyelet pair before crossing them over and taking it vertically up towards its respective upper eyelet pair – repeat this process until all lace are tied off at once at the top.
If you want to ensure that your laces remain neatly tied without loose ends that could snag during an operation, the square knot offers a solution. It is a basic right-over-left knot which can be tied around either an individual lace or section of lace on the outside of your boot.
Military-style boots offer many different ways of lacing them. Not only can this affect how they look; it can also impact their fit, comfort and support of your feet. When it comes to lacing techniques for military boots, the many variations exist can impact on their fit, comfort, support, preventing shin splints or back pain while patrolling; always tie your boots while kneeling as this reduces risk of snagging or pulling your laces off in an emergency situation – boot bands may help secure them while kneeling as an emergency aid measure if necessary!
Army Lacing
Combat boot wearers have their pick of several lacing methods available to them for lacing their boots, each providing its own distinct look and practicality for them. One popular lacing technique used by combat boot wearers is known as the Bunny Ear Technique; an easy method that provides both tightness and tension adjustment adjustment; others include Criss Cross Lacing Technique, Vertical Lacing, Army Lacing techniques.
Start by threading your laces through the bottom eyelets horizontally from outside-in, ensuring both ends are even. After passing through two eyelets, cross your laces over one another alternating over and under until reaching the top eyelet pair of your boots. Keep this pattern going until you reach its height!
Next, rather than passing your lace diagonally through each eyelet, bring it straight up through the one immediately above. Alternate between running your lace directly up on the inside and across on the outside until you reach the top of your combat boot. Finally, tie a bow or tuck your lace into your boot for a secure knot that won’t undo under strenuous movement or activity.
