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Zipper Lacing
Though awkward to tighten, this lacing holds very firmly, making it great for lacing skates tightly. It also looks interesting, a bit like a giant zipper.
Black Converse hi-tops with white Zipper Lacing. Picture sent to me by Sara C. Zipper Lacing is great for tightly lacing skates because it "locks" at each set of eyelets. Picture sent to me by Phillip L. More Lacing Photos	Lacing Technique: 1. The lace is run straight across the bottom (grey section) and emerges through both bottom eyelets. 2. The ends are looped back under the lace where it feeds under the side of the shoe. 3. The ends are then crossed over each other, then they go under and out through the next set of eyelets up the shoe. 4. Repeat steps (2) and (3) until both ends reach the top eyelets. Features: Decorative look Holds very firmly Harder to tighten Comparative Length = 106% Laced area uses more (about +6%) Longer laces needed (about +3%) Shortens lace ends (about −5%) More details NOTE: Although this lacing is slightly harder to tighten than regular Criss Cross Lacing, this can actually assist in getting the lacing really tight because the lower sections hold more firmly whilst progressing up the shoe. This makes it a great lacing to use on hiking boots, ice skates, etc.

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