[pct-l] shoestrings *$^#&@

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

>>   I'm tired of having them untie themselves so quickly, 
>> even when
>> double-knotted.  Have you found a brand or method that 
>> works for you?

Consider wearing "shortie" gaiters, which minimize lace 
exposure to friction, moisture, and "free bounce," among 
other common culprits. Also consider switching to a 
different type of shoe lace, as some are far more prone to 
working loose than others. At the very least, make sure the 
laces are no longer than necessary, as excess length equals 
more movement of the laces as you walk or run (I'm calling 
it "free bounce").

As a last resort, consider the cincher type lacing systems 
that Sly describes. I now use these, mostly because the 
Salomon trail runners which work well for me have all 
switched to such a lacing system. In the case of Salomon, 
the laces store inside a tongue pocket. However, this pocket 
makes the tongue a bit bulky for my liking. My preferred 
alteration is to cut off the tongue just above the uppermost 
cross lacing, and instead store the lace end (a small 
plastic "uni-end") by inserting it back through the 
lower-most "toe" cross lace, in the direction of the toe. 
There is stays put, with or without the use of gaiters.

- blisterfree