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

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

I originally posted the following to the list yesterday, but 
apparently it never arrived...

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brett" <blisterfree@isp01.net>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 2:17 AM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] shoestrings *$^#&@


>>>   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
>
>