[philmont] Boot Lacing

Great boot lacing information at
http://www.backpacker.com/gear/footwear/lacing/0,6669,,00.html. By using
some of these techniques, my somewhat-comfortable Vasque Sundowners became
super boots. Fit is now perfect, and laces are tight where they need to be
all day.

Wish I were out hiking..

Shane Hoffman

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From: philmont@troop47.com [mailto:philmont@troop47.com] On Behalf Of Karen
Kelly
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 5:58 PM
To: philmont List Member
Subject: [philmont] Boots Story

We went to Bass Pro before our trek last year for my son, and thought we had
the perfect hiker. Felt great, fit great - until the pack was loaded and on
his back! What felt fine around the store and the house changed as soon as
we started adding the weight. We eventually bought a pair of Merrill's for
him that half solved the problem. He was still having a problem with the
support, despite changing out the insole for added support. I finally broke
down and sprang for a pair of the Spenco Heavy Duty Hiking footbeds ($30).
The tears ended immediately. These footbeds are designed for hikers that
are carrying 25+ pounds and hiking multi days. The support offered is
awesome. I bought a pair for myself, too, and will never doubt the money
spent on them. <http://www.spenco.com/product/302-backpacker>
http://www.spenco.com/product/302-backpacker You could probably try to
score some off Ebay for cheaper.

The other thing that a fitter showed us a few years ago at Bass Pro was a
Runner's Knot. This as a great technique for cranking the laces tighter -
for all day, or just for a rough section of trail. My son & I both employ
this technique, with little slippage. One of my son's crewmates stopped
half way up the last section of Baldy to have his boots relaced this way.
His buddy claimed it saved his ascent!

Loose Heel, Narrow Foot
The Runner's Knot can eliminate heel slippage in most cases. Follow the
diagram exactly. Be sure to snug the slack out of all the loops in the hitch
before giving it your preferred tightening tension (Important! Pull down
toward the ground to remove slack. Then pull up, and cross the laces to get
your preferred tightening tension.) Finish lacing the eyelets in normal
fashion.

 <http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/locklacing.htm> Lock Lacing diagram

Often referred to as "Lace Locks", this is not a lacing method as much as a
technique for creating a super-tight finish. It's often recommended for
lacing running shoes to help prevent heel slippage.

FEATURES:
  <http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/Tick.gif> Tightens firmly
  <http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/Tick.gif> Reduces slippage
  <http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/Cross.gif> Harder to loosen

Happy Hiking!

Karen Kelly

T185 - Waterford, Michigan

2006, 2008

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Received on Sun Feb 25 18:51:09 2007