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I've been looking for better ways to lace leather ski boots in order to keep them tight and comfortable. I've found some good resources online such as http://www.backpacker.com/gear/footwear ... echniques/. I've been using the ladder lacing technique (http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ladderlacing.htm) and it's a big improvement. Anyone have good luck with any specific lacing techniques?

Pretty interesting. I never really thought about it much and always just used criss-cross or over-under per that website.

I actually have pretty sensitive feet, so I appreciate the locking eyelets so I can keep the portion over my instep looser than at my ankles.

Wow, awesome!
Ian's shoelace site is such a great resource... Thanks for sharing!

My main problem with tight lacings is that I find the boots impossible to remove afterwards... I'm a very patient man, but somehow patience doesn't seem to apply to shoelaces for me... Knots + shoelaces = ?&*!&@&*!@%!^%!

My second main problem is always the knot... It only lasts for 5 mins... I use the simple 2-loop knot... (The only one I know..) Now I can play with a million other different knots...!

These websites are very good.

I use most of these techniques on my hiking/backpacking/mountaineering boots, logging boots, as well as my lace-up Nordic boots. I have never used the full-on "ladder lacing".

I use "surgeon's knot" at each transition point in my boot- at the top of the instep; just above the ankle-flex point; and then again at the top, where I tie it off.

The Alaska, just like many mountaineering boots- has a cleat at the top of instep to help prevent loosening of laces.

I have used lace-locks, regularly on high-cut logging boots- to prevent them from coming loose and/or untied. There are few things more dangerous than a loose or untied boot when tree felling on a steep slope...

Good stuff man.

Here's some other tips from the Madshus website:
http://en-nl.madshus.com/support/technical-guides

my bestest advice: one boot at a time, your least dominant foot first. and use two hands for tying the knots.