Ruby slippers to reader Paul for showing us this modified Roman lacing style. This lacing combines the strait and criss-cross lacing patterns. The first lace is straight whereas the following laces are all criss-cross. As you can see, Paul cinches up each set of laces to secure a snug fit. Unlike the full straight lacing pattern, this one gives you a spiffier look, while still maintaining fit.
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Interesting – have you seen Ian’s shoelace page, which evaluates a whole range of lacing styles?
http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/
What do you think?