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Cauchs
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Best boot laces

Wed 03 Feb, 2016 9:42 pm

I had a bit of a search and found a few mentions of boot laces however was surprised no one seems to have asked the question.

The laces on my newish scarpas seem to be wearing pretty quickly so I want to replace them before it's an issue.

I replaced the laces on my last pair of boots with para cord which is still on them now. It is tough as nails but the annoying thing was the Squeek in the eyelets every step!

What laces have you found to be good?
Hermione
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Re: Best boot laces

Wed 03 Feb, 2016 10:44 pm

I quite like these https://www.rhinolaces.com/
Because they have metal aglets (the little bits on the end usually plastic that splits).
Cauchs
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Re: Best boot laces

Thu 04 Feb, 2016 5:16 am

Unbreakable they say, impressive. Might be worth a look.
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Re: Best boot laces

Thu 04 Feb, 2016 2:42 pm

Maybe try some 2mm Dyneema for the DIY option. It is really tough stuff, but there is no give in it, so maybe it wouldn't be so comfortable for shoe laces? Rope Galore always has the stuff on special with free postage.
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Re: Best boot laces

Thu 04 Feb, 2016 3:26 pm

Lawson is making these Technora Toughlace's which are supposed to be pretty good. I haven't seen them yet but will be getting some in to test.

http://lawsonequipment.com/ToughLace/Te ... p1080.html
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Re: Best boot laces

Thu 04 Feb, 2016 3:56 pm

3mm guyline with heatshrink aglets for me.

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Re: Best boot laces

Fri 05 Feb, 2016 7:51 pm

I had a pair of these once (oddly enough to replace some dying laces in some old scarpa scouts): http://www.amazon.com/Ironlace-Lace-1-P ... B00AK9LUCI

They seemed pretty tough, felt like Dyneema cord actually.

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