Jim Neal Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 Can anyone recommend where to buy decent boot laces from that don't snap the first time you tie them up? I've tried several lots off eBay and they're all absolute cr.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 A complete stab in the dark but maybe an army surplus store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 7 minutes ago, Jim Neal said: Can anyone recommend where to buy decent boot laces from that don't snap the first time you tie them up? I've tried several lots off eBay and they're all absolute cr.... If for outdoors boots, 550lb paracord is what I use as replacement laces if eyelets are big enough. You need to heat seal the ends but basically unbreakable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushkin Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 Jim, the best places I find for laces is any of the outdoor walking/climbing shops. They can be a bit expensive but they are normally very good and last well. Pushkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 32 minutes ago, Stonepark said: If for outdoors boots, 550lb paracord is what I use as replacement laces if eyelets are big enough. You need to heat seal the ends but basically unbreakable. This. I use this in my chainsaw boots and walking boots. it works perfectly. For ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted September 7, 2022 Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Stonepark said: If for outdoors boots, 550lb paracord is what I use as replacement laces if eyelets are big enough. You need to heat seal the ends but basically unbreakable. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted September 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2022 Thanks guys, never thought of paracord! Ordered 20m so can always use it for something else as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 Check for sharp edges on the eyes and hooks, you may be getting some abrasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 As above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmm243 Posted September 8, 2022 Report Share Posted September 8, 2022 I bought 2 pairs in Trespass, can't fault them at all and they were only about £3 for the two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted September 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 10 hours ago, manthing said: Check for sharp edges on the eyes and hooks, you may be getting some abrasion. Thanks, I get what you're saying but the hooks, by nature, are destructive to the laces, particularly the first pair as you pull up the tension. I've heavily waxed my laces to minimise it, some laces last a little while, some less! 6 hours ago, gmm243 said: I bought 2 pairs in Trespass, can't fault them at all and they were only about £3 for the two Thanks, will see how I get on with paracord and maybe go there if I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 On 07/09/2022 at 22:59, Jim Neal said: Can anyone recommend where to buy decent boot laces from that don't snap the first time you tie them up? I've tried several lots off eBay and they're all absolute cr.... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ironlace-Lace-1-Pair-Black-63-Inch/dp/B00AK9EYDA/ref=asc_df_B00AK9EYRQ/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310486296226&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4486240040273769000&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007094&hvtargid=pla-321206452038&psc=1&th=1 Simply put … these are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 Had some pairs from decathlon seem ok up to press ! but pulling then through thick brambles the soon get thin atb Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted September 9, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 4 hours ago, Smokersmith said: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ironlace-Lace-1-Pair-Black-63-Inch/dp/B00AK9EYDA/ref=asc_df_B00AK9EYRQ/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310486296226&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4486240040273769000&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007094&hvtargid=pla-321206452038&psc=1&th=1 Simply put … these are the best. Thanks for that. Studying the blurb on them, they appear to simply be paracord with an aglet on the ends? I've ordered 15m of paracord for £8 so will see how that goes, can live without the aglets I think. If not up to scratch I might check out the laces in your link, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 10, 2022 Report Share Posted September 10, 2022 Hello, I find man made fibre ones seem to un do by themselves ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted September 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2022 Paracord arrived today. As expected, burnt my fingers melting the ends. Laced one boot with it, left the other with normal lace, went out for a test drive. Can't see any difference compared to normal laces except maybe just a bit more difficult to do up due to the slight stretchiness of the paracord. Susceptibility to abrasion from the lace hooks will obviously be something that is apparent over time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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