How to lace-up work boots. How to tie lumberjack boots? There are a few different methods for doing this, but we'll teach you a few different ways in addition to the standard lacing pattern.
Of course, you don't want to stop what you're doing to change your work boots every few minutes. You have work to do! Not only that, but unsecured footwear can be a huge hazard in your industry.
So let's talk about ways to put on your lumberjack boots to give your feet and ankles more support, so you get the best performance out of your boots.
Heel-Lock Lacing For Your Logger Boots
The Heel-lock lacing pattern is great for lumberjack boots or general work boots, and indeed hiking boots, hunting boots, or any other outdoor shoe that requires a lace-up. This pattern has been used by hikers and mountaineers for centuries.
The advantage of the heel lock lacing pattern is increased tie security, but also a firmer heel hold compared to the traditional crisscross and bow tie knot. However, this is how it's usually done, so it's very simple.
It can be made with eyelets or hooks and basically only refers to the last two pairs of hooks or eyes.
Lace your boots normally, in the typical crisscross pattern until you reach the last two pairs of hooks or eyelets. Run each bead vertically so that they all go up or connect from one eye. Thread each lace under the opposite lace, just above the eye or hook of the top lace.
Tighten the laces and then tie the standard tie knot.
It's not very complicated, it's just different from the standard way everyone laces their shoes or boots and gives the upper a little more stiffness. Some people find that the upper can "bite" a bit, but the heel lock method is a proven method of securing outdoor shoes.
Lacing Pattern For Work Boots: The 2-1-3 Method
Another method that is great for lumberjacks or other work boots is the 2-1-3 lacing method, which we highly recommend for use with our boots. A complaint with many lacing methods is "lace bite", where the lace feels a little too tight for comfort or pinches at the top of the foot and the front of the lower leg.
The 2-1-3 method allows for a little more space without sacrificing security.
Start by identifying the three pairs of eyelets around the ankle. As usual, thread the boots from the
bottom of the top to the bottom pair of eyelets in that area. On an 8-eye boot, this should be the fourth eyelet from bottom to top, but it could also be the fourth or fifth eye if the boots are laced up to the toe.
The lace should cross to the second (middle) of the three eyelets around the ankle, then back to the first (bottom), then cross and go up to the top (third) eyelet in the ankle area.
Then tie at the top of the boot as usual.
The effect of the 2-3-3 method is that the ankle has more space, but is still comfortably supported. This gives you the security you need in the lacing, but without annoying itching. We also recommend wrapping the top laces completely around the boots for best results.
This is our recommended method for lacing up a pair of Nick's boots, whether it's a pair of our firefighter boots or even our light casual work boots. This gives you the best of all worlds
Ladder Lacing For The Utmost Of Support For Logger Boots
Tying down a ladder is a time-consuming method, but it also gives you maximum support. Once tied, your boots will stay in place. If you need generous support with maximum security, this is a great lacing method. However, the downside is that it is difficult to adjust the boots once they are fully laced.
Start by threading the laces through the back of the bottom eyelets. Run vertically to the next eyelet, then cross the top to the back of the top and down the side of the top. Pass the cord under the opposite cord and pull hard.
Then pull the lace vertically through the next eyelet from the end of the lace and repeat the process until you reach the top then knot as usual.
This creates an interlocking ladder pattern, with each lace remaining in place below the other, all the way up. This lacing method is out