I'm thinking of ditching these laces on the OTB boots. The surface seems extra slick to me and I suspect they will come untied (as reported by several here on QJ).

I bet round laces would work well with the cord locks. New laces that don't come untied will probably negate their need however.

Well I guess I need you college educated retired types to show me how it's done because as it stands right now (and I will use latin) they are suckee maximus.

I am pleasantly surprised with the bloucing garters you threw out. They work much better than I imagined. Extremely small light and compact. I got the elastic ones and I like them better than a velcro strap. I will probably just use them biking though since I'm going in with gaiters.

I think you'd be dutifully impressed when you get them working right.
The convenience thing is a nice feature, but the eliminating of lace loops was the major factor in my using them.

Sure you can tuck your laces in around the boot tongue. I did for years with my sport/work boots, but sooner or later they come untied or snag up on roots ending with you doing a face plant

Your gaiter choice will keep your lace loops from being a potential problem, but if they have the elastic cord/ cord loop under your boot instep , then that's another possible snag and fall hazard on the right terrain

Yeah, I have the OTB's.  I like the boots but encountered problems with the lacing when I needed problems the very least (heavy pack on back, swamp &/or slippery conditions underfoot).  One QJ'er (Neal?) put me on to these jewels: see (You need to Login or Register to view media files and links) .  They look like they would solve the problem.  I intend to pick up some before my next trip.

Jimbo  

mastertangler wrote on Dec 14^th, 2010 at 12:13am:

When you press the cord lock head down and release it (without a lace through the hole) is there any gap showing in the lace thread-thur hole?  The ones I have show no space at all.  This places the plastic "wedge" in the center of the "plunger" ABOVE the edge of the hole when closed.

BTW:  I didn't cut down my flat laces on the OTB boots, but I do stuff the ends under the elastic lace pouch at the top of the tongue.

dd