If you’re worried about the amount of water your laces are carrying with them I’d recommend waxed cotton laces makes em waterproof and they stay tighter cause the wax sticks to itself in the knot and such
I learned in the Army to skip the eyelet where the "hinge" point is on your boots. That will fix the pinching problem. Been doing that for 20 plus years. Also paraffining your laces is a good thing they will last longer and pull tighter than non waxed and they will shed water.
What? I had paracord on my boots for 10 years working on roads, never an issue. Never pinched, never wore out, never came undone. Try Kevlar cord laces :) And use a climbers knot when tying all boot and hiking laces.
I've ran into that lace bite your talking about and I get it with just about any lace. I had to find different ways to tie the boot different ways to to it in that area. I found using surgeon knots in those problem areas you can adjust the tightness better and it stays so I don't get that rub. I'd rather have Paracord for just in case situations. But that's my opinion. Plus I think those surgeons knots looks pretty cool adds a little extra to the way the laces look and I have complete control on how tight you make each window box I do find that Paracord stays tighter then regular strings I like the snug feeling
Had a look at thr knots your talking about, there are a few with the same name but I think I get what mean. Ill give it a try and see if it makes much of a difference with my new boots. To be honest I think thr idea of having para cord as a just in case is a bit of a survival myth, it would have to be a very odd situation to need to remove a boot lace to do something you couldn't do with clothing or something else. Thanks for watching ill definitely look at that knot more
Most YT vids start with an unboxing and end with "I'll let you know". Never do. Never see people do the proper test and then the vid. THANK YOU! For restoring my faith in people here. Some laces are made knobby so they stay tied. Red Wing has some in different materials.
This makes perfect sense. The disadvantages of paracord as boot laces are obvious (especially the "coming undone"-issue). The only thing I will add is a massive kudos to those original laces. I have had hiking shoes and boots for many years, and especially on the pairs being used almost every day, those original laces last from a couple of months up to a year (in rare cases) before they start to fray/weaken and finally break. So my question is: How are those amazing original laces constructed? Material? Are they flat or round (I personally find flat laces keep the knot tied better than most round laces)? etc...
For the last 25 years or so I have replaced worn out shoe laces enough to know show manufacturers generally place emphasis on boot quality, not lace quality. Laces, even on expensive boots wear out rather quickly. I have just used para cord to replace the original laces. Your results may vary depending on the quality of para cord, but they always outlast original laces. The secret is in the knot. One extra wrap on the knot usually does the trick for me, keeping para cord from coming undone. Then, there is the difference in wrapping the knot once, but clockwise, you’d be surprised the difference that makes. I don’t know why, but there was a recent TH-cam video on “tying shoelaces the wrong way” that demonstrates this. Just such a small thing makes a difference, I don’t know why and don’t need a bunch of replies.
I live in canada, where our temps are -30 celcius ...paracord bootlaces are good for emergency , if that's all you got...however when I tried them out, they froze constantly , to the point of being hard and unflexible like wire fencing....I changed back to good ole boot laces . cheers
Interesting video and advice “just buy a good pair of boot laces”. Question Is where do you find a 84” pair of boot laces ? I use 425 paracord which is the same 1/8” diameter as my 1968 made genesco jungle boot laces. This thinner diameter paracord Vs the thicker 550 holds tight when tied, plus I double knot them and the 425’s have never loosened.
I use paracord instead of Boot laces because right now it is hard to find boot laces in the stores. The only place I could find boot laces was on Amazon or on eBay and they wanted $8.00 for boot laces. I went to harbor freight and bought a 50 foot roll of paracord on sale for $5.00 so I can make many boot laces compared to buying from Amazon or eBay. ;)
You gota use what you got in that case, I find it easy to find them in my area however. One other point us how often do laces activity brake. Nit that often and yiu can usually just tie them back together.
Well, that's what you call 'field testing'! If you use paracord boot laces 1 day in 1,000 but they're uncomfortable for every one of those days ... not worth it! Great vid! I'll stick to the normal boot laces and wear the paracord bracelet or tie some on my knapsack.
Have you tried soaking the paracord in hot candle or bee wax dunked in a soup can. Let them soak for two minutes and immediately squeeze out all the wax you can by pull it through a cloth rag. It becomes a different material and should not come untied. Happy trails...
@@WorldSurvivalist I was given the waxing tip many years ago in a walking boot shop (for any type of laces to help stop them coming undone) and have done it to all laces ever since. It is the same principle as surfers waxing (not polishing) their surf boards to give their feet more grip. Counter intuitively the wax makes the surface more grippy/sticky rather slippery. The walking boot shop just advised using a good quality shoe polish wax on the laces at the tie point. I guess a stick of surf board wax formulated specifically for giving grip would do very well and last for many years but bees wax would be a more natural product to use. I assume if you infuse the whole cord/lace with wax it also makes them almost impervious to water as well which may help those in colder climates who have problems with wet laces freezing/hardening.
Great tip, thanks for this.. I was thinking about replacing some rubbish boot laces with paracord mainly because I already had some..after this though I might try Lock laces which some people seem to love for hiking boots.
For that pinching, try a pair of kilties like the Pacific Northwest boots have. Your feet will Thank You. I have had the knot loosening problem with other laces as well. Aggravating. Take care.
Just to say this is anecdotal evidence, because it is based on your story/anecdote. That doesn't invalidate this very useful video. Thanks for your work here.
World Survivalist so far I like them. My leather boots are 8” high so they have 3 hook eyelets. I wrap the laces around my ankle and then they can be tied. The leather does stretch more than nylon and allows me to get a very snug fit.
Three years is still anecdotal evidence. Guy fails to realise that if your boot lace snaps you’ve no boot. You can adjust the lacing so it doesn’t pinch and tie a better knot so it doesn’t open.
If you’re worried about the amount of water your laces are carrying with them I’d recommend waxed cotton laces makes em waterproof and they stay tighter cause the wax sticks to itself in the knot and such
I learned in the Army to skip the eyelet where the "hinge" point is on your boots. That will fix the pinching problem. Been doing that for 20 plus years. Also paraffining your laces is a good thing they will last longer and pull tighter than non waxed and they will shed water.
I'm not a fan of missing eyelets
What? I had paracord on my boots for 10 years working on roads, never an issue. Never pinched, never wore out, never came undone. Try Kevlar cord laces :) And use a climbers knot when tying all boot and hiking laces.
I've ran into that lace bite your talking about and I get it with just about any lace. I had to find different ways to tie the boot different ways to to it in that area. I found using surgeon knots in those problem areas you can adjust the tightness better and it stays so I don't get that rub. I'd rather have Paracord for just in case situations. But that's my opinion. Plus I think those surgeons knots looks pretty cool adds a little extra to the way the laces look and I have complete control on how tight you make each window box I do find that Paracord stays tighter then regular strings I like the snug feeling
Had a look at thr knots your talking about, there are a few with the same name but I think I get what mean. Ill give it a try and see if it makes much of a difference with my new boots. To be honest I think thr idea of having para cord as a just in case is a bit of a survival myth, it would have to be a very odd situation to need to remove a boot lace to do something you couldn't do with clothing or something else. Thanks for watching ill definitely look at that knot more
Most YT vids start with an unboxing and end with "I'll let you know". Never do. Never see people do the proper test and then the vid. THANK YOU! For restoring my faith in people here.
Some laces are made knobby so they stay tied. Red Wing has some in different materials.
Yeah I find this videos boring as hell too
This makes perfect sense. The disadvantages of paracord as boot laces are obvious (especially the "coming undone"-issue). The only thing I will add is a massive kudos to those original laces. I have had hiking shoes and boots for many years, and especially on the pairs being used almost every day, those original laces last from a couple of months up to a year (in rare cases) before they start to fray/weaken and finally break.
So my question is: How are those amazing original laces constructed? Material? Are they flat or round (I personally find flat laces keep the knot tied better than most round laces)? etc...
To be honest I'm not sure what they are made off, they feel like nylon and are the round type.
There's another knot that works well on paracord and does not come undone.
Do you know its name?
@@WorldSurvivalist Google it.
It's TH-cam also.
Try paracord shoelace knot
Its less about the knot and more about the fact paracord is uncomfortable
@@WorldSurvivalist Your lacing system does make a difference when using paracord.
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Both issues from static vs dynamic
I'd be interested in hearing more about that.
For the last 25 years or so I have replaced worn out shoe laces enough to know show manufacturers generally place emphasis on boot quality, not lace quality. Laces, even on expensive boots wear out rather quickly. I have just used para cord to replace the original laces. Your results may vary depending on the quality of para cord, but they always outlast original laces. The secret is in the knot. One extra wrap on the knot usually does the trick for me, keeping para cord from coming undone. Then, there is the difference in wrapping the knot once, but clockwise, you’d be surprised the difference that makes. I don’t know why, but there was a recent TH-cam video on “tying shoelaces the wrong way” that demonstrates this. Just such a small thing makes a difference, I don’t know why and don’t need a bunch of replies.
I live in canada, where our temps are -30 celcius ...paracord bootlaces are good for emergency , if that's all you got...however when I tried them out, they froze constantly , to the point of being hard and unflexible like wire fencing....I changed back to good ole boot laces . cheers
yeah if wet & cold they do hold water & will freeze up like you noticed. A dense nylon, kevlar, or leather is better.
Interesting video and advice “just buy a good pair of boot laces”. Question Is where do you find a 84” pair of boot laces ? I use 425 paracord which is the same 1/8” diameter as my 1968 made genesco jungle boot laces. This thinner diameter paracord Vs the thicker 550 holds tight when tied, plus I double knot them and the 425’s have never loosened.
...or keep your original laces and carry 550 cord in case you need it for what ever including replace a broken lace.
Yup, or bankline
I use paracord instead of
Boot laces because right now it is hard to find boot laces in the stores. The only place I could find boot laces was on Amazon or on eBay and they wanted $8.00 for boot laces. I went to harbor freight and bought a 50 foot roll of paracord on sale for $5.00 so I can make many boot laces compared to buying from Amazon or eBay. ;)
You gota use what you got in that case, I find it easy to find them in my area however. One other point us how often do laces activity brake. Nit that often and yiu can usually just tie them back together.
Well, that's what you call 'field testing'! If you use paracord boot laces 1 day in 1,000 but they're uncomfortable for every one of those days ... not worth it! Great vid! I'll stick to the normal boot laces and wear the paracord bracelet or tie some on my knapsack.
I doont need me boots pinchin 👍
You convinced me. I always thought it was gimmicky anyways, but your experiences show the rationale for avoiding using para as lacing. Thanks.
You're welcome
Bro you sound British
Bro, i am British. But don't tell anyone
Have you tried soaking the paracord in hot candle or bee wax dunked in a soup can. Let them soak for two minutes and immediately squeeze out all the wax you can by pull it through a cloth rag. It becomes a different material and should not come untied. Happy trails...
I have not, dose it soften it up or something. I may huve it a try.
@@WorldSurvivalist I was given the waxing tip many years ago in a walking boot shop (for any type of laces to help stop them coming undone) and have done it to all laces ever since. It is the same principle as surfers waxing (not polishing) their surf boards to give their feet more grip. Counter intuitively the wax makes the surface more grippy/sticky rather slippery. The walking boot shop just advised using a good quality shoe polish wax on the laces at the tie point. I guess a stick of surf board wax formulated specifically for giving grip would do very well and last for many years but bees wax would be a more natural product to use. I assume if you infuse the whole cord/lace with wax it also makes them almost impervious to water as well which may help those in colder climates who have problems with wet laces freezing/hardening.
There are ways to lace the boots and secure the paracord to address those issues
Great tip, thanks for this.. I was thinking about replacing some rubbish boot laces with paracord mainly because I already had some..after this though I might try Lock laces which some people seem to love for hiking boots.
I wondered about them coming loose too easily, thanks for doing the footwork for me brother!
For that pinching, try a pair of kilties like the Pacific Northwest boots have. Your feet will Thank You. I have had the knot loosening problem with other laces as well. Aggravating. Take care.
Thanks I'll take a look at those
Use the "Pisgah Range" knot to secure parachord laces. Problem solved. There are videos on TH-cam showing how it's tied. Mine never come untied.
But due to it not having much flex you'd still get the nip would you not.?
Same. Best knot ever.
Cut the Paramore and take the inside put. Just use the jacket of the paracord for a lace.
Interesting tip
That's funny I thought it was common knowlege to remove the core for boot use.
Good to know! I keep snapping my regular boot laces so looking for extra strong ones.
cheers
Just to say this is anecdotal evidence, because it is based on your story/anecdote. That doesn't invalidate this very useful video. Thanks for your work here.
Great long term test. I prefer leather laces
How do you find them. Never tried leather
World Survivalist so far I like them. My leather boots are 8” high so they have 3 hook eyelets. I wrap the laces around my ankle and then they can be tied. The leather does stretch more than nylon and allows me to get a very snug fit.
World Survivalist I purchased mine from Nicks Boots
Three years is still anecdotal evidence. Guy fails to realise that if your boot lace snaps you’ve no boot. You can adjust the lacing so it doesn’t pinch and tie a better knot so it doesn’t open.
If my boot lace shaped id tie it back together. Not that its ever happened