How to LACE BOOTS Like a Pro: 6 Expert Ways | BootSpy

[@saiyajedi]

Lacing methods according to Fieggen’s classification (in case anyone wants to look up diagrams): 1. CAF Combat Boot Lacing (variant) or Display Shoe Lacing (variant) 2. Army Lacing 3. Over Under Lacing 4. Ladder Lacing 5. Loop Back Lacing 6. Shoe Shop Lacing

[@BootSpy]

super helpful!! thank you!

[@larzman651]

Lace your boots like that in the army and you will be doing push-ups forever.

[@georgedavall9449]

@@larzman651 That’s TOO Freakin Funny Dude!

[@antonc108]

@@georgedavall9449 Its the truth. Which army in the world allows for those fancy lacing? Its all criss crossed lacing either in or out, never both together, and the whole battalion does it the same way, thats why its called an uniform.

[@georgedavall9449]

@@antonc108 oh yeah antionch ? All I said was “that’s TOO freakin funny Dude!” I wasn’t in any way shape or form agreeing or disagreeing. Don’t know why I am explaining it to you… 🤔🙄😂 Oh, I am a US Military Vet, so save the lecture for one of your fellow video game playin spoofs! Have a great day

[@rangervapes571]

Military practices: Tie an overhand knot in the center of the boot lace and then lace the boot. The knot ensures that the laces always stay equal and even on both sides. Also we will tie a knot on both ends of the lace to ensure that the laces don't delace so every time you put your boots on you don't have to thread through eyelets. Lastly is the roadmarch lacing, using the crisscross method of lacing at the third eyelet do a double overhand knot to lock in the tightness of the laces on your foot but allows you to adjust the tightness on your ankles as you walk miles and swelling comes into play.

[@chicagocrazy5740]

Make a vid…

[@jagaloon216]

Swelling? What on earth? Amongst other things I have completed Nijmegen. Never encountered 'swelling'.

[@rangervapes571]

@@jagaloon216 Hmm, my feet would almost always be swollen after a long march hence the rule to never remove your boots mid march, may not get them back on.

[@naqi8ali]

This was always the best way

[@WSSHW__1854]

Cheers!

[@whoimdead]

Thank you for not wasting our time and getting straight into it!!!

[@Off-Brand_Devin]

I did something like the rope ladder method on some skate shoes I had back in high school. This is the first time I've seen it since then. I never knew it was considered a proper lacing method.

[@S.L.1211]

I do the standard method but from the inside out rather than outside in. I feel it’s a lot easier to tighten/loosen my boots

[@musikus7092]

I've learned that as a kid and done that the last 40 years

[@cottonvest6315]

The Arc De Soleil goes so well with your lacing tutorial. Very nice addition.

[@BootSpy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Microwave414]

#4 did the trick for my boots, my foot would constantly get loose and start rubbing up and down on the heel counter and it was starting to cause some serious issues with my heels with blistering and bleeding but that method really does lock my foot into place and on my foot without the blisters it feels like I'm walking correctly and comfortably for once.

[@marsje]

Paratroopers ladder under changed my life... My shoe game just leveled up big time. Tnx 🙏🏻

[@BootSpy]

Nice! So glad you enjoyed it and got something from the vid!

[@MrBlie]

Army lacing is my go to for boots. It's a simple, fast variation. You pull once and everything is tight. I also use longer laces to wrap it around the ankle and then tie it. It just gives so much stability to the boot.

[@butcherexx79]

Thanks man, I just did the army method and it's so hassle free. I was thinking which type I should try and saw your comment and did the army method and I loved it. Thanks once again

[@-Shannara]

After wearing work cowboy boots for years i finally got a pair of laced up work boots and this helps alot, thanks!

[@GreatSmithanon]

I started using the paratrooper ladder lacing on a tall pair of doc martens recently, it can be a real pain in the ass for taller boots but it does help to keep them a bit tighter on the leg. Sometimes a little too tight. I wear my docs for work(restaurant kitchen) and with the amount of running around and going up and down some very steep stairs that I do, I often have to fiddle with the fitting of the laces a bit after a couple hours. Works much better on standard size docs.

[@azmosam4572]

Why on earth did you choose this angle for demonstrating this? We aren't tying our shoes from the 3rd person.

[@assassinstrike3110]

Take shoes off ☝🏼

[@Chase_Crawford]

You don't have to wear your shoes when you lace them 😂

[@Pocket.Maai.57]

I know right, it’s so annoying to see from the side and not knowing how the front looks like in the end, no one looks at the side of our shoes/boots, this angel only allows us to see only one side, very itchy I felt when I watch

[@Pocket.Maai.57]

@@Chase_Crawfordsometimes we do, but if you notice yourself, you dont lace your shoes/boots from the side tho. You probably have thought of that fact.

[@OM669-33]

This angle makes me nauseated

[@beertravel]

Educational! I was tying mine wrong all this time!

[@BootSpy]

As long as they stayed on, you got it!

[@Benzyl]

That shouty hand waving intro killed it for me.

[@boywithoutukele]

The last one is absolutely so simple and I was worried that my mom bought my shoes in a a very loose and big size and I didn’t want to tell her and the last one helped so much thank you!!

[@Pocket.Maai.57]

Thanks so much, liked the styles and the names and how they are made, but one thing, I would like to see the shoe/boot from the front when you lacing up rather than from the side, it’s kind of itching and wanted to see what the front come out like, understand the side will show how it’s done better but if you put the shoe/boot facing the front, we can still see how it’s done too.

[@bloomsburgarts]

The Italian Corkscrew is also called straight lacing. It's good for boots where the eyelets come close together ... like Doc Martens.

[@jeffloucks2120]

I was shown this while in Italy (1997) when I bought some Doc Martens. :)

[@FrayAdjacentTX]

This was probably one of the most fascinating videos I've seen in a while... and it's something so mundane! I've got a pair of Iron Rangers coming in a couple days. I'll probably try the last method shown since I like to take my shoes off several times during the day. Quick and easy ingress and egress are good!

[@badgoy8439]

cool, just went with the rope ladder for my new work boots. thanks for the video

[@TheIronDuke9]

I've been tying something that looks similar to the last one for about 35 years only I start at the bottom with even length per side and skip a hole per side alternating between the two so that each lace goes back into the hole opposite it so that the final effect is that the laces are straight horizontal lines all the way up

[@gregd8098]

Here's a tip for whatever method you use for lacing your boots...begin with a centered, overhand knot in your lace. This will allow you to always know that your laces are centered. If the knot is in the middle, centered between the two bottom eyelets...then your lace has an even amount of lace on both sides. If the knot is pulled to one side or the other, then you are slightly off centered. But...because the overhand knot will not pull through your bottom eyelet...you will never be too far off center that it will impact the tying of your laces.

[@Meloncholymadness]

Thank you, great tip

[@paradiswest4395]

I was taught in USMC recruit training that as you lacing the boots, they should cross right over left every time.

[@sungcha3563]

Wow! Didn't know there were so many ways to tie my boots. Impressive! Saving this video for future reference. :)

[@georgegonzalez-rivas3787]

I'm going to try the two 'ladder' techniques on my boots asap! Thanks for showing. But the "Italian Corkscrew" is basically just straight lacing -- ubiquitous in Europe among professional men wearing their fancy work shoes. That's where the expression "straight-laced" comes from --- this elite shoe-tying style that differentiates class the same way that cufflinks differentiate from buttoned shirt cuffs.

[@BootSpy]

nice, glad I could help!

[@sundaymesike9066]

Thank you for teaching us to lace up boot

[@BigHarryBalzac]

When I was in the army the only way anyone laced their boots was Crisscross Standard Lacing, but I don't think it mattered if you started outside to in or inside to out. I always started inside to out, but now I lace my boots starting outside to in, to keep that first piece of lace farther from my foot so there's less pressure. All the crosses had to be on the same direction all the way up the boot, but the direction on each didn't seem to matter. Anything else, like the crosses zigzagging earned you a "gig", a deficiency noted during an inspection. You'd get gigged for having a button undone too, hair not cut properly, etc. And I never saw the Army Lacing Method or any other while I was in the army. The only acceptable way to lace our boots and dress shoes was crisscross with the crosses all the same direction. I angle mine up to the right on the right boot, and up to the left on the left boot. Sometimes while walking through the woods a small branch or something will snag my laces, but it will usually slide up toward the outside of my foot following the cross on the laces. That's why I always cross them toward the outside of each boot as I work my way up. I want the crosses to help push debris away from me, not pull it in between my feet.

[@mr_suslov]

It'd be a way better if you could change the angle of the camera focussing on the laces and showing us the finished method first, so we know what's the method about

[@BootSpy]

That's a good tip---perhaps I'll try for my next vid!

[@MrMosinNagant1937]

That paratroopers lader lace up is on point looks good on my loggers

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

Your ‘Italian’ corkscrew...when I was in the infantry we used this lace up technique for our combat boots. It was for the mediocre, so that if you got a foot injury and they needed to get your boot off in a hurry, they could just slip in their scissors from the bottom and just cut one lace per row..much faster.

[@BootSpy]

that's why I use it...just in case I need to get my stylish suede beauties off in a hurry!

[@atharvnarvekar5569]

Also it helps in getting the boots on and off quicker which helps in ever readiness which is important for soldier

[@CeEhFiDiQuem]

Thanks, mate! My boots were killing me. The Army Method saved my feet.

[@patrickconnor1690]

Your video gave me ideas thanks. I did outside in for first row then on my right foot going left to right going under. For left I did opposite going right to left going under. On final row I did outside in and put laces on inside looks great!

[@quentinridel3227]

the last one is very similar to the old way French army men used to lace their jungle boots, but they would do a square not at the end of the short side to make sure it does not go anywhere

[@stanimirnikolov159]

very helpful, cool. I tried the rope ladder method first but it ended up being very uncomfortable on my pair of work boots. The classic criss-cross method ended up doing the job fine.

[@nbalbano]

If you ever feel like reshooting this video, maybe change the camera angle so that we could see. Also consider using or making a shoelace that is two colors. And showing what happens if you do the first one wrong.

[@karls5474]

Aside from style, are there any advantages to the different methods? That would be helpful

[@ThomasSteed]

He stated the ones that had any specific purpose

[@Alwuwa]

I personally use the army boot lace method with most boots that get above my ankle. Just provides that extra flexibility and just feels more comfortable!

[@gordoito1]

It would have been better if you had the boot facing frontward, so we could see the final look.

[@BootSpy]

thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@nofutur13]

bro hell yeah nice video the last one looks amazing on my timberlands.;D

[@itsallinthehead]

That exordium scared the holy living shit outta me, but that Italian corkscrew method is tip-top! Thanks very much-liked and subscribed!

[@devilshell6570]

Italian one i learned it from my mom when i am in 3rd standard in school 😂👌 Nice video man.

[@BootSpy]

Thank you brother! I appreciate it!

[@DB-me3jt]

Same here

[@jeanechevers2226]

Thanks for sharing this. I'll try the paratrooper methos on my motorcycle boots, Indie Ridge and might post back for feedback. Cheers

[@TxmmyBeats]

Team crisscross 💯

[@DKSorg]

Your italian Corkscrw -> German Paratrooper according to an old Journeyman of mine. Go up one VerticallyOver the top.... your short strand runs inside the Lace as it winds it way up... Great for work At Heights for blousing your trousers and using a square knot, instead of a bow, to prevent snags.

[@jeromelbbs9592]

I just bought rawhide shoelaces. I don’t know how they should look and how to tie them for proper aesthetics. Any advice?

[@Mr.ResidentEvilXfiles]

My timberland boot game is now elite amongst people who don’t know how to lace up.

[@frandemarco]

Dude start from the damn beginning damnnnn

[@talljohn5350]

I wear boots everyday at work. I prefer the classic criss cross where you always go outside to inside with the lace with one exception. The top eyelet I prefer to go inside to outside

[@FindlayG]

I too don’t like when I’m tying my boot when it’s between eyelets

[@MagierT0]

Thank you for making this!

[@ELEVOPR]

Thanks for sharing these lace ups :o) I use boot trees in my boots, What would be the best Method, as I wont want to find myself constantly having issues putting in the boot trees.

[@deltashot5608]

The army method got my boots twice as tight

[@gqfiend]

The standard isn’t standard. I dig it.

[@echochambers8418]

Love the F91 watch

[@WSSHW__1854]

Great video this is very interesting. I kept imagining that you must have been laying on your belly in order to reach down 😂Cheers mate!

[@harrybrown7680]

These boots look dope

[@leoviridis5605]

You are Guy Fierri for laces.

[@BootSpy]

I'm framing this comment.

[@m2y8v]

In the first method, the criss cross, if you do it in reverse, going from the inside the boot to the outside, you will notice that the laces move more freely, and feels better on your foot. Try it, if you don't belive me.

[@txgunmaster5223]

You deserve more subs my man!

[@BootSpy]

Thanks to good folks like you, we're already one stronger! Thank you for watching---I really appreciate it!

[@shahryarhabibi7187]

Thanks, it helped a lot

[@kevscottie]

My grandad told me that straight lacing (ITALIAN CORKSCREW) was how the British soldiers laced their boots and the Germans laced theirs criss cross style. So when the Ghurkas sneaked up on soldiers they would feel their laces and know whether or not to kill them. This was a world war II story.

[@BootSpy]

super interesting story---i love it!

[@iandeare1]

I've heard something similar, and I was taught straight lacing by an ex Blackwatch Squaddie.

[@DB-me3jt]

Does the length of the laces you need change a lot for the different types of methods?

[@BootSpy]

Nope, all of these methods use the same sized lace. I'm sure there are other lacing methods that would need longer laces, but you can use the same length for all of these

[@dalewalls7689]

Does one method use more lace length than another? How does one incorporate (or not) the material cross on some shoe tongues?

[@ozandonmez1002]

Lace King. Good video

[@ΟδυσσεαςΚοκκινος-β4υ]

Why is fashion so difficult?? I just wanted boots!

[@galetteS06]

But have you tried the italian cork screw ?

[@okthen22ok]

I wonder what a boa system would be like on a boot like that? make a better looking mechanism other than black circle. Like on these boots make it look like skull horns or something fitting the look of the boot.

[@fayadhhatar7359]

italian corkscrew actuaallly called Navy method. Btw, i was in the Navy

[@BootSpy]

that's good to know! Thank you for watching!

[@bigpermsgarage6290]

I have only known one way to lace up my boots in my 41 years lol. Laces go over once, under next, rinse lather repeat.

[@lexond6271]

Thank you so kindly the video the 4th one helped me so much for my new work boots 🔥🔥🔥Big repeact 🤜

[@chefmacaraeg4144]

What is this boot brand and color? Thanks!

[@AnMouse]

I dont even wear boots, but I have been binging your videos for a few hours now... xDD They are so well presented and satisfying to watch!

[@BootSpy]

Glad you like them!

[@rayballestero8872]

That was good those boots are awesome . Where can I get them ?

[@waynewong5567]

Nice watch

[@marcjohnson4385]

Left over Right.

[@socialfailure8175]

Anyone know what is the method called where you anchor one end of the lace on the bottom eyelid and lace the rest up?

[@TheStreber2000]

Dude... What is going on with your respiratory system...

[@TheAlpineShepherdBoy]

Can anyone explain why you start from outside, or inside, depending on the number of eyelets? Maybe I'm just being dumb and missing the obvious but I don't get it.

[@BootSpy]

it's to get that bottom eyelet looking crispy. If you start from the inside, you don't have the lace coming across on top of the boot. It's just a stylistic thing

[@claymoresteel]

Gonna say right now, im happy to see canadian airforce lacing but i cant wear any other lacing than gippo lacing now

[@BootSpy]

The Canadian airforce is underrated! I've been saying it for years

[@shingatsu5061]

Finally i could find it. I was looking everywhere for a tutorial to lace my boots like i saw in the pictures where i bought these spanish Borcegui i ordered online but couldnt find it anywhere. Been looking everywhere, been watching every youtub vid that i found - nothing. That is until I stumbled upon your video man. The way I wanted to do them was the last one with the crazy name: the Italian corkscrew. 💀 Will definitely talk to my friends about it 🤣🤣🤣

[@daug1783]

How do you tie the Italian corkscrew? How does It work? Left me hanging?

[@girlwithadragontattoo]

I got a question. How do you finish off the Italian corkscrew? I tried it already and i don't have clue how to seal or tie it. My laces just hangs there 😅

[@t0rad]

Look up ladder lacing on doc martens, Its not called a italian corkscrew, not sure why he made that up. It is the preferred way skinheads lace their boots.

[@NobodyWhatsoever]

Would any of these methods be beneficial for boot break-in?

[@corneliuscrewe677]

I’ve found the over under and the army lacing to help with breaking boots in.

[@reapergaming-olemanstryker9235]

The problem I have is you sent showing the ending for like the ladder how to tie it off etc... and this angle ..

[@juliochingaling5824]

EXCELLENT

[@xango04]

Love the boots...what is it or who's the maker? Thanks

[@BootSpy]

They're M.Gemi Fuggire's--- fantastic boot!

[@xango04]

@@BootSpy thanks

[@kornnutt4eva]

hi, my problem is female knee high boots. the las 8 holes are actually hooks and the laces fall out of them. what can i do?

[@thatoneguy611]

Those are only meant to be laced you’re actually wearing the boot

[@sumcd6348]

It would be better if the boot was facing straight ahead so we could see better and a whole lot less sniffling.

[@Constantine808]

Awesome

[@Rk_Th3on3]

I'm definitely gonna try the Italian Corkscrew

[@stevekennedy2337]

Love the Casio...

[@BootSpy]

YES! for $20, you can't beat it!

[@venugopalsanu2719]

@@BootSpy Nice video , what model is that Casio (Shoe /watch fetish !)

[@Werewolf0216]

Criss-crossing over the top makes it really hard to tighten the laces. It's better to go under.

[@artsyhyd]

Who else is here and subscribed bcos they just got new boots?? 😂

[@fha4542]

what model is your casio watch ?

[@CartoonWeasel]

Last one is called ladder stitch where i live. (Thats what its called here at least)

[@kaiserluch9322]

Wow an entire channel based off of boots (Also do you even wear tennis shoes)

[@awaitingbacklash5043]

Paratroopers are going to be sprinting as soon as they land? And even if this was true, they need to tie their laces differently because other people that wear boots don’t ever need to move fast?

[@SK-qc6fb]

...when boot laces are way too long, use the "Monkey Braid" so you dont hve to cut them. It also helps in providing a good hand grip for pulling laces tight!

[@kit2770]

What about velcro sneakers? How can I make those look cool? 😉

[@BootSpy]

wear them underneath your boots

[@davereed5158]

Most times your camera is at a side angle from the boot which makes it much more difficult to see how you are lacing.

[@sirasitaiam-ain6304]

Thank

[@BootSpy]

You're !

[@johnnunn8688]

Corkscrew is standard in UK forces.

[@sdbling]

I'm sorry If its an actual thing you have but your breathing like christiphor revues is hard to get past.. Granted I stayed took the end but for real. Can you're next video be about how how you acquired such a unique respiratory habit?

[@BootSpy]

Who's Christiphor Revues?

[@sdbling]

@@BootSpy . I left that "u" in there cause there's a little bit a "you" in there.. smart guy... Don't lose the lesson. In every youtube troll critic comment is a little bit a truth. . just a bit of constructive criticism ya know.. To help build ur channel.. Probably most valuable comment u had to date....no need to thank me

[@Nathan-jt3ov]

This guy is not getting enough oxygen