“Rip Proof” shoelaces

[Torre]

If anyone is like me, as a skateboarder, ripping laces can be a major problem. It seems no matter what I do, I rip my laces in 1-2 sessions (using the stock laces for the shoe).
I’ve tried 2 companies that purport to have solved the problem with super durable laces, Immortal Laces and Lifetime Laces.
The Immortal Laces are strong but don’t last me more than 2 weeks (however they Guarantee free replacements if you rip them within 2 weeks). However, I have ripped them on several occasions in a week.
Lifetime Laces are based in the UK but shipping took less than a week. These were stronger than immortal but their texture and consistency is weird and kind of slippery.
Other than these, ifI don’t have special laces, id have to constantly buy new laces. Anyone else have any experience with laces that don’t rip fast?

[Eds_gallerist]

I heard this was a rollerblading forum. But I could be wrong.

[anon]

I heard this was a rollerblading forum. But I could be wrong.

only the mods are

[Mesteezo]

Gorilla tape over the laces seems to work for me

[j....soy.....]

It's been brought up before, someone had mentioned paracord....

I crazy glue the common wear spots, works well...

[Skart]

Idk bout your stuff

But this stuff here is mighty fine

[Xen]

www.bulletproofkevlarlaces.com

[backinaction]

www.bulletproofkevlarlaces.com

Bulletproof:  On lasting.  Of staying tied.

[Rem377]

It's been brought up before, someone had mentioned paracord....

I crazy glue the common wear spots, works well...

I swear by paracord. I usually get the 550 width or 425, which is a bit smaller. A hundred feet of it costs about $10 on Amazon and will last me through a couple pairs of shoes. It still rips eventually, but lasts at least 5x longer than regular laces. Just cut the cord to length of your regular laces and burn the ends so they don't fray.

[BMCsteve]

The best laces are from Old Kook. http://www.oldkook.com/website/html/snakes.html

They’re guaranteed to out last your shoes and they always have for me.  I normally break laces within 3 sessions, the old kook laces lasted me through two pairs of shoes (swapped sides on the second pair because I can’t skate switch haha)

No idea what he uses but they’re amazing

[colt cannon lunchbox]

I've had the same problem with various shoes over the years, sometimes going through 3 laces a session. I feel like the flat laces last longer than the thin, round, cord-like ones.

A more safe-bet option is buying shoes that have lace protection (the recently re-issued Stevie Williams DC shoe looks good). I've also only had this issue on really low-cut shoes.

[pdknox]

ive had many a lace rip when skating blazers but yet to face this on my 5th pair of kalis lites just saying

[rocklobster]

I lived, loved and loathed the era of puff moon boots, wish they carried over the lace protectors from shoes of that era. I don't recall ever having to swap out laces, the soles or toe cap area would give up before the laces ever did.

[Glurmpz]

I crazy glue the common wear spots, works well...

^This is the answer. Crazy glue isn't thick, so it just seeps into the laces and makes them almost indestructible.

[weedgod94]

you could use zip ties instead of laces on the bottom few grommets

[ClownOfTheDay]

I heard slip on shoes laces don't rip.

[johnes]

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I crazy glue the common wear spots, works well...

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^This is the answer. Crazy glue isn't thick, so it just seeps into the laces and makes them almost indestructible.

I also use glue on the exposed lace spots that touches grip. Just whatever super glue I can find tho.
Works great.

[MotoPancakes]

I started skating bare foot and my laces stopped ripping. Only problem was I began to rip my flesh open. My solution was to buy lakai stickers to put in my ollie wound area, +1 for Crailtap.

[al_cvbrera]

I swear by the laces on https://www.notsponsored.shop/ by Christian Flores. I put one pair of white laces on 2 different shoes and they have no sign of coming apart any time soon. Only VERY light fraying. The two shoes were the Vans chima 2’s and the DC Tiago S shoe before he left for New Balance. The Chima 2’s especially have a lace placement very low near the flick area and this ONE set of laces are barely breaking a sweat while they’re on the DC’s.

I put a pair of black laces on my DC Evan Smith S’s and they have an even lower lace placement than the Chima 2s. The original laces that both the Vans and DC’s came with ripped in the first or second session. But with these laces, they will definitely far surpass the life span of MULTIPLE shoes. Thats how rigid and solid they are.

My only issue with them is that they don’t hold the knot that securely when you tie them but that can be fixed by just pulling harder on them.

Plus they’re only 12 bucks for a set. I got 2 in white and 2 in black. I put one black pair on my regular everyday walking shoes because they look pretty good too.

HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. And no bullshit I think I don’t have to worry about laces ripping for years now. and no I’m not involved with that site or Christian in anyway.

[moonordie]

Or just use super glue.

[pro club blanks]

I swear by the laces on https://www.notsponsored.shop/ by Christian Flores. I put one pair of white laces on 2 different shoes and they have no sign of coming apart any time soon. Only VERY light fraying. The two shoes were the Vans chima 2’s and the DC Tiago S shoe before he left for New Balance. The Chima 2’s especially have a lace placement very low near the flick area and this ONE set of laces are barely breaking a sweat while they’re on the DC’s.

I put a pair of black laces on my DC Evan Smith S’s and they have an even lower lace placement than the Chima 2s. The original laces that both the Vans and DC’s came with ripped in the first or second session. But with these laces, they will definitely far surpass the life span of MULTIPLE shoes. Thats how rigid and solid they are.

My only issue with them is that they don’t hold the knot that securely when you tie them but that can be fixed by just pulling harder on them.

Plus they’re only 12 bucks for a set. I got 2 in white and 2 in black. I put one black pair on my regular everyday walking shoes because they look pretty good too.

HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. And no bullshit I think I don’t have to worry about laces ripping for years now. and no I’m not involved with that site or Christian in anyway.

Nice try christian

[funeral_tuxedo]

I lived, loved and loathed the era of puff moon boots, wish they carried over the lace protectors from shoes of that era. I don't recall ever having to swap out laces, the soles or toe cap area would give up before the laces ever did.

Kind of surprised there hasn't been a recent Emerica HK1 influenced shoe featuring those lace savers and that cool toe.

[bombsaway86]

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www.bulletproofkevlarlaces.com

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Bulletproof:  On lasting.  Of staying tied.

This

[cucktard]

I’ve seen Sakura Yoizumi (the girl that won qualifiers for Olympic bowl) a few times, she skates vert and knee slides out of everything, which kills shoes and shoelaces. She rocks zipties. Also looks pretty punk

[behavioralguide]

having to bring out boxcutters if you wanna take yr shoes off seems m/w-ildly inconvenient to me

[Freelancevagrant]

https://www.ironlace.com/boot-shoelaces/unbreakable-boot-laces/

I got a pair for my work boots and they’ve been great so I figured I’d get the same pair of round laces for my 440’s to see how they held up. Ive put them through about 6 sessions thus far and they haven’t ripped or even really frayed yet.

Kicker is they also stay tied really fucking well.

[Vitriol]

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I swear by the laces on https://www.notsponsored.shop/ by Christian Flores. I put one pair of white laces on 2 different shoes and they have no sign of coming apart any time soon. Only VERY light fraying. The two shoes were the Vans chima 2’s and the DC Tiago S shoe before he left for New Balance. The Chima 2’s especially have a lace placement very low near the flick area and this ONE set of laces are barely breaking a sweat while they’re on the DC’s.

I put a pair of black laces on my DC Evan Smith S’s and they have an even lower lace placement than the Chima 2s. The original laces that both the Vans and DC’s came with ripped in the first or second session. But with these laces, they will definitely far surpass the life span of MULTIPLE shoes. Thats how rigid and solid they are.

My only issue with them is that they don’t hold the knot that securely when you tie them but that can be fixed by just pulling harder on them.

Plus they’re only 12 bucks for a set. I got 2 in white and 2 in black. I put one black pair on my regular everyday walking shoes because they look pretty good too.

HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. And no bullshit I think I don’t have to worry about laces ripping for years now. and no I’m not involved with that site or Christian in anyway.

[close]

Nice try christian

From the site:
"This Shoelace has high wear-resistance, toughness, durability, and biocompatibility."

How many other laces brands do you know you could eat on the spot in case of low energy levels?
Yeah... that's what I was thinking...

[al_cvbrera]

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I swear by the laces on https://www.notsponsored.shop/ by Christian Flores. I put one pair of white laces on 2 different shoes and they have no sign of coming apart any time soon. Only VERY light fraying. The two shoes were the Vans chima 2’s and the DC Tiago S shoe before he left for New Balance. The Chima 2’s especially have a lace placement very low near the flick area and this ONE set of laces are barely breaking a sweat while they’re on the DC’s.

I put a pair of black laces on my DC Evan Smith S’s and they have an even lower lace placement than the Chima 2s. The original laces that both the Vans and DC’s came with ripped in the first or second session. But with these laces, they will definitely far surpass the life span of MULTIPLE shoes. Thats how rigid and solid they are.

My only issue with them is that they don’t hold the knot that securely when you tie them but that can be fixed by just pulling harder on them.

Plus they’re only 12 bucks for a set. I got 2 in white and 2 in black. I put one black pair on my regular everyday walking shoes because they look pretty good too.

HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. And no bullshit I think I don’t have to worry about laces ripping for years now. and no I’m not involved with that site or Christian in anyway.

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Nice try christian

dude no kidding lol. i'll take a pic of the ones i'm skating now for proof when i get home. i love em.

[PrettyRicki]

A friend of mine uses paracord as shoelaces, seems to be working out for him.

I usually only skate in Sk8-his which has the laces more on top of the shoe instead of on the side, so I literally never rip laces with them.

[Banging in the Slammer]

I swear by the laces on https://www.notsponsored.shop/ by Christian Flores. I put one pair of white laces on 2 different shoes and they have no sign of coming apart any time soon. Only VERY light fraying. The two shoes were the Vans chima 2’s and the DC Tiago S shoe before he left for New Balance. The Chima 2’s especially have a lace placement very low near the flick area and this ONE set of laces are barely breaking a sweat while they’re on the DC’s.

I put a pair of black laces on my DC Evan Smith S’s and they have an even lower lace placement than the Chima 2s. The original laces that both the Vans and DC’s came with ripped in the first or second session. But with these laces, they will definitely far surpass the life span of MULTIPLE shoes. Thats how rigid and solid they are.

My only issue with them is that they don’t hold the knot that securely when you tie them but that can be fixed by just pulling harder on them.

Plus they’re only 12 bucks for a set. I got 2 in white and 2 in black. I put one black pair on my regular everyday walking shoes because they look pretty good too.

HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND. And no bullshit I think I don’t have to worry about laces ripping for years now. and no I’m not involved with that site or Christian in anyway.

A friend turned me on to these. Unfortunately they wore down my mob grip tape fast. I was thinking perhaps because mob is a coarser grip and latches on too much. Are you on Jessup?