Black Cap Toe Oxfords

[CMcG]

Well then, it's decided isn't it? She's a tasteful lady and that means you get to think just a little less about such things, lucky you. Ignore this opportunity knocking at your peril.

True enough! She has looked at this thread though, and is now favouring #2 from the original post, which has also found some favour amongst the Rabble...

[xman]

True enough! She has looked at this thread though, and is now favouring #2 from the original post, which has also found some favour amongst the Rabble...

I was wrong then and have changed my mind and she is still right and always was. See how easy that is?

re. straight bar lacing vs. cross hatching
That is the WRONG way to do that. Do not skip more than one hole as you lace upwards or you will pull the flaps diagonally as you tighten the laces and run the risk of having the 'long' lace show from beneath the flap (what's it called there above the tongue?) particularly with more holes. I also find it less comfortable than how I suggest.

[Father Bill]

re. straight bar lacing vs. cross hatching
That is the WRONG way to do that. Do not skip more than one hole as you lace upwards or you will pull the flaps diagonally as you tighten the laces and run the risk of having the 'long' lace show from beneath the flap (what's it called there above the tongue?) particularly with more holes. I also find it less comfortable than how I suggest.

Respectfully, I did note above that it takes a little getting used to, and that's exactly one of the things that does happen until you get used to how to do it effectively. I used to have that problem, but with a bit of finesse, no more.

[xman]

Respectfully, I did note above that it takes a little getting used to, and that's exactly one of the things that does happen until you get used to how to do it effectively. I used to have that problem, but with a bit of finesse, no more.

Understandably.

I also find that after a few times being worn in the 'one lace goes straight up only' fashion, the lengths of the two ends can vary wildly and it takes time to reset the lengths. i guess I just wonder why would one do it that way when there is a better way.

I also realise that "WRONG WAY" was a bit strong and am sorry if I have offended. I should say that it is "not the best" way to do it.

Mostly we do what we're used to.