so much so that I keep a spare pair over at my folks' house so's I's gots me slips when I come a' knockin' over there.
But the dang leather laces!
Always coming untied on me.
Can't be having that.
Gotta love the interwebs.
With a little research, and some gabbing with my girls, I found solutions to keep us from trippin' on loose laces.
With a little research, and some gabbing with my girls, I found solutions to keep us from trippin' on loose laces.
According to the Minnetonka Product Care page:
The natural oils and attributes of leather causes laces to easily untie. Tips to keep them laced:
- Slip into your footwear and adjust the laces to a comfortable fit. Soak the bow (not the whole shoe) in water; this will shrink the leather slightly. Let the bow dry naturally and your laces will remain tied.
- You can also apply a small drop of superglue underneath your bow’s knot for extra security.
I also found this YouTube video, "The Ultimate Knot for Minnetonka Moccasins," if you're looking to get all Eagle Scout on the job.
Several sites recommend dabbing clear nail polish or white glue (which will dry clear) on the tied knot if you don't have superglue handy.
Preferring milder remedies, I soaked my laces last night and they've stayed perfectly put. Will report if I need to up the ante to try a more aggressive solution in the future.
Preferring milder remedies, I soaked my laces last night and they've stayed perfectly put. Will report if I need to up the ante to try a more aggressive solution in the future.
Any other solutions I've missed? Add tips to the comment list.
Keep 'em nice and neat, friends!
1 comment:
Hot glue gun baby! Have never come undone yet!
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