How about "I can't remember" — does that sound about right?
Yesterday, while I was lacing up my running shoes to go out for a run, it occurred to me that my laces looked perfect — no signs of wear or tear — even though I've had the shoes for a fairly long time.
Then I got to thinking about how as a kid it seemed a frequent occurrence, breaking a lace and having to create a makeshift repair or relace through fewer eyelets to make what remained functional.
What's changed in shoelaces?
Why don't they seem to break anymore?
Inquiring mind wants to know.
Cotton laces of yore vs. nylon ?
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ReplyDeleteWhen was the last time I broke a shoelace? Well, given that my footwear for the last 30 years has been only boots and velcro-closed sandals, 30+ years.
Long time reader. Thank you for all the posts. About this post involving shoelaces... Maybe it is the way you tie the laces? If so, there is a TED video that talks about this: https://youtu.be/zAFcV7zuUDA?si=RT20MYu6sCzPwGn1. --Kevin
ReplyDeleteServus! I haven't broken a shoelace in over a decade. A lot of this is the fact that I have replaced many of my laces with "stretchy laces" or lengths of 550 cord (mostly for my hiking boots).
ReplyDeleteMy theory is similar to the first comment, in which I think that the materials have improved significantly, particularly with the addition of synthetic fibres to the laces.
As always, I may be completely wrong.
Jake