speed lacing and zipping

BBLoverEric · 7th October 2005, 02:16

I see so many pairs of boots that are VERY beautiful until I see a zipper on the inside. I know the discussion has come up before about zippers in conjunction with speed laces and how it's basically and oxymoron. I was wondering if there is anyway to get a zipper taken out of a pair of boots or would it be better to just buy a pair that was custom made without the zipper. That is on the assumption that one cannot find a pair already made without the zipper.

A prime example would be the granny boots on another topic. They are BEAUTIFUL...except for that damn zipper.

Dawn HH · 7th October 2005, 06:49

BBLoverEric:-)

I know that you can get a pair of boots to fit very tight with lacings. My personal preference is to buy boots wth a zipper and I stay away from lacings.
Cheer---

Dawn HH

hart88 · 18th October 2005, 03:58

an Idea... could you find some leather to match the shaft of the boot/ and have a shoe repairer cover the zipper to keep you from using it, or thinking about using it? HUMMnn
It would take a bit of work, mainly to match the leather or have it dyed.

I have never thought about it until now,
I will go back under my rock, and hear what happens.
I know it would take some craftsman ship, but It will depend upon what you expect.

nhoj62 · 1st November 2005, 19:51

bbloverEric
i have a pair of lace up thigh boots that don't have a zipper, and for me they are the boots that get used the least because of the sheer amount of time it takes to get into and out of them. i have the same issue with a pair of ankle length boots i have. it is a pain not having a zipper!.
believe me once u try a pair of boots without a zipper u will know wot i mean.

later
nhoj62

chris100575 · 1st November 2005, 21:46

Nhoj, do your boots have ski hooks or D-rings / eyelets? I have a pair of knee boots with D-rings that I don't wear that often because it takes so long to get into them. Shame really, I love them once they're on!

Chris

(edited for typo)

nhoj62 · 2nd November 2005, 01:37

chris
my boots have a few eyelets at the bottum and then hook all the way to the top where there is a final pair of eyelets, and like u i love them once on, but it is just getting them on, and then off again when u wont to.
later
nhoj62

Dawn HH · 2nd November 2005, 02:35

Nhoj62:-)

Now you know why I never buy lace-up boots. I prefer to stick to boots with zippers. I have one pair of over-the-knee stretch boots that are pull-ups and it takes a while to get them on, but not as long as the lace-ups. Give me zippers anytime.
Cheers---

Dawn HH

BBLoverEric · 2nd November 2005, 04:22

Well, now I see the whole picture. I guess I should actually wear some before I complain about them. They still don't look as good to me but maybe my view will change when I can get my own. I wonder if there is a good way to hide the zippers without much problem.

chris100575 · 4th November 2005, 21:21

I agree with you that laced boots look better without zips, which is why I looked for a pair without. I've not tried wearing boots with ski hooks though, they'd probably be faster to lace up than D rings.

I used to have a pair of these:

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which were too tight for may calf. The only way to get into them was to undo the top three buckles, loosen the lacing, unzip the boot and insert foot, zip up, lace them as tightly as possible, then buckle the straps. It was more like a form of bondage than footwear!

Chris

Dawn HH · 5th November 2005, 06:21

Chris100575:-)

I can see where that particular style of boot would be a bit difficult to put on over a larger calf.
Cheers---

Dawn HH