Boot Laces...

[big_dawg]

Im currently in the process of procuring the required items from the kit list for my basic reserves recruit training course. One of the items is spare boot laces, the question is what length laces (they seem to come in 100cm, 140 cm lengths etc) are the best fit for issue boots and should I buy the flat or chord type?

Ive searched the site and cant find the answer, so Im hoping someone will enlighten me as I want to make sure i get all the right gear!

Many thanks,

BD

 

[FOMz]

There's no right or wrong, everyone has their own preferences. Just as long as they're black and long enough. If they're too long, just cut them down or wrap them around the top of your boot.

 

[3wheeledtechie]

Whatever length stores issue you with?

 

[Bitburger]

You need to take at least 500 Meters of boot laces with you.

 

[pie sandwich]

You need to take at least 500 Meters of boot laces with you.

Thats per boot by the way.

 

[Hu Jardon]

Thats per boot by the way.

Do you still have to wash them every 6 months or is it just twice a year now?DT_Xtremez_42:

 

[mad_collie]

Ask at stores if you can get the new velcro fastenings for your boots, that will save having to take spare laces.

 

[big_dawg]

cheers guys DT_Xtremez_30:

 

[pie sandwich]

cheers guys DT_Xtremez_30:

No probs mate...

Just be sure to dip them in Blanco before you put them in your boots

 

[RAF Bird]

I'd recommend the chord type............. they make a far better noose!

 

[shettie]

Do you still have to wash them every 6 months or is it just twice a year now?DT_Xtremez_42:

Fcuk - do you still have to iron them too???? DT_Xtremez_17:

 

[Hu Jardon]

Fcuk - do you still have to iron them too???? DT_Xtremez_17:

No mate Health and Safety put an end to all that - provided he gets stay-pressed ones he'll be just fine DT_Xtremez_06:

 

[FOMz]

What about quick release laces? are they allowed?

 

[RAF Bird]

Yes but only the 100m version

 

[FOMz]

aaaah right. So what about tieing them up???

 

[RAF Bird]

I dunno mate, They teach these new recruits some new fandangled way of doing it so that there's not much lace left over.

 

[gemarriott]

I think you're all being very cruel, FFS the poor wee lamb asked a perfectly reasonable question and you lot just take the p1ss!

FFS nobody has even mentioned left hand knot laces aren't allowedDT_Xtremez_42:

 

[Moz_Magister]

here's something about laces that maybe someone can explain to me,

Swinderby NAAFI used to sell boot zips but anyone who tried to use them got put on a charge

(I've spent 20yrs trying to work that out)

 

[big_dawg]

I think you're all being very cruel, FFS the poor wee lamb asked a perfectly reasonable question and you lot just take the p1ss!

FFS nobody has even mentioned left hand knot laces aren't allowedDT_Xtremez_42:

Dont worry im used to such banter, I was once an apprentice aircraft fitter DT_Xtremez_15:

 

[RAF Bird]

they were only for air cadets who hadn't quite mastered doing up laces without the help of their mummies..... I know cos dum dum dum I had some!!!