Ladder Lacing

[sapper740]

Originally posted by sgtbrown
Brits and, I assume, Canuks "ladder laced" their ammo boots. A little research has shown me there are a number of ways to ladder lace. Was there an "official" method?

Thanks,
Tom

Tom, I got out in 2000 and we were still ladder lacing then. The reason, as I was told, was to make it as easy as possible for a medic to remove your boots if you suffered a foot injury. I knew hockey coaches as a kid who made us "ladder Lace" for the same reason. A medic simply had to run a knife down the front of your boot and voila, the laces were cut and boot removed. I too have heard of the Ghurkas and Commandos feeling your boot laces to determine friend or foe, but feel that story is more urban legend than fact. As to there being a number of ways, I'm not sure of that...as you really only have two options...skip the first hole on the left or skip the first hole on the right. I've included a pic of both my Ankle Boots (ammo boots) and my Oxfords from my Dress uniform. As long as the laces end up looking like those, your O.K. and you won't have to do the "hatless dance" in the Sgt. Mjr's office! Hope this helps, Derek.


CHIMO!