It's a whole new world of lacing over at Lafuma with a new
lacing system giving you not just one lace but two of them with a
promise of improved snug fit and reduced slippage.
The
exclusive Dual Lace system features on the new Trek Tech GTX
boot from the French company which is appearing in the shops about
now. Apparently the technology was derived from snowboarding boots
where slippage is a major issue and adapted to the walking
market.
It works quite simply. First an internal lace snugs the boot in,
reducing the internal volume and holding the foot snugly in place to
minimise slippage, then a more conventional outer lace draws the
'external support system' towards the foot and completes the
process.
The company claims that reduced slippage - what a great word -
reduces friction inside the boot which can lead to 'blisters, foot
fatigue and sprains'. And we say amen to that.
It's either very cunning or total overkill and a living hell for
anyone who has trouble tying knots. At any rate, we've requested a
Trek Tech GTX to try out and we'll let you know how we get on.
The rest of the boot is quite conventional with a Phylon midsole
unit, Gore-Tex lining and combo leather and nubuck outer.
