Properly lacing your goalie skates is crucial for comfort, support, and performance on the ice. While there are various lacing techniques, one straightforward method begins at the toe and builds upward. Here’s how to lace your goalie skates following a common technique:
Step-by-Step Goalie Skate Lacing Method
This method ensures a consistent lace pattern from the bottom up, providing a reliable fit. Follow these steps based on the provided reference:
- Start at the Toe: Begin with the lace held straight across the very bottom pair of eyelets, near the toe of the skate. Ensure the lace sits on top of these eyelets.
- Feed the Ends In: Take each end of the lace and feed it from the outside to the inside through the corresponding bottom eyelet. You should now have both ends of the lace coming out of the inside of the boot at the toe.
- Cross and Feed Up: Move up to the next pair of eyelets. At this point, cross the ends of the laces over the tongue of the skate.
- Thread Under and Out: Take the crossed lace ends and feed them back under the sides of the skate's upper material (the part between the eyelets) and then out through the next higher set of eyelets.
- Repeat the Process: Continue repeating steps 3 and 4 at each successive pair of eyelets. You will cross the laces over the tongue and then feed them under the sides and out through the next available eyelet pair until you reach the top of the skate.
By repeating this process, you create a standard criss-cross lacing pattern where the lace crosses over the skate's tongue and feeds underneath the eyelet panels.
Once laced, remember to adjust the tension to your preference, ensuring the skate feels secure from the toe to the ankle area.
