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Offline saje

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Buying Long Laces
« on: February 15, 2015, 10:24:24 AM »
This is probably a really dumb question, but does anyone know where to buy white laces longer than 120" online?  I have really big feet (and Jackson skates, which have a ton of hooks) and my laces just aren't long enough.  I've spent all morning scouring the internet and I can't find white laces longer than 120" ANYWHERE.  Can anyone help?
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Re: Buying Long Laces
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2015, 01:50:29 PM »
I've been looking for white laces with a bit of glitter in them and so have been "lace shopping" too.

How about this?  Looks like they make custom sizes.  I'm not 100% clear if they do it with the figure skate laces but you can ask.

http://www.shoelacesexpress.com/customlengthshoelaces.asp

They do make figure skate laces (http://www.shoelacesexpress.com/figureskate.asp) though not long.  Maybe they can customize for you.
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Re: Buying Long Laces
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2015, 02:02:19 PM »
You could always buy shorter laces and tie them together at the toes - if you just knotted them and tucked in the ends it wouldn't look weird :)
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Re: Buying Long Laces
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2015, 04:01:06 PM »
Thanks to both of you for the suggestions.  I'll definitely look into that website - if that doesn't work, I'll probably have to do as you suggest, sarahspins.
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Re: Buying Long Laces
« Reply #4 on: February 16, 2015, 06:23:49 PM »
I've used these guys before and I love the laces from them. I've ordered 120" ones. (double check measurements because they initially list in cm)

http://www.biglaces.com/mall/departmentpage.cfm/BigLaces/_471777/1%7C16/335cm%2520%252829%252D31%2520sets%2520eyelets%2529#topic_id=471777&pageno=1&itemsperpage=471777|6,12,16|6|16&changedItemsPerPage=0&filters=1|204_Flat&ordering=0
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Re: Buying Long Laces
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2015, 07:25:36 PM »
Thank you!  I actually found that the Northern Ice and Dance website has some that are 130".  I think that should do it!  I placed my order today. :)
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Re: Buying Long Laces
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2015, 08:03:32 PM »
Excellent!  Please update if they work for you - I know you're not alone in the "laces are too short" situation.  Luckily for me, 120" has always worked out perfectly for my skates - not too short, and not overly long once they've stretched out a bit either.
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Re: Buying Long Laces
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2015, 11:47:11 PM »
I feel your pain saje - I also use 130 inch white laces, and they are so hard to find when I need a new pair!  Thanks for the tip about Northern Ice and Dance - I swear they are really good about stocking the hard-to-find stuff.
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Re: Buying Long Laces
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2015, 07:53:47 AM »
No problem!  I will update once they arrive.  Hoping for fast shipping!!
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Re: Buying Long Laces
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2015, 09:49:23 AM »
Since my new skates are going to use a shorter lace, I tried that custom option. Ordered 122" pink gradient laces. :D

I wish I'd known that existed years ago! So awesome.

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