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Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit
$8.50
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This replacement lace kit has everything you need to replace the Kevlar® Quick-Fit™ lacing system on your Salomon shoes.
- Kit includes laces, lace locks and lace-end caps and can be used for regular or asymmetrical lacing systems
- For shoes with regular (non-asymmetrical) lacing systems, simply cut off the loops and lace as usual
Imported.
Item 773375
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Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit Specs
Specification | Description |
| Material | Kevlar |
Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Stays tied (6)
- Strong (5)
- Good length (4)
- Stylish (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Comfort driven (11)
Reviewed by 16 customers
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Pros
- Good Length
- Stays Tied
- Strong
- Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Wear
- Going Out
- Replacement
- School
- Work
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
... than shout into the darkness
I approached the task of relacing my shoes with some dread because of the dire comments on this board. The instructions do appear to be written by someone with a less than complete understanding of English, and they do omit a couple of steps that the writers either thought obvious or didn't know how to describe – but they are not impenetrable. I agree with others that anyone with common sense can work this out pretty easily.
But in the spirit of my headline, I will go ahead and submit instructions here. This type of thing would have helped me, and I hope that my doing so will help others:
(1) Notice that there are different numbers of shoe loops on the opposing sides of the tongue of the shoe: You will find one more loop on the inside edge than on the outside edge. For these instructions, I will label them as "I" (for "inside") or "O" (for "outside"), and will count from the toe. So my shoes, for example, have I1, I2, I3, I4, I5, and O1, O2, O3, and O4.
(2) Before cutting loose the old laces, you will notice that they are strung with closed loops going through two of the lower shoe loops, starting at I1, winding up and back, and ending at I2. This was possible because the original laces were placed before sewing was completed on the shoe. Your new laces will be threaded in a different fashion. The instructions do not mention this difference, but the instructions are correct.
(3) The laces in your package are the same laces that could be used during manufacturing, and therefore they contain the same closed loops on both ends. You cannot use these closed loops as in the original installation. The instructions say to cut them away (and burn the ends to prevent fraying). You can do this now, but you may find it easier to wait, as the closed loops provide a helpful rigidity when squeezing the cable through the small loops.
(4) Thread one cable through the shoe loop I1 (see my nomenclature in step 1) and pull it through so that half the cable is on each side of the loop. Use a small Phillips head screwdriver (or something similar) to loosen the loop if this proves difficult.
(5) Pull BOTH free ends of the cable through shoe loop O1.
(6) Leaving one cable alone for the moment, thread just one cable back across the shoe through shoe loop I2.
(7) Now thread each of the cables up alternating loops: one side of the cable follows the path I1 > O1 > I3 > O2 > I5; the other side of the cable follows the path I1 > O1 > I2 > O2 > I4 > O4.
(8) Take note of the picture in the instructions to identify the pieces labeled as locker, button, and ring.
(9) Thread the two strands of the cable through the locker, keeping the flat end of the "locker" toward the toe of the shoe.
(10) Note that one side of the "ring" is beveled. Slide the flat (NON-beveled) end through the top of the locker, keeping one cable on each side of the ring, and push it down.
(11) Take the "button" and squeeze its knob through the slot in the locker until it snaps into place with the ring. (This took a couple of attempts on my part. Make certain you are working in an area where you are not likely to lose the parts if they spring away.)
(12) Cut loose the closed loops at the ends of the cable, if you have not already done so.
(13) Take the two interlocking pieces of the "break away lace"; feed each one onto opposite sides of the cable (take care that you feed the cable through the narrow opening first, as the wide ends are the parts need to lock with each other.)
(14) Tie the pieces together with a square knot (or some other kind of reliable tight knot) at an appropriate length (your cables are likely to be longer than you need). Singe the knot with a lighter or candle to melt the plastic and make slippage less likely.
(15) Cut away the free strands of the cables.
(16) Slide the pieces of the "break away lace" over the knot and lock them together.
(17) If you find that your break-away lace is not centered, you can wind the cable through to adjust its position.
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Pros
- Sturdy
Cons
- Impossible assembly
Best Uses
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
This product is very difficult to put together effectively. The instructions are typed on a 1/2 sheet with typos and the images are hard to interpret. The instructions are vague. The final assembly on both my shoes took me over an hour and I had to use lacing tools and tape the ends of the string, which fray easily.
Pros
- Good Length
- Stays Tied
- Strong
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
The instructions are hard to understand because of several reasons: The pictures are not clear, missing instructions, and personal assumption of how laces should be installed. The first shoe took me about 20 minutes because it was difficult to get the laces through the second loop. Once I figured out a good way the 2nd shoe took about 5 minutes. In order to understand the instructions one must "not think" too much. I used a grill lighter to heat the ends and then my fingers to get the kevlar sealed.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Easy In
- Easy Out
- Stylish
Cons
- Durability
- Price
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Replacement
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
The original laces that came with my Salomon Trail Runners broke after only a month's moderate use. I'm not sure if a branch snagged the laces or they simply broke because a lack of product durability.
So I picked up a new set. And I agree, the instructions are not as instructional as they should be--they leave out an important point or two that you ultimately have to figure out on your own. Common sense comes into play. To pull the laces through the tight loops (of my own shoe), I needed an extra thin pair of clips to slip through the loop, bite, and pull the lace through.
Saloman would be better off using a thin cable instead of nylon with Kevlar innards. Kevlar is not weather-proof, and degrades as does everything else ... hence the breakage of my original laces.
They do, however, add a stylish new look to the shoes, and offer, as I noted in Pros, an easy way in and out of them. They seem to maintain a tight fit over lengthy runs and have never loosened up since I've had them.
But just in case, carry an extra set of laces with you when out and about.
- Gift:
- No
Pros
- Kevlar is pretty cool
Cons
- Poor instructions
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
I replaced my laces with this kit in about 15 minutes. The instructions are not good so I threw them away. There are just 6 simple parts per lace so it is pretty easy to figure out. Just look carefully at the old lace assembly before removing it. I used a small phillips head screwdriver to loosen up the loops and the laces went right through.
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- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
I have to agree with all these reviews although I was able to get the laces to work. I used the "latch" from the solomon shoes. Making the shoe lace small enough and firm enough to be able to go through the impossibly small loops on the shoes would be a great help.
Pros
- Comfortable
Cons
- Difficult to replace
Best Uses
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
The 2 hours Goodge said that he took to replace shoe laces, well he's right. Plan on frustration and a lot of time to do the job.
The instructions are missing important steps, and simply poor. But even if the instructions were clear it would take a lot of time. I also needed little tools that many people may not have to do the job. Really, I don't know what a company is thinking when they put out something like this other than "we got too much business, we better discourage people from buying our products".
Pros
Cons
- Awful form and function
Best Uses
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
I bought these and spent nearly 2 hours trying to decipher the instructions and put them together.
Once I finally got everything assembled, I found that the laces were difficult to tighten and loosen. I got these in the hopes of cutting about 30 seconds off of my transition time in a triathlon. Turns out I was actually spending MORE time doing this than I would have if I sat down and tied them bunny ears-style.
Look for an alternative product.
Pros
- Stays Tied
- Strong
- Stylish
Cons
- Pain to Install
Best Uses
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
Thanks to "Joe in Atlanta" for posting a great guide on how to install the Soloman replacement lace kit. I completely agree with his post and will add the following:
When passing the replacement lace through the shoe loops, I found it easier to thread a needle with some strong thread (or floss), and connect the end of the thread to the new lace loop. This allowed me to pass the needle and thread through each shoe loop in order to pull the new lace through. Otherwise, it was difficult to squeeze the lace through the shoe loops.
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- No
Pros
Cons
- Poorly designed
Best Uses
Comments about Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces Kit:
Took forever to put together. The directions are awful and you will need precision tools to do it correctly. I would buy it in the store and see if they can put it together for you...probably not..it is not worth the money or effort.
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