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    • S
      Snowy
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      Not sure that qualifies as unpopular. Think we all agree with you. It's why I upload to Skitch(FTP)/Tumblr/Flickr. Control and Own the destination.

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      • JamesMargJ
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        Not sure if there is a specific reason for this, such as more support etc.
        But people who loop their shoe laces around the shoe before they tie them up is super annoying for me, and most likely an unpopular opinion…

        (Disclaimer: If there is a valid reason, i take my statement back.) 😉

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        • Megatron1505M
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          It's a vintage thing from men working in the country a long way from a general store to buy new laces, hence laces were made super long so if they snapped they maintained enough length to be used on the boots.

          These days people do it for a little vintage detail, a nod to the past, choose your poison really.

          Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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          • JamesMargJ
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            Interesting insight Mega, I love how i always learn new things on the forum.
            I hate it much less now, even though most people live in close proximity to somewhere that sells shoelaces these days.

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            • bagley920B
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              I do it if my laces force me to, otherwise no

              If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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              • Megatron1505M
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                Though perhaps not shoe laces of the desired quality.

                Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                  beautiful_FrEaK
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                  I think it suits some shoes&boots to wrap the laces around before tying them. I do it on my Yuketens and sometimes on my Chucks when I’m too lazy to tie them completely.
                  Some of my boots are too small in the instep so I have to remove the laces from the upper eyelets and when I’m in a hurry I just wrap the laces around the heel.

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    I only do it on my Smokejumpers because the laces are flippin' long.  No one sees it though.  I wrap them through the pull tab for added (though unneeded) stability.

                    Think it, be it.

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                    • jock1624J
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                      I wear velcro shoes , so no need to be close to a shoe lace provider .  Ha ha

                      Mirthing my way through life.

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                      • bagley920B
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                        Ahhhh he got the Velcros!!

                        If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                        • irishexpatI
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                          It drives me fuckin crazy that the laces on my Wolverine 1ks are juuuuust too short to wrap them around the boot. I don't really have strong feelings for/against looping laces, but mine just make big floppy bows. I would rather have laces either a few inches shorter or longer. I'm in a no-mans land full of silly-looking shoestrings.

                          …..maybe this post belongs in rants.

                          Iron Heart, Empty Wallet

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                          • SeulS
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                            • people who use umbrellas can fuck right off.
                            • parents who make it very clear that they hate their li'l offpsring, I love you… Keep the hate flowing!.. Fuck all your children.
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                            • DougNgD
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                              @irishexpat:

                              It drives me fuckin crazy that the laces on my Wolverine 1ks are juuuuust too short to wrap them around the boot. I don't really have strong feelings for/against looping laces, but mine just make big floppy bows. I would rather have laces either a few inches shorter or longer. I'm in a no-mans land full of silly-looking shoestrings.

                              …..maybe this post belongs in rants.

                              Just tuck them into the collar of your boots. Problem solved

                              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                              • DougNgD
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                                I don't understand men using tote bags. Messenger bags are effeminate enough, but totes? Really?

                                I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                                • SeulS
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                                  This is totally cool in €urope though as we're all ponces here.

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                                  • Megatron1505M
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                                    Not all of us sunshine, thats what the moat is for  😉

                                    Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                    • SeulS
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                                      😉

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                                      • bagley920B
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                                        You should see the diaper bag I have to lug around 😞

                                        If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                        • FergzF
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                                          @Seul:

                                          • people who use umbrellas can fuck right off.

                                          +1

                                          I would rather get wet than navigate a city with a big fuck off piece of shit umbrella. I often suppress the urge to beat those dopes who believe their umbrella is a force field and I'm supposed to make room for them if I come within range. Makes me mildly happier when I see one destroyed by the tamer winter elements, shoved in anger into a bin.

                                          "Better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission"

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                                          • SeruRitchiS
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                                            @Seul:

                                            We should have a bouncer for this thread who refuses the pussies entrance…

                                            Perhaps some kind of questionnaire is in order, a checklist for ponces if you will... "Do you listen to Radiohead" could be a good first question. If the answer is "Yes", then alas, a swift kick to the bollocks followed by being thrown out of the thread would follow...

                                            I have six Radiohead albums.

                                            I'll get me coat.

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