ACDC replied:

Petrol and a match!

Member - Duncs replied:

You could put on a pair of gloves, so as not to injure your fingers and pluck them off.

Or buy some elastic sided boots.

I trust you aren't bored Truckie, just hope this thread doesn't get out of control. :o)

Duncs

G-wizz replied:

Prevention is better than cure.

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ev700 replied:

Use leather thong laces. No burrs. Wear better.

Motherhen replied:

Whatever you don't please don't bring them into WA. I pick them off with my fingers, then learn to avoid them as best i can. Worried that they may travel in type treads or catch under the caravan also.

Member - John (Vic) replied:

$hit here we go again. LOL.

Bruce I'm seriously concerned with your fixation on all things "Shoes"

Most "Normal" people have foot fetishes etc, but you seemed turned on by shoes.
And not even stilettos for that matter, then again "Are you wearing lace up stilettos in the bush"?

In the words of that famous person ("Whats her name again"?) "Please Explain"?

sudsy replied:

Get new laces. I think they'rre still cheap

gramps replied:

Naah sorry. Only interested in bootlaces :))))

muzzgit (WA) replied:

Get ya self a pair of elastic sided Blundstones and a pair of sock savers....those things that lawnmowing contractors and tree doctors wear.
(also known as "overboot covers")

If you have trouble getting elastic sided boots on (wot, is that a beer belly???) go for leather boot laces. Any good workwear store should have them. If they don't, let me know, I'll send you some.

Member - Davoe (Widgiemooltha) replied:

use catgut - it doesnt pick up burrs. A member recently came accross some for spare he might be willing to send to you, Just cant remember his name i think it started with W

Eric from Cape York Connections replied:

Do a search of archives and see what you find been done 100s of times.

All the best
Eric

Willem replied:

Throw them away...the laces and the shoes

Rule of thumb is...when shoelaces are cactus then shoes are generally smelly!

Buy new ones

Gajm (VIC) replied:

Another useless post!....who cares about burrs in shoelaces?.....there are more important issues Truckster!!...like, what do you do when that plastic end comes off the laces?!?! gees mate...priorities!

Michael B replied:

Upgrade to 'Rubber Bands'

Belgrave quality, or better. Must be larger than size 16 and can be found in most mega stores in the bush.

Cut once, any position and thread through top lace hole only. Tie tight, a simple knot is the preferred method.

Benefits..never have to untie laces again, allow easy on-easy off, will stretch as your feet swell during the heat of the day and no burrs.

Was going to post a link demonstrating how it is done, but didn't.

Rgds
Michael B (SA)

Alloy c/t replied:

Real Aussies dont wear shoes/boots with laces ,real men only wear thongs , blue ones for everyday wear and black for more formal occasions such as weddings and funerals !!!

S&N replied:

you could go the yuppy look!
1. get some elastic (not the flat crap the women use for clothes, but round/tubular)
2.thread it like normal laces,
3. put one of those plastic thingys on that you use on the draw string on a sleeping
bag.
nike did a shoe like this. you can either loosen your laces by squeezing the plastic thing and letting the laces slide through, or you set the shoelaces how you like them and just pull the shoe off, the laces stretch!!!!

P.S. they dont pick up burrs!

Truckster (Vic) replied:

ANd its still going!!!

gramps replied:

Obviously pertinent :)))))