Alternate, across the toes, tying method for huaraches

Here's an alternate tying method for huaraches that goes across the toes rather than between them. I must mention Steve L, who devised an across the toes tying method. This is my modification of his method.

I wonder, are they still huaraches without the strap between the toes? Maybe they're just sandals now...

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Howto & Style

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• huaraches
• minimalist shoes
• barefoot

[lc2846]

Nice video. I like the ultrasuede idea, but wasn't happy with Shoe Goo, Aquaseal, or other polyurethane glues. They don't stick to the the rubber Vibram Cherry sole. You need contact cement like Weldwood or Pliobond which is made for working with rubber. Work outdoors and wear a mask for the fumes. Paint the ultrasude and the Vibram separately with the cement. Let them dry, slip a sheet of paper in between them, then slowly pull it out, smoothing as you go.

[S0NJAbean]

@lc2846 I'm sorry to hear that you had a problem with the Shoe Goo. I've now made several pairs of huaraches as well as other simple shoes, and I've never had Shoe Goo or Aquaseal fail.

[b444c]

So, its been 4 months now, any updates? Are you still running in them with this tying method? Any problems so far?

[S0NJAbean]

@b444c Actually, I didn't end up running in these for very long because I switched to going completely barefoot.  I still wear these shoes all the time for casual shoes, though - walking around with my kids, doing errands, etc.

[CupKate531]

Made my first pair of huaraches today, using your tying method. So far, I love them :D Very stylish too.. I'll let you know how it goes with me doing activities in them. Is this still the kind you use?

[S0NJAbean]

@CupKate531 I just responded to b444c to say that I ended up switching to going completely barefoot, so I don't use these for running anymore, but I do use them as a casual, going about my day shoe. I'm happy that you like them, and it would be great to here how you're doing with them once you've been wearing them for a while!

[atallshipsailor1]

thanx for sharing the tying method.

after running in them, i quickly found the laces wearing thin up front.

at this point, i've just put some heat-shrink (from electronic wiring) around the lace - we'll see how long it lasts.

wondering if you/anyone has had similar experience and what you've done to protect the laces

thanx, again

[jim56o45]

Like so many others commenting, I could not get the between the toes method of tying to work for me. This method works great. Invisible Shoes should definitely link to this video on their website.

[lc2846]

@S0NJAbean, after I wrote the above comment, I let my Shoe Goo cure longer and the bond seems to be stronger now. I think I'm going to go with it. I tested a scrap of the Cherry and ultrasuede with contact cement, and although it sticks better, an hour later it still stunk, which made me wonder if having it in contact with my feet is a good idea--probably not. Anyway, I love the feel of the ultrasuede against my feet, so thanks again for the idea.

[gthrunner]

Just ran 8 miles on a trail in Rocky Mountain National Park using your tying method...sooooo much more comfortable without the string between the toes! Thank you for the idea!