Burton Bomber Boot Laces

Description

Sooner or later most of us with will be in need of a new set of laces, cause riding without them can be a real downer. throw a spare pair in your board bag, cause waiting until one breaks and having to replace it on the hill is a serious drag, and a LOT more expensive.

You may be asking yourself "what do they mean when they say lace?" After all, the word has several different meanings. So, in order to make sure we're all on the same page here, allow us to clarify with the assistance of drwords.com.

When we say Lace (at least within the confines of this page) we mean "That which binds or holds, especially by being interwoven; a string, cord, or band, usually one passing through eyelet or other holes, and used in drawing and holding together parts of a garment, of a shoe, of a machine belt, etc." or "To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace." Such "laces" are employed in Burton snowboard boots and are of considerable assistance when it comes to securing said boots to ones feet.

Within the contact of this page, when we say "lace" we do not mean:
- "A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net." (We could think of a few uses for such a tool around the shop, particularly in such well traveled areas as the snowboard tech bench.)

- We also have the option of "A fabric of fine threads of linen, silk, cotton, etc., often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of thread, much worn as an ornament of dress". While we surely have an appreciation for such fabrics, and the situations in which we tend to encounter them, these more delicate forms of lace are not well suited to securing boots to feet. They may though add a certain ornamental flair if woven through the eyelets of boots. (Give it a try and drop us an email or photo!, you never know, we may put your creation up on display in the shop, or post it for others to see on the web. Who knows where it might lead!?!)

-And finally, we come to a lacing with which we are vaguely familiar; "Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage." Now, while there may be some of this stashed away in your board bag as well, please know that our litiginous society (and our in house legal representation) have made it perfectly clear that we are NOT to recommend such lacing to be used as a means of securing snowboard boots to you're feet. "Bonding fluid" of this type does not work well for this application. Nor does such lacing improve your ability to engage in cognitive and motor based activities such as those required during sports or driving. Be smart out there.


Similar words to lace include:

Belace
(v. t.) To fasten, as with a lace or cord.
(v. t.) To cover or adorn with lace.
(v. t.) To beat with a strap. See Lace.

Ampullaceous
(a.) Like a bottle or inflated bladder; bottle-shaped; swelling.

Anlace
(n.) A broad dagger formerly worn at the girdle.

and...
Amylaceous
(a.) Pertaining to starch; of the nature of starch; starchy.

We just wanted to make sure that you were not thinking of any of these when we said "Bomber Boot Laces" either. It's a complicated world we live in. And I know you guys, you're always thinking outside the box.